Are you short changing your career by not managing people?

The Skip podcast trailer: The Skip Podcast helps tech professionals get ahead in their career. It’s hosted by Nikhyl Singhal, a successful founder, head of product, and executive. He has helped scale four of the most successful tech products ever: Facebook, Credit Karma, Google Photos, and Google Hangouts. And he coaches more than 100 executives, managers, and rising stars in navigating important career decisions, management challenges, and personal crossroads to maximize their happiness and professional life. Subscribe to this podcast to hear from him and other executives as they teach unique career lessons. by The Skip podcast

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Career FAQ with Nikhyl Singhal: Tech moves fast and is ever evolving. But career worries remain constant and can weigh heavily. In this second Skip podcast, Nikhyl Singhal highlights what he calls “career frequently asked questions”: common concerns people share with him, and how you might approach these concerns to reach the best results for your own professional life. Building a career framework is important, but assessing the complexities branching off of it is vital as well. And he’s hoping you will keep the questions coming! by The Skip podcast

29 min listen

Discussing career transitions with Heads of Products from Calendly, ClickUp, Divvy Homes, and Rubrik: Career transitions are filled with dozens of questions and pitfalls. Join Nikhyl Singhal and four product leaders from the Skip CPO group to discuss the challenges associated with big career decisions. Briana Ings (ClickUp), Anneka Gupta (Rubrik), Shirley Lin (Divvy Homes), and Annie Pearl (Calendly) bring dozens of years of leadership experience to the conversation, as they discuss when to leave (and not) leave your company, how to research the next opportunity, manage the interview process, and successfully interview and land that great next job. Don’t miss their inside tips on what they look for in interviews, common mistakes to avoid, and how they evaluate opportunities. by The Skip podcast

86 min listen

Crafting a career framework with Nikhyl Singhal: You’re wondering if you should stay in your current role, or maybe you’re stressed about accepting a new one. Well, you’re not alone. In his decade of career coaching, Nikhyl Singhal has often listened to executives wrestle with this dilemma. And in this first Skip Podcast, he poses five specific questions that he believes can help you create your best path forward and shape your career framework. by The Skip podcast

26 min listen

Balancing Work and Life: Insights from Nikhyl and the Skip CPO group: In this podcast episode, Nikhyl is joined once again by Anneka Gupta, Annie Pearl, Briana Ings, and Shirley Lin. The group explores the topics of how to recognize and recover from burnout, as well as to achieve a healthy work-life balance. They discuss the personal nature of burnout and how it's not simply a matter of comparing the two columns of “work” and “life.” The group suggests that if you're feeling burnt out or unsure if you're on the right path, it's time to reflect on your work and make changes to achieve a more balanced state. Nikhyl advises aiming for the "yellow" as a North Star and taking corrective action to prioritize tasks and achieve a healthier state. Overall, the episode provides practical advice for anyone experiencing burnout, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and taking action to achieve a healthier work-life balance. Nikhyl's advice to aim for a more balanced state and prioritize by The Skip podcast

55 min listen

How to avoid getting stuck in your career with Shreyas Doshi: Shreyas Doshi has led & scaled products at Stripe, Twitter, Google, and Yahoo in over 15 years as a product manager & PM leader. In this next chapter of his career, he is an advisor for fast-growing startups across the globe and is building out content & courses based on his experience of building successful products & teams across various domains. In this episode, Nikhyl invites Shreyas Doshi to discuss the ever-evolving role that Product managers have in today's business world, finding yourself “stuck” in the ‘middle-stage’ of your career and how making high-quality career decisions is more important than ever. by The Skip podcast

61 min listen

How much money do product managers make?: In this episode of The Skip Podcast, host Nikhyl Singhal explains how he helps product managers negotiate compensation. An industry veteran in the tech sector, Nikhyl has worked with 50+ leading executives and dozens of companies to ensure they establish optimal pay packages. He unpacks the concept of equity in both public and private companies and offers a method for comparing job offers based on annual expected value and potential liquidity events. He then transitions into salary negotiation tactics, cautioning against pushing for the maximum offer and instead recommending a self-valuation approach. Nikhyl explores how companies establish compensation ranges using market data and explains how to compare early-stage, growth-stage and late-stage tech offers. . He later discusses the impact of a candidate's "eliteness" on negotiation power and offers a detailed guide on salary benchmarks in the tech industry. Finally, he concludes with tips on by The Skip podcast

