What does it really take to grow as a leader in product? The answer often lies in the overlooked skills - navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and leading through change - that shape how we show up and the impact we make. Real growth happens in the grey areas, where leadership is less about control and more about connection.

Talks in this session:

Beyond the Product: Clarity, Chaos, and the Work that Actually Matters
Andrea Chesleigh, COO/CPO, Spresso
Executive product leadership isn’t about knowing more, it’s about seeing clearly in the fog, making decisions with imperfect data, and staying grounded under pressure. Andrea shares how she learned to lead beyond the roadmap, cut through chaos, and provide clarity when no one else can. Expect candid lessons and practical tools for decision-making, ambiguity, and resilience.

Diya Parial, Director of Product, Payments Risk and Compliance, Airbnb

Mastering Change
Ezinne Udezue, Principal, ProductMind
Ezinne reflects on how product leaders can meet moments of transition with clarity, courage, and community at the center, equipping leaders to embrace change as a catalyst for growth rather than a barrier.