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Coaching Feedback29 Aug 202400:28:19

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Martina Lauchengco, go deep on all things feedback. They discuss why feedback matters, how to give and receive it well, and how best practices change at different levels of a team hierarchy. Hear real examples of feedback conversations and actionable frameworks, phrases and tactics that you can use today.

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In this discussion we unpack:

  • How to give feedback to leaders
  • How leaders can facilitate feedback
  • The time and place to give feedback
  • Real life examples of feedback conversations
  • Actionable frameworks, phrases and tactics

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References:

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Where to find SVPG:

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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Where to find Martina Lauchengco:

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Timestamps:

[00:46] Why feedback matters

[02:55] What effective feedback sounds like

[08:32] Actionable phrases, tools and tactics

[11:56] How leaders can facilitate feedback

[14:27] How to give feedback to seniors

[18:57] The time and place to give feedback

[20:07] How to give positive feedback

[22:06] The coaching mindset

[26:21] Outro

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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Production:

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Coaching Imposter Syndrome 25 Jul 202400:28:50

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Chris Jones, discuss imposter syndrome. They explain what imposter syndrome looks like, the different things it can signal, and how to coach yourself and others through it. Hear real stories about experiencing imposter syndrome and the proven tactics to help you overcome it. 

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In today’s discussion, we unpack:

  • What imposter syndrome looks like
  • Why it can be a useful signal
  • Chris and Christian’s experiences with imposter syndrome
  • How to coach others through imposter syndrome
  • Why and how to ask others for help

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References:

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Where to find SVPG:

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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Where to find Chris Jones: 

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:48) What imposter syndrome looks and feels like

(03:17) What is imposter syndrome really telling you?

(04:15) How does it manifest?

(06:20) Christian’s experience with imposter syndrome

(10:02) Chris' experience with imposter syndrome

(13:40) How to coach others through imposter syndrome

(16:00) A hack for learning skills you're afraid of

(18:40) Managing imposter syndrome as a leader 

(21:42) Creating a culture of coaching

(27:15) Anxiety of anticipation > anxiety of reality

(28:05) Outro

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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Production:
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Coaching Ethics27 Jun 202400:28:46

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Jon Moore, discuss ethics. They explain why good ethics is good business, who owns ethics in a company, and how to escalate ethical concerns. Hear real stories about complex ethical scenarios and practical advice for navigating these challenges in the workplace.

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In today’s discussion, we unpack:

  • The role of ethics in product development
  • Who “owns” ethics at companies
  • What to do when you notice something unethical
  • The link between ethics, diversity and psychological safety
  • The ethical landscape surrounding generative AI

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References:

  • Coaching Ethics: https://www.svpg.com/coaching-ethics/
  • Radhika Dutt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/
  • Rob Chestnut, ex-Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robchesnut/
  • UK ministers considering ban on smartphone sales to under-16s: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/10/uk-ministers-considering-banning-sale-of-smartphones-to-under-16s

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Where to find SVPG:

  • SVPG’s new book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/
  • Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/
  • Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/
  • Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/
  • Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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Where to find Jon:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonmoore

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:11] The role of ethics in technology development

[00:05:00] Who owns ethical questions within companies?

[00:09:38] A challenging ethical scenario

[00:13:38] Why good ethics is good business

[00:18:56] The ethical landscape surrounding generative AI

[00:21:30] Who owns the ethical responsibility in AI?

[00:24:20] The importance of diversity

[00:26:51] Ethics reflection exercise

[00:27:52] Outro

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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Production:

Production by supermix.io

Coaching Trust31 May 202400:30:17

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG Partner, Lea Hickman delve into the critical role of trust in empowered teams. They discuss why it's essential in product work, the complex dimensions of trust, and how you can help build and maintain trust in your own organization. Hear real stories and examples of being vulnerable, investing in relationships, and building an environment that sets product teams up for success.

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In today’s discussion, we unpack:

  • Why trust matters

  • How to earn, build, and maintain trust

  • The relationship between trust, vulnerability, making mistakes, and asking for help

  • Trust dynamics with new hires

  • How to break a culture of mistrust

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Timestamps: 

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:07] Why trust matters

[00:03:40] Trust doesn't require friendship

[00:05:03] Building trust is leadership work

[00:06:21] The many dimensions of trust

[00:09:23] How vulnerability builds trust

[00:12:57] The delicate trust dynamics involved with new hires

[00:19:04] How to break a cycle of mistrust

[00:21:33] Trust is a two-way street

[00:23:06] The importance of a shared vision

[00:26:04] Building trust requires courage

[00:29:14] Outro

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References:

Christian’s onboarding programme: https://www.svpg.com/new-employee-bootcamp/

Servant leadership: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_leadership

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Where to find SVPG:

SVPG’s new book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/-

Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/

Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/

Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/

Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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Where to find Lea Hickman:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahickman/

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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Production: 

Production by supermix.io



Coaching Product Sense 02 May 202400:32:50

In this episode, Marty and Christian discuss product sense. Product sense is one of the most valuable traits for anyone in product. It makes someone a prime candidate for promotion, and considerably improves job satisfaction. However, while many people recognize the value of product sense, too many uphold a misconception that it is a trait you have to be born with. In fact, product sense is something you can develop by embracing the right mindsets and putting in the effort to make the most of the resources around you.

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In today’s discussion, we unpack all things product sense:

  • What it is and why it matters
  • The misconception that product sense is a gift you have to be born with
  • How anyone can develop product sense
  • The characteristics and attitudes required to develop product sense
  • The rich resources available across your customers, colleagues, and industry
  • Actionable tactics for developing product sense

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:36] Defining product sense

[00:02:55] Spotting product sense

[00:05:48] Humility

[00:09:44] Curiosity

[00:10:11] Empathy

[00:14:05] How Marty built and builds his product sense

[00:17:20] Why domain expertise is a double-edged sword

[00:20:59] How to develop the foundations of product sense

[00:23:01] Resources within your company that will help build product sense

[00:24:48] Finding the "smartest person at the company”

[00:28:11] How biographies can build product sense

[00:29:55] Outro

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References:

  • Build, by Tony Fadell: https://www.amazon.com.au/Build-Unorthodox-Guide-Making-Things/dp/0063046067
  • Lincoln, by David Herbert Donald: https://www.amazon.com.au/Lincoln-David-Herbert-Donald/dp/068482535X/ref=sr_1_6
  • Product Sense Demystified: https://www.svpg.com/product-sense-demystified/
  • Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson: https://www.amazon.com.au/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1451648537

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Where to find SVPG:

SVPG’s new book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/

Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/

Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/

Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/

Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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Where to find Marty Cagan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cagan/

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals.  See https://findahelpline.com/

Coaching Mindset15 Apr 202400:54:26

In this episode, Marty and Christian discuss the mindset behind strong product teams. While there are plenty of resources around the skills used on such teams, there is a lack of resources around the attitudes underpinning their success. If you are “stuck in a feature team” these concepts will feel especially unfamiliar. However, SVPG has collected a series of case studies proving that these mindset shifts can drive outcomes across a range of industries and geographies. 

