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The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership

Author: Priyanka Shinde

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Welcome to "The Priyanka Shinde Podcast" your ultimate destination for insightful conversations and expert advice on mastering strategy, execution and leadership. 

Join Priyanka Shinde, author of Art of Strategic Execution, as she uncovers how leaders within organizations tap into 'founder mode'—driving innovation, ownership, and execution to lead like entrepreneurs within their companies.

This podcast is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are looking to sharpen their strategic mindset and continue driving impactful results. Through engaging conversations with C-suite executives and industry experts, Priyanka shares actionable insights on how successful organizations build world-class products, lead high-performing teams, and implement effective systems. Learn real-world strategies to excel in today's competitive landscape and drive lasting success.

About Priyanka 

Priyanka Shinde is a Silicon valley tech leader with over 20 years of experience in AI, product leadership, and execution strategy. She has led high-impact teams at Meta, Cruise, and other startups, helping them bridge the gap between strategy and execution to turn AI innovation into real-world impact.

As a trusted consultant and leadership advisor, Priyanka partners with organizations and startups to optimize execution, scale operations, and drive product success. A certified executive coach, she also delivers leadership development programs that help leaders and teams navigate complexity, scale with confidence, and execute bold ideas.


Subscribe now and transform your approach to strategy, execution, and leadership.


* The content provided in the podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the hosts or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or entities mentioned.

