So Many Coaches

Topics Covered:

• Why the product coaching landscape feels so crowded right now
• The key coaching settings (individual vs. group vs. team coaching)
• When each setting makes the most sense (and what to watch out for)
• Types of product coaching:

1. General Product Coaching
2. Product Discovery Coaching
3. Product Career Coaching
4. Product Leadership Coaching

• The difference between a product leadership coach and an - executive coach
• How to approach coaching as part of your learning journey
• Should you or your company pay for coaching?
• How to get the most out of coaching (and avoid wasting your time or money)

Resources & Links:

• Follow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org
• Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.com

Mentioned in the episode:

• Coaching for Product Leaders/Executives by Petra Wille
• How to Decide What Type of Product Coach is Right for You
• When Should You NOT Work with a Coach?
• How to make the most of your coaching sessions
• Is your company ready for Product Operating Model Coaching?
• Product Trios: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Get Started
• Assumption Testing: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
• Training vs. Coaching - All Things Product with Teresa & Petra episode
• ProductTank
• Meetup
• Slack
• Continuous Interviewing Course by Teresa Torres
• Communication Strategies for Managers with Kim Nicol
• Asking for Training Budget video with Teresa Torres and Kim Nicol
• Types of Product Coaching by Marty Cagan