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  • In today’s discussion, we unpack:
  • Why ideas are only 10% of product work
  • Why cross-functional skills are critical
  • Steve Jobs’ take on product discovery and collaboration
  • The necessity of friction when collaborating
  • The value of involving engineers in discovery
  • How to handle disagreements
  • How to win the hearts and minds of your team

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Episode Intro

[00:01:30] Steve Jobs on Product Discovery 

[00:02:49] Reaction to Steve Jobs on Product Discovery

[00:06:55] How ICs can advocate for a better product model

[00:09:14] Problem discovery versus solution discovery

[00:13:43] The role of enabling technology 

[00:14:35] Why cross-functional skills are critical 

[00:19:55] Steve Jobs on Collaboration 

[00:21:35] The necessity of friction when collaborating

[00:25:30] The importance of psychological safety and diversity of views

[00:30:55] Why outsourced engineering doesn't work

[00:34:00] The value of involving engineers in discovery

[00:36:11] How to handle disagreements

[00:39:30] Dealing with ego in disagreements

[00:41:00] The definition of “stakeholders” and advice for engaging with them 

[00:45:13] How to win the hearts and minds of your team 

[00:48:50] Response to: "But my company can’t do this!” 

[00:52:23] Where to find SVPG resources

[00:52:34] About SVPG’s new book: Transformed

[00:54:02] Disclaimer

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References:

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Where to find SVPG:

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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Where to find Marty Cagan:

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals.  See: https://findahelpline.com/

Coaching Agency | Symptoms and Solutions29 Mar 202400:48:49

Welcome to SVPG's podcast! This podcast tackles challenges that aren’t discussed enough in the product world: the behavioral, cultural, and mindset issues holding most teams back. We unpack these topics through authentic conversations between SVPG partners based on real-world experience leading and coaching product companies.

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Our first episode is focused on coaching agency. Agency comes down to how strongly someone believes that they can change their circumstances. When people don’t have a sense of agency at work, they often feel helpless, unempowered, and believe “things will never change”. Agency is a difficult development area because it requires high self-awareness, and intersects with many other deep topics, such as the motivation behind people’s work and the drivers of people’s fears. Agency is an important development area for anyone in product because it is a key ingredient for unlocking a team’s full potential and doing meaningful work.

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In today’s discussion, we unpack:

  • What agency means
  • The symptoms of a lack of agency
  • Why agency is a difficult development area
  • The link between agency and “empowered teams”
  • Real-life examples of coaching agency
  • Why and how to “invoke care”
  • How to foster agency as a leader, and as an IC
  • Concrete tips for practicing stronger agency

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Episode intro

[00:00:43] Podcast intro

[00:05:38] A big caveat: we are not therapists

[00:10:37] Today's topic: agency

[00:10:58] What does agency mean?

[00:12:20] Symptoms of a lack of agency

[00:14:59] Feature teams vs empowered teams

[00:19:51] Feeling unworthy of agency

[00:20:55] How low agency can make people feel safe

[00:23:23] Product Leadership Theatre

[00:25:39] How to coach and develop an agency mindset

[00:25:52] Real-life example of coaching agency

[00:28:32] Why and how to "invoke care”

[00:34:33] Misconceptions about the role of product management

[00:37:06] How to foster agency as a leader

[00:39:30] How to develop agency as an IC

[00:42:23] How to turn these insights into action

[00:46:41] Where to find SVPG resources

[00:47:00] About SVPG’s new book: Transformed

[00:48:26] Disclaimer

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References:

Product Leadership Theater: https://www.svpg.com/product-leadership-theater/

Product Management Theater: https://www.svpg.com/product-management-theater/

Product vs Feature Teams: https://www.svpg.com/product-vs-feature-teams/

Shreyas’ comment on product leaders blaming others: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cagan_product-leadership-theater-silicon-valley-activity-7163181139476623363-MHAW

Shreyas Doshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyasdoshi/

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Where to find SVPG:

SVPG’s new book, EMPOWERED: https://www.svpg.com/books/empowered-ordinary-people-extraordinary-products/

Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/

Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/

Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/

Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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Where to find Marty Cagan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cagan/

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

Welcome to Product Therapy24 Jul 202500:01:02

Where to find SVPG:




Coaching Stakeholder Collaboration 26 Sep 202400:29:31

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner Lea Hickman go deep on stakeholder collaboration. They explain what a stakeholder is and exactly how to collaborate with them. Learn from real life examples and tactical advice for avoiding common pitfalls.

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In this discussion we unpack:

  • A practical definition or “stakeholder”
  • How they can be enablers rather than barriers
  • The importance of being proactive
  • Why one-on-ones are better than group meetings
  • How to navigate stakeholder-driven roadmaps

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References:

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Where to find SVPG:


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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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Where to find Lea Hickman:

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Timestamps:

[00:01:15] Defining "stakeholder" (voice vs vote)

[00:04:12] Example of identifying and engaging stakeholders

[00:09:35] Example of stakeholders being enablers, not barriers

[00:11:01] The importance of being proactive

[00:13:21] Engaging via documents vs conversations

[00:16:13] Why one-on-ones are better than group meetings

[00:17:53] The value of engaging with the sales team

[00:19:43] Navigating stakeholder-driven roadmaps

[00:24:24] How to help stakeholders understand customer problems

[00:27:14] The rule of improv in stakeholder engagement

[00:28:23] Outro

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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Production: 
Production by supermix.io

Coaching Product Career Advice24 Oct 202400:37:30

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Jon Moore, coach product career advice. In recent years, the level of interest, formality and resourcing around product careers has grown significantly. But there are still many misconceptions about the nature of the discipline, how to break into it, and how to progress in the field. Hear Christian and Jon’s candid thoughts on the different resources available, as well as practical advice for entering product and developing your career.

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In this discussion we unpack:

  • Approaching your career like a product
  • The value of certifications vs self-education vs life experience
  • The role of mentorship and coaches
  • The importance of “human skills”
  • What employers look for when hiring PMs

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References:

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Where to find SVPG:

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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Where to find Jon Moore:

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:22) Jon's journey into product

(04:26) Common paths to becoming great at product

(08:50) Advice for people interested in a product career

(11:10) Are formal courses valuable?

(15:29) How John assesses early-career PMs

(17:52) The importance of "human skills”

(24:04) Make a product vision for your product career

(28:48) The importance of humility and patience

(32:18) What people forget about product roles

(36:34) Outro

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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Production:

Production by supermix.io

Coaching Time Management19 Dec 202400:33:08

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Chris Jones, discuss time management. Many people in product feel they work long hours yet can’t achieve their goals. They spend so much time in meetings and reacting to what is urgent that they struggle to make space for real product work. These problems can be rooted in team culture or individual skills and habits. Either way, with the right strategies, effective time management is possible. 