35 min listen

Should I join (or leave) an ex-hypergrowth company?: In this episode of 'The Skip' podcast, host Nikhyl Singhal discusses the challenges and implications of ex-growth companies in the current market landscape. He delves into the consequences of overvaluation, the impact on employees and company culture, and the emergence of a new crop of prudent, conservative growth companies. Nikhyl provides valuable insights for those considering joining or staying in X-growth companies and emphasizes the importance of exploring other stages of companies for more lucrative opportunities. by The Skip podcast

30 min listen

Explaining Equity and Executive Compensation with Goodwin Procter: #4: Equity, stock options, and other compensation; a complex topic that has essentially limitless negotiable options. We are going to be walking through the basics to lay a foundation and then we will break down the most common mistakes that people make in this area. If you need to know more about offer letters, vesting stocks, and managing exits this episode is for you! by The Skip podcast

58 min listen

The Quest for Success: A Career Story in the Age of A.I. With Markie Wagner: On this episode, The Skip Podcast host Nikhyl Singhal interviews Markie Wagner, an AI expert and founder of Delphi Labs. Markie and Nikhyl discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape workflows. Markie shares her early experiences with computers and how her passion for building things and writing code led to her impact on the world through STEM education. The conversation explores the implications of AI for individuals at different stages of their careers and the boundless opportunities it presents. Markie Wagner is the founder of Delphi Labs, a research and advisory firm focused on applied AI and frontier technology. Her goal is to partner with companies to build ambitious applications of new technology and play a mission-critical role in the creation of institutions that matter in the human story. Prior to founding Delphi Labs, Markie worked as a researcher at S by The Skip podcast

52 min listen

Shadows of your Superpowers (Part 1): Today’s episode breaks down the shadows of your superpowers. These are a type of development area that is associated with your greatest strengths, and these apply to people inside and outside of tech. Shadows are one of the most elusive areas of self-development, and therefore one of the most limiting to your potential. You may very well be unaware of yours. While shadows are surrounded by complicated personal and workplace dynamics, understanding them is likely one of your best opportunities to unlock the next step in your career. by The Skip podcast

31 min listen

Exploring Head of Product career choices: From founding a startup to growth phases: Get ready for an engaging episode of the Skip podcast, where host Nikhyl Singhal dives into the evolving world of startups, head of product roles, and the fascinating field of product management. Discover how the head of product role has transformed in response to growth and hypergrowth dynamics, gain insights into the current market shifts and challenges, and explore the diverse career paths available, including joining healthy growth companies, considering number two roles, or even founding your own startup. Whether you're a product management professional, an executive, or simply curious about the dynamic landscape of the tech industry, this episode offers valuable perspectives and guidance that will inspire and empower you on your career journey. by The Skip podcast

41 min listen

Revisiting career frameworks: How Big Tech, management and IC roles have changed: Join host Nikhyl Singhal in this fascinating episode of ‘The Skip’ Podcast, as he explores the unique characteristics and opportunities of big tech companies in the current economic climate. Nikhyl discusses the challenges and advantages of working in big tech, defined by companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon. Learn about the changing landscape of the industry and how professionals can make the most of their big tech experience, such as leveraging transferable skills, networking opportunities, and the chance to work on diverse projects. Additionally, Nikhyl shares insights into the increased number of individual contributor (IC) roles in the industry and why delaying managing teams can be highly career additive. by The Skip podcast

37 min listen

Shadows of Superpowers (Part 2): Today’s episode is the second part, and deeper analysis, on “the shadows of your superpowers”. These are a type of development areas that are associated with your greatest strengths. I use example personas to detail 5 common shadows I’ve noticed across my career and coaching. For each, I breakdown why the shadow is elusive, common reactions to receiving feedback around it, and actionable advice for addressing the development area. Whether these shadows remind you of yourself or of others - in a personal or professional context - this reflection will help you cast the shadows into the light. by The Skip podcast

39 min listen

Are you short changing your career by not managing people?: Welcome back to The Skip; this episode is a little bit special as I’m experimenting with a new format: live coaching sessions. This idea came from the realization that the coaching queries I receive from listeners often have common themes. My hope is that recording and sharing a coaching call like this demonstrates how the frameworks are applied in real conversations and possibly helps others with similar situations. Naturally, privacy is paramount, so we’ve anonymized the content and received permission from the caller to ensure no personal or sensitive information is disclosed. by The Skip podcast

