On this show, Andrew takes you inside the minds of the world's most successful Heads of Growth. We explore the hardest parts of the job, the toughest moments in their careers, and the mental models they use to keep going - while the rest of us get stuck.
Lauren Schuman’s professional life had just been turned upside down. The company where she was VP of Product Growth had just gone through a dramatic strategic shift that directly impacted her role in a big way. It was a rough time, but Lauren made it through with a little help from her ‘personal board of directors.’
Lauren Schuman’s professional life had just been turned upside down. The company where she was VP of Product Growth had just gone through a dramatic strategic shift that directly impacted her role in a big way. It was a rough time, but Lauren made it through with a little help from her ‘personal board of directors.’
Working in a new company means your day-to-day responsibilities have to be tied to a larger goal. But when you’re fresh out of college in your first role, it’s hard to understand that perspective and how others work towards it. Claire Suellentrop, Co-Founder and COO of Forget the Funnel, knows the struggle.
In this episode, Product Growth Advisor Rosie Hoggmascall shares her experiences around someone taking credit for her work, struggling with being put on the spot, and having the tough conversation about feeling stuck at work. Listen in to hear her tried and true phrases you can employ to avoid freezing in anxiety-triggering conversations at work and to be reminded why soft skills are what hard workers really need.
Companies often prioritize growth hires too soon, before having product market fit and core capabilities built out. It’s a recipe for disaster. When the company isn’t ready for a Growth Lead, but they hire you anyway - my convo with Hillary Miller (Growth @ Whimsical) about being in the wrong role at the wrong time.