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In this discussion we unpack:

  • Product-specific time management dynamics

  • How to evaluate where your time really goes

  • How to avoid the trap of the “urgent”

  • The link between team culture and time management

  • Actionable tips for reducing pointless meetings

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References:

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Where to find SVPG:

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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Where to find Chris Jones:

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Timestamps:

(02:22) The Eisenhower Matrix

(05:14) The link between team culture and time management 

(06:47) Causes and solutions for "too many meetings" 

(14:21) The Pie Chart Exercise

(17:39) Seven tips for better meetings

(21:12) The four types of meetings 

(27:10) Making time for discovery work

(30:47) Closing thoughts

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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Production:

Production by supermix.io


Coaching Product Marketing 21 Nov 202400:25:10

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Martina Lauchengco, discuss product marketing. Martina is a leading mind on the subject and the author of “Loved: How to Rethink Marketing for Tech Products.” Learn what product marketing is, how it fits with other functions, and why it ultimately matters.

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In this discussion we unpack:

  • The fundamentals of product marketing
  • Its interplay with product management, traditional marketing, and sales
  • A real world success story
  • Identifying a need for product marketing at your company
  • The case for product marketing at your company

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    • References:

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    • Where to find SVPG:

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    • Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    • Where to find Martina Lauchengco:

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    • Timestamps:

    [00:00:00] Intro

    [00:01:37] Product marketing 101

    [00:03:24] Which companies need product marketing?

    [00:07:30] Structuring product marketing

    [00:09:40] How product marketing differs from traditional marketing and sales 

    [00:10:28] An example of successful product marketing

    [00:14:46] Healthy collaboration between product marketing and product management

    [00:18:57] How to do product marketing without product marketers

    [00:20:52] Making the case for product marketing at your company

    [00:24:03] Outro

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Production:

    Production by supermix.io

    Coaching Founder-Style Leadership09 Jan 202500:41:27

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG founder Marty Cagan to discuss founder-style leadership. Building on themes from Paul Graham’s essay “Founder Mode,” Christian and Marty break down what effective product leadership looks like. Anyone can learn these skills through enough effort and care, whether they are a founder or not.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Misconceptions about founder-style leadership

    • Why you can’t be a good manager without being a good coach

    • The line between founder-style leadership and micromanagement

    • How to scale product sense

    • Lessons from Apple, Google and Amazon’s leadership principles

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    References:

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find Marty Cagan:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cagan/

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:44) Initial reactions to "Founder Mode"

    (03:46) "Better management" not "less management"

    (06:18) Historical examples of founder-style leadership

    (10:22) Founder-style leadership in startups

    (14:44) Scaling product sense

    (23:46) Europe's "People-Only Manager" trend

    (26:34) The line between founder-style leadership and micromanagement

    (33:00) Shifting a culture toward founder-style leadership

    (37:06) Success stories: Apple and Amazon

    (40:13) Closing thoughts

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Production:

    Production by supermix.io


    Coaching Employee Onboarding 23 Jan 202500:43:44

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi swaps from interviewer to interviewee. He breaks down his approach to employee onboarding, prompted by fellow SVPG partner, Chris Jones. Learn about the hidden dynamics in every employee onboarding, and Christian’s day-by-day guide for navigating them. Whether you are actively onboarding talent or need to re-onboard existing staff, this episode will help you set your team up for success.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    Why onboarding time is a rare and precious resource

    The hidden dynamics in every onboarding

    How to enable trust between new and existing team members

    A step-by-step guide to a new hire’s first weeks

    Christian’s favorite tactics from years of onboardings

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    References:

    Coaching Tools - The One on One by Marty Cagan: https://www.svpg.com/coaching-tools-the-one-on-one/

    New Employee Bootcamp by Christian Idiodi: https://www.svpg.com/new-employee-bootcamp/

    Social Comparison Theory: https://dictionary.apa.org/social-comparison-theory

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    Where to find SVPG:

    SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/

    Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/

    Articles: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/articles/

    Workshops: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/⁠

    Videos: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/videos/

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find Chris Jones:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjonessvpg/

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:20) Why onboarding matters

    (03:13) Trust dynamics with new hires

    (06:57) Onboarding starts before day 1

    (12:57) Framing onboarding

    (18:07) Onboarding in cohorts

    (21:44) Creating a safe initial environment

    (23:07) Week 1

    (25:39) Week 2

    (27:58) Onboarding to a remote team

    (31:32) Critical onboarding milestones

    (35:22)  The first paycheck

    (39:07) Creating public wins

    (41:14) Closing thoughts

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Production:

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    Coaching Transformation Politics06 Feb 202500:44:50

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG founder Marty Cagan to discuss transformation politics. They break down the delicate organizational dynamics that emerge during product transformations, and practical strategies for navigating them.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Common political dynamics within transformations

    • The critical “results window”

    • The role of champions and evangelists

    • How to leverage pilot teams

    • The behaviors that build vs lose trust

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    Where to find Marty Cagan:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:32) Why Marty became interested in this topic

    (03:34) Common political dynamics within transformations

    (05:54) Who you need to win over

    (07:22) The power of pilot teams

    (14:11) Utilizing champions

    (18:08) Framing a transformation effort to the CEO

    (25:00) Setting expectations around outcomes

    (30:01) Where teams and leaders lose trust

    (35:49) Balancing short-term maintenance with longer-term innovation

    (38:45) The politics of picking problems

    (42:59) Closing thoughts

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Startups 06 Mar 202500:30:56

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi welcomes back Martina Lauchengco, partner at SVPG and author of “Loved”, to explore the realities of startups. They discuss common challenges and key lessons for startup founders, employees, and investors. Whether you're considering launching your own company or evaluating a job opportunity, this episode offers valuable guidance on understanding and navigating startups.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks: 

    • What startup success requires (far beyond a good idea)

    • Cultural differences between startups and enterprises

    • How to tell if you’re truly ready to start a company

    • How to assess if a startup is worth joining

    • The pros and cons of startup life

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Where to find Martina Lauchengco:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:51) Signs you should start your own company

    (2:26) A good idea is not enough 

    (3:44) How to assess if you’re ready to work in startups 

    (06:31) The extremely high quality bar for new products 

    (09:44) Some traits of great founders

    (12:25) Finding the right co-founder

    (14:27) The first steps to take in a startup

    (16:48) What startups should focus on 

    (18:29) What's scary about startups

    (20:44) The upsides of startup life

    (22:01) What to look for in startup hire #1

    (23:13) How to assess if a startup is worth joining 

    (25:52) Startup culture vs enterprise culture

    (27:17) Leading indicators of startup success vs failure

    (29:30) Outro

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Remote Collaboration20 Feb 202500:39:50

