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Bounce

Mollie Cox and Claire Flowers

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 17

Mollie Cox and Claire Flowers take you on a journey through product team fails and flops and the lessons that carry you forward.

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🇨🇦 Canada - marketing
25/06/2025
#65
🇨🇦 Canada - marketing
24/06/2025
#26
🇨🇦 Canada - marketing
22/06/2025
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - marketing
21/06/2025
#57
🇩🇪 Germany - marketing
02/03/2025
#100
🇫🇷 France - marketing
02/03/2025
#82
🇫🇷 France - marketing
01/03/2025
#70
🇫🇷 France - marketing
28/02/2025
#47
🇩🇪 Germany - marketing
22/02/2025
#82
🇩🇪 Germany - marketing
19/11/2024
#76

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Score global : 83%

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The Hire Road: What Recruiters Wish You Knew

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, November 7, 2024 • Duration 01:01:18

In this episode, Mollie and Claire interview Rachel Lindsay, an experienced tech recruiter. The discussion covers various aspects of the current tech job market, the role of recruiters in the hiring process, how they evaluate candidates, and advice for job seekers as they navigate their job search.

Show Notes

(02:50) - Rachel's Background in Tech Recruiting

(05:46) - Current Tech Job Market Landscape

- Increased competitiveness in tech recruiting

- Challenges in finding candidates with specific expertise

(08:11) - Recruiting Process and Challenges

- Importance of understanding roles being recruited for

- Balancing candidate volume with specific requirements

- Role of referrals in the hiring process

(15:47) - Entry-Level Hiring and Challenges

- Difficulties for entry-level candidates

- Importance of passion and communication skills

(23:30) - Candidate Behavior and Online Presence

- Impact of candidate attitudes during the hiring process

- Importance of professional online presence

(36:47) - Referrals and Networking

- Significance of referrals in hiring

- Advice on networking and getting referrals

(54:00) - Advice for Job Seekers

- Staying patient during job search

- Continuous learning and skill development

(58:15) - Advice for Companies and Recruiters

- Improving communication in the hiring process

- Streamlining interview processes

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Couples Counseling for PMs and PDs

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, May 23, 2024 • Duration 46:43

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Bounce" with your hosts Claire Flowers and Mollie Cox!

In this introductory episode, Claire and Mollie delve into the intricate relationship between designers and product managers, uncovering the nuances, challenges, and opportunities within this dynamic collaboration.

Drawing from their own experience on product teams, Claire and Mollie explore the symbiotic and sometimes difficult relationship between designers and product managers.

From where communication can fail and roles can conflict, to where both PMs and designers can improve or adjust. Clarie and Mollie even share their own “friction moments”, failures and “product traumas” as they dissect the messy and oftentimes stressful environments that product teams work in.

Join Claire and Mollie on the beginning of this thought-provoking journey as they unpack the industry – offering invaluable wisdom and actionable advice for professionals navigating this ever-evolving landscape.

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) - Intro

(0:18) - Exploring the dynamics between product managers and product designers

(1:12) - Discussing the designers first

(4:57) - Designers being more timid

(7:04) - Designers stepping on your toes

(8:42) - Patterns that Mollie is noticing w/ PMs

(10:08) - “We never have time”

(15:18) - Different flavors of PMs

(19:03) - How can designers provide more clarity?

(21:55) - One of Claire’s “friction moments”

(24:03) - Who’s responsible for writing copy?

(29:54) - Mollie’s take on PM boundaries

Welcome to Bounce

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, May 9, 2024 • Duration 01:11

Mollie Cox and Claire Flowers take you on a journey through product team fails and flops and the lessons that carry you forward.

Designing a Career: Crafting Your Own Path

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, October 10, 2024 • Duration 57:20

This episode features a discussion with Trevor Nielsen, a digital product designer. The conversation covers Trevor's career journey, how he transitioned from graphic design to product design, the differences between working at startups versus larger corporations, the risks and challenges associated with the startup world, and his recent experience of being laid off from a crypto startup.

Trevor shares insights on the importance of being open to new opportunities, the value of freelancing, and the potential benefits of having multiple income streams.

(01:11) - Breaking into Product Design

- Trevor shares his journey of transitioning from graphic design to product design, initially through a job opportunity within the same organization.

- He discusses the importance of being open to new opportunities and stepping out of one's comfort zone.

(04:13) - Startups vs. Large Company working dynamics

- Trevor compares his experiences working at startups versus larger corporations, highlighting the differences in team dynamics, processes, and the level of hands-on work.

(10:08) - Risks and Challenges in the Startup World

- The conversation shifts to the risks associated with the startup world, including the potential for failure and the importance of having a safety net or multiple income streams.

- Trevor shares his experience of being laid off from a crypto startup and the resilience required to navigate such situations.

