Productly Speaking

Productly Speaking
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Productly Speaking

Real stories to inspire and entertain. This product management podcast is brought to you by the letters P and M. Simply the most fun you can have, productly speaking.

  1. MAR 18

    S2E5: Dealing with High Stress Environments with Kevin Bailey

    In this episode of Productly Speaking, we dive into the challenges of high-stress environments and how to avoid negativity and burnout. Our guest, Kevin Bailey, founder and CEO of DreamFuel Coaching, shares his journey from leading Indiana's fastest-growing tech startup to founding a company focused on mental performance coaching. Kevin discusses the importance of mental health, the concept of perceived stress, and practical tools to maintain peak performance.  Key Topics Covered:  Introduction to Kevin Bailey  Kevin's Entrepreneurial Journey  Dealing with Burnout  Understanding Perceived Stress  Tools for Mental Performance  Flow States and Productivity  Managing Negative Thoughts  Building Grit and Resilience  Quotes:  "The vast majority of our stress is perceived stress. If you're, you know, on a bench press or something trying to put up your max weight, that's going to be real stress in the moment. But the vast majority of our stress is fear of the future, rumination on the past."    "In order to be able to get into flow state, you have to be able to recognize what pulls you out of flow state."    Guest Information:  Kevin Bailey: Founder and CEO of DreamFuel Coaching  Website: https://www.dreamfuel.com/   LinkedIn: Kevin Bailey  Podcast: The DreamFuel Show  Call to Action:  Visit DreamFuel's website to learn more about their coaching services.  Connect with Kevin Bailey on LinkedIn for insights on mental performance.  Subscribe to The DreamFuel Show for more discussions on mental health and performance.

    30 min

  2. MAR 11

    S2E4: Navigating the Intersection of Product and Sales with Richard Cawkill

    In this episode, Karl and Richard Cawkill delve into the critical intersection of sales and product management. They discuss the challenges and synergies between these two roles, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for business growth. Richard shares his unique insights from his dual roles at ProdPad and the Sustainable Watch Company, offering valuable perspectives on how sales and product teams can work together more effectively.  Key Topics Discussed:  Sales and Product Management Dynamics Richard's Experience and Insights Challenges in Sales and Product Collaboration The Role of AI in Sales and Product Collaboration Richard's Entrepreneurial Journey  Quotes:  "Product and sales are so heavily dependent on each other. It's almost like a classic brother-sister relationship."  "The importance of feedback can unlock a lot of opportunities for both product market fit and sales dialogues."  Call to Action:  Follow Richard Cawkill on LinkedIn for more insights on sales and product management.  Check out the Sustainable Watch Company for eco-friendly timepieces.

    34 min

  3. MAR 4

    S2E3: Navigating the Intersection of Product and Marketing with Austin Fuller

    In this episode, we dive into the vital relationship between product marketing and product management. Our guest, Austin Fuller, a go-to-market expert with over a decade of experience in technology, shares his insights on how these two disciplines intersect and why getting this relationship right is crucial for business success.  Key Topics Discussed:  Defining Product Marketing Techniques in Product Marketing Differences in Feedback from Prospects vs. Customers Types of Product Marketing Roles Importance of Customer Feedback Aligning Sales, Product, and Marketing Product Lifecycle and Marketing Focus Challenges and Solutions in Product Marketing  Memorable Quotes from Austin Fuller:  "Product marketing is taking your understanding of the product and the magic of the product and taking an understanding of the market and connecting the two."    "A lack of alignment with product and marketing creates a lot of dysfunction for the customer. Expectations for the customer become misaligned with what you can deliver, which results in churn."   "It becomes difficult to launch products and features when product and marketing aren't working well together."    Call to Action: Follow Austin Fuller on LinkedIn.

    38 min

  4. FEB 25

    S2E2: Managing Stress and Influence Without Authority with Keith Allen Johns

    Episode Summary: In this episode of Productly Speaking, Karl sits down with Keith Allen Johns, a seasoned career, business, and life coach. Keith shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder to the C-suite and eventually transitioning to coaching. The conversation delves into the challenges of product management, focusing on handling stress and influencing without authority. Keith offers valuable insights and practical tools for becoming more self-aware, managing stress, and effectively influencing others.  Key Topics Discussed:  Challenges in Product Management  Handling Stress  Influencing Without Authority  Keith’s Coaching Approach  Keith’s Personal Insights  Memorable Quotes from Keith Allen Johns:  "The change you want to see in your life can all be driven from the inside out."   "How you choose to handle stress is a choice."  "Influence begins with understanding the motivations and drives of the people you work with."  Call to Action: Listeners are encouraged to connect with Keith Allen Johns on LinkedIn or visit his website at www.keithallenjohns.com to learn more about his coaching programs and upcoming events.

