Product Rising Unleashing the Leader Within: Tami Reiss on Coaching and Mastering Influence to Maximize Impact
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May 27, 2025 
Tami Reiss is an experienced product leader and coach who shares her journey from product management to CEO. She emphasizes the vital role of continuous learning and strategic planning in professional growth. Tami discusses the different types of product coaches and the importance of building long-term relationships. She also provides actionable tips for influencing cross-functional teams and highlights how effective stakeholder management can enhance collaboration. Discover why coaching is a crucial tool for product leaders aiming to maximize their impact.
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Tami Reiss' Product Journey
- Tami Reiss stumbled into product management through a recognition of her skills and later became a CEO at 33.
- She wrote a children’s book to explain product management to her daughter and other young aspiring PMs.
Networking's Long-Term Power
- Tami built a long-term relationship that led to her role as CPO in residence at Insight Partners.
- She emphasized that career opportunities come from sustained networking, not instant transactions.
Pattern Recognition in Product
- Product management is a repeatable skill with principles applicable across many companies in B2B SaaS.
- Exposure to diverse companies enriches pattern recognition essential to product leadership.