All Things Product with Teresa and Petra

Support System for Product Leaders


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Key Topics Covered:

  • Why product leaders struggle to scale themselves
  • The hidden cost of “doing it all yourself”
  • Executive assistants: why product leaders rarely have them — and why that’s a problem
  • Delegation as a leadership skill, not a weakness
  • How to identify the work only you can uniquely do
  • Research and data support for strategy work
  • Coaches as shortcuts for clarity, accountability, and skill-building
  • Communities of practice as leverage for leaders
  • The “professional athlete” mindset for product leadership
  • When AI helps — and when humans still matter
  • Letting go of perfection: “80% done by someone else is 100% awesome”
  • Notable Quotes:

    • “You are a pro athlete. It makes sense to think about how you scale your impact without adding more to your calendar.” — Petra Wille
    • “As you get busier, it becomes more important to focus on the value only you can bring.” — Teresa Torres
    • “80% done by someone else is 100% awesome.” — Dan Martell (quoted)

      Practical Takeaways for Product Leaders:

      • Audit your time: what work truly requires you?
      • Experiment with small amounts of support (even a few hours a week)
      • Delegate outcomes, not just tasks
      • Keep the hands-on work you love — but be intentional about it
      • Use peers, coaches, and communities to learn how others delegate
      • Don’t wait until burnout to build your support system
      • Resources & Links:

        • Follow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org
        • Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.com
        • Mentioned in the episode:

          • Petra’s Coaching for Product Leaders
          • Dan Martell’s book Buy Back Your Time
          • ...more
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            All Things Product with Teresa and PetraBy Petra Wille & Teresa Torres