SPRINT

Product job search strategy and coaching for aspiring and early-career Product Managers

Hi, I’m Blair

I vividly remember starting as as Associate Product Manager back in 2011.

With over 12 years of direct Product Management experience, 6 years as a Product coach, and 100+ first-time Product Managers placed, I’ve learned a thing or two about pivoting into Product.

Whether you want to pivot from a Project Management position into Product (finally) or maybe you’re a current Product Manager who needs a little help landing your next opportunity, we can help you navigate the resume, application, and interview process with a lot less guesswork.

Overview

SPRINT is a three-month hybrid (1:1 and group) coaching experience specifically designed for high-performers with transferrable skills who need help navigating their Product Management job search.

Background

You’ve applied to several Product Manager jobs, and haven’t heard back for at least an initial interview. Or maybe you’ve finally landed the ever-so-evasive interview, and you bombed it. You failed to answer that one question about product launches correctly and then wish you’d ended the interview experience differently. Better yet, you lost the interviewer as soon as they asked, “So, tell me about yourself”.

It’s also likely that you’ve found yourself wondering what your next career move should be, and you’d like to spend this time investing in yourself.

Being good at what you do and continuing to progress in your career is paramount, but you’re not quite sure how to get started. Maybe you’ve worked with a Product Management team for years or even worked as PM in some ways but never had the title, so you’re looking to wedge into the field but have no clue how. 

After considering a pivot into Product, you still have questions like:

  • Can I even make the leap?

  • Is this the best time to take the leap?

  • I know I can do this but how can I convince a hiring manager that I’m worth it?

  • Why is everyone pivoting in and not me?

  • How do I become a better interviewer and not get ghosted?

  • How do I know which strategy makes the most sense for my background?

Strategy

Together, we’ll refine your approach and re-package you as market-ready.

THE SPRINT PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • 5 private 1:1 Calls with Coach Blair

  • 12 Weekly Q+A Calls

  • The SPRINT Curriculum

  • Plug-and-play templates to create your customized resume, cover letter, and more

  • “Tell me about yourself” elevator pitch script

  • Mock interview prep

  • Daily support in the private Online Community

Roadmap

THIS IS NOT A DIY, SELF-PACED COURSE THAT YOU’LL NEVER ACTUALLY FINISH.

This is NOT a dry course that’s all content without the human-element. This is a hands-on environment that is designed to be engaging and transformational to help deliver a specific outcome: for you to be primed and ready to transition into Product Management in three months. The SPRINT Program has a roadmap that is structured around core, predictable milestones. Here’s how you and I will work together to make this happen:

  • We’ll tackle your resume, cover letter, and overhaul your LinkedIn profile within the first week. Then your application strategy and verbal narrative will be tackled within the first 10-14 days.

  • Next, we focus on your interviewing skills so that you’re prepared to handle the recruiter screens, hiring manager interviews, and panel interviews, too.

  • There’s a really good chance that you’ll receive a take-home assignment to seal the deal. I’ll help you to tackle it, and negotiate your offer as well.

User Experience

Gain access to a thoughtfully curated resource community that houses all the templates, training, and interview prep tools you’ll need to navigate your job search.

THE BEST PART OF THE COMMUNITY IS THE COMMUNITY.

The actual humans who get it. Between the job searchers who stand in solidarity with you, providing peer support and shared experiences and the alumni community, you’ll find a new home that lasts beyond your time in SPRINT.

Get started

Reserve some time for a discovery call this week

Client Results

Hear more from Chris as he describes his experience with Product coaching.

TL:DW; He landed five Product offers, and pivoted into his dream role in 90 days.

Client Results

Hear more from Isha as she describes her experience with Product coaching.

TL:DW; She transitioned from Project Engineering to Product.

More Details

($3,900 VALUE)

12 Weekly Q+A Calls

Each week, you will be able to submit questions for our group coaching session. This mastermind-style call allows you to get your most urgent questions answered in real time and remove any confusion or mindset blocks that arise for you as you're navigating the process.

($2,700 VALUE)

5 Private 1:1 Coaching Calls

In addition to our weekly group coaching calls, you will have the opportunity to book 1:1 calls with Coach Blair to review and refine your resume, develop and practice your personal narrative, and receive direct feedback on your interviewing skills. From there, we’ll prep your take-home assignment, and help xx. You will get personalized feedback throughout your time in SPRINT so that you can implement it quickly.

($1,000 VALUE)

ONLINE COMMUNITY

There’s a curated community of current clients and SPRINT alumni for you to learn with even when you’re done. Stay connected with amazing people in a super comfortable safe space to ask the “silly” questions, advice, share articles and resources.

This is for:

  • College graduates with at least 3 years of professional experience in a tangential role (e.g. Scrum Master, Software Development Engineer, Business Analyst, Customer Success Manager, Product Owner, Project Managers, Implementation Manager, Consultant, UX Researcher, UX Designer, etc.)

  • Professionals who have taken a BootCamp style course and haven’t been able to translate the course learnings into interview success

  • Professionals who are decisive about Product Management as their next career step

  • Existing Product Managers who need help positioning themselves for new Product roles

  • Professionals who are ready to invest in themselves to make a near term transition and learn long term skills

 

This is not for:

  • New college graduates without work experience

  • Professionals who are debating between Product Management and other career choices

  • Professionals who want to pick my brain. The SPRINT Program is more than FAQs and simple answers; it’s about building skillsets that you can use in real-time and receive feedback on to continue improving upon

Social Proof

FAQs

During our alignment call, we’ll chat about your background, goals, and barriers to determine if the SPRINT Program well-aligns with your current needs. There’s also space to ask any lingering questions, but here are a few Qs to get you started.

  • We accept clients on a rolling basis, allowing you the flexibility to join now. You will also have access to a community of career changers you can learn from and mock interview with.

  • There’s a reason why I am selective about who joins the program. I need to ensure that the selected clients align with the requirements and work ethic in the program because I am driven to deliver results. While I can not promise you a role in 90 days, I am confident that the process is designed to achieve your goal. If you do not receive an offer within 90 days, then I will work with you for an additional 30 days for free. Simple at that; no questions asked. You will also have access to the content for life.

  • Yes! There’s a community of previous SPRINT Clients and current Product people who exchange questions and information relevant to their jobs and industries.

  • We serve a variety of industries spanning both physical and digital products. Our clients have landed first-time Product roles in FinTech, FemTech, EdTech, and some many other niche industry spaces.

  • Most clients invest between $4,000 and $4,800. Flexible payment plans are available.

  • Yes, you do! You will maintain lifetime access to the SPRINT content on our community platform.

Press play

If you’ve struggled to pivot into Product and want to hear about the experiences of others, join me and my guests on the productmanagHER podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.