The Product Manager

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.

Michele Ronsen, CEO of Curiosity Tank, shares insights on conducting user research without formal training. Topics include effective research planning, stakeholder engagement, implementing research findings in organizations, and enhancing user research skills for product managers.

Craig Watson, Founder & CEO of Arro, joins the host to discuss leveraging generative AI in product discovery. They explore the art and science of product discovery, the disruptive potential of Large Language Models in user interaction analysis, and the future of AI in product teams. Navigating product discovery phases and achieving market fit are also discussed.

In this podcast, a product manager at Microsoft Teams shares her journey into product management and offers advice for aspiring product managers. They discuss the competitive job market, the importance of communication and content creation skills, starting entrepreneurial ventures, and the significance of asking diverse questions and listening to customer feedback.

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.

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.

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.

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.