(18:15) - Freelancing and Multiple Income Streams

- Trevor discusses his transition to freelancing and the benefits of having multiple income streams, including increased financial stability and the ability to bet on oneself.

- He shares insights on finding the right balance between the number of clients and maintaining quality work.

(29:37) - Celebrating Revenue Metrics and Supporting Others

Work Self vs. Authentic Self: Finding Balance

Season 1 · Episode 10

Thursday, September 26, 2024 • Duration 55:31

In this episode, Mollie and Claire interview Sara Wachter-Boettcher, a leadership coach, speaker, and author who is the CEO of Active Voice, a company focused on creating bold leaders and better workplaces in design and tech. The conversation covers:

Sara's career journey and transition from consulting to founding Active Voice
The challenges faced by product teams and designers in balancing their values with business priorities
The importance of setting boundaries and maintaining a sense of identity beyond one's job
Fostering psychological safety within teams
Advice for newcomers entering the tech industry amidst ongoing changes and uncertainties.

(01:08) - Guest Introduction

Sara is introduced as the guest, and her background as a leadership coach, speaker, author, and CEO of Active Voice is highlighted.

(02:17) - Sara's Career Journey

Sara shares her career journey, starting as a web writer, transitioning into content strategy and UX work, building a team at an agency, and eventually moving into consulting.

(04:09) - Founding Active Voice

Sara discusses the motivation behind founding Active Voice, stemming from her observations of people struggling to find their voice and power within organizations.

(06:31) - Work-Life Balance and Identity

The conversation explores the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, the tendency to wrap one's identity around work, and the importance of separating personal identity from professional roles.

(10:23) - Navigating Gender Biases

Sara shares her experiences navigating gender biases in the workplace, the double standards women face in tech, and strategies for asserting oneself while maintaining authenticity.

(16:33) - Fostering Psychological Safety

The discussion focuses on fostering psychological safety within teams, the role of leaders in creating a safe environment for vulnerability, and the importance of open communication and setting boundaries.

Check Your Ego at the Door

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Duration 51:56

In this episode of Bounce, hosts Mollie Cox and Claire Flowers interview Laura Baker, a global design leader. The conversation covers Laura's career journey from industrial design to leading design teams and agencies. The discussion provides insights into Laura's personal experiences, challenges faced in leadership roles, and her views on collaboration between different roles and the future of the design field.

Key topics discussed include:

- Laura's transition from industrial design to UX and service design roles

- Her experience being unexpectedly thrust into a leadership position and navigating imposter syndrome

- Her perspective on what design leadership means, focusing on building trust with her team

- The relationship and dynamics between product management and design roles

- Advice for designers looking to move into leadership positions

- The potential impact of AI on the design industry and whether it could replace human designers

- How the design landscape may evolve in the coming years

Show notes

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(01:01) - Guest Introduction

- Hosts Mollie Cox and Claire Flowers introduce the podcast and guest Laura Baker, a global design leader.

(01:44) - Laura's Career Journey

- Laura discusses her transition from industrial design to UX and service design roles.

- She shares how she unexpectedly ended up in a leadership position.

(04:11) - Navigating Imposter Syndrome

- Laura talks about dealing with imposter syndrome when thrust into leadership.

- She discusses her approach to overcoming self-doubt and breaking down challenges.

Chaos to Clarity: The Product Ops Impact

Season 1 · Episode 8

Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 48:31

In the 8th episode of Bounce, co-hosts Mollie Cox and Claire Flowers interview guest Fo Neale-May, a seasoned senior director of Product Operations in B2B SaaS startups. They discuss the core aspects of product operations, including its definition, key responsibilities, strategies for overcoming resistance, and the common challenges faced in the field. The conversation discusses the scaling of product ops, integration with other functions like design ops, and the importance of effective insight utilization and boundary setting. With practical anecdotes and advice, the episode offers a comprehensive understanding of how product operations contribute to the efficiency and success of product teams.00:00 Introduction to Bounce Podcast

00:14 Meet the Hosts: Mollie and Claire

01:04 Introducing Today's Guest: Fo Neale-May

02:06 Defining Product Operations

02:32 The Role and Impact of Product Ops

07:09 Challenges and Resistance in Product Ops

14:38 Boundaries and Responsibilities in Product Ops

17:26 Scaling Product Ops Across Organizations

20:23 Common Themes and Challenges in Product Ops

26:34 The Reality of Design Systems

28:11 Challenges in Product Operations

29:25 Identifying the Right Time for Product Ops

30:53 Organizational Structure of Product Ops

32:37 Misunderstandings and Resistance in Product Ops

35:58 The Importance of Seeking to Understand

38:25 Staying Motivated in a Misunderstood Field

41:38 Hot Buttons in Product Ops

46:01 Gardening and Final Thoughts

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