In Her Words
In Her Words is a podcast for women navigating life’s turning points—with clarity, heart, and a little bit of mess. Hosted by Roberta Dombrowski, each episode features honest reflections and grounded conversations about career shifts, motherhood, identity, and ambition. Whether you're stepping into a new role at work, preparing for a baby, or just figuring out what’s next, this show offers a place to feel seen, supported, and inspired. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin—just start here.
In Her Words
Navigating Career Transitions with Sahar Chung
In this episode, I sit down with Sahar Chung—Director of Product Strategy at Multiplayer—for a thoughtful conversation about evolving leadership, redefining research, and navigating growth in fast-paced environments. With a background in UX, visual design, and service design, Sahar brings a unique lens to how we lead teams, shift mental models, and stay grounded through change.
We talk about the mindset shifts from IC to manager to director, how to avoid burnout in people-first roles, and why asking for help is one of the most powerful leadership tools we have. Sahar also shares how she’s building her leadership practice around intentionality, emotional regulation, and community—on and off the clock.
Topics Discussed in This Episode
- The mindset shifts from individual contributor to manager to director
- Reframing research as product strategy and leading change with intention
- Emotional regulation, transparency, and avoiding the “swoop and poop”
- Why leadership doesn’t have to be lonely—and how to design your own support system
- Sahar’s tactile, restorative rituals outside of work (including dog stroller walks and swimming)
Links & Resources:
- Sahar’s website: https://saharchung.com
- Sahar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saharchung
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