Join us in this engaging episode as we sit down with Claire, the Director of Sustainable Business Consulting at Transform.

Claire shares her inspiring journey from her early passion for sustainability, her roles in digital product spaces, to her current position at Transform. She delves into the concept of digital sustainability, the environmental impact of digital products, and practical steps product managers can take to make more sustainable choices.

Through insightful discussions and real-world examples, Claire provides a roadmap for integrating sustainability into product design and business practices, emphasizing the interconnected benefits for the environment, society, and business prosperity. Tune in to discover how small changes can lead to significant positive impacts and how you can be a part of the solution.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:06 Claire's Journey into Digital Sustainability

02:38 Understanding Digital Sustainability

06:19 The Role of Product Managers in Sustainability

12:23 Practical Steps for Implementing Sustainability

16:05 Balancing Sustainability with Consumer Behavior

19:47 Overcoming Overwhelm in Sustainability Efforts

23:41 Positive News and Upcoming Events

24:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links to events and thoughts from Claire

https://www.transformuk.com/pages/towards-a-sustainable-business-blueprint

Find Claire on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbolina/

Have you ever really thought about what it takes to become an insane product leader?

Have you been thinking that you might want to take this career path, but you're not sure how to make it happen?

These are all of the insights that we're sharing with you today.

From progressing my career to lead 5 teams worth $1 billion at the age of 27 & coaching over 20 product leaders, to Michael's current journey - you're in for some gems.

In this episode we cover:

You'll leave this episode reflecting on how you want to show up and lead, and with tangible take-aways to really grow your career.

If you want to become an unstoppable product leader, sign up to the waitlist here:

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Have you ever found yourself feeling like you ‘need to do it all’ to be good at Product? Has it led you to feeling stressed and overwhelmed? If so, you’re not alone.

92% of product people have either been burnt out, or close to burnout.

We spent the last 6 months finding out exactly why this is happening, and what can be done about it.

In this bonus episode, I’m joined by Nick Jemetta, Evelina Dzimanaviciute  and Graham Reed, who are all experts on wellbeing in the workplace. You’ll get to know:

If you’ve ever felt stressed, anxious or overworked in Product - then this episode is for you.

Burnout in Product workshop

This workshop will be covering everything you need to know to understand:

Join us on the last week of June to create the plan that you need. Join the waitlist here:

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Have you ever tried to use a Now, Next, Later roadmap - but your stakeholders still want exact dates?

Do you find yourself spending far too long planning, and want to spend more time delivering value?

If this sounds like you, we can relate.

We've all been on the journey to get our stakeholders brought into a better way of doing things. & we all want to spend less time planning, and more time thinking about the best thing to build.

If that sounds like you, you will love this chat.

We're joined by Janna Bastow, the creator of the Now, Next, Later roadmap.

Janna shares all of her insights:

⚡️ Should you use timelines in a Now, Next, Later roadmap?

⚡️ How can you bring stakeholders on board?

⚡️ Why roadmaps should be a strategic planning tool, not a project management tool

⚡️ How they can help you to cross-collaborate

⚡️ & the exciting part - how AI is saving PMs so much time, and optimising their thinking

You won't want to miss this one.

See more from Janna:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannabastow/ 

Find out more about Prodpad:

ProdPad sandbox

Ultimate Guide to Product Roadmaps

How to Move from Timeline to Agile Roadmapping Course Why Now-Next-Later is best

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Have you been trying to drive more impact in your product org, but it's just not working?

Maybe you don't have clear goals from your product organisation, you don't see how your work relates, or it's just too hard to get clear targets. Does that sound familiar?

We've all been there, but thankfully, we're joined by impact-guru Matt LeMay on today's episode.

Matt unpacks exactly what product organisations need to change to drive more impact, and why this is so important, & why it's not about having dead certainty on your goals.

He also throws in so many gems:

- What are soft skills in product, and why are they important

- How can you detach yourself from your work and stay sane

- Approaching conversations about the uncomfortable thing

If you're looking at how you can really step into the world of impact, then this episode is for you.

Where can you find more info about Matt and his latest book?

https://mattlemay.com/about-matt

Linkedin.com/in/mattlemay

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This episode features veteran CPO and Hustle Badger founder, Ed Biden.

Ed discusses strategies for product managers and leaders for thinking, speaking and acting in more commercial terms by understanding product team costs, and focusing on commercial impact to secure organisational confidence. 

Ed highlights the importance of meeting customer needs while ensuring commercial viability, suggests tools for forecasting ROI, and stresses the importance of hypothesis-based development. He emphasises the need for clear strategies from leadership and suggests ways for teams to navigate uncertainty proactively. 

The conversation also covers Ed's project, Hustle Badger, aimed at providing practical advice for product professionals.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:15 Navigating Product Management in Tough Times

00:30 The Importance of Commercial Impact in Product Management

02:36 Balancing User Needs with Commercial Goals

05:18 Strategies for Product Teams to Prove Value

09:01 Forecasting ROI and Making Impactful Decisions

18:36 Leveraging Hypotheses and Feedback for Product Development

29:27 Advice for Product Leaders and Teams

34:50 Introducing Hustle Badger

Links Hustle Badger

In this episode, we speak with Holly Donohue - a fractional CPO, consultant, coach and ProductTank organiser to talk about moving from a feature factory into being value-led.

This episode is packed with hot takes including

🌶️ How to identify if you're in a feature factory

🌶️ How to convince stakeholders to adopt an outcome-led approach. 

🌶️ How to implement the move away from being a feature factory

🌶️ The common pitfalls when making this journey o overcome them. Understand the importance of clarity, teamwork, and experimentation in driving successful outcomes.

Links for the show notes

Holly's LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollydonohue/⁠ 

7 Rules for Positive, Productive Change - ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/790S5gw⁠

Value stream mapping and lean waste - ⁠https://www.atlassian.com/continuous-delivery/principles/value-stream-mapping⁠

This episode is an International Women’s Day special.

We’re joined by the incredible Namrata Sarmah, who is a 2x CPO and the Founder of Women in Product UK and CPO Track amongst other things!

In this episode we cover off everything from:

Nam also talks about the incredible communities she started:

Find out everything that Nam is up to and stay in touch:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/namratasarmah/

https://www.namratasarmah.co.uk/

Overcoming Redundancy and Moving Forward

Sadly, lots of PMs have experienced redunancy in recent times.

With so many affected, we wanted to chat to Andrew as he discusses his how he navigated through his personal redundancy experience.

He explains how reshaping his perspective and focusing on his values helped him move forward. Andrew shares practical tips for recognizing and dealing with the emotional impact of redundancy, conducting job searches, and getting prepared for job interviews. He also emphasizes the importance of being authentic, vulnerable, and honest during the job seeking phase.

Andrew explains how he stayed positive and found a new role that aligns with his values, while advising others going through a similar experience to be patient, absorb the impact and remain true to their values.

00:00 Introduction to Navigating Redundancy

00:22 Personal Experience with Redundancy

01:08 Coping Strategies and Lessons Learned

02:57 The Emotional Impact of Redundancy

06:08 The Power of Networking and Support

07:17 Transitioning and Regrouping After Redundancy

07:42 The Importance of Values in Job Search

09:34 The Role of Authenticity and Vulnerability

11:18 The Job Interview Experience

30:26 Finding the Right Fit: The New Role

33:56 Reflections and Final Thoughts