The Agile Within Mark Metze

Ever wondered how psychological safety can transform your Agile team dynamics? Join me, Mark Metze, as I sit down with Mike Bowler, a seasoned Agile coach with an impressive 20-year journey from developer to expert in human behaviors. We uncover the intricacies of psychological safety from behavioral, psychological, and neuroscience perspectives. Learn how maintaining access to your team's prefrontal cortex is key to unlocking optimal performance and how you can create an environment where ev...

Ever wondered how to transform overloaded agile teams into efficient, autonomous units? Get ready to uncover the secrets of fast workflow in our conversation with Paul Vanderslot from Rotterdam. As a seasoned software architect for an energy network operator, Paul faced the daunting challenge of a bottleneck team buried under a massive backlog. He shares his personal journey and the emotional toll that team dependencies created, revealing the magic formula for fostering empowered, product-min...

Ever wondered how to transform feedback into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sat Kaur, an Agile coach and Scrum Master, as she shares her unique philosophy of "Share, Care, and Be Rare." Sat brings her wealth of experience to the table, drawing fascinating parallels between choosing the right dish from a menu and navigating personalized feedback. She underscores the importance of self-awareness and alignment when receiving fe...

Unlock the secrets to landing your dream Agile role with expert insights from career coach Stephanie Cully! Join us as Stephanie shares her extensive knowledge on navigating the challenging job market and transitioning into Agile positions, even from non-tech backgrounds. Learn practical strategies like freelancing on Upwork and Fiverr, and effective networking at local Chamber of Commerce events to gain the experience and visibility needed to stand out.Discover the art of optimizing your res...

Unlock the secrets to leading with purpose and fulfillment as Sarah Gruneisen, a seasoned leadership coach and former software engineer, joins us to break down the ancient Japanese concept of Ikigai. Discover how aligning what you love, what you’re good at, what you can be paid for, and what the world needs can transform your approach to leadership and team dynamics. Learn how these intersections—passion, mission, vocation, and profession—can help you create a more meaningful professional and...

Join us in this episode as Suruchi Patke, an experienced Agile practitioner and Scrum team coach, shares her wisdom on mastering the nuanced skill of saying "no". Discover how protecting your team’s autonomy and keeping focus can prevent scope creep and enhance self-management. Suruchi offers practical tips and compelling examples on how to say "no "in a way that builds trust and nurtures a healthy team dynamic.Ever faced the dilemma of balancing urgent tasks with essential team retrospective...