Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Product Management Leaders | Strategies for Success (audio-only)

Jeremy Horn

We bring you the top minds in product management who have shaped some of the world’s most successful products. Each episode features award-winning product leaders sharing their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that have driven their success. From building innovative products to navigating the complexities of stakeholder management, you’ll hear firsthand how these experts have achieved product excellence. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this podcast offers valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiration to elevate your product management career. Tune in WEEKLY to discover the key strategies that make products—and product leaders—truly exceptional.

  1. 08/01/2025

    Personalized Mentorship: Fostering Growth and Leadership in Product Teams

    In this episode, Harpal Singh, CPO-in-Residence at Rothschild & Co, shares how he transformed his mentorship approach, from status updates and problem-solving sessions to structured personal development. Learn how he helps product managers build clarity, confidence, and capability through personalized support, safe experimentation, and consistent feedback. 🔑 What You'll Learn Mentorship Mistakes: Why turning 1:1s into status meetings leads nowhereTherapy, Not Tactics: The surprising value of just listeningFormat That Works: Weekly, short sessions with clear focus and prepPersonalized Growth: Mapping PMs against org needs to plan their developmentThe Real ROI: How opportunity, not advice, becomes the best teacher #ProductManagement #Mentorship #PMGrowth #CareerDevelopment #ProductLeadership

    6 min

  2. 07/30/2025

    Drew Falkman: The Power of Ruthless Prioritization in Product Management

    In this episode of "Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success," Drew Falkman talks about the critical importance of prioritization in product management. Drew explains how having a numbered list of tasks, no matter how small, helps ensure that the most important work gets done. Whether you’re working in an agile environment or managing multiple deadlines, this episode provides actionable advice on how to prioritize effectively and keep your team focused on what truly matters. 🔑 What You'll Learn: • Prioritization Gaps: Why unordered backlogs quietly stall progress • Structure in Agile: How prioritization helps even in non-fixed delivery environments • Impact Over Activity: The danger of busy teams building the wrong things • Ruthless Focus: How to align teams around what actually matters• Tactical Clarity: What PMs can do today to improve execution without overhauling process

    2 min

  3. 07/25/2025

    David Clements: Establishing Credibility and Avoiding the Product-Project Trap

    In this episode of "Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success," David Clements discusses the challenges of joining a new team and establishing credibility as a product manager. He also explores the common struggle of being confused with project management, especially when stakeholders expect product managers to be responsible for delivery timelines. David shares his strategies for staying focused on product vision and outcomes while managing the tension between product and delivery teams. If you’ve ever felt pulled into the 'how' rather than the 'what,' this episode is for you. 🔑 What You'll Learn: • The PM vs. Project Manager Trap: Why product managers must protect their scope • Establishing Credibility: How David approached his first six weeks in a new team • Influence vs. Ownership: The challenge of pushing delivery without owning the how • Stakeholder Misalignment: What happens when execs don’t understand your role • Staying Strategic: How to resist getting dragged into velocity, process, or status

    4 min

  4. 07/16/2025

    Jenna Gaudio: Mastering AI & Key Skills for Product Managers

    In this episode of "Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success," Jenna Gaudio emphasizes the growing need for product managers to understand big data, AI, and predictive analytics. She explains how to responsibly manage and interpret data to provide real value to users while navigating emerging technologies to enhance product experiences. If you're ready to master the skills needed for the future of product management, this episode is for you.​ 🔑 What You'll Learn: • Data Fluency for PMs: Why managing, interpreting, and protecting user data is now a must-have skill • Common Mistakes with Data: How cherry-picking and over-analysis can mislead product direction • Making AI Useful: Why bots and predictive models only work when tied to product needs • Ethical Responsibility: What PMs must know about data regulation and user trust• Future-Proofing Skills: The evolving PM toolkit and why understanding tech is not optional

