In this episode of Productside Stories, Sahara Muradi, VP of Product Management at Office Space Software, shares her journey from consulting to leading product teams across major industries like hospitality, sports, and workplace planning.

She discusses the biggest challenges product managers face today, including prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and balancing business outcomes with user needs. If you’re looking to elevate your career in product management, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

Key Topics Discussed in This Episode

Key topic #1

How Sahara transitioned from consulting to product leadership – Lessons from her early career that shaped her approach to product management.

Key topic #2

The art of ruthless prioritization – How to balance competing demands from stakeholders, customers, and business goals.

Key topic #3

How to build credibility and influence in product leadership – The mindset shifts needed to lead cross-functional teams and drive impact.

Why Listen to This Episode?

In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll gain:

Learn how to navigate a career transition into product leadership.

Discover frameworks for making smarter prioritization decisions.

Understand how to use stakeholder alignment to drive better product outcomes.

Get practical career advice for women in product leadership.

This episode is a gem for product managers who want to refine their approach to leadership in the discipline.

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