The Everyday Agile Podcast

Everyday Agile Ltd

The North West's number one Agile podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/everyday-agile-ltd/

  1. 5d ago

    Agile, Waterfall & AI: What Organisations Are Getting Wrong: Kyle Maiden

    What if the biggest problems in project delivery have nothing to do with Agile, Waterfall, or AI? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Maiden, creator of the Human Project Delivery Framework and founder of Picard, to explore why so many projects struggle long before delivery even begins. We discuss: ✅ Why project delivery often carries the weight of poor decisions made upstream ✅ The Human Project Delivery Framework explained ✅ Agile vs Waterfall – what both approaches get wrong ✅ Building trust as a project leader ✅ Why micromanagement quietly kills progress ✅ AI fatigue and the dangers of over-optimisation ✅ Building a SaaS product from scratch ✅ Personal branding for consultants and contractors ✅ Lessons from starting and growing a business ✅ The future of project management and delivery leadership Kyle also shares the story behind Picard, his new project delivery platform designed to reduce administrative overhead and help organisations make better decisions through real-time project insights. Whether you're a Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, Product Leader, Agile Coach, PMO professional, or technology leader, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on leadership, delivery, and organisational change. ▶︎Connect with Kyle https://www.linkedin.com/in/projiqkyle/ https://humanprojectdelivery.com/ https://picard.online/picard ▶︎Subscribe for more conversations on Agile, product, and delivery https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@EverydayAgile⁩ ▶︎Our Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups ▶︎Conference Tickets https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/2178867 00:00 Introduction & Unexpected Gifts 03:18 Why Personal Branding Matters in Consulting 05:09 The Story Behind the Human Project Framework 07:28 Building a Business in Today's Market 11:17 Kyle's Journey Into Project Management 15:22 Learning Through Difficult Projects 17:44 The Moment Kyle Started His Own Business 20:28 Why Your Network Matters More Than Ever 25:21 What Problems Organisations Think They Have 27:11 AI, Innovation & Competitive Advantage 29:12 AI Fatigue and Over-Optimisation 32:07 Behaviours That Quietly Kill Progress 33:15 Building Trust as a Delivery Leader 36:53 What is the Human Project Delivery Framework? 40:25 Turning a Framework into a Training Course 41:20 Building Picard: A New Project Delivery Platform 43:08 The Jean-Luc Picard Inspiration Story 44:18 Reducing Project Management Admin with AI 45:31 Lessons Learned from Building a SaaS Product 46:31 Continuous Learning and Growth 47:22 Route 66, LA Tech Week & What's Next 49:34 Final Thoughts

    50 min

  2. May 27

    Why Scrum Masters Need Technical Awareness in 2026: Rachael Fletcher

    What does the future of the Scrum Master role actually look like? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Rachael Fletcher to explore why Scrum Masters need more than ceremonies, stand-ups and Jira boards to survive in modern delivery environments. We discuss: Why technical awareness matters (without needing to code) The evolution from Scrum Master to delivery leader AI’s impact on agile roles Facilitation, coaching and communication skills Misalignment and bottlenecks inside organisations Agile beyond software development Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome Using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude in delivery work Rachael also shares her unconventional journey from personal training to agile leadership, how coaching principles translate into delivery, and why the most valuable Scrum Masters are those who understand people, systems, and outcomes. If you work in Agile, Scrum, Product, Delivery, Engineering Leadership or Digital Transformation, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. 📌 Topics covered: Scrum Master skills Agile leadership Delivery management Technical Scrum Masters AI in Agile Product delivery DevOps & delivery flow Facilitation skills OKRs & alignment Agile coaching ▶︎Connect with Rachael https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelbridges/ ▶︎Subscribe for more conversations on Agile, product, and delivery https://www.youtube.com/@UCr64ZQya2tveTASm0sA3D9A ▶︎Our Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups ▶︎Conference Tickets https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/2178867 ▶︎Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Meeting Rachael Fletcher 00:56 – Should Scrum Masters Be Technical? 02:22 – Technical Understanding vs Coding Skills 03:36 – How Technical Knowledge Removed Imposter Syndrome 05:13 – From Personal Trainer to Agile Leadership 06:10 – Coaching Skills That Transfer into Agile 07:19 – Agile Principles Applied to Real Life 09:20 – Why Being a Scrum Master Isn’t Enough Anymore 10:14 – The Shift from Scrum Master to Delivery Leadership 11:25 – What Great Delivery Looks Like Day-to-Day 12:17 – Mapping Systems, Dependencies & Bottlenecks 13:28 – Handling Product Managers & Priorities 14:45 – Misalignment: The Biggest Delivery Killer 15:33 – Real Example of Delivery Bottlenecks at Scale 17:24 – Challenging Leadership the Right Way 18:20 – Advice to Her 21-Year-Old Self 19:30 – How AI Will Expose Weak Scrum Masters 20:57 – The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace 21:23 – Facilitation, Communication & Difficult Conversations 22:40 – AI Tools Scrum Masters Should Be Using 23:44 – Concerns About AI & Future Generations 26:31 – Building in Public on LinkedIn 28:25 – Why Sharing Lived Experience Matters 30:23 – How Teams Can Use AI Without Building AI Products 31:19 – What’s Next for Rachael Fletcher 32:49 – Agile Meetups, Community & Networking 33:39 – Where to Find Rachael Fletcher Online 34:24 – Outro

