Beyond Product Management

Heather Miller (PDRM Consulting)
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Beyond Product Management is a podcast that explores the unexpected intersections of product management with other disciplines, industries, and ideas. We go beyond the usual frameworks to uncover fresh perspectives, unconventional insights, and the skills that truly set great PMs apart.

  1. 4d ago

    The Bodyguard, Not the Alarm: Why Cybersecurity Is a Business Protection Strategy (Not a Compliance Checkbox)

    Most founders treat cybersecurity like a next-quarter problem — invisible, technical, easy to push to the bottom of the list, underneath "hire," underneath "launch," underneath "figure out Q4." In this episode, Heather makes the case for why that's exactly backwards: cybersecurity isn't a compliance checkbox or an IT problem. It's a business protection strategy. Using the story of two identical-looking houses — one with an unlocked door, one locked and watched — Heather unpacks why "nothing's gone wrong yet" isn't the same as being protected. It just means no one's tried the handle yet. She also shares a real story from years of consulting: a hacker who quietly planted a backdoor and waited, undetected, before ever exploiting it — a reminder that the scariest breaches aren't always loud ones. From there, Heather reframes what security should actually feel like: not a big, scary initiative, but a habit — as automatic and low-lift as putting on a seatbelt. And she offers a mindset shift that changes how you act on all of it: stop thinking of security like an alarm that only matters in a worst-case scenario, and start thinking of it like a bodyguard — quietly, actively working on your behalf every ordinary day, so the dramatic day never comes. The episode closes with a clear, no-pressure next step: the Critical Services Security Assessment, a fast, affordable way to find out what's actually locked in your business, and Security Besties, a standby support community so you're never figuring this out alone. As Heather puts it: the question isn't if an incident happens — it's when. So — is your business running like house one, or house two? Learn more: Critical Services Security Assessment — link in show notes [insert link]Security Besties Community — link in show notes [insert link] PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

  2. Jul 16

    Me, You, and a Cup of Coffee: Inside Security Besties Community

    For years, Heather said no to building a community — even when everyone told her she should. In this raw, unscripted episode, she explains why her first attempt (built right after launching PDRM Consulting) fell flat, what she got wrong about why it fell flat, and why Security Besties Community is a completely different thing. Heather talks through: Why the first community she built didn't work — and why it wasn't the idea's fault, it was burnoutThe decade-plus of security and compliance experience she's quietly built alongside John, and why she finally decided to become the face of PDRM Cyber instead of staying behind the marketingThe moment in Charlotte where the idea for Security Besties crystallizedHow joining Power Table this year showed her what community should feel likeWhat Security Besties actually is: small, capped, hands-on — "me, you, and a cup of coffee" — with Heather, John, and Ash all directly involvedWhat it's explicitly not: general business coaching, a replacement for a full security audit, or a forum where the same five people ask the same rehearsed questionsWhy the moment right after a security audit — the "okay, now what?" moment — is exactly what this community is built to answer PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

  3. Jul 14

    No Soft Landing: Sprinting to $100K Before Band Camp Takes Over

    In this solo episode, I'm doing something I don't usually do until after it's already over — talking through a sprint while I'm still in the middle of it. In five days I drop my youngest off for Boy Scout camp. Then band camp. Then senior year hits and it doesn't let up. There's no soft landing this fall — so instead of pretending that's not true, I'm planning around it. I talk through: Why I moved my personal $100K goal from December to October, and what that says about capacity planning, not just hustleThe real difference between future-proofing and scaling — and why fall should be about delivering on what you already sold, not selling something newThe three offers I'm putting my full focus behind this sprint, and why I picked these three and not ten:Critical Services Security Assessment — sign this week, start next weekSecurity Besties Community — founding rate ($50/mo or $500/yr) available through July 31 or the first 25 members, whichever comes firstFractional CPO — two spots open, full stopWhy saying what you're not doing right now is just as important as saying what you areThis one's a little more direct than usual — it's part update, part invitation. If any of these three have been sitting in the back of your mind, this is your sign. Connect / Get Started: Follow the real-time build-in-public updates: Road to 100K on TikTokSecurity Besties Community + founding rateCritical Services Security AssessmentFractional CPO inquiriesFree security self-assessment PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

  4. Jul 9

    Why Security Belongs on a Product Management Podcast (And Why Nothing Here Is Changing)

    You might have noticed something shifting over here — more security content, more direct conversation about protecting the business you've worked so hard to build. In this episode I'm talking about why, and why this podcast name is not changing. Beyond Product Management was never just for people with "product" in their title. Security is just the next intersection — and it might be one of the most important ones yet. 60% of small businesses close within six months of a cyber attack, not because they didn't care, but because they never thought of it as a business decision. That framing gap is exactly what we're here to fix. PDRM Community — Our brand new community specifically for female founders who want to stop guessing about security and start asking the right questions. Spots are limited, it's a closed community, and members get: Direct access to ask me security questions10% off any remediation, assessments, or auditsPriority scheduling with our team→ Join the PDRM Community PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

