After five years of building a coaching business dedicated to helping product managers advance their careers, I’m passing the mic to someone who deeply understands the mission and is ready to take it even further. In this special episode of productmanagHER , I sat down with Jess Sherlock, the current owner of the SPRINT and SCALE Product Management Coaching Programs, and the force behind the fresh podcast, AFTER THE CERT: Helping Product Managers Get Unstuck . Together, we reflected on the journ...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The SCALE Program is a 90 day, 1:1 Product Management coaching program designed as a performance enhancer for new Product Managers. Imagine: you've spent three, six months or more trying to land a Product job. You've learned to recode rejection and learning lessons and redirection. And now, ta-da! You've gotta perform. But the anxiety sets in. How do you show up as everything you sold in the interview process? What do you do first? How do I nurture what is likely the most vulnerable part of your...
Jan 10, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 9
If landing a Product were easy, the SPRINT Program wouldn't exist. Full stop. When I started teaching Product Management in 2017, there were experiences of aspiring Product Managers that I didn't recognize. I decided then that I would dedicate my career to dropping the proverbial ladder, and creating pathways to make a Product Management career accessible to folks who may have otherwise quit or settled another a less aligned job. If you're curious about how the SPRINT Program works, listen in fo...
Dec 27, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Finding a new job is kind of the worst, if we're being super honest. Finding a Product Management job is just beyond. We tend to avoid all the things that cause us pain and inconvenience and, instead, focus on the things we mildly enjoy or feel like doing at the moment. We intuitively choose the path of least resistance in lieu of tangling with the hard stuff beneath the surface. In this brief but impactful episode, I encourage you to deal with the rough stuff. Start your binge here and LMK your...
Dec 13, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 7
It's been one heck of a year in the Product hiring world, for sure. Listen in for my take on how 2023 changed everything, and LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started....
Nov 29, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
"Help?! The job application has a spot for a portfolio. What do I put there?!" Ah. The age-old question: how do I effectively demonstrate my Product Management ability and potential via a portfolio? Listen in for my take and LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started....
Nov 15, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Welcome back to the productmanagHER podcast! This episode is specifically for the folks who are interested in landing a new Product Management job. We're diving into the importance of having a solid job application strategy versus haphazardly applying. In today's competitive job market, a strategic approach can make all the difference in landing your dream job. Let's explore why having a well-thought-out job application strategy is necessary. Listen in for perspective on how a solid strategy is ...
Nov 01, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Continuing in our theme this season of finding your footing, we're discussing what to do after a layoff. I pivoted into Product after a layoff so I have a sweet spot for clients who know this vulnerable place intimately. Listen in for perspective on how to make the most of your time or forward this episode to a friend who's in the midst of a layoff. LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ Are you curious to...
Oct 18, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 3
If you know me well, you know that there are a ton of similarities between dating and finding a new job in Product Management. From waiting by the phone for a recruiter call to just how picky we become when selecting a partner. Join me in this conversation to discuss the overlapping elements, and see if you're able to leverage something you already know well (dating) to find new perspective in your job search. LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagr...
Oct 04, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Listen into identify ways that you may be contributing to your own chaos without even knowing it, and LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started....
Sep 21, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome back to season 3 the productmanagHER podcast. The theme for season 3 is #findingyourfooting focused on resiliency and stability as you navigate your career journey into Product Management. Listen in, subscribe, and share. Full episodes coming super soon. Also, find me on the internet; I'd love to engage with you in real-time too: •blairpresley.com •https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley •https://instagram.com/blairpres Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpr...
Sep 06, 2023•8 min
While we know that there are several roles that are Product-adjacent and chocked full of transferable skills, it's still *really* hard to know how you fit, or even whether you will ever make the pivot. First, know that career-doubt and imposter syndrome are incredibly common. Nine out of ten clients wonder whether "if they're good enough for Product". Listen in for my take and connect with me to LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://...
May 10, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 22
QQ: How much money are you losing by not pursuing your career goal right now? Counterintuitive right? I know. Let's talk about it in this super quick episode. Listen in for my take and connect with me to LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting started, get in touch with me here: bio.site/blairpresle...
Apr 26, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 21
First, congrats! Landing your first Product Manager job can be a feat. The excitement, though, can soon become deep "WTF SOS". Listen in for my take on your next best steps and connect with me on LinkedIn to LMK your thoughts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting started, get in touch with me here: https://bio.site/blairpresle...
