Product Rising Jessica Nelson Kohel on Strengthening Product Teams Through Immersive Coaching
Join us in this episode with Jessica Nelson Kohel, founder and CEO of PMX Group, a niche product consultancy. Jessica discusses the intersections of product coaching, training, and consulting, and provides insights into the benefits of bringing outside perspectives into product teams. From supporting founder-led companies in scaling their product orgs to aiding new VPs of Product, Jessica shares engaging stories and valuable lessons on effective team dynamics, leadership, and immersive discovery processes. Learn about the importance of trust, the nuances of CEO-product leader relationships, and the power of collaborative coaching for product excellence.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:27 Jessica's Background and PMX Group
00:56 Transitioning to Consulting
02:01 The Value of an Outside Perspective
04:18 Challenges of Being an FTE
05:54 The Rise of Super ICs
09:08 Coaching and Upskilling Product Teams
11:33 Immersive Discovery Approach
17:31 Building Trust and Accurate Diagnosis
20:23 Engaging with Stakeholders
23:31 Supporting New Product Leaders
42:49 Peer Coaching and Team Support
📚Resources:
Peer Coaching & Community Resources Mentioned
✨Where to find Jessica:
💫 Where to find Cassie:
At Cassie Camp - Learn more about product leadership coaching and fractional product leadership
🙋🏻♀️Where to find Women in Product:
Website https://womenpm.org/
Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/