    36 min

  3. May 20

    The Real Problem With Diversity in Tech: Chelsea Slater

    What does it really take to build a social impact business in tech? In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea Slater to talk about women in tech, diversity, leadership, AI, inclusion, and why “hope” might be one of the most underrated leadership skills. Chelsea shares her journey from North Wales to Liverpool’s tech scene, how she founded Innovate Her UK, and her mission to get girls ready for the tech industry. while also getting the tech industry ready for girls. Chelsea also explains how companies can partner with Innovate Her, become ambassadors, and help inspire the next generation into technology careers. If you’re interested in tech, leadership, startups, diversity & inclusion, AI, social impact, or building meaningful businesses, this episode is packed with insight. ▶︎Follow Chelsea Slater on LinkedIn and learn more about Innovate Her UK https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-slater-ab548131/ https://www.innovateher.co.uk/ ▶︎Subscribe for more conversations on Agile, product, and delivery https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@EverydayAgile⁩ ▶︎Our Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups ▶︎ Chapters 00:00 – Intro & meeting Chelsea Slater 00:39 – Why “hope” matters in leadership 01:37 – The book that inspired Chelsea’s thinking 02:08 – Running a social impact business is hard 03:08 – The reality of leading a small social enterprise 04:23 – Chelsea’s “folder of joy” mindset 05:42 – Chelsea’s route into tech from North Wales 06:25 – Creativity, media studies & early work ethic 07:09 – Discovering the Liverpool tech scene 08:38 – Why tech felt inaccessible growing up 09:42 – The spark behind Innovate Her 10:52 – From Liverpool Girl Geeks to Innovate Her 11:57 – “Get girls ready for tech, and tech ready for girls” 12:20 – How Innovate Her works as a social enterprise 13:19 – Teaching AI, cyber security & tech skills in schools 14:12 – Why office visits change young people’s perspectives 15:18 – The hidden tech careers inside football clubs 16:26 – Using sport, music & fashion to inspire girls into tech 17:31 – What companies are getting right about inclusion 18:10 – Why Co-op stands out on diversity & inclusion 19:15 – Monzo, Channel 4 & open-source workplace policies 20:32 – Where organisations still need to improve 21:13 – The diversity problem in AI & Silicon Valley 22:17 – Why diversity of thought creates better products 23:20 – Being the only woman in the room 24:22 – What men can do better in meetings 24:49 – The importance of facilitation & inclusion 26:44 – Why structure helps quieter voices contribute 28:07 – Why Liverpool’s tech community is special 29:34 – Creativity, culture & the Baltic Triangle 30:50 – How people can support Innovate Her 31:17 – Partnerships, ambassadors & tech education 32:24 – How to get involved with Innovate Her 33:38 – Final thoughts & outro

