Podcast Episodes

#148: What It Really Takes to Lead Change That Sticks with Sherri Robbins

Can you lead meaningful change without burning people out—or yourself? Sherri Robbins thinks so, and she’s sharing how she’s done it in high-stakes, high-complexity environments (with her sanity inta…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#147: The Power of Quiet Influence with Casey Sinnema

How do you lead change when you’re not the boss? Casey Sinnema shares what it takes to build trust, influence outcomes, and make Monday feel a little less dreadful.

Overview

What happens when you gi…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#146: Agile Leadership That Actually Works with Brendan Wovchko

What does it look like to lead a 300-person software org inside a 1,000-person company—and still stay focused on people first? Brendan Wovchko shares what he's learned about leadership, agility, and …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#145: How to Lead Without Burning Out (or Burning Bridges) with Ginger Boyll

How do you grow a remote-first team from 30 to over 100 while still being voted a "great place to work"? Ginger Boyll says it’s part Agile mindset, part trust, and part Dungeons & Dragons—and we’re n…

Published on 4 months ago

#146: How to Lead Without Burning Out (or Burning Bridges) with Ginger Boyll

How do you grow a remote-first team from 30 to over 100 while still being voted a "great place to work"? Ginger Boyll says it’s part Agile mindset, part trust, and part Dungeons & Dragons—and we’re n…

Published on 4 months ago

#144: How Modern Agile Teams Predict the Unpredictable with Lance Dacy

Real Agile forecasting runs on math, not magic. Brian and Lance dive into Monte Carlo methods, DORA metrics, and how AI is shifting the future of project management. All with a human-first approach t…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

#143: What Still Makes Teams Work (and Win) with Jim York

What does soccer, soda, and software have in common? According to Jim York—everything. In this episode, he and Brian Milner break down what great teamwork really means, why shared goals matter more t…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#142: Communication Patterns Keeping Your Team Stuck with Marsha Acker

If your team keeps revisiting the same issues over and over again, Groundhog Day-style, this episode is for you. Leadership coach Marsha Acker shares why it happens, how to recognize hidden conversat…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#141: Cooking Up a Killer Retrospective with Brian Milner

Tired of “What went well?” and “What didn’t”? Brian Milner is here to help you cook up retrospectives that actually get your team thinking, collaborating, and improving. From creative themes to actio…

Published on 5 months ago

#140: The Power of Emotional Delight in Product Design with Dr. Nesrine Changuel

What do Spotify, Google Meet, and your expense report tool have in common? They could all delight your users—if you design for more than just function. In this episode, Dr. Nesrine Changuel breaks do…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago