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MY MISSION:
Make Product Management careers and learning easy, fun and accessible, so that more women and diverse people can make it to the C-suite!
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About Me
Founder | Career & Leadership Coach | Product Coach at Stanford | B2B SaaS Product Leader | Speaker | Diversity Champion | Artist | Mom
Hi, I'm Priyanka Upadhyay, or as clients call me, Coach Pri :-)
I am a Product Management Leader, ICF Certified Career & Leadership Coach, and Founder of a Coaching, Training & Consulting business.
I'm excited to help you on your career journey,
whether it's a ladder or a jungle gym!
Over the last 18 years, I have launched B2B SaaS products for millions of users globally, and for leading tech companies such as Salesforce and ServiceNow. I have led product teams, trained in Brene Brown's ("Dare to Lead") leadership approach, and built diverse and inclusive teams. I've worked across 6 different industries, and 7 to 8 domains, which makes me adept at understanding any client situation quickly, so I can partner with them effectively to find the best solutions!
I have been a Product Coach at Stanford University since 2022, and an instructor at Product School for both Product Management and Leadership courses. Over the course of my career, I've coached, mentored and trained 500+ people from over 15 different countries around the world.
My superpowers include my ability to create a safe, trusting space for others, to find a creative solution to the toughest of challenges, to connect with people at a deep level, to see and harness the untapped potential in others, to use my resourcefulness to help everyone I meet, and distilling even the most complex topic in the world to a clarity and simplicity so you can feel - “Yeah, I got it. I can do this too!”.
Whether you are an early career PM or already a leader, my goal is to EMPOWER you with the SKILLS, TOOLS, MINDSET and CONFIDENCE, so you can find and succeed in a career and a role that you LOVE!
My personal values are courage, honesty, family and fun. My business values are inclusivity, client success, ease, fun and accessibility. I live in San Jose with my family and my amazing Siberian husky - Piper.
About you
Where do you see yourself?
The "Aspiring" Product Manager
“I can’t transition to a PM job despite trying so hard!”
You’re feeling..
Disappointed, hopeless.
The "Experienced" Product Manager
“I am ambitious and want to grow to the next level, but not sure how!”
You’re feeling..
Frustrated.
The "Product Leader" or "New People Manager"
“I want to have a bigger impact, but without burning out!”
You’re feeling..
Exhausted, Burned-out.
My Approach
1. Creating a safe space for growth
...to maximize learning!
Values: Diversity, Respect & Inclusivity
2. Start with the big picture - Career Strategy
...to help guide your efforts in the right direction!
Values: Organization, & Fun!
3. Up-level your Product Thinking + Mindset
...to increase your interview confidence!
Values: Ease & Effectiveness
#3: Coach Accessibility & Support
…so I’m here to help when you need me the most
Values: Accessibility & Client Success
Why should you invest in yourself?
Mentorship was ranked #1 in the list of top Learning & Development programs in the 2023 Linkedin Workplace Learning report.
Forbes magazine, Gartner research and many other credible sources have published success metrics on the benefits of coaching and mentoring.
Think about these statistics:
87% of mentees feel more confident and empowered by their mentoring relationships
25% of mentees had a salary-grade change, compared to only 5% of those who did not have a mentor
Mentees are promoted 5 times more often than those without mentors
Key outcomes I have helped clients with:
1
Clarity
Get clear on your superpowers, skill gaps, your career story, your personalized career strategy, and your interview preparation and approach, to accelerate your success!
Goodbye stress & overwhelm..
Hello, Powerful Clarity!
2
Confidence
Develop interview confidence and strategies that work without the burn-out and overwhelm of preparing by yourself with no support.
Goodbye Imposter Syndrome..
Hello, Grounded Confidence!
3
Growth mindset
You are ready to take career risks and bet on yourself! You use your mistakes to improve, instead of beating yourself down and getting demotivated.
Goodbye regret & judgement..
Hello, New Learning & Growth!
4
Increase your income, & impact
Uplevel your PM knowledge and interview skills to increase your chances of getting a PM role at the next level, and increase your income & impact, not just this year, but in the years to come!
Goodbye limited income..
Hello Impact, Authority & Financial Freedom!
5
Shrink your
time-to-success
I create a safe space for clients to practice, make mistakes, and learn fast. Clients say my unique approach has helped shrink their ‘time-to-PM-success', helping them save time and money!
Goodbye long, lonely path of trial & error..
Hello, Fast Learning!
6
Community Support, & Connection
Networking is a key aspect of your job search and growth. It is hard facing PM career challenges alone. Join my PM community for support from me (your coach) and fellow PMs.
Goodbye loneliness and lack of network..
Hello, new connections!