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Lea Hickman, discuss remote collaboration. They deconstruct the challenges remote work poses and actionable advice for overcoming them.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Why remote collaboration is hard

    • Common anti-patterns within remote teams

    • The value of debate

    • Why you should turn “self-view” off on video calls

    • How to prioritize proximity between teams

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find Lea Hickman:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahickman/

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:36) The advantages of co-location

    (04:03) Remote vs in-person tradeoffs

    (06:33) How to prioritize proximity between teams

    (10:22) The trap of false trust when working remotely

    (12:14) The problem with collaborating over artifacts

    (14:48) What collaboration really means

    (16:59) The best collaboration tool

    (19:54) The “always on” technique

    (25:39) The value of debate within teams

    (29:04) Collaborating across roles and functions

    (33:02) The relationship between team structure, accountability, and blame games

    (35:29) Incentivizing collaboration between leaders

    (38:38) Outro

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Product Myths03 Apr 202500:27:00

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG partner Chris Jones to unpack some of the most misunderstood ideas in product. Learn how to move beyond surface-level thinking and refine the mindsets, dynamics, and team structures required for exceptional product work.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Why the best product ideas often come from engineers

    • What people get wrong about the role of design

    • The hidden cost of hiring for domain expertise

    • Why product managers shouldn’t give customers exactly what they ask for

    • What “true collaboration” looks like in great product teams

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Why product managers shouldn’t own the “what” alone

    (03:40) True collaboration starts in the “huddle”

    (06:08) Why the best product ideas often come from engineers

    (07:35) Debunking the “design is downstream” myth

    (09:55) Design as a discovery role

    (13:07) Why domain expertise can lead to domain dogma

    (15:57) Learning the domain on the job

    (18:46) Why customers don’t always know what they want

    (22:10) Managing feature requests and “specials”

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Emotional Intelligence20 Mar 202500:32:22

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi sits down with author and leadership coach Kate Leto to explore the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) in product management. They break down the critical human skills that set great product practitioners apart, and share tactics and strategies to develop them.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • The four key competencies of EQ

    • How high EQ accelerates a product career

    • Signs of weak EQ

    • The critical “inner and outer games”

    • Building EQ using the “self-awareness trilogy”

    • Why EQ matters more than ever in the age of AI

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Where to find Kate Leto:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:44) The four key competencies of EQ

    (04:18) Signs of weak EQ

    (08:01) Starting with self-awareness

    (10:33) Managing emotions in the workplace

    (14:28) The role of empathy in leadership

    (17:03) The link between EQ and influence

    (21:19) A simple daily reflection tactic

    (24:18) How to use “trusted critics” for growth

    (25:24) The value of observational feedback

    (27:28) Why you need “growth partners”

    (29:10) Why high EQ gives you an edge in the AI era

    (31:37) Outro

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Change Management17 Apr 202500:30:53

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi is joined by SVPG partner Lea Hickman to break down what it really takes for organizations to navigate change effectively. From shifting mindsets to avoiding common leadership traps, this conversation dives into the human side of transformation—and how to lead through it.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Why change is about mindset not just process 

    • The biggest anti-pattern in change management 

    • How to decide between incremental change and a “big bang” approach

    • What makes change so hard (and how to make it easier)

    • The key role of trust, communication, and proving early success

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    References:

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find Lea Hickman:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahickman/

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    Timestamps 

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:33) Why change is hard(04:59) The biggest anti-pattern in change management

    (06:35) Big bang vs. incremental change

    (10:45) Harnessing the "why" behind change

    (14:40) How to build a compelling case for change

    (17:27) The silent resistance of middle management

    (18:41) The power of pilot teams

    (22:46) Measuring success of organizational change

    (24:56) Advice for individual contributors reacting to change

    (28:48) How leaders can catalyze change

    (30:09) Outro 

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Decision Making01 May 202500:32:43

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi welcomes back SVPG partner Martina Lauchengco to coach decision making. They break down what good decision making looks like in empowered teams and common mistakes that hold people back. Learn how to harness data, gut instinct, and contextual information to make better decisions.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • The role of gut instinct

    • Where AI can and can’t aid decision making 

    • Being data-informed, not data-driven 

    • The shortcomings of decision frameworks 

    • The link between strategy, priorities, and decisions 

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Where to find Martina Lauchengco:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:29)  What defines a "good decision"?

    (05:50) The role of frameworks in decision making 

    (07:45) Collaboration vs consensus

    (15:37) The role of gut feel

    (22:04) How to identify dogmatic or stubborn thinking

    (25:06)  Why you shouldn't delegate decision making to AI

    (29:27) The link between strategy, priorities, and decisions 

    (31:53) Where to learn more from SVPG 

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching AI: The Impact on Product Teams15 May 202500:45:20

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG founder Marty Cagan to explore how AI is changing product teams. They dive into the relevant context from tech history, what they’re seeing in the industry today, and where they think things could go next.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • How AI could slash delivery workload and shrink team headcount

    • Product skills that are growing in importance

    • The challenges AI won’t solve

    • How product management, engineering, and design are changing

    • Marty’s biggest hopes and concerns for the future

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find Marty Cagan:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cagan/

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:17) Some caveats

    (05:42) How AI will impact product’s four key challenges

    (11:36) Discovery vs delivery: How AI flips the balance

    (15:03) Why product management will become more difficult and more essential

    (20:37) New must-have skills

    (25:50) The role of design

    (28:37) How AI changes product leadership

    (32:07) Remote work: Can AI tools rebuild collaboration & trust?

    (37:45) What excites and worries Marty about AI’s impact

    (42:28) Direct advice for product leaders

    (44:00) Where to learn more from SVPG

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Vision29 May 202500:39:45

    In this episode, Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG partner Jon Moore to coach product visions. They define what product visions are, why they’re important, and practical steps for creating one for your team. Learn how to drive more clarity and direction by harnessing the power of product visions.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • What a product vision is

    • Examples of great product visions

    • The ingredients of a great product vision

    • How to balance inspiration and realism

    • What to do if your org lacks a product vision or has too many

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    SVPG blog posts relating to product visions: 

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find Jon Moore: 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonmoore/

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:39) What is a product vision?

    (05:05) Common misconceptions when it comes to product visions

    (08:42) Who should own product vision?

    (10:11) Is it okay to have multiple visions?

    (12:28) The ingredients of a great product vision

    (14:42) Balancing inspiration and realism

    (21:49) How to assess the quality of a product vision

    (24:31) What to do if your company lacks a vision

    (28:18) It's not a vision if no one knows about it

    (34:44) Examples of great product visions

    (37:20) Resources for getting better at vision

    (38:52) Where to learn more from SVPG

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy,” it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Product Myths (Part 2) 26 Jun 202500:26:50

    In this episode, Christian continues his conversation with SVPG partner Chris Jones about widespread product myths. They explain the flawed assumptions behind 5 common myths, and share what effective teams understand and do differently. 