Apr 12, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Pivoting into Product is one doozy of a process. The process can be riddled with inevitable let-downs but also unforced errors. Listen to this quick episode to see if you're currently making these two mistakes and connect with me to LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting started, get in touch with ...
Mar 29, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Listen in to hear a Product leader's perspective on building a career in Product. In this episode, Dar Miranda, VP of Product at DailyPay, shares her best advice for modeling customer obsession and what she looks for when hiring and grooming Product Managers. Be sure to follow Dar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-miranda/ And while you're there, I'd love it if you'd follow me too: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bl...
Mar 15, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 18
There's nothing worse than making it through two or three rounds of interviews and bombing at the take-home assignment stage. Here's one big highlight: they typically indicate that it "should take no more than 2 hours" which typically isn't the case. Listen in for my take and connect with me to LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career -...
Mar 01, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Last week we heard the first part of Isha's story and how she got laid off four weeks into her first Product job. In this episode, we learned what she did next. Be sure to follow Isha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishasahay/ And while you're there, I'd love it if you'd follow me too: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting...
Feb 22, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Meet Isha and listen in to find out how she landed her first Product role last Fall and navigated being laid off in her first month. Such a fun and timely episode and I can wait to hear what you think. Be sure to follow Isha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishasahay/ And while you're there, I'd love it if you'd follow me too: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with y...
Feb 15, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Super common question and, much like the answer to most Product Management questions, it depends. Listen in for my take and connect with me to LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting started, get in touch with me here: https://linktr.ee/blairpresley Are you curious to learn more about Product coachi...
Feb 01, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Now that we're (mostly) settled into the new year, let's give the habits that don't serve us one last going-away party so that we can make the most of what awaits. Listen in to this quickie episode for a small handful of habits we're intentionally changing. Also, LMK what habits you think I left off the list either on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product caree...
Jan 18, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Meet Madhumita: She's one of my OG SPRINT clients and superstar Product Manager. She's ex-LinkedIn, ex-PayPal and has taken her talent to an AI startup; it's been a joy to follow her career. Listen in to learn how she pivoted from software engineering to program management into Product. Be sure to follow Madhumita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhumitamantri/ Madhumita's newsletter, Product Mgmt Digest - Data and AI, can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/product-mgm...
Jan 04, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this solo episode, I get a bit fired up about the importance of investing in early career Product talent. Much ado about how people should become Product Managers and I mince no words about my sentiments there. Also, if we're not friends yet, we should be! Connect with me: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting star...
Nov 16, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Meet Lacey and hear how she transitioned into Product from UX. Be sure to follow Lacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-lawrence/ And while you're there, I'd love it if you'd follow me too: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting started, get in touch with me here: https://linktr.ee/blairpresley Are you cu...
Nov 02, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
If you're trying to pivot into Product Management and are thinking about what tools to leverage to make the switch effectively, this is worth your time. Let's contrast the pros and cons of courses, certifications, and coaching. And while you're there, I'd love it if you'd follow me too: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or g...
Oct 19, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Before you quit your day job, tap in. Also, if we're not friends yet, we should be! Connect with me: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting started, get in touch with me here: https://linktr.ee/blairpresley Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started....
Oct 05, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Meet Angela: Spanish native, UK-based, and all-around fantastic productmanagHER. Hear how discovered Product Management as a discipline and how she leveraged the SPRINT 90 Day Product Management Coaching Program to pivot into Product. Be sure to follow Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelasanchezguitart/ And while you're there, I'd love it if you'd follow me too: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you'r...
Sep 21, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this short and sweet solo episode, let's chat about the weird time we're in. Conflicting data points including solid job reports and layoffs can make the decision to transition into Product even more complicated. So what does one do? Listen in for my take. Also, if we're not friends yet, we should be! Connect with me: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product ca...
Sep 07, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this solo episode, I aimed to answer the common conundrum: WTH do I do when I've been trying to pivot into Product for a while? Listen in to this short and bittersweet episode for your next best steps. Also, if we're not friends yet, we should be! Connect with me: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/ If you're realizing that you need a little help with your Product career - whether it's getting in or getting started, get ...
Jun 29, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
I met Britni while co-teaching Product at General Assembly and was blown away immediately. I knew I had something to learn from her, and couldn't wait to sidebar to hear about her Product career. Listen in to learn (with me) how she's created her space in Product. Be sure to follow Britni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britni-jackson/ And while you're there, I'd love it if you'd follow me too: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley and on Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Jun 08, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
