She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at https://www.clientsuccess.com/ Michelle Engle, Chief Product Officer at User Testing, has established herself in the male-dominated tech industry and serves as a role model for women aspiring to advance in technology. Join me as I explore Michelle's passion for developing innovative products and her exceptional leadership skills, which set her apart. Together, Michelle and I address pivotal topics such as advocating for gender diversity and the significance of aligning with organizations that share your values. Michelle shares her personal criteria for evaluating job opportunities and emphasizes the importance of nurturing a supportive environment and achieving balance in every stage of life. She believes that life's unexpected twists often lead to discovering our true calling. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview 1:50 - Meet Michelle 4:03 - Michelle's first day as CPO at UserTesting 7:40 - Michelle love for animals & her career aspirations 12:45 - Navigating the tech world without a formal education in technology 18:00 - Finding the right leader 19:00 - Client Success 20:00 - Identifying whether you will fit into the culture of an organization 25:20 - Don't let your career stagnate. Find the next opportunity for career growth 29:15 - Adding value to other's careers 34:35 - Actively hiring talented women 40:15 - Prioritising work & prioritising life 43:30 - Michelle's plans for the future 46:09 - Wrapping up 48:00 - Wednesday Woman Connect with the guest: Michelle Engle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miengle/ Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/ Follow the Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499 To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their Website: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/ LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/
Show Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/ _____________________ Keywords: career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, impact over money, Asana, Calendly, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, post-sales customer experience,feedback in business, company culture, authentic self, mentoring for women, Women at Calendly Group, professional transformation, tech marketing, advocating for the company, understanding value, advisory work in business. _____________________ About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.