The Product Experience

Join Todd Olson, CEO of Pendo, as he dives into the world of AI-powered products. Topics include leveraging AI for user experiences, building machine learning models for text analysis, industry perceptions of AI, and the future of AI in product management.

Kate Leto, Executive Product Leadership Coach, discusses improving leadership, communication, conflict, and stakeholder management as a product leader. Topics include coaching strategies for managing stakeholders, examining negative thoughts and beliefs, and the challenge of transitioning from IC to manager.

Liz Immer, Head of Product at Frontiers, uses behavioral science to create customer-centric products. The podcast covers topics such as the connection between human behavior and product design, understanding the normal approach in the collections industry, and implementing behavioral science approaches. Practical advice on prioritizing partnership with users and customers is also discussed.

Messaging strategist Diane Wierdu discusses the importance of effective messaging in product management. She breaks down a step by step guide on crafting impactful messaging and emphasizes the need for strong message market fit. The chapter also explores the relationship between design and messaging guides, as well as practical tips for optimizing website messaging.

Dominik Busching, Head of Product Management at Tado, discusses the challenges of integrating hardware and software in product management. They explore cross-functional teams in hardware and software development and the lack of resources for hardware in the product industry.

Product leaders Omar Sallam, Liz Clow, and Leah Tharin discuss the importance of self-reflection and continuous improvement, investing in learning from other fields, tackling challenges and frustrations in AI, continuous learning and development for product managers, and the value of engaging in communities and sharing experiences.

Insights on hiring top-notch product managers and tips for candidates in the competitive product job market. Qualities to look for when hiring, importance of compelling storytelling, approaching the hiring process, listening to the whole team, and future questions in hiring product roles.

Diana Stepner, Head of Product at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, discusses the importance of people-first product leadership and enabling individual potential. She emphasizes the need to prioritize people, foster collaboration, and understand different cultures. The chapter also explores different approaches to product leadership and highlights the significance of skill development and recognizing employees as individuals.

Daphne Tideman, Growth and Startup coach, discusses product/market fit and the importance of business/channel models. She emphasizes the significance of research in business growth and explores the differences between product management and brand management. Conversion rate optimization in e-commerce is also discussed.

Product leader coach Tami Reiss shares valuable insights on the fundamental questions guiding successful product managers including strategic planning, managing stakeholders, resolving uncertainty with leadership, using speech writing for feedback, and the importance of communication.