Div Manickam: About Product Marketing and Leadership (ENG)

Welcome to an inspiring episode of our podcast, in which Ivan sits down with Div Manickam, an icon in career growth, authentic leadership, and mindfulness.

Div brings over a decade of experience in product marketing in startups and Fortune 500 technology companies. Recognized as one of the top 100 Product Marketing Influencers and a 2019 40 under 40 CSU East Bay recipient, Div’s journey is a blend of professional excellence and personal growth.

In this episode, Div delves into how mindfulness became a pivotal part of her life in 2020 and how she now shares these learnings globally. Div’s insights are a treasure trove for anyone looking to grow in their career and personal life, from discussing career growth strategies to the essence of authentic leadership and mental well-being.

Takeaways

• Pivoting and finding clarity in life and career can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
• Mindfulness is a powerful tool for leadership, helping to reframe thoughts and create focus and clarity.
• Authentic leadership involves being true to oneself and creating a safe space for others to be authentic.
• Product marketing plays a crucial role in understanding customer needs and positioning products in the market.

“Embracing my authentic self transformed not just my career, but my entire life. It’s about finding that sweet spot where personal values and professional aspirations align, creating a symphony of success and satisfaction.”

Sai “Hi” to Div:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/divmanickam
• https://twitter.com/divmanickam
• https://www.instagram.com/divmanickam/
• https://www.facebook.com/divmanickam
• https://www.youtube.com/@nowherediv ​https://unsplash.com/@divmanickam ​

Amazing books written by Div:

• A Broken Teacup: Filling the cracks with Mindfulness, Essentialism and Self-care
• Fearless: Be the Authentic Leader you will Follow
• A Book is Born: Guide to Self-publishing
• Product Marketing: Mastering the art and science of PMM

Additional resources:

• Blog – https://divmanickam.substack.com
• Ebooks on Gumroad – https://divmanickam.gumroad.com/
• Paperback Books on Lulu – www.lulu.com/spotlight/divmanickam

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