    42 min

  5. FEB 18

    S2E1: Mastering the Craft of Product Management with Michael Palmer and Evie Brockwell

    In this episode of Productly Speaking, Karl sits down with Michael Palmer and Evie Brockwell, hosts of the Product Confidential Podcast, to discuss various aspects of product management. The conversation covers stakeholder management, product market fit, career growth, and the role of AI in product management.  Key Topics:  Stakeholder Management Product Market Fit Career Growth Advice for New Product Managers The Role of AI in Product Management  Quotes:  "If you're a product manager and you're not speaking to users, are you really a product manager?" - Michael Palmer  "The best experiments are the ones if they don't work, because you can learn everything about why someone might have hated that and then work out how to grow and improve." - Evie Brockwell  Resources Mentioned:  Marty Cagan's book "Inspired"  Product Confidential Podcast  Call to Action:  Follow Evie Brockwell on LinkedIn for updates on her workshops and coaching programs.  Check out the Product Confidential Podcast on Spotify for more authentic product management conversations.

    43 min
  6. S1E8: And Then I Went Ice Skating

    04/23/2024

    S1E8: And Then I Went Ice Skating

    In the Season 1 Finale of “Productly Speaking”, we talk about what happened when Karl went ice skating for the first (and last) time and how this became lived experience that led to truly understanding the importance of accessibility in product design. This type of lived experience and a strong desire to tinker are key to product management. After this discussion, we delve into empathy, contrasting emotional empathy with empathic concern and addressing the challenges of burnout. We discuss the criticality of having a healthy work-life balance and the need to value self-empathy and avoid self-gaslighting. We highlight some of our favourite learnings from the season, including understanding customer feedback, picking the right customers, and figuring out how to achieve product market fit. We then touch on imposter syndrome and the importance of authenticity in leadership. We also talk about teamwork, remote work, and using the two-hour design sprint to help bring people together. If that weren't enough, we also talk about the ever-present but elusive inspiration and readiness required for product managers to seize opportunities. Lastly, we discuss the critical role that product managers play in understanding the jobs to be done and bringing value to the table. Enjoy this whirlwind journey as we look back on Season 1 of "Productly Speaking". Show Notes

    36 min
  7. S1E7: The Triad of Design, Engineering, and Product with Johannes Marbach and Callum Upfield

    04/16/2024

    S1E7: The Triad of Design, Engineering, and Product with Johannes Marbach and Callum Upfield

    In this episode of “Productly Speaking”, we discuss the relationships between product management, engineering, and design. Joined by Johannes Marbach, an engineer, and Callum Upfield, a designer, we delve into several key aspects such as feedback dynamics, role definitions, communication, PRDs, team structure and effective collaboration. The insights surfaced on this podcast episode come from much learned experience and represent valuable perspectives from the world of product development. While there is no coffee talk in this episode, we do discuss Fig Jam, which is a critical ingredient in Fig Cakes. Show Notes

    39 min
  8. S1E6: The 2 Hour Design Sprint

    04/09/2024

    S1E6: The 2 Hour Design Sprint

    In this episode of “Productly Speaking”, Teresa Cain shares her insights on her creation of the 2 Hour design sprint. We explore how design thinking benefits product managers and how Teresa's condensed two-hour design sprints can be an excellent implementation of design thinking. Despite the shorter timeframe, participants can achieve meaningful outcomes by preparing beforehand. Teresa also discusses fostering an inclusive organizational culture, compares two-hour sprints with the traditional five-day format, and highlights the importance of customer empathy. Additionally, she addresses challenges related to remote or hybrid teams and provides strategies for driving alignment. We also discuss the origin of the two-hour design sprint and Teresa's journey from writer to product manager. Show Notes

    37 min
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Real stories to inspire and entertain. This product management podcast is brought to you by the letters P and M. Simply the most fun you can have, productly speaking.

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    Productly Speaking
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
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