Best Priyanka Shinde Podcasts (2025)

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S2 #13: The Real Future of Work – Straight from Microsoft’s AI Lead: Nitin Aggarwal 45:25

2d ago45:25

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In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Nitin Aggarwal — a visionary AI leader and Generative AI expert shaping the future of technology and marketing at Microsoft. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation, and enterprise strategy, Nitin has led transformative initia…

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#12: Secrets Behind Successful Product Leadership: From Amazon to Amplitude with Ibrahim Bashir 57:09

9d ago57:09

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we welcome Ibrahim Bashir — a seasoned product executive, cross-functional tech leader, and one of the sharpest minds in the world of software innovation and organizational scaling. With nearly 25 years of experience creating transformative software, Ibrahim has led product and engin…

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#11: Leadership Shift Tech Engineers Can't Ignore in 2025 | Irina Stanescu Ex-Google/Uber 48:38

16d ago48:38

48:38

Master Tech Leadership for 2025: Learn key strategies for Engineering Management. Building Influence in Software teams, navigating AI's impact, and fostering Team Growth. In this episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, Priyanka sits down with renowned tech leader, coach, and instructor, Irina Stanescu (author of the "Caring Techie" newsletter), to …

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#10: Why 99% Fail at Career Growth — Secrets from Ex-Tinder CPO Ravi Mehta 52:21

23d ago52:21

52:21

In this exciting episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Ravi Mehta—a visionary product leader, advisor, and entrepreneur who has shaped some of the world’s most iconic consumer tech products. With leadership roles at companies like Tinder, Facebook, TripAdvisor, and Xbox, Ravi brings decades of experience building products that mil…

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#9: Rewrite Your Success Story with Annie Tsai 49:21

30d ago49:21

49:21

In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Annie Tsai — a dynamic leader, early-stage investor, and Chief Operating Officer at Interact, a platform where over 450 million people have engaged through interactive quizzes. https://www.tryinteract.com/ With over 20 years of experience across four continents, Annie has built…

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#8: Why Most Product Managers Fail at Strategy | Suvrat Joshi Reveals the Truth 47:56

1M ago47:56

47:56

In this special episode of The Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Suvrat Joshi — a visionary Product Leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation across some of the most complex and impactful domains in tech. With a stellar track record across B2B, B2C, SaaS/PaaS, and cloud platforms, Suvrat has led product strategy and executio…

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#7: How AI is Quietly Creating Billion-Dollar Companies | Pankaj Kedia 53:23

1M ago53:23

53:23

In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Pankaj Kedia — a globally recognized AI thought leader, investor, educator, and tech visionary shaping the future of artificial intelligence. With a powerful track record of 150+ investments, 15 funds, and 10 exits, Pankaj brings decades of experience as an executive at Intel a…

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#6: From Meta to Mind-Blowing VR: Building the Future of VR Games & Leaving Comfort Behind with Bernard Yee 52:45

2M ago52:45

52:45

In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Bernard Yee — a pioneering force in the world of immersive entertainment and cutting-edge gaming innovation. Bernard is the CEO and Co-founder of Windup Minds, and a former leader at Meta/Oculus, PopCap, Bungie, and Harmonix, where he played pivotal roles in shaping the future …

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#5: Why Most Founders Struggle with Storytelling & How to Fix It | Donna Griffit 49:16

2M ago49:16

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In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Donna Griffit—a globally renowned Corporate Storyteller and Pitch Alchemist who has helped over 1,000 startups, Fortune 500 companies, and venture capitalists craft compelling narratives that win deals and drive success. With 20+ years of experience across 30+ countries, Donna …

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#4: 6P Framework for Success as a CTO: The Future of Technical Leadership with Dropbox CTO Ali Dasdan 41:28

2M ago41:28

41:28

In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Ali Dasdan—a visionary technology leader, global innovator, CTO at Dropbox and ex EVP & CTO of ZoomInfo. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Ali has led high-impact engineering and product teams at some of the world’s most influential tech companies. At ZoomInfo…

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#3: Tech, Product & Leadership – A Deep Dive with Jonathan Shottan 58:28

2M ago58:28

58:28

In this special episode, we welcome Jonathan Shottan (Show-Tan)—a visionary leader shaping the future of fitness technology and digital wellness. In this episode, we dive into: The future of fitness tech and connected wellness How product and content strategy can drive growth Insights from leading at top-tier companies like Facebook and Pinterest L…

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#2: Redefining Tech Education In AI-First World with Interview Kickstart CEO Ryan Valles 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we welcome Ryan Valles—Founder & CEO of Interview Kickstart, a pioneering platform that’s transforming how software engineers and AI professionals upskill and accelerate their careers. With over 25,000 alumni and 700+ instructors from top tech giants, Together Ryan and Soham Mehta (Founder and…

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#1: AI, Innovation & Product Strategy | A Deep Dive with Manlio Lo Conte 1:13:36

