#34: Scaling Impact Off the Beaten Path | Gibson Biddle (Netflix, Chegg)

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Gibson Biddle, former VP of Product at Netflix and Chief Product Officer at Chegg. Gib shares his journey from full-time product leadership to becoming an interim and fractional executive, driven by the desire to live life on his own terms. He discussed his strategies for balancing impact and flexibility, the importance of continuous learning, and his passion for teaching and storytelling.

Gib also talked about building engaging content, like his well-loved product strategy workshops, and organizing the Product Leader Summit. Whether you're a product leader looking for practical insights or someone seeking inspiration to live a more fulfilling life, this episode has something for you.

In this episode, we covered the following topics:

Gib’s transition from traditional product roles to fractional CPO work

The motivation behind semi-retirement and redefining success personally and professionally

Strategies for scaling impact as a product leader through content, including talks and courses

The importance of structured feedback and how Gib uses NPS to improve his presentations

How Gib engages audiences in both in-person and virtual settings

Key lessons from organizing the Product Leader Summit and what makes it unique

Insights from Gib’s first cohort on Maven and his plans for future workshops

Reflections on balancing life and work through meaningful experiments and adventures

And more!


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Links:

Gib’s website: https://www.gibsonbiddle.com/

Gib’s Substack: https://askgib.substack.com/

Gib’s upcoming Maven Course: https://maven.com/gibson-biddle/produ...

Gib’s Medium Articles:   / gibsonbiddle  

Gib’s 2023 Pacific Crest Trail backpack trip updates

Gib’s LI:   / gibsonbiddle  

Ben:   / benerez  

Marc:   / marcbaselga