  5. Jul 2

    I Know I Can Help You. I Just Don't Know How to Tell You That

    Episode Summary Heather gets honest about the gap between knowing you can help someone and actually being able to say it out loud. This isn't a sales episode in the traditional sense. It's about the moment the ease disappears, what happens when the method doesn't fit the person, and what Heather is learning — still in the middle of it — about what her version of selling actually looks like. What We Cover Why the "hey girl" sales approach never fit — and what that discomfort is actually telling youThe exact moment a great conversation shifts into an ask and what changesWhy founders who genuinely care about their work struggle most with traditional sales methodsWhat Heather wishes she could say in every conversation: there is another wayWhat the Quiet Clarity Time Audit actually is — a risk analysis and strategic planning session, not just a strategy chatKey Takeaway The discomfort you feel around sales might not mean something is wrong with you. It might mean the method is misaligned. There is another way. You don't have to keep struggling to come up with the plan alone. Ready to Stop Figuring It Out Alone? The Quiet Clarity Time Audit — four focused hours, real answers, a prioritized plan for what comes next. 🔗 Book your Time Audit PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

  6. Jun 30

    The Imposter Feeling Is a Systems Problem

    Episode Summary Heather is back — and she's being real about why she was gone. In this solo episode, Heather pulls back the curtain on an unplanned hiatus, a chaotic June, and the imposter syndrome that hit hard at a conference surrounded by people she deeply admires. She names something most founders feel but rarely say out loud: imposter syndrome isn't a confidence problem. It's a structural problem wearing an emotional mask. She also shares what PDRM has been building in the middle of all of it — including a new security assessment, a free cyber self-assessment she coded herself, and the relaunch of their signature offer as the Quiet Clarity Time Audit. What We Cover Why Heather tried to record this episode twice and stopped both timesThe very real chaos of June — end of school year, onboarding a new team member, two college visits, band co-president duties, a conference sponsorship, and post-conference pipeline all at onceWhat it actually feels like to step away from your podcast during a season of visibility — and why the gap only made it harder to come backImposter syndrome at Females on Fire — being surrounded by people you admire and the comparison that comes with itWhy there is room for all of us — and why you need to find different rooms if that's not being said where you areThe honest question Heather hasn't said out loud yet: what does it look like to monetize this podcast, or at least break even?Why imposter syndrome is almost always a structural problem, not a confidence problem — and what that means for how you move through itWhat Heather is doing right now to stay grounded: daily minimums, moving things forward, and getting back in control one day at a timeWhat PDRM built during the chaos: the Critical Services Security Assessment, the free Cyber Self-Assessment, and the Quiet Clarity Time AuditThe rapid feedback loop that makes product development in real time one of Heather's favorite parts of this workKey Takeaway Imposter syndrome tells you the room is too small for you. The truth is the room is bigger than you think. Resources & Links Mentioned 🔗 Free Cyber Self-Assessment 🔗 Critical Services Security Assessment🔗 The Quiet Clarity Time Audit🔗 Females on Fire Conference PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

  7. Jun 4

    When No Is the Most Strategic Thing You Can Say

    Heather's challenge for you: Message her on LinkedIn or Instagram and tell her the one thing you are not willing to compromise on. Because that one thing? That's where your priority list starts. We talk a lot about saying yes in entrepreneurship — to opportunities, to clients, to growth. But what if the most strategic thing you can do is say no? In this solo episode, Heather digs into why saying no is one of the most powerful tools you have as a founder, entrepreneur, or product leader — and why it has nothing to do with being anti-ambition or anti-hustle. She shares how a book called The Power of a Positive No by William Ury reshaped the way she approaches product management, entrepreneurship, and motherhood — and how that one reframe can change everything about how you make decisions. In this episode, Heather covers: Why saying no is actually saying yes to your highest priorityHow the intersection of personal and professional life is where your real boundaries get builtWhy hustle culture isn't a requirement for success — and what your body will tell you if you ignore thatHow your values, priorities, and boundaries are all connected — and why they shift with every season of lifeWhat a personal "filter" looks like and how to start building yours📚 The Power of a Positive No by William Ury PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

  8. Jun 2

    Why We're Pivoting — And Why It's the Best Thing I Could Do for You

    In this solo episode, Heather gets real about a major shift happening inside PDRM Consulting — and why it's not a step back, but a step toward doing deeper, more meaningful work with founders. If you've ever lain awake at 3am with your business running on a loop in your head, this one is for you. In This Episode•       Why the traditional time audit (the one you learned in school) completely breaks down for founders — especially those building in the margins •       What Heather kept noticing inside Strategic Intensives that led to this pivot •       Why time — not money, not connections, not product — is your greatest asset as a founder •       The four things you'll walk away with from the new 4-hour Time Audit experience: your boundaries, your priorities, your ideal week, and your minimum viable week •       How Heather actually lives this — the headache, the tag-team dinner, and why she doesn't watch the clock “This isn’t a spreadsheet you fill out alone at midnight.” About the PDRM Time AuditA 4-hour guided experience designed specifically for founders. No two-week tracking. No blank grids. Just you, Heather, and four hours that will give you more clarity than six months of journaling. You'll walk away with: •       Your Boundaries — where you will say no, and what you’re protecting •       Your Priorities — what actually matters right now, in this season •       Your Ideal Week — a realistic, designed version of your best week •       Your Minimum Viable Week — the floor that keeps your business moving when life gets hard PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management. Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations. You can follow us for more daily content: Instagram: @pdrmconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9

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Beyond Product Management is a podcast that explores the unexpected intersections of product management with other disciplines, industries, and ideas. We go beyond the usual frameworks to uncover fresh perspectives, unconventional insights, and the skills that truly set great PMs apart.

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  • Creator
    Heather Miller (PDRM Consulting)
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
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    © 2026 PDRM Consulting All Rights Reserved.
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    Beyond Product Management