E116 – I’ve Made it, Now What? featuring Tami Reiss

What happens after you've "made it" to that coveted leadership position?

This question haunts many emerging leaders who suddenly find themselves at a plateau, uncertain about their next move. Product Leader Coach Tami Reissbrings refreshing clarity to this leadership conundrum, offering a powerful framework that can transform how you approach your career journey. Having navigated from physical therapist aspirant to nonprofit consultant to tech company CEO by age 33, Tami understands firsthand the complexities of charting an authentic leadership path.

At the heart of her approach are three deceptively simple questions that can help you navigate any career crossroads: Where do you want to go? Where are you now? And what should you do next? These questions shift your focus from merely reacting to opportunities to thoughtfully considering how each move aligns with your deeper goals and values. As Tami explains, we typically waste energy on feasibility questions (Can I do this?) when we should be asking valuability questions (Does this move me toward my goals?).

Through practical exercises like mapping your "perfect day" and seeking honest feedback from those who know you best, you can gain the clarity needed to make decisions that align with your authentic self. Her refreshing perspective reminds us that with careers spanning 40-50 years, there's always time to pivot, learn, and grow in new directions.

Tami’s Episode Links:

1. LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn

2. Web-site: tamireiss.com 

Tami’s Recommended Book/Movie/Podcast List:

Movies:

1. A Bug's Life

2. Good Will Hunting

3. Forest Gump

Podcasts:

1. This is Product Management

2. Rocketship.fm

3. Freakonomics Radio

Books:

1. Inspired + Empowered by Marty Cagan

2. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Leadership Without Passion Limits the Depth of Your Vision.

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Cite this episode

Kardynal, S., E116 – I’ve made it, now what? featuring tami reiss. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front. 2025.