    34 min

  4. May 13

    Why Product Managers Need to Level Up in 2026: Carla Jarrett

    What does the future of product management actually look like? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Carla Jarrett to talk about: Why traditional product management skills are no longer enough. How AI is changing product roles. The rise of engineering fluency and “product engineers”. Why Scrum and Agile often become “agile theatre”. Product Manager vs Product Owner debates. Customer discovery, product leadership and proving product value. Building SaaS products and surviving acquisitions. The Liverpool tech scene and the launch of Build Better Liverpool. Carla shares practical insights from working as a Head of Product, scaling B2B SaaS platforms, leading teams, and helping shape Liverpool’s growing tech community. If you work in Product Management, Agile, Scrum, SaaS, UX, Engineering Leadership or Tech Leadership, this conversation is packed with useful insights. Topics covered: Product Management, Agile, Scrum, AI in Product, SaaS, Product Leadership, Product Strategy, Discovery, Stakeholder Management, UX, Engineering, Customer Feedback, Product Teams, Product Owner vs Product Manager, Liverpool Tech, Build Better Liverpool. ▶︎Subscribe for more conversations on Agile, product, and delivery https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAgile ▶︎Our Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups 00:00 – Why Product Managers Need More Than Traditional PM Skills 00:50 – The Future of Product Management Is Changing 01:25 – Engineering Fluency, UX & Commercial Thinking Explained 01:56 – How AI Is Changing Product Management Roles 02:44 – Why Product, Design & Engineering Roles Are Blurring 03:33 – The Rise of the Product Engineer 04:13 – Best Podcasts & Resources for Product Managers 05:11 – Best AI & Vibe Coding Tools for Product Teams 06:22 – Carla Jarrett’s Journey Into Tech & Product Management 07:40 – Building a SaaS Product From Scratch 08:10 – What It Feels Like When Your Product Gets Acquired 09:42 – What a Head of Product Actually Does Day-to-Day 10:36 – Customer Discovery & Getting Honest Feedback 11:47 – Managing Teams as a Head of Product 12:46 – How Product Managers Can Prove Their Value 16:16 – Scrum, Agile & “Agile Theatre” Explained 18:13 – Why Story Points Don’t Equal Customer Value 19:04 – Why Carla Started Posting on LinkedIn 21:37 – Why Build Better Liverpool Was Created 22:30 – Liverpool vs Manchester Tech Scene 24:08 – Breaking Down Silos Between Product, Design & Engineering 25:53 – The First Build Better Liverpool Event 27:08 – Product Manager vs Product Owner Debate 30:12 – Carla’s Solution to the Product Role Confusion 31:24 – Final Thoughts & Where to Connect With Carla Jarrett ▶︎ The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

    33 min

  5. Apr 15

    What Is Kanban & Why It Matters: James Farley

    What is agentic AI and why is everyone talking about it? In this episode, delivery and transformation leader James Farley breaks down what agentic AI really means, beyond the hype, and how it’s changing product development, business building, and creative work. ▶︎What you’ll learn in this video: What agentic AI actually is (simple explanation) Real-world use cases for AI in business and product development Why AI is unlocking creativity at scale The hidden risks of AI in product teams How AI can create false expectations with stakeholders Why culture matters more than tools Kanban, flow metrics, and improving delivery systems The #1 metric most teams ignore (work item age) How to use AI to validate ideas faster Key takeaway: AI can accelerate thinking, prototyping, and delivery, but it can’t replace human judgment, context, or decision-making. Who this is for: Product managers & product owners Agile coaches & Scrum Masters Tech leaders & founders Anyone exploring AI in business ▶︎Connect with James Farley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsfarley/ ▶︎Subscribe for more conversations on Agile, product, and delivery https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAgile/podcasts ▶︎Our Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups ▶︎Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 What is Agentic AI? (Simple Explanation) 01:30 Why Should People Care About Agentic AI? 02:00 The Sibelius Analogy (Why This Matters) 03:00 How AI Unlocks Creativity & Capability 04:30 Real Business Use Cases (Websites, Content, Lead Gen) 06:00 Why Agentic AI Is So Powerful Right Now 06:45 The Dark Side: Where AI Goes Wrong 07:10 The Problem With AI Prototypes (False Expectations) 08:00 Why AI Can Mislead Stakeholders 08:40 The Risk of “Paint-by-Numbers” Product Teams 09:15 Why Teams Lose Autonomy with AI 10:00 The Real Challenge: Culture, Not Tools 10:40 James’ Career Journey (Army → Transformation Leader) 13:50 Discovering Agile & Scrum 16:00 Why Corporate Learning Fails 17:30 What Is Kanban & Why It Matters 19:00 Using Data to Improve Delivery 21:30 Why Teams Ignore Jira (And How to Fix It) 23:00 Flow Metrics Explained Simply 25:30 The Most Important Metric: Work Item Age 27:00 How to Prioritise Work Properly 28:30 Flow Debt Explained 29:30 How to Learn Faster (Books, Podcasts, Communities) 33:00 Why Community Beats Courses 35:00 Building an Agile Community (Agile Gloss) 36:30 AI Hackathons & Rapid Prototyping 37:30 Using AI to Validate Ideas Faster 39:00 Courses, Consulting & Real-World Support 43:00 The Problem with LinkedIn Today 45:00 Final Thoughts on AI, Learning & Delivery ▶︎ The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

