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As a product manager, it can feel like everyone wants a piece of your roadmap—and saying  yes  seems like the safest way to stay collaborative and helpful. But every yes is a hidden trade-off, and over time those invisible compromises can erode focus, frustrate users, and quietly damage your credibility.​ In this video, I unpack a high-profile app redesign gone wrong and show how saying yes to “mo...

When a product launch underdelivers, it doesn’t just dent your metrics—it dents your credibility as a product manager. In this video, I walk through a real story of a failed reporting feature launch, how trust started to quietly erode, and what it actually takes to rebuild it with your team, stakeholders, and leadership. You’ll learn why defending the outcome or disappearing after a miss makes thi...

Your busiest users—the operators, managers, and leaders—won't give you 60-minute interviews. Their calendars are Tetris on hard mode, and they paid to use your product, not co-create it. So how do you run effective product discovery when they ghost your outreach? This video shares 5 battle-tested principles I learned the hard way: shorten your asks to micro-moments, go where their pain already...

Every product manager has had that one idea they were sure would be a game-changer… until it quietly flopped after launch. In this video, I share the story of a feature I was convinced would be a massive win—and the uncomfortable lesson it taught me about what it really means to “be right” as a PM.You’ll learn why the best product managers aren’t the ones with the strongest vision, but the ones wh...

Onboarding into a new product manager role can look completely different from one company to the next—especially when you switch from an in‑person team to a fully remote one. In this video, I break down the five biggest ways my onboarding changed across two PM roles in one year, and how that reshaped my approach to the first 30, 60, and 90 days in any new product role. You’ll learn how to navigate...

Think you know everything about Product Market Fit (PMF)? Think again! In Part 2 of "Truth or Myth? Everything you’ve heard about PMF," we break down some of the most common myths and truths circulating in the product world right now. Discover why PMF isn't just for B2C companies, why customer satisfaction doesn't always equal true market fit, and how metrics like churn rate and...

Unlock the real secrets behind Product Market Fit (PMF) in Part 1 of this eye-opening series! Is everything you’ve heard about PMF true, or just a myth? In this video, we break down popular claims, debunk common misconceptions, and clarify what PMF really means for startups and established companies alike. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, product manager, or just curious about building products peo...

Unlock the secrets to aligning your team's initiatives with real business value! In this video, we break down the art of translating high-level OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) into actionable strategies that truly move the needle. Discover the four essential value buckets every organization should focus on—increasing revenue, protecting revenue, reducing costs, and avoiding future costs. Wit...

Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:17:21 - What is Retention & Frequency? 00:35:15 - What is DAU , WAU, MAU? 00:57:02 - What is important in measuring Retention? 01:56:26 - Intent and Habit 02:57:05 - Growth Indicators 04:16:26 - Correlation with Key Business metrics 05:40:14 - Actionable Insights for Product 06:36:16 - In Context? 07:53:23 - Measuring important retention metrics LET’S GET SOCIAL: 📸 I...

Chapter 00:00 - Introduction to Product Strategy 01:28 - The Fallacy of Prioritization Frameworks 05:42 - Techniques for Better Product Strategy 07:52 - Key Principles for Defining Product Strategy 10:11 - Organizing Teams for Strategic Success 12:02 - The Role of Product Leadership in Bringing Clarity LET’S GET SOCIAL: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin ▶️ Facebook → https://www...

In this insightful episode, I break down the key principles and strategies that drive successful Product-Led Growth, a revolutionary approach transforming the way businesses attract, convert, and retain customers. What you'l learn: - Introduction to Product-Led Growth - Limitations of funnels and the excellence of growth loops - 6 Principles of PLG - Examples of companies adopting these princi...

In product management, the concept of frameworks holds paramount significance. They provide the structure that underpins a well-functioning, organized, and efficient process. However, like any powerful tool, the effectiveness of product frameworks lies in their proper implementation. Failing to harness them correctly can lead to suboptimal outcomes. Today, we delve into the pitfalls to avoid and t...