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • How process-driven discovery can become a crutch

    • Common mistakes when structuring product teams

    • The limits of iteration

    • Why great product teams don’t treat go-to-market as someone else’s job

    • The truth (and myth) behind the phrase “PMs are the CEO of their product”

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Chris Jones:

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    Timestamps (will be updated) 

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:35) Myth #1: Product discovery will give us the answer

    (08:13) Myth #2: We need to iterate solutions until they succeed

    (10:17) Myth #3: Product managers need product owner

    (17:40) Myth #4: If you build it they will come

    (22:06) Myth #5 PMs are the CEO of their product

    (26:05) Where to learn more from SVPG

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Psychological Safety12 Jun 202500:31:22

    Christian Idiodi sits down with executive coach and author Kate Leto to discuss how psychological safety drives high-performing product teams. Through concrete examples, they demystify the concept and show how deliberate acts of trust, candor, and shared accountability unlock real-world results.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • What psychological safety is and why it matters

    • Signs your team does or does not have psychological safety

    • The relationship between psychological safety, trust, and accountability

    • Common misconceptions around this topic

    • Tactical advice for leaders and team members

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Where to find Kate Leto:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:42) What is psychological safety

    (02:11) Why psychological safety matters in work environments

    (03:16) How psychological safety enables diverse perspectives

    (05:12) Google's research on high-performing teams

    (06:13) Differentiating trust from psychological safety

    (08:04) Diagnosing the root cause of low psychological safety

    (10:48) How leaders can create psychological safety

    (13:04) Overcoming the hero complex as a leader

    (16:23) How leaders can share ideas without creating directive

    (17:31) Achieving psychological safety and accountability

    (19:22) Can you have too much psychological safety?

    (23:29) How teams can create psychological safety

    (27:00) Modeling vulnerability authentically as a leader

    (29:27) Closing thoughts and key takeaways

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy,” it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching AI: The Impact on Product Managers10 Jul 202500:32:29

    In this episode, Christian sits down with SVPG founder Marty Cagan to discuss how AI is changing product management. They lay out why the role is becoming more complicated and more important, and they share practical advice for preparing for that future. 

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Examples of AI making product management more complicated 

    • How AI impacts different types of product risk 

    • New dynamics between PM, design, and engineering 

    • What to do if you’re on a feature team or lack a strong product leader 

    • How to future-proof your PM role 

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    Relevant SVPG Content on AI and Product: 

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Timestamps: 

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:35) Why AI makes PM more important and complicated

    (03:50) Feasibility risks in AI products

    (06:29) How collaboration with tech leads is changing

    (08:16) New dynamics between PM, design, and engineering 

    (11:08) Emerging design patterns

    (13:08) Who owns trust in AI products?

    (14:14) Value risk and the AI label rush

    (17:26) How to win customers in a crowded market

    (20:21)  Viability risks

    (22:26) Regulatory compliance challenges

    (26:00) The skill that future-proofs your PM role

    (28:01) How to build product sense without a strong product leader

    (29:36) What to do if you’re a PM within a feature team

    (31:05) Closing thoughts

    (31:44) Where to learn more from SVPG

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Transformation: Inside Datasite's Radical Transformation to a Product Model Powerhouse24 Jul 202500:56:42

    Christian sits down with Doug Cullen and Thomas Fredell to recount how the trio transformed Merrill Corporation into Datasite. Learn from the real stories, strategies, and tactics that turned a 50y/o company into a modern product model powerhouse.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • The immense benefits of Datasite’s transformation

    • The kinds of challenges that arise in a transformation process

    • How to align stakeholders around a transformation

    • The all-important interpersonal side of successful transformation

    • Advice for anyone going through a transformation process

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    Where to find Doug Cullen:

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    Where to find Thomas Fredell:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro 

    (01:02) The results of this transformation 

    (03:21) Why Doug and Thomas joined the company 

    (07:07) The company before transformation 

    (12:17) First steps on the transformation journey 

    (15:11) Near misses on the road to success 

    (16:37) How do you pitch transformation to a board? 

    (18:56) Finding the courage to make difficult changes 

    (20:24) Uniting teams around transformation 

    (26:51) The importance of building trust

    (31:29) Roadbumps on the transformation journey 

    (37:18) Transforming the tech foundations

    (41:01) The importance of real customer discovery 

    (45:28) Shifting how choices are made 

    (49:06) Merrill's key transformation outcomes 

    (50:08) Closing advice for transformations

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Product Leadership with Shreyas Doshi | Understanding the Role and Hiring the Right Fit21 Aug 202500:43:11

    Christian sits down with Shreyas Doshi to discuss product leadership. Shreyas has led teams at Stripe, Twitter, Google, and Yahoo, and he has coached 100s of founders and product executives across the industry. Learn why most product problems are product leadership problems, and how to hire the right product leader for your company stage. 

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Why nearly every product problem is a product leadership problem

    • The essence of great product leadership

    • 3 archetypal leadership styles—and how to spot them

    • The key questions to ask before hiring a product leader

    • How to hire the right product leader for your company stage

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    Where to find Shreyas Doshi:

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Episode intro 

    (00:20) Shreyas’ product leadership philosophy 

    (07:37) Defining the product leader role

    (12:46) Step #1 before hiring a product leader 

    (15:55) The most important consideration when hiring product leaders

    (17:33)  A common failure pattern in product leadership hiring 

    (19:53) The 3 archetypal product leadership styles

    (25:35) How to uncover someone’s product leadership style 

    (31:37) The MSN exercise

    (37:13) Before hiring a product leader, ask yourself these questions 

    (40:39)  Closing recap 

    (42:25) Where to find more from SVPG 

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Team Topology07 Aug 202500:46:12

    Christian sits down with Marty Cagan to decode team topology: one of the most consequential yet misunderstood levers in product organizations. Learn how great leaders design product teams for maximum autonomy, clarity, and customer impact.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • How team topology is different from org structure
    • Red flags that indicate a broken team structure
    • The brutal trade-offs in optimizing for outcomes vs. velocity
    • How cognitive load, chemistry, and trust affect team performance
    • How to approach team design in growing or transforming orgs

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    Where to find SVPG:

    • SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/
    • Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/
    • Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/
    • Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/
    • Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Where to find Marty Cagan:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (0:46) What is team topology?

    (1:56) Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches

    (3:01) Team topology ≠ org structure

    (5:26) Optimizing for outcomes vs. throughput

    (10:20) 3 signs you have a topology problem

    (15:24) Who should own team topology?

    (17:17) The surprising value of platform teams

    (18:14) How do you define a product?

