PRODUCTEA with Leah, Growth & Senior Leadership

Leah Tharin
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Jul 21, 2025 • 51min

113: Vincent Pierri - How to deal with Stage Fright before important talks

Vincent Pierri, a public speaking coach and LinkedIn's 'PowerPoint ninja,' shares invaluable insights on tackling stage fright and crafting engaging talks. He debunks the myth that nerves are purely fear, claiming most come from poor preparation. His '3Ps' framework—Pain Point, Problem, Promise—hooks audiences quickly, while the 'ingredient spectrum' emphasizes balancing ideas with storytelling. Perfect for leaders seeking to captivate their audience, Vincent’s strategies empower speakers to transform anxiety into memorable presentations.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 50min

112: Anna-Karina Schmitt: Resilience Strategies from a World-Record Athlete

Anna-Karina Schmitt, a world-record free diver and former tech executive, shares her incredible journey of managing multiple sclerosis through mindfulness and lifestyle changes. She highlights the importance of self-responsibility and structured habits in reclaiming control over one’s life. Anna discusses the powerful mental lessons learned from freediving, which can apply to leadership and burnout. Her practical tools, such as breathwork and prioritizing wellness, offer valuable insights for anyone navigating the challenges of a demanding life.
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27 snips
Jul 6, 2025 • 42min

111: Anthony Pierri - How to make Elevator Pitches for B2B Products

In this conversation, Anthony Pierri, co-founder of Fletch PMM and a B2B marketing expert, shares his insights on crafting compelling elevator pitches. He debunks the myth that outcomes alone sell products, emphasizing the importance of functionalities and clear messaging. Anthony introduces his "positioning anchors" framework to enhance differentiation and connect product benefits with customer problems. He also highlights common pitfalls that founders face when communicating their value, providing real-world examples for effective pitches.
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6 snips
Jun 10, 2025 • 43min

110: Scott Brinker - Brand, AI, and the Uncomfortable Future of Marketing

Scott Brinker, VP at HubSpot and the 'Godfather of MarTech,' shares keen insights on marketing's chaotic landscape. He discusses the struggle of managing an overload of tools and emphasizes that AI is more of a sparring partner than a decision-maker. Brinker argues for a shift from bloated platforms to specialized vertical solutions and explains why brand-building should take precedence over mere data metrics. Additionally, he predicts a transformative move towards usage-based pricing in SaaS, aligning vendor success with tangible outcomes.
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Jun 1, 2025 • 55min

109: Larry Robinson - How Instincts Outsmart Data in Product Leadership

Larry Robinson, CPO of BrightPlan and a Salesforce veteran, shares insights on product leadership by balancing instinct with data. He argues for hiring based on gut feelings rather than lengthy interviews, and emphasizes that prototypes should ignite emotional responses. Robinson believes in positioning products as transformative tools, prioritizing simplicity in budgeting over complex metrics. His hot takes challenge conventional wisdom, suggesting that if your prototype doesn’t capture attention in minutes, it’s time to rethink.
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12 snips
May 25, 2025 • 40min

108: Etie Hertz - Why customer empathy is now the moat

Etie Hertz, CEO of Loris.AI, is an AI innovator who transitioned from law to technology after foreseeing the 2008 financial crisis. He discusses how AI enhances customer service without replacing humans, turning empathy into a strategic advantage. Hertz shares insights on the importance of analyzing all customer interactions, the impending commoditization of chatbots, and how CX leaders can harness data to reshape enterprise decisions. He argues that, moving forward, data-driven AI will redefine power dynamics in the corporate world.
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8 snips
May 20, 2025 • 49min

107: Andres Glusman: Why Your A/B Tests Are Lying (and How to Fix Them)

Andres Glusman, an experimentation expert and former Meetup product leader, reveals some shocking truths about A/B testing. He explains why a staggering 89% of experiments fail, emphasizing that failure can lead to growth. For companies with low traffic, he advocates for bold changes over timid tweaks to ensure impactful results. He also candidly discusses the common pitfalls of redesigns and how they can backfire. Plus, he shares fresh perspectives on managing experiment data and recommends must-read books for product teams looking to innovate.
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13 snips
May 11, 2025 • 53min

106: Evie Brockwell - Burnout, Boundaries & Breaking the Hustle Cycle

Evie Brockwell, a product consultant and burnout expert, discusses the alarming burnout rates in product management. She highlights the pitfalls of toxic sprint culture and the importance of setting strict boundaries, including saying 'No' and utilizing tools like app blockers. Evie shares ADHD strategies for productivity and emphasizes that burnout affects all genders, revealing how the 'hustle' mentality is detrimental. Lastly, she compares burnout to a product issue, suggesting that treating it like churn could revolutionize workplace wellness.
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19 snips
May 4, 2025 • 51min

105: Melissa Perri - Why "AI" is a terrible strategist

In this engaging discussion, product management expert Melissa Perri dives into why AI often fails as a strategic tool for companies. She highlights how simply adding AI without solving real customer problems is a recipe for disaster. Perri reveals the fear legacy companies have of self-disruption and urges organizations to focus on genuine innovation rather than just 'innovation theater.' Additionally, she shares insights on the ethical implications of AI, particularly in sensitive fields like healthcare, reminding us that AI should enhance, not replace, human insight.
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23 snips
Apr 27, 2025 • 53min

104: John Cutler - How to Turn Team Chaos into Strategy

In this engaging discussion, John Cutler, a product evangelist and habit-hacking expert, shares his insights on turning workplace chaos into effective strategy. He humorously explains why many teams are disengaged, likening companies to 'organized anarchies'. Cutler advocates for autonomy over bureaucracy, emphasizing the importance of a simplified focus. He warns against the pitfalls of multi-product sprawl in SaaS, and recommends reading sociology to better understand organizations. His insights will reshape how you view team dynamics!

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