Product Therapy

In this insightful discussion, Jon Moore, a partner at SVPG and product management expert, shares his journey and advice on navigating product careers. He emphasizes the importance of approaching your career like a product while highlighting the value of self-education over formal certificates. Jon discusses the significance of mentorship and emotional intelligence in product management, along with what employers seek in candidates. Listeners gain practical tips for intentional career development and adapting to the evolving landscape of product management.

Christian Idiodi and Lea Hickman, partners at SVPG, dive into the art of stakeholder collaboration. They clarify the true nature of stakeholders and how to engage them effectively. The duo emphasizes proactive approaches and the benefits of one-on-one conversations over group meetings. They share insights on transforming stakeholders from barriers to enablers, navigating stakeholder-driven roadmaps, and the importance of building trust. With real-life examples, they equip listeners with tactical advice to enhance collaboration in product management.

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Martina Lauchengco, go deep on all things feedback. They discuss why feedback matters, how to give and receive it well, and how best practices change at different levels of a team hierarchy. Hear real examples of feedback conversations and actionable frameworks, phrases and tactics that you can use today. – In this discussion we unpack: How to give feedback to leaders How leaders can facilitate feedback The time and place to give feedback Real life examples of feedback conversations Actionable frameworks, phrases and tactics – References: Costanoa Ventures: ⁠https://costanoa.vc/⁠ Radical Candor: ⁠https://www.radicalcandor.com/⁠ Martina’s version of the SHARED feedback model: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/feedback-model-changed-my-life-martina-lauchengco-47o8c/⁠ – Where to find SVPG: SVPG’s new book, TRANSFORMED: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/⁠ Other books: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/books/⁠ Articles: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/articles/⁠ Workshops: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/⁠ Videos: ⁠https://www.svpg.com/videos/⁠ – Where to find Christian Idiodi: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/⁠ – Where to find Martina Lauchengco: LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinalauchengco/⁠ – Timestamps: [00:46] Why feedback matters [02:55] What effective feedback sounds like [08:32] Actionable phrases, tools and tactics [11:56] How leaders can facilitate feedback [14:27] How to give feedback to seniors [18:57] The time and place to give feedback [20:07] How to give positive feedback [22:06] The coaching mindset [26:21] Outro – Disclaimer: While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/ – Production: Production by ⁠supermix.io

Christian Idiodi, a partner at SVPG, and Chris Jones, also an SVPG partner, tackle the complex issue of imposter syndrome. They share personal experiences illustrating how this psychological phenomenon affects many professionals. Learn how to recognize the signs and why it can actually serve as a motivator. The duo discusses practical coaching strategies for navigating these feelings and emphasizes the importance of seeking help and fostering a supportive network. Their insights offer a fresh perspective on overcoming self-doubt.

In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Jon Moore, discuss ethics. They explain why good ethics is good business, who owns ethics in a company, and how to escalate ethical concerns. Hear real stories about complex ethical scenarios and practical advice for navigating these challenges in the workplace. - In today’s discussion, we unpack: The role of ethics in product development Who “owns” ethics at companies What to do when you notice something unethical The link between ethics, diversity and psychological safety The ethical landscape surrounding generative AI - References: Coaching Ethics: https://www.svpg.com/coaching-ethics/ Radhika Dutt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/ Rob Chestnut, ex-Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robchesnut/ UK ministers considering ban on smartphone sales to under-16s: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/10/uk-ministers-considering-banning-sale-of-smartphones-to-under-16s - Where to find SVPG: SVPG’s new book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/ Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/ Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/ Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/ Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/ - Where to find Christian Idiodi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/ - Where to find Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonmoore - Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:11] The role of ethics in technology development [00:05:00] Who owns ethical questions within companies? [00:09:38] A challenging ethical scenario [00:13:38] Why good ethics is good business [00:18:56] The ethical landscape surrounding generative AI [00:21:30] Who owns the ethical responsibility in AI? [00:24:20] The importance of diversity [00:26:51] Ethics reflection exercise [00:27:52] Outro - Disclaimer: While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/ - Production: Production by supermix.io

Discussing the importance of trust in team dynamics, the relationship between trust and vulnerability, building trust with new hires, breaking a culture of mistrust, and the role of courage and shared vision in fostering trust within teams and organizations.

Discover the value of product sense and how anyone can develop it. Explore characteristics like humility, curiosity, and empathy. Learn how to leverage resources within your company to build product sense. Find out how biographies and learning from others can enhance your product sense.

Discussing the mindset behind empowered product teams, focusing on the value of ideas, cross-functional skills, and collaboration. Highlights include Steve Jobs' insights, handling disagreements, involving engineers in discovery, and winning team support. Emphasizes the importance of problem discovery over solution discovery, fostering innovation through friction, and empowering engineers for efficiency.

The podcast explores the concept of agency in the workplace, discussing symptoms of a lack of agency, real-life coaching examples, and tips for fostering agency as a leader. It emphasizes the importance of empowered teams, invoking care, and practicing stronger agency for meaningful work. The discussion dives deep into the mindset, behavior, and personal growth required for successful product leadership, highlighting the role of genuine care in product development and the need for experienced coaches in empowered environments.

Where to find SVPG: SVPG’s new book, EMPOWERED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles Workshops: https://www.svpg.com Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos