
The Product Manager
Successful products don’t happen in a vacuum. Hosted by Hannah Clark, Editor of The Product Manager, this show takes a 360º view of product through the perspectives of those in the inner circle, outer perimeter, and fringes of the product management process. If you manage, design, develop, or market products, expect candid and actionable insights that can guide you through every stage of the product life cycle.
Latest episodes

Jan 9, 2024 • 26min
How Product Leaders Are Unintentionally Hindering Business Growth
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.

Dec 13, 2023 • 24min
Is a Lack of Clarity Silently Killing Your Product?
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.

Nov 28, 2023 • 31min
Why AI Will Never Replace Humans In Product Management
Ken Hubbell, CEO of Soffos.ai and Senior Consultant at The Pragmatic Futurist, discusses the potential of AI and the need for collaboration between humans and AI. They explore the timeliness and communication benefits of AI tools, the impact of generative AI in creative fields, and the challenges of staying informed about AI in product management.

Nov 15, 2023 • 40min
How To Leverage EQ To Boost Your Influence On The Product Team
Former Senior PM & Coach at Pinterest & Thumbtack, Shamsheer Shergill, shares practical insights on using emotional intelligence to boost influence in product management. Topics discussed include feedback delivery, stakeholder communication, accountability conversations, leveraging EQ for influence, and the rewards of being a platform product manager.

Nov 2, 2023 • 21min
Ethical Product Strategy: The Business Case You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Samantha Gonzalez discusses ethical product strategy and how it can transform team-building. Topics include the integration of improv techniques, building ethical and sustainable product strategies, fostering psychological safety and healthy feedback in a product team, and the importance of creating psychologically safe environments.

Oct 17, 2023 • 22min
How To Course Correct When The Roadmap Is Chronically Derailed
In this podcast, Michael Pierce discusses the importance of understanding the structure and culture of the product team's organization. He highlights the challenges faced by product teams in navigating and influencing others within the company. He also emphasizes the need to protect the roadmap, prioritize tasks effectively, and analyze team design and product shipment. Pierce shares his experience with team restructuring and the positive outcomes it brings. Securing buy-in from higher stakeholders is also discussed as vital for demonstrating the value of restructuring.

Oct 5, 2023 • 23min
Product School CEO Schools Us on the Top Trends in Product
Carlos Gonzáles de Villaumbrosia, Founder & CEO at Product School, discusses the creation of Product School, the rise of Chief Product Officers, the importance of user experience and product-led growth in marketing, and insights on generative AI for product-led growth strategies.

Sep 18, 2023 • 19min
How To Create Positive Impact With Your Product Management Skillset
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.

Sep 7, 2023 • 27min
How One Street Artist Became Head Of Product At Atlassian
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.

Aug 22, 2023 • 25min
How Your Product Vision Shapes Reality
Crafting visions for an equitable future, building products with equity and inclusivity in mind, creating equitable outcomes through product vision and strategy, the story of an organization dominating the Bapadam market, structuring companies for the good