176. The Sabbatical Shift: How Stepping Back Helped Pedro Ganço Move Forward

What happens when you take a break from your career to reset and rethink? In this season opener, host André Marquet talks to Pedro Ganço—new co-host of the Productized Podcast—about what it really means to step back, reflect, and come back stronger. From sabbaticals and solopreneurs to leadership, mindset shifts, and future trends—this episode kicks off Season 19 with an open, inspiring conversation. 🔑 Takeaways: • Personal growth through sabbaticals • The power of financial readiness • Solopreneurship & changing work cultures • Autonomy, collaboration & innovation • Purpose-driven career shifts Chapters: 00:00 Intro 14:30 Sabbatical reflections 32:29 Business & family 40:29 Solopreneurs & personal branding 57:34 Learning from disruption 01:03:39 Final insights 🔗 Find Pedro Ganço: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroganco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedroganco/ 🔗 Where to find Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ 🎉 Mark your calendars for Productized Conference 2025! Join us for the 10th edition of this premier event, where product management leaders from around the world gather for insightful talks, networking, and celebration. Tickets are already available—don’t miss out! Get your tickets now: https://www.productized.co Where to find us: Newsletter 👉 http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2 Website: https://productized.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/productized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/pt-BR/Productized/ #ProductizedPodcast #SabbaticalShift #Season19 #CreateChangeTogether