In this post, Jori Bell and I share a framework we’ve used to help ourselves and others land a new role. Jori is a NYC based Product Coach and writer of the Substack, Product Therapy.
You aced the interviews, landed your dream offer, and now you're stepping into a new role as a Product Manager or Product Leader. Or maybe you’ve landed that promotion. Bigger team = more responsibility.
You’re excited—and maybe a little overwhelmed. You know it’s a normal feeling but you want to do it differently this time. You wonder how you ground yourself in a plan that keeps imposter syndrome at bay and sets you up for success?
The first few months in a new product leadership role are uniquely challenging. And whether you’re a leader or an individual contributor, it’s rarely your tactical product skills that will define your early impact. It’s more likely your ability to earn trust and build momentum will shape your credibility an…



