Master the Transition from IC to People Manager

Stepping into a people management role is a big and exciting shift — but it comes with new challenges that require more than just great individual skills.

In this session, drawing from my experience of managing 15+ PPMs/SPMs/PMs over the past 4 years — including successfully promoting and growing 6 PMs — I’ll guide you through the key mindset shifts, skills, and practical mechanisms that make a strong, respected manager.

In this 60-minute session, we’ll cover:

• The critical mindset shift from individual contributor to people leader
• Proven processes to support, grow, and get the best out of your team
• How to build trust and psychological safety from day one
• Giving effective feedback and running impactful 1:1s
• How to hire and build a strong, complementary team
• Practical frameworks for managing performance and development conversations
• Common early mistakes and how to avoid them

You’ll leave with actionable strategies, proven frameworks, and real-world advice to lead confidently and help your team thrive — from day one.

Book a session and start your journey toward becoming a great people manager.

About Me:

- Global Product Leadership experience, 12+ years, at Amazon, and HelloFresh and Zalando (Germany). Ex-Product Director.

- Certified Coach, trained in International Coaching Federation (ICF-ACC) competencies

- MBA from IIM Ahmedabad - India's #1 B-School (Ranked 5th); B.Tech in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, one of India’s top 5 engineering institutes

- Strong experience leading cross-functional teams of 40–50 professionals and 4–6 PMs (15+ PMs over the last 4 years), delivering billion-dollar+ impact in high paced challenging environments

- Experienced hiring manager and recruiter: 800+ interviews, 1500+ resumes reviewed

- Mentored and promoted 6 PM reports into senior roles

Why Choose Me as Your Mentor/Coach:

- 3.5+ years of coaching & mentoring experience

- 1250+ sessions in PM Mentorship, Interview Prep, Career Guidance and other topics (check below), across 350+ mentees

- 5/5 average rating, with 280+ reviews

- #1 Product Management Mentor on Topmate -2025

- Ranked among the 0.1% mentors globally consistently (out of 300,000), featured at New York Times Square

- 80+ mentees have landed roles at leading tech companies, while others have found clarity, confidence and growth in their careers

- Blend of structured mentorship + ICF-aligned coaching for deep reflection and real progress

- Strong expertise in hiring, scaling teams, leadership development, and performance management

To aid your decision making process, please check 280+ positive testimonials from professionals like you. Additionally, you can schedule an exploratory call to discuss how I can support your goals.

Transform your career with guidance from someone who’s walked the path and unlock your potential.