37 min listen

Six Superpowers for Product Managers: In this episode of The Skip podcast, Nikhyl Singhal presents an enlightening discourse aimed at aiding tech industry professionals in their career growth. Through a new 30-minute coaching format, Nikhyl explores the transitions between managerial and individual contributor roles, emphasizing the significance of tackling six ambiguities in product management: product, growth, domain, market, organization, and team. He introduces these distinct skills and types of product managers, each uniquely contributing to the tech landscape. Nikhyl also addresses the often-overlooked organizational complexities and the vital role of team management. Most importantly, he stresses the significance of expertise and specialization over general managerial roles, busting common misconceptions about career growth. Tune in to this invaluable episode for profound insights into career development in the tech industry. by The Skip podcast

35 min listen

Greatest hits on career advice with Peter Yang (Roblox, ex-Reddit): Much of the career advice out there is for aspiring PMs. But what about those who have one foot on the ladder and are looking to climb the next rung? This episode is about advancing mid to late-stage product management careers. I'm joined by Peter Yang, Product Lead at Roblox, and product newsletter writer, to discuss how established PMs can avoid getting stuck. From pursuing growth over promotion to knowing when to change companies, we discuss a wide range of strategies to help you continue building the career you want based on your individual goals. by The Skip podcast

51 min listen

5 rules that will unlock your Product Management career: Today’s episode breaks down my 5 rules for optimizing the most important product in your professional life: your career. These rules synthesize some of the key takeaways from all of my other content about product management and career growth. I break down why each rule matters, and outline some associated mistakes and misconceptions that you should avoid. Whether you’re at a career juncture or are firmly positioned in a role, these rules come with actionable tactics you can implement tomorrow. Ultimately, I believe that following these rules will lead you to a healthier career where you think long-term and control your own outcomes. by The Skip podcast

28 min listen

Coaching grit, patience & tenure: This is my second episode experimenting with live coaching sessions. The format is my attempt to scale insights on common queries and themes I’m often asked about by listeners. This caller was looking for guidance after finding that a role they joined 4 months ago was not what they expected. Their situation exemplifies the kind of hard problems that leaders have to solve, and we speak about the traits and strategies required to approach these problems wisely. Privacy is paramount for these calls, so we have anonymized the content and received permission from the caller to ensure no personal or sensitive information is disclosed. by The Skip podcast

34 min listen

How to find a great Mentor: This episode is about mentorship. Mentorship is a powerful personal development tool that naturally attracts ambitious people. However, it can be a complicated tool to maximize. Mentorship comes in many forms, with varying degrees of accessibility, quality, and suitability for a given individual. In this episode, I answer questions on 3 topics surrounding the complications of mentorship: how to navigate the resources available, how to be coachable, and tips and tricks I’ve learned as a mentor and mentee. by The Skip podcast

51 min listen

Is my next job at a startup or big tech?: In my third episode of live coaching sessions, this caller was feeling dissatisfied with their narrow scope of role and lack of cultural fit in their current company. The caller wanted guidance on what their next role should be, given their personal situation and professional ambition. Their situation captures a difficult choice facing many superstars: seeking a sizable impact rarely found outside of startups, while also craving the compensation only late-stage companies can afford. We discuss the frameworks and strategies required to approach this career choice wisely. Privacy is paramount for these calls, so we have anonymized the content and received permission from the caller to ensure no personal or sensitive information is disclosed. by The Skip podcast

33 min listen

Crafting a compelling career story: In today's episode, learn to craft a compelling two-minute career story you can use for interviews, personal assessments, networking events, and LinkedIn. Good stories ensure clarity, showcasing your achievements and authenticity. We dissect a typical PM career story and walk through how to make it compelling. by The Skip podcast

41 min listen

Avoiding burnout for high achievers: Around 10-20% of my coaching calls tackle burnout. In today's episode, we dissect several paraphrased conversations, drawing from years of career coaching experience, offering insights and practical advice to help you manage burnout, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate a resilient mindset. by The Skip podcast

33 min listen

Shedding perceptions: Moving from lone wolf to team player: In my fourth live coaching session, this caller felt like they had earned an unfair reputation as someone who struggles with collaboration in the workplace. The caller wanted guidance on transforming past perceptions into a new reality. by The Skip podcast

34 min listen

Battling job search anxiety: In today’s episode, we tackle job hunting in today’s tough market. I share insights from a real coaching session with a design leader who's struggling after being out of work for a few months. The episode is packed with concrete tools, useful tips, and proven strategies to help you navigate a job transition. by The Skip podcast

52 min listen

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