Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#139: The Retrospective Reset with Cort Sharp
Retrospectives shouldn’t suck the energy out of your team—or get skipped entirely. In this episode, Brian and Cort share how to fix the most common retro fails and announce two brand-new tools to hel…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
#138: The Bad Meeting Hangover with Julie Chickering
Ever left a meeting feeling more drained than before it started? That’s the dreaded meeting hangover. Brian Milner and Julie Chickering dive into why bad meetings have lasting effects—and what facili…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
#137: Stop Wasting Time with Guests Kate Megaw
In this episode, Kate Megaw joins Brian Milner to share simple but powerful techniques that can turn those soul-sucking meetings into dynamic, action-driven conversations. If you're ready to make mee…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
#136: The Future of Agile Coaching with Andreas Schliep
What’s next for Agile coaching? Brian Milner and Andreas Schliep dive into the shifting landscape of Agile coaching, the differences between Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches, and how to carve out a su…
Published on 6 months ago
#135: Leading Without Authority with Pete Behrens
In this episode, Brian Milner and Pete Behrens explore the difference between managing and leading, the critical role of middle management in transformation, and how anyone—at any level—can drive rea…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
#134: How Leaders Can Reduce Burnout and Boost Performance with Marcus Lagré
Is workplace stress just about long hours? Not quite. Brian and Marcus Lagré unpack the real equation behind stress—how pressure, complexity, and security interact—and why your team’s performance dep…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
#133: Trending Agile: Scrum Masters, AI, and the Future of Agile
The Agile Alliance partners with PMI—what does it mean for Agile’s future? Plus, how AI is reshaping Scrum Master roles and why honesty (even when it stings) is the key to career growth. Brian Milner…
Published on 7 months ago
#132: Can Nice Guys Finish First? with Scott Dunn
Can being "nice" at work actually hold you back? Join Brian and Scott Dunn as they unravel the myths around workplace "niceness," explore the balance between kindness and assertiveness, and reveal ho…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
#131: Lessons from Modern Agile with Joshua Kerievsky
Is Agile still relevant in today’s fast-paced world? Brian and Joshua Kerievsky reveal the four game-changing principles of Modern Agile that prioritize safety, empowerment, and continuous value deli…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
#130: Be the Change: How to Drive Impact Without Authority with April K. Mills
Ready to spark real change in your organization? In this episode, Brian Milner sits down with April K. Mills, founder of Engine for Change, to reveal how anyone can become a powerful change agent—wit…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago