In this episode, Kathryn Buckley shares her expert advice on advancing your product management career. We cover essential topics such as deciding between a management path and remaining an individual contributor, with insights on how to evaluate your passion and goals. Kathryn provides effective strategies for skill development and growth within your role, as well as tips for enhancing stakeholder management and communication. We also address the confidence gap and offer practical advice for overcoming it. Additionally, Kathryn discusses the importance of integrating ethical considerations into your product decisions and what to look for when hiring senior PMs, along with navigating the trend towards specialisation in product roles. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Kathryn’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-buckley/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

Join me and Deena Shahrabani as we recap a recent event on Data Product Management (DPM), discussing its growing importance in tech. Deena shares insights from her role at Trainline, where she builds data products that enhance customer engagement. And I share insights from my day-to-day recruitment in this space, as we both explore the emerging DPM market, and the mindset needed to treat data as a product. We also cover challenges, opportunities, and key takeaways from the event’s panel discussion. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Deena’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deenarashid/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

Join me and Sophie Valentine, a seasoned product leader who recently served as VP of Product at Healios, a digital health company. Sophie has driven innovation through roles at Healios and Huma, focusing on virtual care platforms and AI tools. She co-founded NeuroTechX London and has a strong background in neuroscience. We discuss why Digital Health is exciting, the unique challenges of product management in this field, principles for building regulated products, and how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and career advice for aspiring professionals. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Sophie’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophievalentine/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

Join me and Ross Harty as we discuss the challenges of driving innovation in financial services. We cover key topics including overcoming cultural and organisational barriers, modernising tech stacks, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. He also shares strategies for balancing innovation with ROI and staying ahead of market changes. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Ross’ profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-harty-25bb9538/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

Join me and Lindsay Scott, the Chief Product Officer at Polecat, as we discuss her journey in building data and AI-driven products, the role of Generative AI at Polecat, and strategies for successful business transformation. Lindsay shares insights on navigating the AI landscape, the evolution of product management, and how to harness AI's potential while managing its disruptions. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Lindsay’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-scott-5894a518/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

Join me and Valentin Vincendon, the Chief Product Officer at Copper, as we explore the nuances of driving change in product management, essential best practices for product organisations, and the unique challenges faced by product leaders. Valentin shares his insights on the importance of emotional intelligence, effective processes, and building strong relationships. We also discuss how principles from broader societal changes can apply to product management. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Valentin’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinvincendon/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

Welcome to a bonus episode with Ben as he goes through some questions from listeners. Ben gives his thoughts on product interviews, tackling counter offers, how to break into new areas of product management, and more! Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

Welcoming Rich Smith, the Chief Product Officer at Verisk Specialty Business Solutions, to the podcast. In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of culture in product management and the transformative journey of VSBS over the past eight years. Rich shares his insights on creating a customer-centric culture, navigating significant organisational changes, and the digital evolution within the insurance industry. And of course, we had to talk about the impact of AI and data initiatives on reshaping insurance! Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/Explore Rich’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-smith-ccra-00492764/Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-communityVisit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

I'm excited to welcome Michelle Wright, Chief Product Officer at Kurtosys, to the podcast. We delve into the essence of innovation and its impact on organisational culture. Join us as Michelle shares her perspectives on fostering a culture of innovation, the importance of embracing failure, and strategies for building psychological safety within teams. Tune in to gain valuable insights into unleashing the power of innovation and leveraging failure as a catalyst for growth. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Michelle’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellereimanwright/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/

I'm thrilled to welcome David Griffiths to the podcast. We explore the intersection of art, technology, and product management, with David sharing insights from his role as Chief Product Officer at Convelio. Tune in as we discuss the untapped potential of technology in the art market, the challenges of avoiding a "feature factory" mentality, and the exciting opportunities AI presents in art logistics. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore David’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagriffiths/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/