3M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In this special episode of Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we welcome Manlio Lo Conte—a visionary Product Leader, Advisor, and Coach with a proven track record in the tech industry. As a former Chief Product Officer at Zwift, Manlio has led groundbreaking innovations in the digital fitness space, shaping how millions engage with technology-driven fitness …

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#26: The Hardcore Soft Skills You Need to Succeed in the Modern Workplace 20:20

1+ y ago20:20

20:20

Welcome to another exciting episode of Unleash Your Leadership. On this episode, we will be diving deep into the world of essential soft skills and why they're absolutely crucial for success in the modern workplace. I recently had the privilege of speaking at a Women Tech Conference where I gave a talk in this topic which will be valuable for every…

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#25: Confident Leadership with Prashha Dutra - Part 2 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

Welcome back to the "Unleash Your Leadership" podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into part two of our conversation with the incredible Prashha Dutra, CEO of Believe in Your Brilliance LLC and a Confidence Coach who continues to inspire us with her insights and experiences. If you missed part one of our discussion, I highly recommend going ba…

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#24: Confident Leadership with Prashha Dutra - Part 1 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

27:04

Get ready for an inspiring episode of Unleash Your Leadership! In Part 1 of this engaging interview, I, Priyanka your host sits down with the remarkable Prashha Dutra, a TEDx speaker, CEO of Believe In Your Brilliance LLC, and a Confidence Coach. Prashha is on a mission to empower women in STEM fields, helping them find their path and confidently a…

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#23: Leadership Lessons From Parenthood 21:55

2y ago21:55

21:55

Welcome to "Unleash Your Leadership." In this episode, we delve into an unexpected source of leadership insights: parenthood. As summer fades and the back-to-school season begins, join us to explore the remarkable parallels between being a parent and a leader. Drawing from personal experiences, Priyanka shares ten profound lessons that span recogni…

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#22: How to Become a Strong Tech Leader 26:34

2y ago26:34

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Welcome to "Unleash Your Leadership." In this episode, I delve into the dynamic world of tech leadership. Discover the qualities that define strong leaders in the ever-evolving tech industry as I draw inspiration from luminaries like Satya Nadella, Sheryl Sandberg, and more. Join me to explore the essence of tech leadership beyond technical skills.…

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#21: Leading With AI: Enhancing Communication 19:40

2y ago19:40

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In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, effective communication is more important than ever for success in both personal and professional settings. Effective communication is not always easy with the complexity and multiple levels of granularity. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its integration into various tools and p…

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#20: Redefining Success: The Future of TPMs in Tech 16:40

2y ago16:40

16:40

In this ever-evolving world of technology, roles and responsibilities are subject to constant change. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) position has been a crucial part of product and software development for many years. However, more recently, there have been many questions about the role's relevance and future due to various factors, primary of…

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#19: The EQ Advantage in Technical Leadership With Bhavini Soneji 39:26

2y ago39:26

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In this episode of "Unleash Your Leadership", I chat with Bhavini Soneji, a seasoned tech executive with over 25 years of experience as a CTO and VP. Bhavini shares her insights on the crucial role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in technical leadership and provides valuable advice on becoming a successful technical leader. Explore the challenges fa…

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#18: Managing Career Growth After Layoffs And Strategy Changes 15:35

2y ago15:35

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Join me in this episode of "Unleash Your Leadership" as we dive into the challenges and opportunities that arise from career transitions, particularly with recent layoffs and strategy shifts. With the evolving landscape of the tech economy and the role of AI in shaping the future, there are lots of opportunities. I'll share insights on navigating t…

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#17: Caring Leadership With Andrea Galvez 33:37

2y ago33:37

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In this special episode, I chat with Andrea Galvez who is a revenue leader with nearly 20 years of experience across large corporations and small startups. Her journey has been winding with detours through graphic design and community management. Today she's focused on client experience and discovering and sharing the secrets of team building. We d…

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#16: Leadership Lessons From Improv 18:10

2y ago18:10

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In today's episode, we're taking a different angle on leadership by exploring the valuable lessons we can learn from Improv. Improv, short for improvisation, is a theatrical technique that involves spontaneous and unscripted performances. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a series of improv classes and discovered that the lessons from impro…

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#15: Fractional Leadership With Karina Mikhli 45:39

2y ago45:39

45:39

In this special episode, I interview Karina Mikhli, fractional COO. Workflow Consultant and a Founder of Fractionals United. We talked about how leadership is evolving and traditional notions of job responsibilities are getting replaced with modern ways of working. We also discuss the importance to tap into the human and emotion side of leadership …

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#14: Leading With AI: Empowering Tech Managers 12:05

2y ago12:05

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In this episode of "Unleash Your Leadership," we explore how Artificial Intelligence, specifically OpenAI's GPT-4, can empower Technical Program Managers, Product Managers, Operations Managers, and Strategy Managers. Discover how AI can streamline processes, enhance productivity, and automate routine tasks, freeing up leaders to focus on strategic,…