Product Management is not all rainbows and sunshine. Here are some not-so-glamorous side of being a product manager. Chapters 0:00 - The Uncool Realities of Product Management 1:52 - Full scope of value not recognized 4:49 - Navigating Politics and Cross-Functional Collaboration 7:21 - Operations, Logistics and Mundane things vs Creative and Intellectual work 9:41 - Who calls the shots? 12:33 - Un...

Explore the evolving career paths for product managers in this insightful video. Learn about the dual-track system, its parallels with software engineering careers, and the challenges it presents in the product management field. Discover the nuances of Individual Contributor and Managerial Paths for Product Managers - the unique opportunities in cross-functional roles. Hear why I think it’s ineffe...

Join us as we dive deep into the top comments on a Redditors' regret about being in Product Management, examining factors such as unrealistic expectations, misalignment with personal values, organization culture, and the constant demand for decision-making. We aim to help you gain a better understanding of the realities of a product management career and navigate you professional journeys more...

Exploring Polarizing Hot Takes on Product Management with ChatGPT. This video showcases a collection of thought-provoking hot takes generated by ChatGPT, sparking intense debates and challenging conventional wisdom about Product Management practices. Chapters 00:59 - 1. Product managers should have a technical background to better understand the development process and communicate effectively with...

Unlock your potential as a top-performing product manager with essential weekly habits. Learn strategies to excel in five crucial areas: product strategy, technical competence, data analysis, career development, and communication. Discover practical tips to enhance your skills and stay ahead in the competitive world of product management. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Product Management Skills 02...

Do you struggle with making product decisions? Are you someone who finds it hard to commit to a choice, often getting lost in analysis paralysis? If so, you're this one is for you. In this episode, we'll discuss strategies to help indecisive individuals make better product decisions. Tune in to learn: Strategies for overcoming indecision and making confident choices and Practical tips for...

In today's episode, we'll be discussing common mistakes that product managers make when creating a product vision, and how to avoid them. Having a strong product vision is critical to the success of any product, but it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the big picture. Today, we talk about Why a Product Vision is Important? How it differs from a Product...

The Product Manager role is one of the most fascinating roles in the Tech industry right now. It's especially attractive for people who want a soft landing into tech. I share 3 ways you could successfully start your journey into Product Management in Canada and America. Keep your current job and look for Product Management opportunities in your current company Volunteer in a small start-up that ne...

"Your product or service is not usable if it's not accessible".  What does that mean? How do we cater to the digital needs of everyone in our society irrespective of the temporary or long-term impairments we have? This week, Detan seats with Tobi Ogunsina - a Senior Product Manager at GDS, UK, who is responsible for GOV.UK 's accessibility and publishing strategy, to demystify digital accessi...

When product managers unite, what do they have to say? Well, on this week's episode, Detan seats with Chantal Donaldson-Foyer to unravel the good, bad and ugly about transitioning from a mid-product manager role to a senior product manager role. If you are considering what the journey looked like for Chantal, have a listen. We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Ov...

Organizations and individuals are starting to place more emphasis on productivity, rather than hours worked or effort committed to work. This is simply because the appearance of working hard does not always mean you’re working most efficiently, neither does it always guarantee the results they desire. However, have we taken smart work to mean the wrong things? Can smart work really exist without h...

Season 2 is here! The one where we start co-hosting! On today's episode, our first co-hosted episode (whoot! whoot!), we speak to Dr. Dara Olatoke who is a trained Dentist on how she is currently transitioning her clinical dentistry career into Health Economics and Big Data Analysis. She shared about her discovery process, identifying economic and policy gaps in the environment where she worked an...

Recently, 3 things that have really stood out for me and been my guiding principle as I transition through changes and re-alignment towards my personal goals. These aren't necessarily new things per se but they are common knowledge that becomes more reinforced are helping me to be more accepting of myself and everyone I work with. If you’re getting into a new organization, working with new team me...