Episodes
Nov. 18, 2024
Ready to start a startup? | Shreyas Doshi (Former PM leader at Stripe, Twitter, Google)
I'm joined by product leader turned founder Shreyas Doshi to discuss the founder's journey and when starting a company might be the right move for you. We challenge common startup wisdom and explore why traditional career ad…
Nov. 1, 2024
Live from Lenny's Summit | Career advice highlights
Welcome to a special episode featuring key moments from my presentation at the very first Lenny and Friends Summit in San Francisco. In this talk, I've distilled the most valuable career insights I've gained from coaching pr…
Sept. 20, 2024
Mastering your 30 second resume
This episode focuses on crafting a captivating 30-second introduction to your career story that engages listeners and enhances your professional profile. We've taken a unique approach by inviting Skip community members to su…
Sept. 10, 2024
Founder Mode, done right | Shreyas Doshi (ex-Stripe, Twitter, Google, Yahoo)
In this episode, I’m joined by product and leadership expert Shreyas Doshi to dissect Founder Mode, why it’s appealing, and how to activate it. We dive deep into Paul Graham's recent essay which struck a chord in the tech co…
Aug. 29, 2024
4 Secrets of Career-Boosting Companies
How can you tell if your company, or one that you are consider, will supercharge your career? In this episode, we'll explore four key characteristics of career-accelerating companies: speed, market position, quality of talen…
Aug. 21, 2024
Navigating Careers While Expecting
In this "peacast" episode of The Skip, I share insights from a conversation with a pregnant Product Executive facing a career dilemma.
July 30, 2024
Stage of company: a career unlock
Many product managers focus on brand names or job titles, overlooking a crucial factor: company growth stage. This episode reveals how a company's phase - from startup to market leader - shapes your work and career path.
July 10, 2024
The art of building your personal brand
Personal branding is a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of career development. Many professionals mistake personal brand for self-promotion or social media showmanship. This episode debunks these myths and reveals the …
June 20, 2024
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 conc…
May 28, 2024
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…
May 14, 2024
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 authent…
Feb. 11, 2024
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 …
Jan. 21, 2024
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…
Jan. 7, 2024
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 f…
Dec. 11, 2023
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…
Oct. 1, 2023
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 caree…
Sept. 10, 2023
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 d…
Aug. 13, 2023
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 …
July 30, 2023
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…
July 16, 2023
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 …
June 19, 2023
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 transiti…
June 5, 2023
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 comp…
May 22, 2023
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 pro…
May 8, 2023
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 a…