    47 min

  6. Apr 8

    Scrum Master vs Delivery Manager: What’s the Difference?: David Erskine-Shaw

    How do you break into tech delivery without a technical background? In this episode, Dave shares his journey from working in HMRC and sales roles to becoming a highly experienced Agile delivery professional , working across fintech, aviation tech, and large-scale organisations. We cover: How to get into tech without coding The difference between Scrum Master, Delivery Manager & Project Manager Why sales skills are underrated in tech careers The reality of Agile consulting and contracting How to build credibility when joining a new team Why quick wins matter more than big transformations The importance of culture, chemistry, and being yourself at work Dave also shares a powerful perspective on Agile: It’s not about “doing Scrum”, it’s about delivering value. If you're trying to move into tech, grow as a delivery leader, or become a better consultant, this episode is packed with real-world insights. ▶︎ Connect with Dave https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-erskine-shaw-835b8311a/ ▶︎ Subscribe for more conversations on Agile, product, and delivery https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAgile/podcasts ▶︎Our Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups ▶︎Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Dave 0:21 10+ Years in Tech Delivery Explained 0:49 Learning Across Roles (Tester → BA → Delivery) 1:23 Why He Chose Delivery Over Technical Roles 1:41 Life Before Tech (HMRC, Sales & Early Career) 2:24 The Reality of Moving Into the Private Sector 2:42 Lessons Learned from Sales (Underrated Skills) 3:27 Advice for Young People Starting Careers 4:02 Why “Earning Your Stripes” Matters 5:13 The Role That Changed Everything (Law Firm) 5:42 Moving Into Leadership Through Performance 6:01 First Step Into Tech (Testing Role) 6:40 Becoming a Scrum Master & Delivery Leader 7:30 Why He Leaned Into Delivery Management 8:05 “Jack of All Trades” – Strength or Weakness? 8:40 Leaving a Role to Grow Your Career 9:16 Working in Aviation Tech & Fintech 9:51 Why Delivery Manager Is the Best Role 10:24 Why He Moved Into Contracting 11:09 Making Yourself Redundant as a Scrum Master 12:01 Agile Consulting Life Explained 12:53 What Good Agile Teams Look Like 13:47 Scaling Delivery & Improving Teams 14:42 Looking at the Full System (Not Just Scrum) 15:24 Why Chemistry Matters in Teams 16:04 Culture Shock: Liverpool vs Cambridge 17:45 Personal vs Professional Integration 18:23 Building Credibility as a Consultant 19:07 Starting With Zero Trust (Reality Check) 19:46 Quick Wins & Building Momentum 20:19 Why Being Yourself Matters at Work 21:13 Small Wins vs Big Transformations 22:21 Why He Stopped Posting on LinkedIn 23:17 The Problem with Agile Dogma 24:00 What Agile Is Actually About 24:42 Where to Connect with Dave ▶︎ The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