    (20:36) The first step in a topology project

    (22:23) The cost of scaling teams

    (24:52) What high-performing topology requires

    (25:13) Balancing resources and ratios

    (32:36) Rolling out team topology changes

    (33:34) Dismantling bureaucratic team bloat

    (40:42) Addressing legacy teams and bureaucracy

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Up04 Sep 202500:35:49

    Christian sits down with fellow SVPG partner Lea Hickman to tackle a topic that rarely gets discussed openly: coaching up. Why is it taboo to give feedback to your manager? How do you coach leaders who are checked out, micromanaging, or think they’re always right? Hear Lea’s wisdom from her time coaching leaders and leading teams herself at companies like Adobe and IBM. 

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Why coaching up is different from managing up (and why it matters)

    • How to ask for coaching and feedback, even from disengaged or difficult managers

    • What to do when your manager thinks they’re always right

    • Navigating ego, insecurity, and imposter syndrome in leadership

    • How to “manage up” when your manager is new or underqualified

    • Using a personal “user manual” to decode your manager’s style

    • Why shaping your relationship with your manager is your responsibility too

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Timestamps:

    (02:18) The taboo of coaching up

    (04:04) Coaching up vs. managing up

    (05:11) What to do if your manager doesn’t coach you

    (08:28) Managers need to learn how to coach

    (11:08) Coaching a manager who’s “always right”

    (16:19) The real challenges of imposter syndrome

    (17:17) How to coach a manager who isn’t engaged

    (23:25) Underrated tools to help you coach up

    (24:21) Write your own user manual

    (31:32) When coaching up doesn’t work

    (33:24) Two core skills to become a better employee

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Transformation: How a Hospitality Company Adopted the Product Model 18 Sep 202500:43:21

    Christian sits down with Anuar Chapur and Gabrielle Bufrem to recount how they transformed Palace Resorts, a Mexico-based hospitality company with 15,000 employees and more than 6,000 rooms across seven countries. Together, they unpack the cultural shifts, mindset changes, and problem-solving approaches that helped a hospitality company start thinking and operating like a tech company.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • How transformation drove 5x higher conversion rates and millions in cost savings  

    • Concrete examples of how the company worked before and after transforming

    • The role of coaching, trust building, team topology, and pilot teams

    • The biggest challenges on the transformation journey

    • Advice for anyone considering or undergoing transformation

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    Where to find Gabrielle Bufrem:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:55) The company before transformation

    (06:24) Bringing in a coach and building trust

    (09:49) Gabrielle’s initial assessment

    (11:20) Setting up a pilot team

    (16:44) Problem discovery and problem solving

    (18:26) Measuring success

    (21:19) Using data to inform decisions and build trust

    (23:12) An example of the product-mindset shift

    (27:18) Changing team topology

    (30:42) Biggest challenges on the transformation journey

    (35:02) The results of transformation

    (39:07) Advice for anyone going through a transformation

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Product Strategy02 Oct 202500:57:33

    Christian sits down with Marty to demystify one of the most talked-about, yet misunderstood topics in product: product strategy. They draw sharp lines between business strategy, go-to-market, vision, and product strategy; dig into why lack of focus masquerades as a “prioritization problem”; and unpack how strong product strategy drives alignment and results.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • A clear definition of product strategy

    • How product strategy differs from business strategy

    • What “we have a prioritization problem” really means

    • Earning stakeholder trust

    • Moving from feature roadmaps to outcome-based roadmaps

    • How to pick focus areas

    • How to increase the odds of success

    • When and how AI belongs in your product strategy

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    Timestamps:

    (01:34) Defining product strategy

    (05:43) Product strategy vs. business strategy

    (13:51) Do you need a product vision?

    (16:03) What characterizes a good strategy?

    (23:25) How to coach executives on focus

    (30:49) Earning stakeholder trust

    (36:09) Who should solve and who should strategize?

    (38:11) Annual planning vs. real strategy

    (41:25) The two components of a product strategy

    (45:14) Where product strategies fail

    (48:41) How does AI impact product strategy?

    (52:43) Strategic pivots: making the strategy a living artifact

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Pilot Teams 11 Dec 202500:32:07

    Christian sits down again with product and leadership coach Gabi Bufrem – this time to discuss pilot teams. They dig into the common challenges that come with this initiative and the actions and mindsets required to overcome them. Hear hard-earned wisdom on how to use pilot teams to spark organizational change. 

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    Today’s episode will discuss:

    • Why pilot teams are a powerful tool for facilitating transformation

    • The ingredients of a high-impact pilot team

    • Why pilot teams are proof points not prototypes 

    • How to navigate the organizational politics that pilot teams run into 

    • How to pitch and position pilot teams to others in the company

    • What successful pilots look like and how to scale their impact 

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Timestamps: 

    (01:55) Defining pilot teams

    (03:56) What makes a good pilot team

    (07:23) Where to start with assembling a pilot team

    (09:14) The role of sponsorship

    (13:16) Pilot teams should live on an island

    (20:17) Signs a pilot team is working

    (22:58) What to do following a successful pilot

    (27:34) Common mistakes with pilot teams

    (30:08) How to pitch transformation to an executive

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Product Leadership with Shreyas Doshi | Building Trust, Managing Insecurity, and Leading with Courage25 Nov 202500:44:50

    Christian sits down with product leader Shreyas Doshi to dig into a perspective-shifting idea: Most product problems are actually product leadership problems. They unpack how new leaders unintentionally erode trust, why saying “I don’t know” is treated like a crime in many companies, and how judgment, courage, and listening shape outcomes more than any framework.

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    Today’s episode will discuss:

    • Why so many “product problems” are really leadership problems in disguise
    • How new leaders unintentionally erode trust
    • Healthier ways to handle situations where you don’t have all the answers
    • How great leaders use judgment, courage, and deep listening to change outcomes
    • What “framework theater” is – and why it fails
    • The unexpected way AI is changing product leadership

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    Where to find Shreyas Doshi:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Timestamps:

    (00:44) How product leaders build trust

    (01:25) When new leaders erode trust

    (07:54) The true cost of saying “I don’t know”

    (10:45) How insincerity manifests in the workplace

    (16:12) The need for modeling great leadership

    (18:30) How to accurately diagnose problems

    (27:22) The insurgence of “framework theater”

    (32:03) How AI has radically changed leadership

    (35:20) AI isn’t going anywhere

    (41:35) The critical skills any leader must learn

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Roadmaps13 Nov 202500:38:21

    Christian sits down with Lea to demystify roadmaps, stripping them down to their job-to-be-done: connect strategy to execution without pretending ideas are certainties. They dig into how to craft outcome-based roadmaps that ladder to business results, when timeframes beat dates, and how to use high-integrity commitments without turning your plan into a promise trap, or feature factory.


