Drowning in Deadlines? Here’s Your Life Raft

12/06/2025 11 min
Drowning in Deadlines? Here’s Your Life Raft

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Feeling underwater at work? You’re not alone—and you’re not lazy. In this episode of Beyond Product Management, I’m talking about that overwhelmed, maxed-out feeling so many high-achieving PMs face.We’ll unpack:The real (and weirdly specific) signs you’re approaching burnoutWhy it’s often a structural problem—not a personal flawMy 3-step method to help you come up for air:Triage the chaosBuild boundaries without blameAsk for help—strategicallyYou’ll also hear how I prioritize when everything feels like a fire, and why you don’t need to be the “meeting glue” anymore.✨ If you’re drowning in deadlines, consider this your life raft.PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.You can follow us for more daily content:Instagram: @pdrmconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consultingJoin our Newsletter: https://pdrmconsulting.kit.com/a64c995683

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