Mentorship, Networking, and Managing Managers: A Conversation with Roni Burgener

Finding a mentor is critical for your career, but it's a lot like dating--you can't force it. Eventually you'll both know and you'll develop a relationship and friendship that works for both of you. We discuss the importance of mentors and mentorship and how to find the right mentor. We also talk about:Dealing with sexism and discrimination, both blatant and subtle, and learning how to handle it and change itBuilding relationships of trust to foster open and honest feedback and communication Finding your passion throughout your careerJoin us for a great conversation for anyone in product management, UX, technology, or working on advancing their career. Roni Burgener:Roni is a biological and chemical engineering grad with dog years of experience in her first four years in tech. After bouncing around between several companies and roles in tech - she has landed as an engineer at Comcast. When she’s not working she’s either creating content for her podcast Big Girl Money, cooking, or at happy hour with her girlfriends. She lives in Arvada, Colorado with her soon to be husband and two dogs.Links from the ShowThe Art of GatheringBig Girl Money PodcastThe Oto Smart SprinklerLinkedInInstagramMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterKyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Like our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee