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Episode Synopsis
She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at https://www.clientsuccess.com/Michelle Engle, Chief Product Officer at User Testing, has established herself in the male-dominated tech industry and serves as a role model for women aspiring to advance in technology.Join me as I explore Michelle's passion for developing innovative products and her exceptional leadership skills, which set her apart. Together, Michelle and I address pivotal topics such as advocating for gender diversity and the significance of aligning with organizations that share your values.Michelle shares her personal criteria for evaluating job opportunities and emphasizes the importance of nurturing a supportive environment and achieving balance in every stage of life. She believes that life's unexpected twists often lead to discovering our true calling.Timestamps 0:00 - Preview1:50 - Meet Michelle4:03 - Michelle's first day as CPO at UserTesting7:40 - Michelle love for animals & her career aspirations12:45 - Navigating the tech world without a formal education in technology18:00 - Finding the right leader19:00 - Client Success20:00 - Identifying whether you will fit into the culture of an organization25:20 - Don't let your career stagnate. Find the next opportunity for career growth29:15 - Adding value to other's careers34:35 - Actively hiring talented women40:15 - Prioritising work & prioritising life43:30 - Michelle's plans for the future46:09 - Wrapping up48:00 - Wednesday WomanConnect with the guest:Michelle Engle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miengle/Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/Follow the Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjPApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/Connect with the Show Producer:Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/_____________________Keywords:tech mentorship,womenintech,women techmakers,women in code,how i got a job in tech with no experience,discrimination at work,why we need women in tech?,career in tech,tech careers,female leaders in tech,tech job no experience,how to get a job in tech with no experience,tech jobs no coding,women in leadership,female leaders,leadership in tech_____________________About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.
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