by CarlyGardner | Jul 25, 2024 | All, Work Life
It has been approximately a year since I found out that one of my teams and my position was going to be eliminated. Here today but gone tomorrow. I have spent the last year stewing in my feelings about getting laid off. And I am scared if I do not start making...
by CarlyGardner | Jul 10, 2024 | All, Podcast Challenge, Product Life, Work Life
Listening to this first episode of Lenny’s Podcast may be why I am here! Julie Zhuo dives into writing and habitual writing to lead to break throughs and thought leadership. I love to write but I honestly do not make nearly enough time for it! Julie advocates to make...
by CarlyGardner | Jul 8, 2024 | All, Product Life, Work Life
Here is my pitch! To relieve some of that pressure I am going to challenge myself to listen to one of Lenny’s Podcast episodes every(work)day! I somehow find the time to listen to my true crime podcasts so shifting that content over to a product management focus is my...
by CarlyGardner | Jun 19, 2017 | Life, Work Life
In a time of complete and constant interruptions finding your flow is like finding a rare diamond ring at a vintage store. Not completely impossible but if you find it you are one of the lucky ones, the utterly annoying ones that everyone is jealous of....
by CarlyGardner | Apr 15, 2016 | Life, Sam Life, Work Life
When I got the call that I got my then dream job in Charlotte, I felt such elation and satisfaction that all that work landed me at the job I wanted in the city I knew I would love. Fast forward 13 years and my life has changed in so many ways but one thing has not....
by CarlyGardner | Apr 2, 2016 | Life, Sam Life, Work Life
Who here can stand up with your legs straight, bend at your waist and put or you hands flat on the ground or even touch your toes?! I try, and my back tightens, my chest constricts and I am pushing really hard to touch those little piggies. Now only being...