Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Matt Evans is this week's guest. As a Business Agility Consultant at The Business Agility Coach Limited, Matt offers Agile coaching and training services to clients across various industries. He has over 10 years of experience in change enablement roles, and his mission is to deliver effective solutions to customers by leading and facilitating initiatives, aligning structures, cultures, and strategies with agile principles, and coaching and mentoring teams and leaders.This conversation took place less than 24 hours after the event we co-organised along with two other people, but he still managed to bring loads of value. The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Watch the podcast on:https://youtube.com/@everydayagile▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.

Monica Calinescu is this week's guest.

Monica is an award-winning change manager with expertise in leading organisational change programs, driving culture change, and shaping people strategies, including equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to lead change effectively and inclusively, equipping them with the skills to create equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.

▶︎ Monica's LinkedIn:

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

00:00 Introduction to Monica

00:49 Exploring a LinkedIn Post

04:32 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership

08:44 Monica's Career Journey

16:27 Understanding the Role of a Change Manager

21:36 Daily Life of a Change Manager

24:08 Favourite Workshops and Exercises

26:18 Shaping People Strategy for 2026

26:40 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace

27:05 Debating Psychological Safety

28:40 The Importance of Psychological Safety

31:11 Complexities of Psychological Safety

35:06 Ingredients for Organisational Change

37:32 Thoughts on Agile

40:15 LinkedIn and Personal Branding

44:57 Podcasting and Mental Health

47:09 Final Thoughts and Plugs

The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice.

▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeWxDzmQyjzh6jKjO8?si=5Vb_M9KbRM26rWwAvEE5Xg

▶︎ About Everyday Agile

We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.

Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.

Paul Stevens is this week's guest.

Outcome-driven Product and Design leadership. An experienced Product Design leader with 20+ years across consumer and SaaS businesses. Paul specialises in solving complex business challenges through strategic user-centred design and product strategy.

▶︎ Paul's LinkedIn:

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

▶︎The book Paul referenced:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Agile-Experience-Design-Designers-Continuous/dp/0321804813

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:29 Guest Background and Career Overview

03:02 Early Career and Education

06:51 First Job and Freelancing

09:28 Financial Services and Direct Mail

14:45 Joining MoneySupermarket and UX Education

21:24 Agile Transformation at MoneySupermarket

26:43 Introduction to Agile Experience Design

27:42 Transition to Auto Trader

29:32 Ethnographic Research in Car Dealerships

31:48 Challenges in SaaS and Enterprise Software

35:06 Joining Car Finance 24/7

37:24 Redesigning the Car Finance 24/7 Website

46:48 Consulting and Contracting Experiences

49:40 Designing a User-Centered Workshop

52:29 Conclusion and Contact Information

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Emily Smith is this week's guest. Emily is the Head of Operations & Service Delivery @ Adapt Digital where she helps businesses streamline operations, optimise workflows and manage deliverables - with experience across agencies, startups, and enterprise teams. Emily's ethos is “clarity is kindness” When she's not working, you’ll find her running, cycling and enjoying good food!

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast with Emily Smith

00:22 Emily's Role at Adapt Digital

01:26 Reflecting on Workflow Changes

04:43 Emily's Career Journey

09:11 From Corporate to Agency Life

11:38 The Importance of Agile Processes

14:44 Running and Marathon Training

19:12 Reflecting on the Yom Challenge

19:32 Future Fitness Goals: Half Ironman

20:07 The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace

22:32 Managing with a Coaching Mentality

23:57 The Role of Workshops in Productive Decision-Making

26:28 Icebreakers: Love Them or Hate Them?

28:39 Putting Yourself Out There in 2025

30:25 Looking Ahead: Plans for the Rest of the Year

33:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell

▶︎ About Everyday Agile

We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.

Paul Davies is this week's guest.

As a leader focused on strategic growth, Paul has worked in agency environments for over 20 years in the UK and abroad, holding management roles in operations, finance, IT, and marketing.

He has extensive industry experience in helping businesses to scale and become more profitable, most notably in retail, tech, healthcare, media, marketing and law.

Paul is currently the COO and a company director at Yozu - a leading bespoke software house based in Liverpool.

▶︎ Paul's Contact Info:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmd-uk/

▶︎ Yozu:

https://yozu.co.uk/

▶︎ Yozu Creative:

https://yozucreative.com/

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Stuart Young is this week's guest. With a marker in one hand and a mission in mind, Stuart helps individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training. I help individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training.▶︎Stuart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-young-vis/▶︎Stuart's upcoming training https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd▶︎And the book https://www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.

Mary Fidler is this week's guest. Mary is passionate about leading and supporting IT recruitment. She's had the privilege of working with some of the UK’s most successful businesses. Specialising in senior and complex tech hires, she thrives on connecting top talent with the right opportunities.

▶︎Mary's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-fidler/

▶︎Mary'sWebsite:

https://trusttechrecruitment.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers

▶︎Tickets to our conference

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/n...

▶︎Our Substack https:

//everydayagile.substack.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:41 Mary's Journey in Recruitment

01:53 Launching Trust Tech

02:51 Building Relationships in the Tech Community

06:00 Starting Trust Tech Recruitment

10:16 Advice for Job Seekers and Recruiters

15:04 Remote Work and Office Dynamics

18:46 Balancing Market Demands and Organizational Needs

19:32 Advice for Job Seekers

20:37 The Role of Social Media in Job Hunting

22:28 LinkedIn's One-Click Apply: Does It Work?

24:03 Filtering Job Applications Efficiently

26:49 IR35 and Its Impact on Recruitment

29:39 The Growing Importance of AI Skills

30:38 Spotting AI-Generated CVs

32:24 Future Plans and Career Advice

33:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.This week's episode is a filler, so we jumped on the bandwagon and asked ChatGPT to ask questions about Agile. ▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.

Rachelle Williams is this week's guest.

Rachelle is a Methodology Agnostic Agile Coach & Consultant and training from the back of the room trainer.

▶︎Rachelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelleawilliams/

▶︎Rachell's Courseshttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/tbrwithrachelle/1688449

▶︎ Want to know more about TBR; Download a Brochure here: https://furnell-projects.kit.com/tbr_brochure

▶︎Tickets to our conference https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375

▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:37 Recent Travels and Conferences

05:34 Agile Career Journey

10:06 Philosophy of Agile and Continuous Improvement

16:00 Inspiration from Travel and Personal Experiences

20:30 Introduction to Training from the Back of the Room

20:38 Becoming a Trainer: The Journey

22:26 What is Training from the Back of the Room?

24:22 Applying Training Techniques in Consulting

26:04 Public and Internal Training Courses

27:56 The Value of Facilitation Skills

29:47 Adapting and Facilitating Workshops

32:10 Business Ownership and Consulting

35:47 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.

Tom Killen is this week's guest.

Tom is an experienced growth product lead, driving value, great culture and chasing those pursuit of happiness moments.

▶︎Tom's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-killen-50b0b788/

▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375

▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:29 Professional Background and Philosophy

02:11 Golden Rules of Product Management

04:42 Journey into Product Management

09:43 Role and Responsibilities of a Product Manager

14:01 Balancing Energy and Enthusiasm

17:17 The Power of Positive Energy

18:24 Key Steps for New Product Managers

20:14 Recommended Resources for Product Managers

22:03 Showcasing Your Work Effectively

24:46 Overcoming Challenges in Product Management

27:12 Effective Discovery Workshops

29:37 Upcoming Event and Final Thoughts