    25 min

  7. Apr 1

    Why Most Corporate Training Fails (And What Works Instead): Amy Hoare

    Why does most corporate training fail? In this episode, Amy Hoare shares her journey from Agile transformation to building a modern, AI-powered learning business and why traditional approaches to learning simply don’t work anymore. We cover: The rise (and decline) of Agile as a buzzword The story behind Agile Avengers, Molt and building a personal brand Moving from internal roles to consultancy Why most corporate learning is ineffective How AI is transforming training and development The psychology of learning, growth mindset, and behaviour change Why adults stop thinking creatively (and how to fix it) Amy also shares insights from her MSc in Organisational Psychology. explaining why challenging the status quo is one of the most underrated skills in modern work. If you're in product, delivery, leadership, or L&D, this conversation will change how you think about learning. ▶︎ Connect with Amy https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hoare/ ▶︎ Explore Molt https://www.justmolt.com ▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups ▶︎ Watch more conversations like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5m2sq7VUGc&list=PLI0p7mGeoVkhc0uLTQParKmcgaU5XRkc8 ▶︎Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Amy 0:16 What Amy Does (Strategy & Transformation) 0:54 Career Evolution into Agile & Transformation 1:52 First Exposure to Agile (Financial Services) 2:34 From Branch Manager to Agile Coaching 3:25 Joining a Large-Scale Agile Transformation 3:54 Was Agile Done Right? 4:24 The Shift in Agile Roles (Scrum Master Changes) 5:01 The Story of Agile Avengers 5:35 Building a Community & Creating Content 6:22 Why Agile Content Was Missing 7:01 Rapid Growth & Momentum on LinkedIn 8:26 Why Agile Avengers Slowed Down 9:32 Moving Into Consultancy 10:37 Internal vs External Consulting (The Reality) 11:22 Bridging Coaching & Consultancy 12:07 Work-Life Balance in Consulting 13:05 Why “Agile” Is Spoken About Less Today 13:54 What Changed After Leaving Agile Avengers 14:31 Evolving the Brand Into “Molt” 16:29 What “Molt” Means 17:08 The Problem With Traditional Online Learning 18:22 Custom AI-Powered Learning Explained 19:03 Creating AI Avatars for Training 19:47 Building Training in Days (Design Sprint Approach) 20:34 Why Custom Learning Works Better 21:02 Studying Organisational Psychology (MSc) 22:01 Why Learning & Thinking Differently Matters 23:11 The Problem With Education Systems 24:11 Why We Stop Challenging the Status Quo 25:07 Famous Examples of Breaking Norms 26:12 Why Some People Keep Growing (And Others Don’t) 27:00 The Future of Learning & Changing the World 27:45 Where to Find Amy & Molt ▶︎ The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

    29 min

  8. Mar 25

    Imposter Syndrome in Tech: How to Build Confidence & Speak Up: Ann-Marie Denton

    If you're wondering how to break into tech without a traditional background, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Ann-Marie Denton shares her journey from property and construction into tech leadership,proving that you don’t need a computer science degree to succeed in the industry. We dive into: How to get into tech without coding Building confidence in a new industry Imposter syndrome and self-doubt The reality of burnout in delivery roles Why vulnerability makes you a better leader What “tech fluency” really means Lessons from working in product and delivery teams Ann-Marie also shares her experience in a women-in-tech documentary and explains why using your voice matters more than ever. Whether you're trying to transition into tech, grow as a leader, or just feel less alone in the challenges, this episode is packed with real, honest insights. ▶︎Ann-Marie's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-denton-179688a1/ ▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups ▶︎Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Ann-Marie Denton 0:42 Taking Time Off & Avoiding Burnout in Tech 1:28 Travel, Cruises & Switching Off 2:41 How She Got Into Tech (By Accident) 3:31 From Property to Product & Scrum 4:42 Scrum Master vs Project Manager (Key Differences) 5:25 Learning Tech Without a Technical Background 6:05 How the Women in Tech Documentary Happened 7:30 Losing & Rebuilding Confidence 8:04 Getting Selected for the Documentary 9:09 Behind the Scenes of Filming 9:45 How to Build Confidence in Tech 11:06 You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed 12:03 Vulnerability, Self-Doubt & Leadership 13:30 Why Being Honest on LinkedIn Matters 14:08 Burnout, Pressure & Always Being “On” 16:14 How to Stay Resilient (Breathwork, Therapy & Time Off) 17:06 What is a Sound Bath? 18:27 The Future of Tech Leadership 18:55 Why Tech Fluency Matters for Leaders 19:47 Data Doesn’t Tell the Full Story 20:25 Experimentation vs Failure Mindset 21:05 Should We Ban the Word “Failure”? 23:00 What’s Next in Her Career 24:27 Advice for People Getting Into Tech ▶︎ The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

    26 min
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    Everyday Agile Ltd
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    2018 - 2026
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