This Head of Product Resigned Without a Plan - And Found What Really Mattered (Erika Warren)

Erika Warren, Co-Founder & CEO of Insightful, reflects on the pivotal moments that tested her confidence and redefined her career. From being blindsided by a job change at Grubhub to walking away from a role she couldn’t fix, Erika shares how she navigated self-doubt, burnout, and the pressure of being the primary earner for her family.Erika opens up about:Crying in a meeting after being handed a new role she didn’t understandLeaving Change.org without another job lined up, despite the financial risksNavigating a crisis of confidence and learning to separate her identity from professional outcomesThings to listen for:(00:00) Erika’s lowest point: giving up on the job(06:02) Frustrations with corporate life in her first marketing role(08:21) Bursting into tears after being handed a product role at Grubhub(15:22) Advice for handling unexpected job changes(17:46) Quitting without a safety net as the primary earner(19:58) Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Churnkey(25:50) Losing confidence and dealing with a crisis of identity(31:56) Why success comes from the environment, not the individual(41:47) Balancing imposter syndrome and a growth mindsetResources:Connect with Erika:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-warren/ Inciteful: https://inciteful.xyz Connect with Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/ Hire Andrew as your coach: https://deliveringvalue.co/coachingThanks to our amazing sponsor!Learn more about Churney: https://churnkey.co/

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