** This podcast was previously known as "Unleash Your Leadership"

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Send us a message In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Donna Griffit—a globally renowned Corporate Storyteller and Pitch Alchemist who has helped over 1,000 startups, Fortune 500 companies, and venture capitalists craft compelling narratives that win deals and drive success. With 20+ years of experience across 30+ countries, Donna is a master of turning ideas into impactful messages. As a best-selling author and communication coach at Stanford GSB, she has ...
Send us a message In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Ali Dasdan—a visionary technology leader, global innovator, CTO at Dropbox and ex EVP & CTO of ZoomInfo. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Ali has led high-impact engineering and product teams at some of the world’s most influential tech companies. At ZoomInfo, Ali led the global engineering division, driving innovation in one of the most powerful go-to-market platforms that helps ...
Send us a message In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we welcome Ryan Valles—Founder & CEO of Interview Kickstart, a pioneering platform that’s transforming how software engineers and AI professionals upskill and accelerate their careers. With over 25,000 alumni and 700+ instructors from top tech giants, Together Ryan and Soham Mehta (Founder and CPTO) have built the largest US-focused training ecosystem for advanced tech talent. Their mission? To bridge the gap betwe...
Send us a message In this special episode of Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we welcome Manlio Lo Conte—a visionary Product Leader, Advisor, and Coach with a proven track record in the tech industry. As a former Chief Product Officer at Zwift, Manlio has led groundbreaking innovations in the digital fitness space, shaping how millions engage with technology-driven fitness solutions. With years of experience in product leadership, strategy, and innovation, he has helped companies build world-c...
Send us a message In this special episode, we welcome Jonathan Shottan (Show-Tan)—a visionary leader shaping the future of fitness technology and digital wellness. In this episode, we dive into: The future of fitness tech and connected wellnessHow product and content strategy can drive growthInsights from leading at top-tier companies like Facebook and PinterestLessons in scaling startups and navigating product-market fitWhat it takes to build tech that transforms human behaviorGet ready for ...
Send us a message Welcome to another exciting episode of Unleash Your Leadership. On this episode, we will be diving deep into the world of essential soft skills and why they're absolutely crucial for success in the modern workplace. I recently had the privilege of speaking at a Women Tech Conference where I gave a talk in this topic which will be valuable for everyone navigating today's rapidly changing work landscape. So, whether you're an emerging leader, a tech enthusiast, or simply someo...
Send us a message Welcome back to the "Unleash Your Leadership" podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into part two of our conversation with the incredible Prashha Dutra, CEO of Believe in Your Brilliance LLC and a Confidence Coach who continues to inspire us with her insights and experiences. If you missed part one of our discussion, I highly recommend going back and checking it out, as we touched upon some fantastic topics. In this episode, we're delving even deeper into Prashha's leade...
Send us a message Get ready for an inspiring episode of Unleash Your Leadership! In Part 1 of this engaging interview, I, Priyanka your host sits down with the remarkable Prashha Dutra, a TEDx speaker, CEO of Believe In Your Brilliance LLC, and a Confidence Coach. Prashha is on a mission to empower women in STEM fields, helping them find their path and confidently achieve their goals within 90 days. In this episode, Prashha shares her journey from growing up in India, pursuing degrees in chem...
Send us a message Welcome to "Unleash Your Leadership." In this episode, we delve into an unexpected source of leadership insights: parenthood. As summer fades and the back-to-school season begins, join us to explore the remarkable parallels between being a parent and a leader. Drawing from personal experiences, Priyanka shares ten profound lessons that span recognition, empowerment, embracing mistakes, and nurturing independence. Discover how parenting wisdom can transform your leadership ap...
Send us a message Welcome to "Unleash Your Leadership." In this episode, I delve into the dynamic world of tech leadership. Discover the qualities that define strong leaders in the ever-evolving tech industry as I draw inspiration from luminaries like Satya Nadella, Sheryl Sandberg, and more. Join me to explore the essence of tech leadership beyond technical skills. From fostering innovation to effective communication, we'll uncover actionable tips for your leadership journey. Embrace shifts ...
Send us a message In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, effective communication is more important than ever for success in both personal and professional settings. Effective communication is not always easy with the complexity and multiple levels of granularity. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its integration into various tools and platforms, communication has now been taken to a whole new level. AI can become a powerful ally in enhancing productivity, optimiz...
Send us a message In this ever-evolving world of technology, roles and responsibilities are subject to constant change. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) position has been a crucial part of product and software development for many years. However, more recently, there have been many questions about the role's relevance and future due to various factors, primary of which is the tech layoffs. In this episode, I answer the question "Is the TPM role dead?" and look into factors leading to this ...
Send us a message In this episode of "Unleash Your Leadership", I chat with Bhavini Soneji, a seasoned tech executive with over 25 years of experience as a CTO and VP. Bhavini shares her insights on the crucial role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in technical leadership and provides valuable advice on becoming a successful technical leader. Explore the challenges faced by women in the tech industry, including biases and stereotypes, and discover the importance of allyship and creating safe sp...
Send us a message Join me in this episode of "Unleash Your Leadership" as we dive into the challenges and opportunities that arise from career transitions, particularly with recent layoffs and strategy shifts. With the evolving landscape of the tech economy and the role of AI in shaping the future, there are lots of opportunities. I'll share insights on navigating the shifting dynamics within organizations, including changes in management chains and the decentralization of certain...
Send us a message In this special episode, I chat with Andrea Galvez who is a revenue leader with nearly 20 years of experience across large corporations and small startups. Her journey has been winding with detours through graphic design and community management. Today she's focused on client experience and discovering and sharing the secrets of team building. We discussed how empathetic and caring leadership can help build high performing teams. Andrea emphasizes the importance of se...
Send us a message In today's episode, we're taking a different angle on leadership by exploring the valuable lessons we can learn from Improv. Improv, short for improvisation, is a theatrical technique that involves spontaneous and unscripted performances. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a series of improv classes and discovered that the lessons from improv extend far beyond the stage. I am sharing with you 5 key leadership lessons that I have learned from Improv Leadership Lesson...
