The human behind the HTML
I’m Chloe, a marketer turned product manager.
I made the career switch from marketing in my early thirties. It’s been extremely challenging to learn something entirely new; to be the least experienced person in the room all over again. Safe to say, my experience has imposter syndrome written all over it!
So here I am, helping other newbie product managers to transition into (or enter!) the industry. I hope to share candid, authentic thoughts and feelings that help you to feel less alone while drowning in Jira tickets.
You’ll find all my advice and musings over on my blog.
To find out more about my professional experience, read my online CV.
A little more about me
Since I spend my 9-5 in front of a screen, I love to get out in nature in my spare time. I’m lucky to live so close to a national park, which is perfect for hiking. I also like to go horseriding a few times a year – I started learning as an adult, so I’m not very confident, but it’s a lot of fun.
I’m also an avid reader, I’ve always loved literature but I’ve been branching out into psychology recently as well. Especially decision-making science, since it’s such a big part of my work.
When I’m not relaxing at home, I’m really passionate about travelling. I love exploring new places and learning about the history. Solo travel has been a big part of my life in recent years, to destinations such as Costa Rica, Sri Lanka and South Africa. Pushing myself out of my comfort zone has been challenging, but has enabled me to grow so much as a person. The most memorable experiences always have one thing in common – animals! From spotting sloths in the jungle, swimming with manatees and horseriding alongside giraffes in Kruger, I’ve had some pretty amazing experiences that keep me grounded in the real world.
Those experiences all embody what it means to be human; how we engage with the world around us, the decisions we make, the languages we speak, the cultural norms that influence us. I’m a strong believer that technology should only help us to be more human, not negatively impact the human experience. And as a Product Manager, it’s my responsibility to make that happen.