    Today’s episode will discuss:

    • Why executives love roadmaps yet teams resent them

    • The two types of roadmaps destined to fail

    • How to frame outcomes in a roadmap

    • Why timeframes trump dates

    • When to use high-integrity commitments (HICs)

    • Coaching leaders to swap false control of features for real control of context

    • The four common roadmap anti-patterns

    • Who really owns the roadmap

    • How to ensure roadmaps and OKRs get along nicely

    • Earning trust with evidence and measuring impact, not output

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    Timestamps:

    (1:06) What is a roadmap?

    (02:18) Why roadmaps are often hated

    (04:18) The problem with top-down roadmaps

    (05:32) You need outcome-based roadmaps

    (10:02) Why roadmaps shouldn’t have dates

    (12:38) How to give teams greater roadmap autonomy

    (16:08) The four most common roadmap traps

    (20:04) Who should own a roadmap?

    (21:47) Focus on outcomes, not features

    (25:24) Can roadmaps and OKRs co-exist?

    (30:06) High-integrity commitments in roadmaps

    (32:33) How to navigate the politics of roadmaps

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching How to Coach30 Oct 202500:47:05

    Gabi Bufrem is a product and leadership coach who partners with executives and teams worldwide to unlock performance with a rare blend of curiosity, empathy, and candor. In this conversation with Christian, Gabi breaks down what great coaching looks like, how to build trust quickly, and why the best leaders measure their success through the growth of others.

    Today’s episode will discuss:

    • The difference between mentorship, management, and coaching
    • Why everyone not only should have a coach but deserves a coach
    • The three steps to building trust quickly
    • Why vulnerability is a crucial unlock
    • Busting limiting beliefs and “leaving space for magic” in career arcs
    • How to give tough, constructive feedback as a coach
    • The core difference between coaching leaders and coaching ICs
    • How to measure coaching impact through tangible wins

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    Timestamps:

    (01:08) What does a product coach do?

    (06:18) Gabi’s journey into coaching

    (10:01) Coaches see what you can’t

    (15:05) How to encourage healthy dialogue

    (18:36) The power of vulnerability

    (20:26) Designing discovery sessions

    (24:55) Revealing clients’ blind spots

    (27:10) How to give constructive feedback

    (32:44) “My job is to teach you how to fish”

    (37:04) A mindset for improving communication

    (40:25) Coaching leaders vs. coaching ICs

    (42:28) Measuring success as a coach

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Team Objectives16 Oct 202500:33:06

    Christian sits down with Jon Moore to unpack one of the most important — and most misapplied — practices in modern product teams: team objectives. They break down why OKRs often fail, how to make objectives meaningful for empowered teams, and why focus, trust, and problem-solving are at the heart of real product outcomes.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • What team objectives really are (and aren’t)

    • Why most companies get OKRs wrong

    • How to shift from outputs to outcomes

    • The role of leadership in creating focus and context

    • How to set clear, problem-based objectives

    • The difference between team, business, and individual objectives

    • Why functional goals kill cross-functional teams

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    References:

    • Empowered (book): https://www.svpg.com/books/empowered/

    • Google OKRs: https://rework.withgoogle.com/guides/set-goals-with-okrs

    • Marty Cagan on Empowered Teams: https://www.svpg.com/empowered-product-teams/

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    SVPG series on team objectives:

    • Accountability: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-accountability/

    • Action: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-action/

    • Ambition: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-ambition/

    • Collaboration: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-collaboration/

    • Commitments: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-commitments/

    • Empowerment: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-empowerment/

    • Management: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-management/

    • Overview: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-overview/

    • Summary: https://www.svpg.com/team-objectives-summary/


    Where to find Jon Moore:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonmoore/

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find SVPG:

    • SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/

    • Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/

    • Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/

    • Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/

    • Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos

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    Timestamps:

    (00:56) What are company objectives?

    (02:39) Why teams get OKRs wrong

    (05:10) The true purpose of a team objective

    (07:48) OKRs only work with the right team culture

    (09:04) Leaders often want success shortcuts

    (09:58) The mechanics of a great team objective

    (13:28) Who should set team objectives?

    (18:23) The optimal cadence for revising objectives

    (20:11) Why environment shapes key results

    (22:41) You should lead with context

    (25:14) The high-integrity commitment

    (27:50) Can many teams share one objective?

    (28:59) A common objective pitfall

    (30:29) How to reinforce accountability


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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Focus22 Dec 202500:55:34

    Christian sits down with product coach Elias Lieberich to tackle one of the hottest, most overlooked product leadership skills: focus. They unpack why “we have a prioritization problem” is usually a polite way of saying “we don’t have strategy,” what it actually looks like to build alignment, and how to say “not yet” with integrity.

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    Today’s episode will discuss:

    • What focus feels like inside a strong product org
    • The fastest signal you’re in an unfocused company
    • Why strategy makes prioritization “implicit”
    • How to build alignment different functions
    • The difference between “no” and “not yet”
    • How teams can create clarity even when leadership hasn’t

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    References:

    • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
    • ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
    • Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps
    • Product Matters: https://productmatters.io/

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    More from SVPG on coaching focus:

    • Product Strategy – Focus (SVPG): https://www.svpg.com/product-strategy-focus/

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    Where to find Elias:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieberich/
    • Product Matters: https://productmatters.io/

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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    Where to find SVPG:

    • SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/
    • Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/
    • Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/
    • Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/
    • Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos
    • Podcast: https://producttherapy.com/

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    Timestamps:

    (01:10) Why is organizational focus so difficult?

    (03:16) What a focused organization looks like

    (05:34) The ultimate litmus test for focus

    (08:52) You don’t have a prioritization problem…

    (15:49) The grandfather test

    (17:44) The importance of team-wide alignment

    (25:31) The one thing high-performing teams have

    (28:06) Saying “no” vs. “not yet”

    (30:47) How can a leader protect their team’s focus?

    (36:13) Why you need a Product FAQ

    (40:01) You need to track your business impact

    (45:04) Focus is a muscle that needs building

    (51:58) Elias’ magic coaching question

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Stakeholders22 Jan 202601:03:05

    Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG partner Chris Jones to unpack the often-ignored other half of “empowered teams”: coaching the stakeholders. They dig into why stakeholders often feel like the enemy, what “healthy” actually looks like in the product operating model, and how trust, context-sharing, and outcome-thinking change the relationship. They also get practical about handling “because I said so,” avoiding the stakeholder “black hole,” and shifting finance from funding projects to funding teams and outcomes.

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    Today’s episode will discuss:

    • What makes someone a “stakeholder” and why product teams can’t pretend they’re optional
    • What a healthy stakeholder relationship looks like
    • Why stakeholder trust has to be earned
    • How to get context when stakeholders tell you “because I said so”
    • How to keep stakeholders engaged without hijacking teams
    • Predictability without pretending roadmaps are fortune-telling
    • How to avoid the stakeholder “black hole” through transparency
    • Why postmortems are critical, even when outcomes miss

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    Timestamps:

    (1:07) Why do stakeholders matter?

