EQ Product Group 

In this episode, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Pippa Topp, a product leader and consultant, to explore the dynamic world of product management. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of the role, the increasing importance of emotional intelligence, and the future direction of product teams. Pippa offers invaluable insights into building effective teams, fostering creativity under pressure, and embracing failure as a critical part of growth. Tune in to discover how to cultivate 'pockets of brilliance' within your organization and why curiosity, transparency, and understanding your goals are essential for success in product management. Key Takeaways: ➡️ Emotional intelligence is essential for product managers. ➡️ The role of product management has evolved but remains crucial. ➡️ Strong teams rely on emotional intelligence and collaboration. ➡️ Curiosity and a love of learning are key for success. ➡️ Protect time for creativity, even under pressure. ➡️ View failure as a chance to grow and learn. ➡️ 'Pockets of brilliance' can drive exceptional results. ➡️ Transparency fosters trust and autonomy in teams. ➡️ Know your goals and the reasons behind your actions. Where to find Pippa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-topp/ Where to find Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroganco/ 🎉 Mark your calendars for Productized Conference 2025! Join us for the 10th edition of this premier event, where product management leaders from around the world gather for insightful talks, networking, and celebration. Tickets are already available—don’t miss out! Get your tickets now: https://www.productized.co Where to find us: JOIN THE COMMUNITY 👉 http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2 Website: https://productized.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/productized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/pt-BR/Productized/

Self Discovery before Product Discovery

In this conversation, Francesca Cortesi and Pippa Topp discuss the challenges faced by product leaders when crises arise, particularly focusing on the emotional and practical aspects of navigating failure. Pippa shares her personal experiences of redundancy and the importance of self-reflection, understanding control versus influence, and the need to decouple self-worth from professional success. The discussion emphasizes the significance of humility, compassion, and learning from experiences to foster resilience in product management. CHAPTERS 00:00-Introduction to Resilience in Product Management 01:55- Navigating Redundancy and Market Crashes 08:07-Personal Accountability and Learning from Failure 14:08- Ego, Influence, and Control in Product Management 19:54- Beliefs, Self-Worth, and Moving Forward OUR GUEST Pippa Topp, Coach & Consultant at EQ Product Group Pippa Topp has worked in Product & Tech for over 15 years, taking on various roles across different industries. She discovered her passion for bringing products to life by combining excellent product practices with emotionally intelligent leadership. Her experience spans a range of companies, including eBay Classifieds, British Gas, TES, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, and giffgaff. Three years ago, Pippa founded the EQ Product Group. This optimistic venture aims to help individuals, teams, and businesses thrive using an approach she calls "Pockets of Brilliance." This method blends tapping into core values, strengthening product capabilities, and building strong relationships with others. SHOW NOTES Follow Pippa on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-topp/ Read more of Francesca's content at https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-cortesi/ COOK WHILE LISTENING Pippa's favorite miso salmon from Gordon Ramsey https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=hhkTHfsl_iM

Our panellists: James Mayes - Cofounder & former CEO, Mind the Product James will take a look at some of the failure points in the standard model people have for finding mentors, and suggest ways to tackle this issue. He’ll also look at other tips to help you build the wide support network that you’ll need to survive one of the toughest but ultimately most satisfying roles in tech. Pippa Topp - Product Leader, Coach and Consultant Following on from her keynote at Mind The Product last year, Pippa shares a practical guide to applying her “Pockets of Brilliance" approach to incremental personal development. Debbie Widjaja - Product Lead at Shopify Debbie will talk about how the dual-track progression (individual contributor vs people management) translates into career paths for product managers. Iryna Struk will be our moderator for the night. Iryna is a Product Manager at HandsHQ and one of the organisers of Product Tank London. As always we will close our meet-up with a candid discussion and Q&A