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IN THIS EPISODE KRISTI AND TARA DISCUSS:
Face-to-Face Interactions Matter
Direct in-person engagement reveals transparency and authenticity, reducing the barriers often present in digital communication.
Digital Communication Pitfalls
Anonymity online often leads to reduced accountability, empathy, and respect, altering how people behave.
Empathy in Professional Environments
Empathy is essential across departments, helping avoid internal conflicts and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
Navigating Remote Work Challenges
Addressing unprofessional behavior in virtual meetings requires mindful communication and maintaining respect despite the physical distance.
Building Consensus in Leadership
Effective leaders secure buy-in and build consensus, transitioning smoothly from individual contributor roles to leadership positions.
Networking Over Formality
Networking should focus on genuine relationships and community building rather than traditional formalities and uncomfortable small talk.
Resilience Against Imposter Syndrome
Supporting others and recognizing their capabilities helps alleviate self-doubt and fosters confidence in professional environments.
Redefining Career Failure
Viewing failure as a learning opportunity encourages resourcefulness and reinforces the importance of problem-solving skills.
Prioritizing Work-Life Balance
Define personal success by prioritizing what's significant at different life stages, opting for a tailored approach to balance.
External Learning for Growth
Scaling leadership skills through external networks and advisory groups can provide fresh insights, reducing organizational isolation.
Sponsored by: ClientSuccess and WednesdayWomen
Produced by: Manali Bhat
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Podcast Episode Overview:
Welcome back to She's So Suite, where we dive into insightful conversations with accomplished women navigating the C-suite. In today's episode, our host, Kristi Faltorusso, sits down with Tara Goldman, co-founder and executive coach at GoldHue. Tara shares her dynamic career journey from New York advertising to product management roles across nonprofit, startup, and public company sectors. She emphasizes the transformative power of face-to-face interactions and the importance of empathy and accountability in digital communication, especially in remote work environments.
Listen in as Tara reflects on her career transitions, the significance of communication over technical skills in hiring, and the delicate balance of personal and professional life. We'll also explore the impact of genuine relationship-building, overcoming "imposter syndrome," and redefining success on one's own terms. This episode promises a wealth of wisdom for anyone looking to navigate their career with authenticity and purpose. Join us for a compelling conversation about evolving leadership, personal growth, and the power of community and empathy in achieving success.
About Tara Goldman:
Tara Goldman is a seasoned Product Executive turned Executive Coach and Consultant, Co-Founder of GoldHue, and a Certified Executive Coach. With 15+ years of experience leading product teams at organizations like College Board, Electric AI, Weight Watchers, Instructure, and General Assembly, she helps founders and Product leaders—spanning seed to public-stage companies—innovate faster and more efficiently.
Tara specializes in addressing challenges like clarifying product vision and goals, fostering collaboration between Product and GTM teams, upleveling product skills within teams, and building alignment among leaders and global teams. She helps organizations balance innovation and growth while improving retention, velocity, and shared accountability over business metrics.
Tara’s strength lies in unlocking each team member’s unique potential to drive growth, aligning teams around shared goals, and fostering collaboration. She’s seen successful outcomes both as an operator within organizations and as a trusted advisor and consultant to growing companies. As a speaker, she's passionate about exploring vulnerability in leadership and the new age of Product we find ourselves in.
Timestamps:
00:00 Communication and alignment are essential for success.
04:06 Gold Hue: Consulting for product strategy and operations.
08:48 Initially considered law; ended up in product.
09:37 Feeling lost without a clear career plan.
12:46 Can't help daughter with her advanced classes.
18:31 Building genuine relationships is crucial for success.
22:04 Remote work exacerbates unprofessionalism; empathy is crucial.
25:39 Evolving leadership skills through varied career experiences.
27:12 Understand financials; lead teams with business focus.
31:56 Scale yourself and learn from network experiences.
35:31 Seeing team thrive after leaving organization fulfilled.
36:43 Witnessing growth in personal and professional journeys.
39:29 Empowering others can transform their professional lives.
45:38 Life priorities change; optimize what's important now.
48:59 Be intentional about what truly fulfills you.
50:35 Support Wednesday Women; promote executive women leaders.
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