In a landscape increasingly dominated by remote work and artificial intelligence, the sense of community within product management has become a beacon for innovation and personal fulfillment. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michael Mordak—Community Product Manager at Black & White Zebra—to unveil the secret sauce for thriving in product management communities.

In product management, it’s easy to find oneself donning the cape of a hero. But what if the true path to success and impact goes beyond the allure of being the team’s go-to savior? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Clement Kao—Founder of Product Teacher—to delve into the intricacies of heroism in product management and explore strategies for empowering product teams more sustainably.

User research is an invaluable tool in the world of product management, but what happens when you find yourself in the position of being the de facto user research lead without any formal training? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michele Ronsen—CEO and Founder of Curiosity Tank—to delve into the critical process of user research, a tool that is often underutilized or misunderstood within product development cycles.

In the world of product development, understanding the needs and wants of users is paramount to creating successful products. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Craig Watson—Founder & CEO of Arro—to share the secrets to successful product discovery and how you can leverage generative AI in the user research process.

Curious about a career product management? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Mariana Antaya—Product Manager at Microsoft Teams—to discuss her journey into product management and to give advice for aspiring product managers.

Ever wondered what it takes to unearth the most compelling insights from a user interview? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Steve Portigal—User Research Consultant & Author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights (2nd Edition)—to discuss the nuance involved in conducting user interviews, how to ask follow-up questions, and tips to manage unexpected responses.

Join the conversation with Andrea Saez, the trailblazing mind behind 'The Product Momentum Gap,' as we navigate the complex world of product management and the delicate dance between business growth and real customer value. Discover how to maintain focus in product building and foster a continuous dialogue with customers to steer clear of distractions, ensuring your start-up doesn't stray from its market fit.

Are you caught in the haze of miscommunication, competing priorities, and lack of clarity in your organization? Let's clear the fog together as we welcome Bijan Shahrokhi, an expert in the product management field. Bijan shares his intriguing journey into the product niche and underscores the importance of clarity within an organization. From personal anecdotes to discussions on the consequences of unclear communication, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips for anyone involved in product management.

Ever wondered how our reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping our future or if it's threatening our job security? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Ken Hubbell—CEO of Soffos.ai and Senior Consultant at The Pragmatic Futurist—to explore the ethical side of AI, inherent biases, and the need for curated information on AI. Tune in for a conversation on the future of technology and human potential in this AI age.

Master the tools that drove Shamsheer Shergill—Senior PM & Coach, ex-Pinterest & Thumbtack—to the pinnacle of her career: emotional intelligence and the art of accountability. This conversation offers practical insights into how you can harness the power of these transformative skills for your own success. As well as how to use emotional intelligence as a catalyst for influencing stakeholders and driving impactful results. Tune in to discover the significance of feedback and its effective delivery, the importance of context in stakeholder communication, and how to hone emotional intelligence to grow your influence as a PM. To follow Shamsheer, connect with her on LinkedIn or checkout her website.

Most of us feel like we're good people doing the right things for the right reasons, and at the same time, we know there are organizations in the world that aren't really living that ethos. So how are all these good people getting tangled up in bad deeds? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Samantha Gonzalez—Associate Director of Product Strategy at DockYard, Inc.—to talk about her intriguing journey and her innovative approach to team-building. Be prepared to have your understanding of ethical product strategy completely transformed!

How well do you understand the structure and culture of your product team's organization? Michael Pierce—Director of Product Management at the Public Consulting Group—shares about the crucial elements of product management: the structure and culture of the product team's organization, the importance of understanding if a company is sales, finance, or marketing-oriented, and the effects of these orientations on decision-making structures.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a bold vision into a thriving educational revolution? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Carlos Gonzáles de Villaumbrosia—Founder & CEO at Product School—to talk about how he defied odds and bootstrapped his way to establishing an avant-garde learning platform that flawlessly blends engineering and business education, all the while emphasizing the power of real-world learning from industry experts.

How can we use our skills as product managers for good? Brace yourself for a deep, insightful tête-à-tête with Jen Carter, Google.org's global head of technology. We peel back the layers on how Google's philanthropic division is trailblazing its way through humanity's gargantuan challenges, leveraging tech for social impact. From the incredible difference being made with their grant dollars to the gamut of volunteer opportunities for Googlers, get ready to be inspired and gain a fresh appreciation for the skills you have as a product manager.

It takes a lot of guts to change directions in your career, especially if the path you're looking for doesn't really look like the one you came from. So if you've been thinking of moving into product management from a less "technical" field, or you're a hiring manager working with these kinds of applicants, you'll find this conversation fascinating. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Natalia Baryshnikova—GM & Head of Enterprise Agility at Atlassian—to talk about her own atypical career path and how it's helped her weave principles from the art world into her work—first as a product manager, and now as a leader.

How can we ensure our product is actually fulfilling our vision? And in a world where well-intentioned products often have catastrophic consequences, how do we craft visions for an equitable future? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Radhika Dutt—Author of Radical Product Thinking and Chief Product Officer at Moveprice—in this second part conversation to pick up where we left off and examine visionary thinking at a higher level. Tune in to learn how your product vision shapes reality!

It feels like we've been asking people to like, follow, and subscribe since the dawn of time. But when we take a step back, we can see that these seemingly ubiquitous ways of interacting online have evolved over a relatively short timeline. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Nimrod Priell—Founder of Cord—to talk about the origins of the like button, the rise of emojis, the impact of the pandemic on collaborative software features, and how to think of your product not just in terms of its individual users, but in terms of its role in your customers' ecosystem. Tune in to learn how the like button revolutionized UX forever!

What's your product's vision statement? If it didn't come to mind right away, you're likely part of the majority of companies that have treated their vision statements as one off exercises. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Radhika Dutt—Author of Radical Product Thinking and Chief Product Officer at Moveprice—to talk about how most vision statements are a diamond in the rough, but have the potential to be a tool for flattening barriers, guiding innovation, and aligning cross functional teams. Tune in to learn how to use the product vision statement as a compass for your roadmap!

As product people, it should come as no surprise that creating an easy experience is a significant challenge, especially for a global brand like PayPal. And it's not just consumers that seek that seamless experience. The multinational FinTech company is also accountable for a great experience for merchants and developers. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Mudita Tiwari—Senior Director for Developer Experiences at PayPal—to talk about how PayPal upholds its core ethos of democratizing payment and what that means at every level of PayPal's operations.

Hannah Clark is joined by Vijay Umapathy—Director of Product Management at Heap—to talk about how his product team has become incrementally more data-driven, as well as the breakthroughs they've had to generate more insights in less time.