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Mastering Mindset in Your Product Management Job Search — with Shishir Narula
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In this episode of the Intentional Product Manager Podcast, Shobhit sits down with Shishir Narula—seasoned product leader and now a highly respected product coach—to explore the mindset traps that hold PMs back in their job search and career growth.
Shishir shares the pivotal moments that shaped his transition from big tech to coaching, and dives deep into how mental clarity, self-awareness, and intentional action make all the difference—especially in a tough market.
Whether you're burned out from final-round rejections, second-guessing your skills, or wondering what is next, then this is a must listen.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Intro to the Podcast
00:26 – Meet Shishir Narula: From Big Tech to Coaching
01:06 – Career-Defining Moments and Shifts
03:06 – Why Mindset is the Game-Changer in PM Careers
05:33 – What Makes a High-Impact PM
06:00 – Growth Mindset: What It Really Means
14:32 – Navigating Mindset During the Job Search
18:50 – Building Confidence That Lasts
20:52 – Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Product
21:15 – The Mentor's Dilemma: Why Even Top PMs Get Stuck
23:55 – The Traits of Truly Successful Product Managers
32:14 – Visualization & Meditation as Career Tools
34:08 – Confident Networking (Even if You're Introverted)
36:06 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways
🎧 Listen now to learn how to take back control of your job search, rebuild your confidence, and approach your career with intention.
Connect with Shobhit on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/
Connect with Shishir on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shishir-narula/
www.intentionalproductmanager.com
Chapters
1. Intro to the Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Meet Shishir Narula: From Big Tech to Coaching (00:00:26)
3. Career-Defining Moments and Shifts (00:01:06)
4. Why Mindset is the Game-Changer in PM Careers (00:03:06)
5. What Makes a High-Impact PM (00:05:33)
6. Growth Mindset: What It Really Means (00:06:00)
7. Navigating Mindset During the Job Search (00:14:32)
8. Building Confidence That Lasts (00:18:50)
9. Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Product (00:20:52)
10. The Mentor's Dilemma: Why Even Top PMs Get Stuck (00:21:15)
11. The Traits of Truly Successful Product Managers (00:23:55)
12. Visualization & Meditation as Career Tools (00:32:14)
13. Confident Networking (Even if You're Introverted) (00:34:08)
14. Final Thoughts and Takeaways (00:36:06)
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