The Career Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About with Nancy Chu

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Nancy Chu, founder of Nancy Chu & Co., a coaching practice for senior product leaders. After nearly 20 years in engineering and product management, including leadership roles at Meta and Roku, Nancy made the decision to bet on herself following a surprising layoff and transition into full-time coaching. In this conversation, Nancy shares the lessons she learned from redefining her identity beyond corporate prestige, narrowing her ideal client profile, and building a coaching business focused on helping senior product leaders land high-paying roles. She explains why consistently showing up and controlling your inputs matters more than chasing engagement, why hiring help should be viewed as an investment rather than an expense, and why coaches should focus on the value and proven outcomes they provide rather than simply selling their time. Nancy also opens up about the mindset behind asking for help, the importance of continuous reflection, and how separating your fulfillment from outcomes you cannot fully control can lead to healthier and more sustainable success.You can find her on:https://www.nancychu.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancychuhttps://www.youtube.com/@coachnancychuSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.