{"id":9004111224892706,"date":"2025-02-28T16:37:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pragmaticinstitute.com\/resources\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=9004111224892706"},"modified":"2025-02-28T16:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:37:34","slug":"managing-your-career-like-a-product-with-kirsten-butzow","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.pragmaticinstitute.com\/resources\/podcasts\/product\/managing-your-career-like-a-product-with-kirsten-butzow\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Your Career Like a Product with Kirsten Butzow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of Product Chats,\u202fKirsten Butzow, product leadership expert, joins host Rebecca Kalogeris to break down a\u202fstructured, three-phase approach to career management. Whether you&#8217;re just starting out, growing into leadership, or looking to maximize your long-term impact, Kirsten\u2019s\u202f<strong>Do-Build-Catalyst framework\u202fprovides a clear path for career success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do Phase (Early Career)<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Build your skills, define your niche, and gain foundational experience.\u202fYour best future pivots depend on what you establish here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build Phase (Mid-Career Leadership)<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Shift from individual execution to\u202fachieving through others\u2014whether you manage teams directly or influence cross-functional stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catalyst Phase (Senior Leadership &amp; Legacy-Building)<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Focus on\u202faccelerating others, optimizing systems, and passing the baton to ensure long-term impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonus Phase: Planning Your Exit\u202f<\/strong>\u2013 This isn\u2019t just about retirement\u2014it\u2019s about being intentional in\u202fevery phase of your career\u202fto create lasting influence and opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Guest Bio:<\/strong><br \/>\nKirsten Butzow\u202fis an experienced product leader and consultant, specializing in product strategy, leadership, and career development. 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