Empowering Product leaders to land L6 offers from top Tech companies

I’ve tripled my total comp from nearly $300K to nearly $900K in 6 years. I’ve built products used by hundreds of millions of users. I’ve managed PM teams as large as 9 PMs. I’ve driven tens of millions in revenue. I’ve presented next to Zuck. Yet nothing compares to the fulfillment I now feel helping product leaders land L6+ offers, up-level, and thrive in the top tech companies with more ease. For many Product leaders, landing a dream role at the next level can feel like an uphill battle....

How did my clients ace L6+ behavioral interviews? Come to the Lightning Lesson on 4/7

A few years ago, I faced the most pivotal interview of my career. It wasn’t for a new job, it was to save the one I had and loved at Meta. My position was being eliminated, and I had to go through the Meta PM interview loop again, one that I had failed multiple times before…. The stakes couldn’t have been higher. The pressure was immense. The uncertainty was suffocating. And the self-doubt kept me up at night. Eventually, I cracked the interview, retained my role, and discovered a crucial...

GPM offer from Intuit - Here’s how they did it

“I cleared the GPM level at Intuit!” my client said. It wasn't that long ago when they were telling interview stories that didn’t show their true leadership.. More dream hiring managers saying yes?YES, please!We worked on what actually matters—real leadership communication They joined us and we worked on up-leveling their narratives.Result: They landed that GPM offer at Intuit.But the best part isn’t just the shiny new role. It’s the transformation in how they now understand leadership...

Strategic communication made this PM irresistible to Stripe and Tesla

What does it really takes to stand out as a senior product leader? What does a L4/L5s sound like vs L6/L7s? There are 2 major needle-movers to up-level your communication: Framing (the ability to contextualize and articulate how one feature ladders up to the bigger picture at a bigger scale). Being clear and decisive. Why These Two Matter So Much Because the single most important outcome in any interview is for your dream company to say, “YES, HIRED.” When you get more strategic in framing...

Stage fright or interview nerves? Here's how to overcome both

I used to compete in piano. I’ve broken piano strings and broken my nails from hours of practice. Then came the real test—stepping on stage, where every movement, every pause mattered. What I didn’t realize at the time is that same process applies to acing interviews and giving presentations. Breaking It Down—Step by Step In piano, you don’t start by playing at full speed. You break it down: Slow before fast One measure at a time Layer in notes, pedal, dynamics. Interview prep, including...

Want to land more Senior roles? Here's how to sound more strategic

If you want to sound more senior in your next interview, one of the easiest ways is to review your stories to see how much of your content focuses on operational details vs strategic thinking. Because operational details, aka reciting tactical steps, alone does not demonstrate your leadership. Let’s compare an operational-focused story to a strategy-focused one: 1️⃣ Operations-focused Story: “I evaluated the current onboarding process, found we were slower than competitors, and streamlined...

Why the Right Words Can Unlock Your Next $700K+ Offer

The “Magic Moment” That Turns Interviews Into $700K+ Offers If you’ve been in my world for a while, you know I love to help leaders multiply their TC, like one client who jumped from $400k all the way to $728k TC from her recent L7 offer.My favorite way to do it?Using the right words to articulate deep strategic thinking and ace L6+ interviews.I call this the “Magic Moment", when your Next Level offers appear, just by changing a few words in your narratives.People doubt me at first, but once...

How FLOW Can Transform Your Leadership and Interviews

Unlocking FLOW: The Secret to Effortless Peak Performance It was my birthday last Friday (3/14), and all I want as a 43 year old woman is more FLOW in my life. 🏄♀️ After years of trial and error with deep coaching and reflection, I'm convinced that FLOW is the secret ingredient for peak performance.It's a state of total immersion where creativity overflows, and you perform at your best effortlessly, without all the anxiety!The Power of FLOW in High-Stakes Moments I've seen this play out with...

Here's how to answer "build a product for group travel" for L6+

How might you answer "build a product for group travel" I went to Cancun with another family a few months ago. Even with all the modern travel apps and tools at our disposal, getting everyone aligned was the biggest challenge. That’s why “building a product for group travel” is one of my favorite Product Sense questions because it hits home. Why Traditional Solutions Fall Short For this prompt, most candidates start by segmenting users into categories like families, friend groups, and...

How a client passed the Meta interviews without getting down-leveled

"I passed and got the role with no down level!" said a client who went through the Meta PM interview loop. This is my 3rd client who got the Meta PM offer WITHOUT any down leveling. They are IC5, IC6, and also IC7 ❤️ I personally got down leveled by Meta... 1st time I applied, I was rejected right away without the chance to interview. 2nd time I applied, same thing happened. 3rd time I applied, I didn't pass the interview. 4th time I applied, I passed but got down leveled. I was disappointed...

How to "rise above" Product Sense frameworks for L6+?

"Rise Above" Frameworks and Stand Out as an L6+ Candidate What separates the solid candidate from the stand-out L6+ candidate? It comes down to seeing how you “rise above” the frameworks that showcases your strategic thinking. The Traditional vs. The 10x Approach Let’s walk through an example - “Improve Instacart”. 1. The traditional way: Lay out how Instacart works. Discuss user motivations and pain points. Suggest product improvements, like recipe bundles or better browsing and cart...