Become So Good They Can't Ignore You: Building Compelling Narratives and Storytelling

Join Shobhit Chugh and special guest Will Lowrey as they reveal powerful strategies to stand out in your product management career by mastering your narrative and cultivating a positive team culture. Together, they unpack essential skills to set yourself apart, including:

• The Power of Storytelling: Learn how to communicate so that people listen and remember.
• Overcoming Self-Doubt in Job Searches: Discover how projecting confidence can increase your chances of landing the role you want.
• Navigating Job Searches in Startups vs. Big Companies: Get tailored strategies for building relevant experience and standing out in today's competitive tech landscape.
• Building Team Culture: Understand how to foster an environment that brings out the best in everyone.
• Focusing on Business Outcomes: Acquire techniques for creating connections that drive impactful, revenue-generating results.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:17 Meet Will Lowrey: Career Journey
01:03 Path to Product Management
02:19 Pre-Product Management Background
06:00 Significant Career Moments
08:54 Early Lessons in Product Management
12:37 Mid-Career Insights: Storytelling
16:04 Building Teams and Culture
19:56 Becoming a Coach: Motivation and Inspiration
23:03 Discovering the Path to Teaching and Coaching
23:53 Focusing on Intentional Job Search
24:49 Crafting a Compelling Narrative for Interviews
26:51 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Job Search
29:13 Differences in Job Search: Startups vs. Big Companies
32:44 Importance of Business Outcomes in Product Management
35:52 The Joy of Coaching Product Managers
41:16 Tips for Product Managers in the Job Market
44:31 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

This conversation will equip you with the tools to become a confident communicator, inspiring leader, and strategic thinker—helping you carve a career path that maximizes both income and impact.

Connect with Shobhit at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/
Connect with Will Lowrey at https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamlowrey/

www.intentionalproductmanager.com