The Writer turned CPO of Viator ft. Kristin Dorsett

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠ In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Dorsett, Chief Product Officer at Viator. Kristin is a dynamic leader passionate about building businesses and helping her team members grow, many of whom have ascended to VP and C-suite roles in other companies. In this episode, Kristin shares her journey from her early days in public relations and marketing to her pivotal role in product management. She discusses the importance of women in leadership, the need to increase the pipeline of female candidates, particularly in engineering, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. Kristin also offers invaluable advice on finding the right culture fit and prioritizing impactful tasks. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview 1:15 - Intros 3:40 - Managing a remote team 4:45 - Career aspirations growing up 5:55 - Writing to Product Management 10:00 - Career impact of having an MBA 13:05 - Pivoting to Product Management 14:40 - Mapping a career trajectory 16:30 - Skills over titles 18:15- Importance of knowing the pain of the customer 20:42 - Find the right culture fit 26:30 - Leading through tough times 30:20 - Hiring, Leading, Collaborating with women 35:22 - Personal sacrifices for pursuing career ambitions 39:00 - Everyone has imposter syndrome 40:39 - Landscape for females in tech leadership 43:50 - Raise your hands Connect with the guest: Kristin Dorsett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristindorsett/ Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠ LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠ Connect with the Show Producer: Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/ _____________________ Keywords: Cheif Product Officer, Kristin Dorsett, Viator, Wednesday Women, Kristi Faltorusso, Client Success, female leadership, female executives, career balance, product management, women in tech, leadership roles, company culture, customer centricity, team building, customer voice, cultural fit, remote team management, transitioning careers, authentic leadership, She's So Suite Podcast _____________________ About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.