Send us a message In this special episode, I interview Karina Mikhli, fractional COO. Workflow Consultant and a Founder of Fractionals United. We talked about how leadership is evolving and traditional notions of job responsibilities are getting replaced with modern ways of working. We also discuss the importance to tap into the human and emotion side of leadership in the age of Generative AI and ChatGPT. Check out: www.fractionalsunited.com Watch fractional leadership Youtube Podcas...
Send us a message In this episode of "Unleash Your Leadership," we explore how Artificial Intelligence, specifically OpenAI's GPT-4, can empower Technical Program Managers, Product Managers, Operations Managers, and Strategy Managers. Discover how AI can streamline processes, enhance productivity, and automate routine tasks, freeing up leaders to focus on strategic, higher-order tasks. Learn how AI can augment roles, not replace them, and how embracing AI can be a stepping stone in your leade...
Send us a message Turn around any difficult situation into a success story with my 10-5-2 formula. Follow this one formula and tap into the power of positive action. Failures or any challenging circumstances are difficult to navigate. The perspective you choose to lead yourself through trying times is important. Download my Success Action Plan template and be on your way creating positive results for you and those you care about. Create success with the 10-5-2 formula Here's my favorite qu...
Send us a message On this episode, I chat with Amanda Donohue who I met during my time at Meta Facebook. Amanda leads the Stripe enablement organization which is a team of engineers and program managers who build tools and programs that focus on how Stripes do work. Her team owns surfaces that focus on the software development lifecycle and collaboration. Amanda joined Stripe to lead the centralized TPM org. She's now the TPgM functional leader for the company. Previously, Amanda held TPM lea...
Send us a message Another special episode with my guest Laura Thompson. She's the founder and director of Execs On Deck, a fellowship that helps diverse leaders dramatically expand their impact across the startup ecosystem. Laura has been a founder of VC and an operator in both Big Tech. As an early product lead at Google X, she launched delivery drones and smart contact lenses and at startups. She's also an angel investor and advisor to number of mission driven startups. Join me as we discus...
Send us a message You career is your responsibility. Managing up and have a strong relationship with your manager is critical to your career success. Managing up gives you the reigns on how you want to manager your career. Join me as we discuss - What is Managing Up - Why Managing Up is important - How you can manage up effectively while staying aligned to your values Manage up to get promoted 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka Shinde Podcast for more fascinating conversations. -------------------...
Send us a message We all know that building relationships is important. Yet it always get deprioritized due to many factors. In this episode I share what I think about the evolution of modern workplace with respect to work relationships and how you can create strong connections at work with less effort. Read the blog post here 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka Shinde Podcast for more fascinating conversations. ---------------------------------------------- 📌 Follow: Priyanka Shinde on LinkedIn P...
Send us a message In this episode, I chat with Lana Kairos - VP of People at TailScale and a Executive Coach. Lana shares her leadership journey and how she shows up as a leader even though she is introverted. She shared some amazing nuggets on what makes good leaders including why all rising leaders need coaches to help them see their blind spots. 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka Shinde Podcast for more fascinating conversations. ---------------------------------------------- 📌 Follow: Priyanka...
Send us a message March is Women's History Month and I wanted to take this opportunity to tell all the women out there that you are important. Take care of yourself, lead yourself first so you can set an example for the rest. Learn Why it is important to lead oneself first and how you can do so with simple steps. Read the blog post here 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka Shinde Podcast for more fascinating conversations. ---------------------------------------------- 📌 Follow: Priyanka Shinde on...
Send us a message In this episode, I chat with Clara Ma, Founder of Ask A Chief of Staff with focus on finding a Chief of Staff for every Executive. Clara shares her journey to finding her career path, what she thought of leadership in her early career and how she has evolved as a leader while working with top executives and leaders in Tech. 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka Shinde Podcast for more fascinating conversations. ---------------------------------------------- 📌 Follow: Priyanka Shin...
Send us a message 🤸‍♂️ Does it feel like you are on a hamster wheel and not able to find any time for personal or professional growth? 🎁 Investing time in yourself is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Be kind to yourself and take a pause. Feeling busy can be addictive and technically takes less effort. Pull back to leap forward and achieve your personal or professional goals. And remember, the more you pull back, the further and faster you will go! You can also read the blog pos...
Send us a message Most of us have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our life - that feeling of self doubt and incompetence despite having the credentials to prove otherwise. We often feel like a fraud and fear that others will find out soon. In this episode, I talk about imposter syndrome, my personal experience with it and how to overcome it. I will also discuss a different viewpoint on whether imposter syndrome is a cover up for other systemic issues. Check out the blog post ...
Send us a message People Management always seems the obvious choice for career growth. Ditch the obvious choice and focus on leadership first. Not everyone can become a manager, but everyone can become a leader. If people are willing to follow you even if they don't report to you, that's a sign of good leadership. You have to be a good leader before you can become a manager! In this episode, I share the behaviors of good leaders and good managers. Understand the differences so you can ...
Send us a message Is being too nice hurting your career growth? Are you consistently missing out on opportunities to become a leader. Leaders don't hold back and so shouldn't you. Join me as I share how to get past the lump in your throat and put your voice out there. Check out the corresponding blog post 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka Shinde Podcast for more fascinating conversations. ---------------------------------------------- 📌 Follow: Priyanka Shinde on LinkedIn Priyanka Shinde...
Send us a message If you survived the tech layoffs so far, you are probably feeling a mix of emotions. At the same time, you are probably seeing a lot more work come your way and you feel like you have no choice but to take on everything, In this episode, I discuss 3 ways you can assess what's on your plate and create a system for you that helps you manage your scope. By apply these tips, you can create a fulfilling work life balance and find success. 😎 Subscribe to The Priyanka ...
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