Listen "The Secrets of Product Management Career Growth by Robinhood's Senior Director of Product"
Episode Synopsis
In this insightful episode of the Intentional Product Manager podcast, Shobhit from Intentional Product Manager speaks with Gina Pasqua-Abeles, Senior Director of Product Management at Robinhood. They delve into Gina’s career journey from her beginnings in SEO to leading trading products at Robinhood. The conversation covers three key themes: the work habits of top-performing product managers, the use of narrative for alignment, and shifts involved when transitioning from product management to managing product managers. The episode also touches on practical advice for product managers looking to advance, effective storytelling for stakeholder alignment, and hiring and leadership tips in the product management space. Gina offers valuable perspectives on continuous learning, low-ego participation, and the importance of contributing beyond one's immediate role. This episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom for anyone looking to excel in product management.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:24 Guest Introduction: Gina Pasqua-Abeles00:58 Gina's Journey into Tech01:52 First Product Decision and SEO Lessons03:46 Growth vs. Core Product Management05:12 Daily Habits for Success06:13 Career Development and Top PM Traits09:03 Managing Ambiguity in Product Management12:04 Transitioning to Leadership Roles14:18 Coaching Managers of PMs20:56 Storytelling and Alignment28:01 Hiring and Leadership Insights34:03 Lightning Round and ConclusionConnect with Shobhit here https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/Connect with Gina here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginapasqua/www.intentionalproductmanager.com