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11. The Stress Seesaw: Why Product Leaders Quit and Turn Into Coaches
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Exploring the Dynamics and Challenges of Product Management Leadership
In this honest and insightful conversation, Seb, an experienced product leader, discusses his progression and transformation within the product industry. He talks about his journey working in hyper-growth startup environments and his transition to becoming a professional coach. He shares the unique stressors product leaders face due to the heavy dependence of other departments on them. Seb also provides valuable reflection on his own motivations and values, the importance of understanding customers, and his perspectives on the health tech industry, including the struggle with substance addiction. Also discussed is his belief in the importance of personally resonating with and finding purpose in your work, and how this drove him to step away from full-time product leadership into the world of coaching.
01:19 Introduction and Background
01:23 Seb's Journey in Product Leadership
02:50 Transition from UK to US Market
03:53 Challenges in the U.S. Healthcare System
05:11 The Impact of Addiction
06:41 Building and Growing the Product Team
20:05 Seb's Decision to Leave and Career Transition
38:53 Reflections on a Year of Coaching
Connect with Seb here: www.sebagertoft.com
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