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#13: Laid Off? Do This One Thing To Create Success 16:14

2y ago16:14

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Turn around any difficult situation into a success story with my 10-5-2 formula. Follow this one formula and tap into the power of positive action. Failures or any challenging circumstances are difficult to navigate. The perspective you choose to lead yourself through trying times is important. Download my Success Action Plan template and be on you…

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#12: Evolving Organizations and Careers with Amanda Donohue 48:22

2y ago48:22

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On this episode, I chat with Amanda Donohue who I met during my time at Meta Facebook. Amanda leads the Stripe enablement organization which is a team of engineers and program managers who build tools and programs that focus on how Stripes do work. Her team owns surfaces that focus on the software development lifecycle and collaboration. Amanda joi…

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#11: Building Leadership Communities with Laura Thompson 33:47

2y ago33:47

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Another special episode with my guest Laura Thompson. She's the founder and director of Execs On Deck, a fellowship that helps diverse leaders dramatically expand their impact across the startup ecosystem. Laura has been a founder of VC and an operator in both Big Tech. As an early product lead at Google X, she launched delivery drones and smart co…

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#10: How To Manage Up Effectively And Grow Your Career 17:35

2y ago17:35

17:35

You career is your responsibility. Managing up and have a strong relationship with your manager is critical to your career success. Managing up gives you the reigns on how you want to manager your career. Join me as we discuss - What is Managing Up - Why Managing Up is important - How you can manage up effectively while staying aligned to your valu…

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#9: Why Building Relationships is key to success in the modern workplace 22:00

2y ago22:00

22:00

We all know that building relationships is important. Yet it always get deprioritized due to many factors. In this episode I share what I think about the evolution of modern workplace with respect to work relationships and how you can create strong connections at work with less effort. Read the blog post here Send us a message 😎 Subscribe to The Pr…

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#8: Showing Up As A Leader When You Are The Quiet One with Lana Kairos 34:21

2y ago34:21

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In this episode, I chat with Lana Kairos - VP of People at TailScale and a Executive Coach. Lana shares her leadership journey and how she shows up as a leader even though she is introverted. She shared some amazing nuggets on what makes good leaders including why all rising leaders need coaches to help them see their blind spots. Send us a message…

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#7: Hey Women, How And Why To Lead Yourself First 16:55

2y ago16:55

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March is Women's History Month and I wanted to take this opportunity to tell all the women out there that you are important. Take care of yourself, lead yourself first so you can set an example for the rest. Learn Why it is important to lead oneself first and how you can do so with simple steps. Read the blog post here Send us a message 😎 Subscribe…

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#6: Showing Up As A Leader Without A Fancy Title with Clara Ma 35:54

2y ago35:54

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In this episode, I chat with Clara Ma, Founder of Ask A Chief of Staff with focus on finding a Chief of Staff for every Executive. Clara shares her journey to finding her career path, what she thought of leadership in her early career and how she has evolved as a leader while working with top executives and leaders in Tech. Send us a message 😎 Subs…

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#5: Pause: Why pulling back is necessary to leap forward 20:48

2+ y ago20:48

20:48

🤸‍♂️ Does it feel like you are on a hamster wheel and not able to find any time for personal or professional growth? 🎁 Investing time in yourself is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Be kind to yourself and take a pause. Feeling busy can be addictive and technically takes less effort. Pull back to leap forward and achieve your personal o…

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#4: How to kill the imposter syndrome 25:02

2+ y ago25:02

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Most of us have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our life - that feeling of self doubt and incompetence despite having the credentials to prove otherwise. We often feel like a fraud and fear that others will find out soon. In this episode, I talk about imposter syndrome, my personal experience with it and how to overcome it. I will al…

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#3: Leadership vs Management: Why you want to be a leader first 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

24:55

People Management always seems the obvious choice for career growth. Ditch the obvious choice and focus on leadership first. Not everyone can become a manager, but everyone can become a leader. If people are willing to follow you even if they don't report to you, that's a sign of good leadership. You have to be a good leader before you can become a…

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#2: How to stop being too nice and reclaim your power! 19:15

2+ y ago19:15

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Is being too nice hurting your career growth? Are you consistently missing out on opportunities to become a leader. Leaders don't hold back and so shouldn't you. Join me as I share how to get past the lump in your throat and put your voice out there. Check out the corresponding blog post Send us a message 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka Shinde Podcast …

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#1: Managing your scope in the wake of layoffs 14:08

2+ y ago14:08

14:08

If you survived the tech layoffs so far, you are probably feeling a mix of emotions. At the same time, you are probably seeing a lot more work come your way and you feel like you have no choice but to take on everything, In this episode, I discuss 3 ways you can assess what's on your plate and create a system for you that helps you manage your scop…

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