What do you do when you do everything right, and it still isn't enough? In this episode of My Worst Memory, host Robin Cohen sits down with Demi Tsasis, Founder of Product Growth Coach (ex-AllTrails, MyFitnessPal) to discuss how she survived switching careers during the major Under Armour / MyFitnessPal acquisition. Oh, and don't worry–it definitely wasn't easy, straightforward or intuitive. Formative career moment? ✅

Episode themes: self-advocacy, knowing your worth, salary discrepancies, job changes, personal growth

Chapters

03:00 "Let's circle back"

04:57 When Business Feels Personal

09:06 Demi's Worst Professional Memory

18:12 An Advocate vs. Friend vs. Ally

22:45 STUDY: Debate Training Can Change Your (Work) Life

28:26 Embracing Discomfort for Growth

30:10 Recognizing When to Move On

31:53 The Watercooler: Take It or Leave It

33:48 It's a Scam: Unlimited PTO

Keywords: workplace culture, product management, self-advocacy, corporate jargon, decision-making, communication, career growth, organizational dynamics, employee relationships, professional development