    (3:52) The conflict between product and business

    (6:47) Unpacking a healthy stakeholder relationship

    (10:09) Stakeholders should give you problems, not solutions

    (13:05) Why product has to make the first move

    (17:58) Getting context when stakeholders won't give it

    (24:42) The three reasons stakeholders resist you

    (27:53) What we get wrong about “empowerment”

    (31:56) Do senior executives need different coaching?

    (37:21) Finance is the stakeholder nobody talks about

    (41:47) Trust starts when teams own the outcome

    (44:23) What dysfunction really looks like

    (50:14) "We're too big for this" and other excuses

    (53:45) The roadmap trap: predictability vs. discovery

    (56:37) The accountability question everyone's afraid to ask

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching in the Age of AI17 Apr 202601:00:06

    Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG founder and partner Marty Cagan to reconsider a position SVPG has held for 20 years: that great product people are developed primarily through human coaching. Marty makes the case that foundation models, when grounded in the right operating model and strategic context, have crossed the threshold to serve as scalable, always-on product coaches. They’re not a replacement for managers, but a practical alternative for the 99% of product people whose managers lack the time or craft to coach them.

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    Today’s discussion unpacks:

    • Why "model as coach" is a real shift, not a hype cycle

    • What human managers still bring that an AI coach can’t

    • The single most important instruction to give your LLM coach: which operating model to work in

    • How to develop real product sense without outsourcing your thinking

    • The surprising domains where an AI coach is becoming effective

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:14 Why this is a shift from 20 years of coaching advocacy

    03:28 When AI crossed the "good enough" threshold

    07:11 The role for human managers alongside an AI coach

    10:33 AI exposing product management theater

    15:25 Coaching product creators vs. product leaders

    18:36 How an AI coach can help you develop product sense

    24:46 Are the public LLMs enough without proprietary data?

    26:34 The most important initial instruction to give your AI coach

    30:30 How to feed your AI coach the right strategic context

    33:34 Automating PRD generation is a fast track to bad products

    35:10 How an AI coach can quickly onboard new PMs

    38:11 Mitigating the non-deterministic nature of model answers

    40:05 Can people become too dependent on their AI coach?

    48:12 AI coaches are surprisingly good at understanding office politics

    52:16 The rise of the triple-threat product builder

    58:09 Where AI coaches still fall short

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named "Product Therapy", it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Transformation Anti-Patterns19 Mar 202600:43:23

    Christian Idiodi sits down with product coach Marcus Castenfors for a practical conversation about why product transformations so often stall, backslide, or collapse under pressure. They unpack the anti-patterns that repeatedly show up when organizations try to move from the project model to the product model, from losing momentum and overcorrecting on autonomy, to ignoring dependencies, misaligned leadership, and treating transformation like a product-and-tech-only exercise.

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    Today's discussion unpacks:

    • What it actually takes to convert doubters into believers
    • Why momentum is the make-or-break factor in any transformation
    • Why autonomy without coaching only creates chaos
    • How hidden tech debt erodes speed - and is impossible to ignore
    • Why a clear transformation purpose is essential from the very beginning

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:01 Why do transformations fail?

    02:52 How to turn the doubters into believers

    06:44 Can a team ever be too empowered?

    09:32 Autonomy still demands accountability

    13:44 Don’t limit transformations to product teams only

    17:17 Why do we underestimate product optimization work?

    20:16 The first rule of tech debt is to talk about tech debt

    22:39 Why tech dependencies damage delivery

    24:59 Do you have the vehicle for your vision?

    29:38 The transformation valley of despair

    33:36 How discovery demos create momentum

    36:01 Why leaders have to move away from their comfort zone

    38:33 The golden rule of all transformations

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named "Product Therapy", it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching Transformations19 Feb 202600:46:03

    Christian Idiodi sits down with SVPG partner Lea Hickman for an insightful conversation about what product transformation really means in practice. They dig into the patterns, false starts, political realities, and leadership challenges that show up repeatedly when organizations try to move to the product operating model. They also get practical about convincing reluctant leaders, shifting from output to outcomes, and why pilot teams are the most effective first move.

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    Today’s episode will discuss

    • Why most leaders and teams have blind spots
    • The trap of product management theater
    • Why discovery doesn't slow down delivery
    • How to shift from funding projects to funding teams and outcomes
    • Why starting small helps you to stack the deck in your favor

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Where to find Lea Hickman:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    00:55 What does transformation really mean?

    02:00 Admitting there's a problem is the first step

    03:44 Most organizations have major blind spots

    05:46 Convincing leaders transformation is needed

    11:09 From managing output, to outcomes

    18:51 The problem with revenue growth goals

    20:58 Why do transformations fall apart?

    23:53 The gap between leadership intention and team reality

    29:34 Balancing product discovery with delivery

    31:37 Should you give your teams the problems to solve?

    36:30 How to approach product experiment funding

    38:51 The very first action of a product transformation

    41:48 Addressing common transformation objections

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named "Product Therapy", it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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    Coaching The Future of Product and Engineering with AI21 May 202600:38:19

    Christian Idiodi sits down with Mike Fisher, CEO of MyFitnessPal and former CTO of Etsy, to make the counterintuitive case on AI and technical work. The common assumption is that if AI makes engineers, designers, and product teams more efficient, companies will simply need fewer of them. Mike argues the opposite: when technology makes work cheaper and easier, the world tends to demand more of it, not less. They get practical about what actually changes for product and engineering leaders, what stays stubbornly human, and how to lead well through the shift.

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    Today's discussion unpacks:

    • Why making technical work cheaper expands the field instead of shrinking it

    • What radiology's last decade predicts for engineers and product teams

    • The "one-pizza team" and how agentic coding changes team size

    • Why product judgment and leadership get more valuable, not less

    • The new costs and roles AI creates, from token budgets to FinOps-style optimization

    • What stays stubbornly human when agents do the building

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    SVPG on AI:

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    Where to find Mike Fisher:

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    Where to find Christian Idiodi:

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    Where to find SVPG:

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:34 Why efficiency creates more demand, not less

    06:33 Radiologists grew 17% after AI was meant to replace them

    10:10 Will agentic coding shrink teams to "one pizza"?

    11:12 The flight is five minutes, but the airport traffic remains

    13:13 Cheaper software, higher expectations, and hyper-personalization

    15:30 Why product judgment matters more, not less

    17:13 Do product, design, and engineering blend into "builders"?

    21:10 What good product leadership looks like as throughput explodes

    25:32 Why leaders can't cut headcount and declare victory

    27:57 The token bill that can eat your AI savings

    31:39 What stays stubbornly human: customers, trust, and judgment

    36:25 Mike's advice: learn the fundamentals, then embrace the tools

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    Disclaimer:

    While this podcast is named "Product Therapy", it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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