    3 min

  5. 06/24/2025

    Harpal Singh: Managing Bias and Fostering Growth in Product Teams

    In this episode of "Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success," Harpal Singh dives into how personal development and team competency mapping are critical for high-value delivery. He also discusses the biases that can arise in leadership and hiring processes, explaining how he tackles these challenges by staying aware and adjusting his behaviors. If you’re looking to foster growth in your team while managing biases, this episode offers valuable strategies. 🔑 What You'll Learn: • Leadership Biases: How good intentions can create unnecessary pressure • Team Culture: Why the best PMs learn to listen, adapt, and own the outcome • Hiring Smarter: Moving beyond instinct to structured evaluation • Balancing Standards: How to push for excellence without burning out your team • Growing as a Leader: Practical shifts that help product managers improve influence and collaboration

    13 min

  6. 06/13/2025

    Maya Brooks: Building Long-Term Value for Women Entrepreneurs at I Fund Women

    In this episode of "Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success," Maya Brooks shares I Fund Women’s approach to building value into its platform, focusing on supporting female entrepreneurs long-term. She discusses how creating a holistic community that offers both free and paid resources ensures entrepreneurs can thrive at every stage. Maya also explains how the platform fosters a culture of paying forward knowledge and opportunities, helping women hire, collaborate, and co-host events together. If you want to learn about building meaningful product value, this episode is for you.​ 🔑 What You'll Learn: • Designing for Goodwill: Why community-centered product strategy pays off • Real-Time Feedback Loops: Using tight-knit Slack communities for continuous insight • Holistic PM Thinking: Building long-term value across every founder stage • Product with Purpose: Balancing mission and business priorities at scale • Leadership Through Community: How iFundWomen empowers through inclusion and empathy

    5 min

  7. 05/23/2025

    Harpal Singh: Streamlining Product Management Tools for Greater Efficiency

    In this episode of "Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success," Harpal Singh discusses the challenges product managers face with the growing number of tools in the industry. He shares his experiences with tools like Miro, Jira, Asana, and Microsoft To Do, explaining how they impact team collaboration and productivity. Harpal emphasizes the need for fewer tools to get tasks done faster and more efficiently. If you're struggling with tool overload in product management, this episode offers practical solutions.​ 🔑 What You'll Learn: • The Tool Fragmentation Problem: Why most PMs rely on patchwork toolsets and the hidden cost of setup and integration. • What’s Missing in the Industry: The need for tools that are purpose-built for product management. • Harpal’s Tool Stack: From Miro to Asana to Microsoft To Do and why his choices are shifting. • Managing Diverse Teams: How tool choice changes when managing engineers, designers, and content teams. • Going Mobile & Voice-First: How Harpal’s workflow is evolving as he works on the move across countries.

    5 min

  8. 05/02/2025

    Jenna Gaudio: The Power of Knowledge Sharing in Product Teams

    In this episode of "Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success," Jenna Gaudio emphasizes the importance of cross-functional learning and transparent communication in product teams. She shares how weekly sync meetings and demo sessions help teams stay aligned, improve processes, and foster collaboration. Jenna also explains how external learning opportunities, like meetups, enrich team decision-making. If you’re looking to break down silos and enhance knowledge sharing, this episode is for you.​ 🔑 What You'll Learn: • Breaking Down Silos: Why cross-department communication prevents misalignment and resentment. • Making Knowledge Sharing Routine: How syncing meetings and demo classes build transparency and learning. • Vulnerability Builds Stronger Teams: Why open communication fosters trust and collaboration. • Cross-Functional Learning: How product teams stay connected to every department’s challenges and goals. • External Learning Opportunities: Why bringing in thought leaders and participating in outside events sharpens team intelligence.

    5 min
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We bring you the top minds in product management who have shaped some of the world’s most successful products. Each episode features award-winning product leaders sharing their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that have driven their success. From building innovative products to navigating the complexities of stakeholder management, you’ll hear firsthand how these experts have achieved product excellence. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this podcast offers valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiration to elevate your product management career. Tune in WEEKLY to discover the key strategies that make products—and product leaders—truly exceptional.

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Horn
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Copyright
    © 2024