Episodes
Feb. 11, 2024
Shedding perceptions: Moving from lone wolf to team player
In my fourth live coaching session, this caller felt like they had earned an unfair reputation as someone who struggles with collaboration in the workplace. The caller wanted guidance on transforming past perceptions into a …
Jan. 21, 2024
Is my next job at a startup or big tech?
In my third episode of live coaching sessions, this caller was feeling dissatisfied with their narrow scope of role and lack of cultural fit in their current company. The caller wanted guidance on what their next role should…
Jan. 7, 2024
Coaching grit, patience & tenure
This is my second episode experimenting with live coaching sessions. The format is my attempt to scale insights on common queries and themes I’m often asked about by listeners.
This caller was looking for guidance after f…
Dec. 11, 2023
Are you short changing your career by not managing people?
Welcome back to The Skip; this episode is a little bit special as I’m experimenting with a new format: live coaching sessions. This idea came from the realization that the coaching queries I receive from listeners often have…
Oct. 1, 2023
Greatest hits on career advice with Peter Yang (Roblox, ex-Reddit)
Much of the career advice out there is for aspiring PMs. But what about those who have one foot on the ladder and are looking to climb the next rung? This episode is about advancing mid to late-stage product management caree…
Sept. 10, 2023
How to find a great Mentor
This episode is about mentorship. Mentorship is a powerful personal development tool that naturally attracts ambitious people. However, it can be a complicated tool to maximize. Mentorship comes in many forms, with varying d…
Aug. 13, 2023
5 rules that will unlock your Product Management career
Today’s episode breaks down my 5 rules for optimizing the most important product in your professional life: your career. These rules synthesize some of the key takeaways from all of my other content about product management …
July 30, 2023
Shadows of Superpowers (Part 2)
Today’s episode is the second part, and deeper analysis, on “the shadows of your superpowers”. These are a type of development areas that are associated with your greatest strengths. I use example personas to detail 5 common…
July 16, 2023
Shadows of your Superpowers (Part 1)
Today’s episode breaks down the shadows of your superpowers. These are a type of development area that is associated with your greatest strengths, and these apply to people inside and outside of tech. Shadows are one of the …
June 19, 2023
Six Superpowers for Product Managers
In this episode of The Skip podcast, Nikhyl Singhal presents an enlightening discourse aimed at aiding tech industry professionals in their career growth. Through a new 30-minute coaching format, Nikhyl explores the transiti…
June 5, 2023
How much money do product managers make?
In this episode of The Skip Podcast, host Nikhyl Singhal explains how he helps product managers negotiate compensation. An industry veteran in the tech sector, Nikhyl has worked with 50+ leading executives and dozens of comp…
May 22, 2023
Exploring Head of Product career choices: From founding a startup to growth phases
Get ready for an engaging episode of the Skip podcast, where host Nikhyl Singhal dives into the evolving world of startups, head of product roles, and the fascinating field of product management. Discover how the head of pro…
May 8, 2023
Revisiting career frameworks: How Big Tech, management and IC roles have changed
Join host Nikhyl Singhal in this fascinating episode of ‘The Skip’ Podcast, as he explores the unique characteristics and opportunities of big tech companies in the current economic climate. Nikhyl discusses the challenges a…
April 24, 2023
Should I join (or leave) an ex-hypergrowth company?
In this episode of 'The Skip' podcast, host Nikhyl Singhal discusses the challenges and implications of ex-growth companies in the current market landscape. He delves into the consequences of overvaluation, the impact on emp…
April 3, 2023
The Quest for Success: A Career Story in the Age of A.I. With Markie Wagner
On this episode, The Skip Podcast host Nikhyl Singhal interviews Markie Wagner, an AI expert and founder of Delphi Labs. Markie and Nikhyl discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and its potential to res…
March 13, 2023
Balancing Work and Life: Insights from Nikhyl and the Skip CPO group
In this podcast episode, Nikhyl is joined once again by Anneka Gupta, Annie Pearl, Briana Ings, and Shirley Lin. The group explores the topics of how to recognize and recover from burnout, as well as to achieve a healthy wor…
Feb. 27, 2023
How to avoid getting stuck in your career with Shreyas Doshi
Shreyas Doshi has led & scaled products at Stripe, Twitter, Google, and Yahoo in over 15 years as a product manager & PM leader. In this next chapter of his career, he is an advisor for fast-growing startups across the globe…
Feb. 13, 2023
Explaining Equity and Executive Compensation with Goodwin Procter
#4: Equity, stock, options, and compensation; a complex topic that has essentially limitless negotiable options. We are going to be walking through the basics to lay a foundation and then we will break down the most common m…
Jan. 16, 2023
Discussing career transitions with Head of Products from Calendly, ClickUp, Divvy Homes, and Rubrik
Career transitions are filled with dozens of questions and pitfalls. Join Nikhyl Singhal and four product leaders from the Skip CPO group to discuss the challenges associated with big career decisions. Briana Ings (ClickUp),…
Jan. 16, 2023
Career FAQ with Nikhyl Singhal
Tech moves fast and is ever evolving. But career worries remain constant and can weigh heavily. In this second Skip podcast, Nikhyl Singhal highlights what he calls “career frequently asked questions”: common concerns people…
Jan. 16, 2023
Crafting a career framework with Nikhyl Singhal
You’re wondering if you should stay in your current role, or maybe you’re stressed about accepting a new one. Well, you’re not alone. In his decade of career coaching, Nikhyl Singhal has often listened to executives wrestle …
Jan. 9, 2023
The Skip podcast trailer
The Skip Podcast helps tech professionals get ahead in their career. It’s hosted by Nikhyl Singhal, a successful founder, head of product, and executive. He has helped scale four of the most successful tech products ever: F…