Product Leaders – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Kathryn Buckley shares her expert advice on advancing your product management career. We cover essential topics such as deciding between a management path and remaining an individual contributor, with
insights on how to evaluate your passion and goals.

Kathryn provides effective strategies for skill development and growth within your role, as well as tips for enhancing stakeholder management and communication. We also address the confidence gap and offer practical advice for overcoming it.

Additionally, Kathryn discusses the importance of integrating ethical considerations into your product
decisions and what to look for when hiring senior PMs, along with navigating the trend towards specialisation in product roles.

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Join me and Deena Shahrabani as we recap a recent event on Data Product Management (DPM), discussing its growing importance in tech.

Deena shares insights from her role at Trainline, where she builds data products that enhance customer engagement.

And I share insights from my day-to-day recruitment in this space, as we both explore the emerging DPM market, and the mindset needed to treat data as a product. We also cover challenges, opportunities, and key takeaways from the event’s panel discussion.

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This week, I'm delighted to have Karina Carter on the show. We dive into her role as a Fractional CPO, discussing the importance of product-led growth and the challenges faced by founders without a product background.

Karina sheds light on the role of a Fractional CPO in early-stage startups and scaling companies, emphasising the benefits and integration tips. Tune in for valuable insights and fun discussions!

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Join me and Matt Fenby-Taylor, the ex-CPO of ClearScore, as we discuss recent challenges to the product management discipline, its cyclical nature, and strategies for growth and consolidation.

We touch upon the debate spurred on by AirBnb’s Brian Chesky, explore the 'new normal’, broader implications beyond PMs, and the craft of product management.

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We’re kicking off season two with my good friend, Alex Astafiev. We explore the multifaceted role of a product manager and leader. From the complexities of people management, coaching, career development and emotional intelligence to his journey to landing his first job at Amadeus, we chat about it all!

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the essence of being a manager.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Piers Marais, Global Head of Product at Visa Cross-Border Solutions. Piers, a distinguished Product Leader in FinTech, shares his journey from Currencycloud to Visa amidst rapid growth and acquisition. Join us for insights into navigating highly regulated environments in product management, resilience in the product role, and the transformative impact of AI in FinTech.

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Join me in today's episode with Nick Zervoudis, Data Product Manager at CKDelta, the data monetisation and innovation startup of CK Hutchinson conglomerate. Nick, a prominent figure in the data product community, shares his journey from a data background to Data Product Management. Tune in as we discuss the expanding recognition of data product teams and the intersection of product principles with the realm of data.

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Join me in today's episode with Lorenzo Espinosa, Head of Product at Ada Health, a Berlin-based health tech scale-up. Lorenzo's rapid rise from big tech to B2B health tech is a testament to his impressive Product Leadership journey. We'll explore his career shifts, the synergy between commercial and product teams, and uncover the keys to building a solid product strategy. Don't miss this insightful discussion!

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Join me in this episode with Caroline Zimmerman, Director of Data Products and Strategy at Profusion, a consultancy mastering data solutions. From a data-centric background, Caroline's evolution into a product manager and leader culminates in her current role as a full-fledged data product leader. Dive into our conversation exploring data product realms and Caroline's intriguing journey into data product management.

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Dive into the next episode with host Ben Moulton as he chats with Jane Austin, former Chief Product Officer at Juniver and current Founder/CPO of Laurel. Jane's stellar career, spanning renowned global tech companies in product and design, takes centre stage. Uncover the bond between design and product, Jane's transition from design to product, and valuable advice for designers eyeing a similar leap. Join the conversation for insights into the dynamic world of design and product management.

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