In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Jenna Gaudio shares her journey from being a detail-oriented perfectionist to learning the importance of prioritization in product management. She discusses the challenges of managing an ever-growing backlog and the value of focusing on current priorities rather than trying to complete every task. If you’re struggling with perfectionism in your product role, this episode offers key lessons in letting go and focusing on impact.
What You’ll Learn:
- Breaking into Product Management: Maya’s transition from finance to tech and product leadership.
- From Banking to Tech: Lessons from her time at JP Morgan and pivoting into entrepreneurship.
- Learning to Build: How coding bootcamps helped Maya develop problem-solving skills.
- Networking for Success: How meeting the right people helped her land her first PM role.
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About the Podcast:
| Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success |
| “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success” brings you behind the scenes with the top product management minds who have shaped some of the world’s most successful products. Each episode features award-winning product leaders sharing their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that have driven their success. From building innovative digital products to navigating the complexities of stakeholder management, you’ll hear firsthand how these experts have achieved product excellence. Whether you’re an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this podcast offers valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiration to elevate your product management career. Tune in WEEKLY to discover the key strategies that make products—and product leaders—truly exceptional. |