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I am a natural empath, which means I naturally take on feelings that other people feel. This is both good and bad. It's good because I don't just empathize with you because I can actually feel your pain, which can sometimes be bad if I don't set firm boundaries.
I emphasize on inner work when I detect negative self talk which ends up impacting how you show up in interviews and at work.Change the text and add your own content, including any information that is relevant to share. Then customize the font, size and scale to make it your own.
Earlier on, I was very uncomfortable with silence on a call. This can happen when I ask a question, and my mentee would need time to process the question. But I used to feel that silence meant the mentee did not knowing the answer, so I’d jump in and answer it for them.
This is not effective and I’ve since worked on myself and on my approach to allow more space that enables the mentee to process the information.
This learning is huge for me, especially when we are doing inner work. And I also ask the mentee to hold me accountable, don’t let me jump in. And if they see that I’m jumping in, they need to call me out on it.
I’d also ask the mentee to describe what is going through their mind, ie let me process this a bit.I realized that more than half of my coaching sessions revolved around mindset and inner work. When I notice limiting beliefs in my mentees, I'd recommend that we work on mindset first before working on tactics. I riff more on this here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nancychu_careergrowth-coaching-manifestation-activity-7100510912813420544-HicG
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“Nancy's coaching is transformative. With 12 years in the tech industry, including 8 at Big Tech (Amazon and META), I regret not finding her sooner. Her blend of empathy, practical frameworks, and mindset work equips you with the tools for mental resilience in facing professional challenges with courage and clarity. Nancy excels at reframing problem statements and fostering a multi-perspective mindset. Her deep understanding of product management, drawn from years in the field, uniquely positions her to guide professionals through the role’s complexities. In essence, Nancy is more than a coach; she's a strategic partner in professional growth. For those in tech seeking a coach with a profound understanding of product management, Nancy is the game-changer you need.”
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Product @ Rivian, ex-Meta, Amazon
“One session with Nancy is like starting the senior PM career marathon at the half-way mark; it’s accelerated my process to reach my goals. The mindset shift needed for a senior PM to excel is difficult but crucial to make meaningful progress towards future milestones. Nancy leads sessions with empathy and focuses actionable guidance. She allows you to dream big and shares frameworks on how to navigate crossroads along the way, collapsing the time between dreaming and achieving.”
Hanson Shen
Senior PM - Tech @ Amazon
“If anyone is looking to improve or pick up Product Management fundamentals with increased focus around user empathy I'd say look no further than Nancy! She is a powerhouse of talent, patience and strong empathy. She ensures creation of a trusted atmosphere for one to be authentic and sharpen their skills. She consistently gives her 200% in every session and is dedicated in helping you achieved your outcomes, which is the most a mentee can ask for in a mentor!”
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