Confidence isn’t something you have or don’t have.
It’s something you build.
In this episode Francesca and Parveen Downer explores how small actions, preparation, and discomfort help you grow it.

Hear Tanja and Stephane discuss about shape up

In this episode, Francesca Cortesi and Caroline Clark unpack why imposter feelings are so common in product—and how connection, belonging, and reframing your self-talk can help you move past them.

In this episode, we dive into how cultural differences shape collaboration at work—and what it really takes to bridge them. Alena Ipanova shares powerful insights on self-awareness, communication, and navigating values across cultures.

How do you make your calendar work for you and not the other way around? Todd Birzer shares his best time management techniques.

How do you run product discovery when some decision are irreversible and the timeline can’t move? Kai Stevens shares creative lessons from building hardware at tado.

How do you build internal products your colleagues actually want to use? Corinne Ruckstuhl shares lessons from managing Data & AI tools at SRF.

In this episode, Francesca Cortesi and Tim Herbig dive into the paradox of discovery, exploring why it’s not about reaching certainty but about testing your riskiest assumptions. From time-boxing to gamifying the process, they share practical tips for knowing when to stop.

Can you create delight in a 'boring' product?

In this episode, Tanja Lau and Nesrine Changuel dive into the art of customer delight, exploring how to add emotional connections to even the most functional products

How do you convince sales and finance your roadmap is worth the investment? In this episode, Francesca and Rich Mironov unpack how to speak the language of money, estimate impact (even roughly), and set up your product for real business traction.

From barista to product manager, Justin Groep shares how he navigated a tough job market with strategy, community, and a lot of resilience. His story is packed with practical tips, templates, and the kind of advice you’ll want to pass on.

Francesca Cortesi and Alexander Hipp explore the challenges of balancing long-term vision with short-term execution in product management, sharing three practical steps to navigate conflicting goals and the crucial role of communication in the process.

In this conversation, Tanja Lau and Vanaja Sriskandarajah discuss the challenges and changes that come with balancing parenthood and a career in product leadership.

In this conversation, Radhika Dutt and Francesca Cortesi discuss the challenges of implementing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) in organizations, emphasizing the pitfalls organizations encounter when they only steer with OKRs, not considering vision and strategy.

In this special episode Tanja and I share our take-home insights from Season 1.

Francesca Cortesi and Nina Schneider explore the challenges of maintaining and regaining product-market fit, the importance of not losing sight of the core value proposition, and how to act when your product derails.

Tanja and Sebastian discuss how to define, cultivate, and identify an entrepreneurial mindset, highlighting key traits like accountability, resilience, and decision-making.

Francesca Cortesi and Erik Almenberg discuss aligning product strategy through shared insights, collaborative opportunity solution trees, customer engagement, and a balanced approach considering reach, retention, and pace.

Learn how to navigate feedback, micromanagement, and team dynamics as Tanja Lau and Petra Wille unpack the art of managing up and fostering better communication with your boss.

In this conversation, Francesca Cortesi and Stephanie Leue explore the implications of AI in product management, discussing how AI can enhance efficiency, the importance of strategic thinking, and the need for PMs to adapt to new tools and methodologies.