Guest: Ada Chen Rekhi - Executive Coach and Co-founder of Notejoy. Ada has held roles such as SVP of Marketing at SurveyMonkey and led LinkedIn's marketing efforts, bringing a wealth of experience in growth and product management. Key Takeaways: Curiosity Loops: Use this structured approach to gather contextual advice by asking specific questions to a curated group of people. This helps in making informed decisions by understanding different perspectives. Explore and Exploit Framework: In early career stages, focus on exploring various roles and industries to understand what you enjoy before settling into a specialization. Values Alignment: Regularly assess your personal values against your career path to ensure long-term satisfaction and avoid the trap of optimizing solely for external achievements. Coaching Considerations: Not everyone needs a coach. Evaluate if a coach is the best resource for your specific goals or if other methods like courses or mentorship could be more beneficial. Constructive Conflict in Partnerships: When working with close partners, especially in startups, focus on attacking problems, not each other, to maintain a healthy working relationship. Topics Covered: Curiosity loops, early career advice, values alignment, executive coaching, working with a partner, women in leadership.
