The Everyday Agile Podcast

Why do so many talented women working in tech still say “I’m not a techie”?In this episode, Beckie Taylor joins the podcast to talk about confidence, leadership, imposter syndrome, and the reality of building a career in tech.Beckie is a speaker, consultant, community builder and founder of Empower Women in Tech, with more than 20 years of experience in talent, leadership and technology communities. She also founded Tech Returners, a company dedicated to helping people return to technology careers.▶︎We discuss:Why women often downplay their expertise in tech.The impact of imposter syndrome and self-sabotage.What male allies can actually do to help.Why networking events can feel intimidating.The story behind Beckie’s Sound Barrier documentary.The mission behind the Empower Women in Tech conference.Why diversity and inclusion conversations are changing.This conversation is about confidence, community, and creating environments where people feel able to speak up and share their voice.▶︎Beckie's Socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckie-taylor-92840712/ https://www.instagram.com/the_voice_of_beckie_t_/?igsh=MW1pOHhqd2Iwa3c4aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr▶︎Documentary Premiere https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983447237079?aff=oddtdtcreator▶︎More about the doc https://thesoundbarrier.voicesin.tech/▶︎Empower WIT conferencesLondon - https://www.empower-wit.com/london-2026Manchester - https://www.empower-wit.com/manchester-2026https://www.tickettailor.com/events/empower2/2091340▶︎Empower Together community https://www.meetup.com/women-in-technology-north/▶︎The Empower YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC5pzu9bE-U309Gpgq7DW3OA ▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups▶︎ The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Orsolya Alapi is this week's guest. As a Delivery Manager, certified Scrum Master (PSM I, PSM II) and Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) with over a decade of experience in Product Delivery across multiple countries, Orsolya specialises in guiding teams to achieve high performance and deliver real value. Her pragmatic, people-first approach ensures that teams feel empowered to take ownership of their work while driving meaningful outcomes. ▶︎Orsolya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orsolyaalapi/▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:42 Professional Background and Expertise01:33 Mindset and Communication02:14 Cultural Differences in Communication03:49 Challenges and Adaptability in Agile06:20 Career Journey and Experiences10:38 Roles and Responsibilities in Agile13:16 Core Principles of Agile17:16 Creating a Collaborative Environment19:15 First Month in a New Organization19:52 Understanding System Workflows20:23 Building Trust with Small Wins21:22 Drawing Inspiration from Outside Agile23:22 The Coaching Journey26:23 Recommended Courses and Trainers28:45 Changing Perspectives on Project Management32:00 Future Plans and Workplace Culture36:11 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Dave Freeman is this week's guest. Dave turns your awesome ideas into awesome software.▶︎Dave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjfreeman01/▶︎17 Things:https://17things.co.uk/▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups00:00 Welcome Back to Liverpool00:22 Discussing LinkedIn and AI Content02:48 Transitioning from Military to Tech05:10 Starting 17 Things07:22 Challenges and Motivations13:12 Volunteering and Software Solutions26:05 The Value of Motivation26:15 Navigating Business Challenges26:38 The Evolution of Business Models28:03 Leveraging Technology for Efficiency29:49 Balancing Work and Personal Life30:48 The Reality of Entrepreneurship35:21 Employment vs. Entrepreneurship37:45 Industry Insights and Future Outlook44:22 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Jess Madhavan is this week's guest. Jess is an Engineering Leader operating multiple small, fast-moving teams building 0–1 products and experimental platforms. She has a background in scaling teams, running cross-functional squads and driving AI-enabled ways of working in high-paced environments. Big on pace, clarity, ownership and creating spaces where people feel bold enough to build properly, not just safely.Jess is a strong advocate for Women in Tech, modern leadership and building things that are useful, not just impressive.▶︎Jess's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessmadhavan/▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups▶︎Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:09 Jess's Professional Background01:44 The Role of AI in Engineering Leadership04:20 The Importance of Social Media and Networking07:14 Transition from Engineer to Engineering Manager09:17 Differences Between Delivery and Engineering Managers10:58 Impact of AI on Engineering Teams20:05 Addressing Concerns About AI in the Workplace22:24 Advice for Tech Leaders on Adopting AI22:56 Understanding Team Bottlenecks24:11 Introducing AI Workflows25:46 Balancing AI Usage27:02 Future of High-Performing Teams29:18 Openness and Communication in Tech31:18 Women in Tech: An Ongoing Conversation38:47 Inspiration and Motivation40:17 Looking Ahead to 202640:48 Connecting and Sharing Ideas42:02 Conclusion and Contact InformationThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Nathan Davies is this week's guest. Nathan is Senior Transformation Delivery Leader with a 30‑year track record delivering complex, high‑impact business and digital change across Banking, Asset Management, and regulated environments. Expert at shaping ambiguous initiatives into executable delivery plans, strengthening governance, and driving measurable business outcomes.Proven ability to influence senior sponsors, operate with autonomy, and lead multi‑disciplinary teams through high‑stakes transformation. ▶︎Nathan's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanjdavies/▶︎Chapters 00:00 - Welcome & AI's Impact on Agile Roles01:24 - Leveraging AI in Agile Delivery & Data Security04:23 - The Role of No-Code Solutions in Agile05:53 - Balancing Agility in Client-Facing & Global Teams10:14 - Recruiting Agile Talent: The Simulator Approach18:54 - Essential Skills for Aspiring Agile Professionals21:53 - Future Vision: Scaling Agile by Making Coaches RedundantThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Mat Clarke is this week's guest. Mat helps businesses fix broken systems.Mat's background is in CRO and full-stack development, but his work today goes far beyond websites. He specialises in using AI, automation, and modern software to replace legacy processes, reduce operational friction, and help teams work faster and smarter.▶︎Mat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkemathew/▶︎MP Software: https://www.mpsoftware.co.uk/▶︎Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mat Clarke01:06 Early Beginnings in Web Development02:35 Professional Journey and Growth03:46 Founding MP Software05:50 Navigating AI in Web Development10:28 Day in the Life of a Technical Director11:37 Building Connections in Business12:31 Challenges in Business Development12:52 Identifying and Solving Client Problems14:41 Legacy Systems and Modern Solutions17:35 The Liverpool Tech Scene21:32 Future Goals and Business Growth23:17 Contact Information and Closing RemarksThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Nissi Ozigbu is this week's guest. Nissi help Transformation Professionals, Business Owners and Leaders become purposefully visible, so the quality of their work is matched by the confidence others have in choosing, following, and investing in them. Nissi is also the founder of The Growth Hut and creator of The Visible Leadership Launchpad™, a flagship system that helps leaders and business owners turn trust into commercial advantage.▶︎Nissi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissi-ozigbu/▶︎The Growth Hut: https://www.thegrowthhut.co.uk/▶︎ Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:23 Exploring Leadership and Change Management03:55 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership06:42 Challenges in Change Management11:09 Building Trust in Leadership21:48 The Changing Workforce and Organisational Disillusionment22:44 The Role and Timing of Change Management24:40 Articulating the Value of Change Management27:49 The Journey of Sharing Insights Publicly34:50 The Growth Hut: Origins and Offerings38:30 Building a Community and Future Plans42:16 Final Thoughts and How to ConnectThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeWxDzmQyjzh6jKjO8?si=5Vb_M9KbRM26rWwAvEE5Xg▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Annie Andrews is this week's guest. Annie is the CEO of Curo Services - Trusted Technology People and Co-founder of Blipfuture CIC, the popular photo-journalling community.Annie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-andrews-tech/00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements01:26 Current Role and LinkedIn Insights02:01 Concerns About Vibe Coding06:14 Career Journey and Reflections08:33 Blip Photo and Learning Experiences14:39 Leadership and Public Speaking16:26 Role as a CEO and Strategic Vision26:06 Reflecting on Personal Perceptions26:45 Challenges in the Tech Industry27:44 The Recruitment Conundrum28:38 AI's Rapid Advancement29:59 Public Awareness of AI31:45 The Future of Jobs and AI32:55 Verifying Credentials in Recruitment36:25 Digital Identity and Data Privacy40:20 Advice for New Professionals43:37 Agile Methodologies in Remote Work47:49 Conclusion and Contact InformationThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Matt Odell is this week’s guest.Matt is the founder of MilUX, short for Military User experience. Over the last 6 years, he has gone on a journey of discovery, exploring how he can better serve customers as they face the challenges with designing, developing and delivering fit-for-purpose products in the UK defence sector. ▶︎ Matt’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maodell▶︎MilUX Website:https://milux.co.uk/Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:10 Matt's Background and Experience02:05 Founding MilUX04:01 Transition from Military to Business14:15 Challenges in Defence Sector19:04 Security Clearance in Defence22:19 Navigating Security Clearance for Freelancers23:04 The Debate on Publicising Security Clearance25:19 Mobilisation and Initial Client Engagement28:05 Challenges in Defence Sector Processes29:44 Speaking Engagements and Community Involvement33:21 Balancing Product Ideas with Research37:51 Encouraging Community Support and Asking for Help40:11 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Julio Behambari is this week’s guest.Julio is a driven Principal Product Manager with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, launch, and scale innovative B2B SaaS products. ▶︎ Julio’s LinkedIn:http://linkedin.com/in/juliobehambariChapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:55 Julio's Journey into Product Management04:32 Defining Product Management05:49 The Impact of AI on Product Management08:41 Challenges in Product Management12:20 Leveraging AI for Efficiency20:52 Storytelling in Product Management21:56 The Importance of Storytelling in Product Management22:06 Understanding Customer Insights and Hypotheses23:15 The Role of Personas in Product Development25:15 Evaluating Weekly Progress as a Product Manager28:06 Drawing Inspiration from Various Sources32:06 The Reality of Product Management38:37 Looking Ahead: Future Goals and AspirationsThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Tom Jenner is this week's guest. Tom is an experienced digital product and project management professional. He has a proven track record of leading complex projects and cross-functional teams for global brands like Dyson, where he spent 5 years. His expertise spans end-to-end digital initiative management, orchestrating multichannel campaigns, optimising user experiences, and driving eCommerce success through a strategic blend of technology, design, and operational excellence.Tom's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-jenner-b0132237/The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ Watch to the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvEMP7FbtRY▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Jamie Hanratty is this week's guest. Jamie is the Co-founder of Ludi (renamed from Metro Retro since Aug 2025) who are improving collaboration for eng & product teams. ▶︎Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehanratty/▶︎Ludi https://ludi.co/Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Jamie and Ludi00:01:30 - The Inspiration Behind Ludi: Overcoming Whiteboard Challenges00:02:41 - From Hobby Project to Business Boom: Ludi's Growth Story00:04:26 - The Meaning Behind the Name Ludi00:06:11 - Building Ludi: A Product Management Perspective00:07:30 - The Importance of Facilitation in Product Management00:09:58 - Agile Development: Short, Sharp, and Focused00:11:05 - How Ludi Implements Agile Principles00:12:40 - Customer Feedback and Gathering Insights00:15:20 - Marketing Ludi: The Power of Word-of-Mouth00:19:57 - Measuring Success: Ludi's North Star - Collaboration Minutes00:21:44 - Future Plans for Ludi and Closing RemarksThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeWxDzmQyjzh6jKjO8?si=5Vb_M9KbRM26rWwAvEE5Xg▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Noel Warnell is this week's guest. Noel helps digital leaders drive fast, predictable, and robust delivery & build stronger teams, with over 20 years of experience unlocking measurable ROI.Noel isn't interested in theory for theory’s sake. He brings grounded experience, clarity, and a collaborative style that helps teams deliver, especially when the stakes are high. No jargon. No silver bullets. No bullshit. Just practical, people-first approaches that create momentum.▶︎Noel's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelwarnell/▶︎Chapters: 00:49 - What is Agile BS?02:47 - Noel's Agile Journey: Luck, Opportunity, and Frustration04:36 - Demonstrating Value and Checking in with Clients05:30 - Measuring Success and Walking Away When Value Isn't Possible06:17 - Checking Back with Clients and Demonstrating Progress08:01 - Health Checks and Advice on Implementation12:17 - Addressing the Negative Perception of Agile14:46 - Connecting the Dots and Communicating Strategy17:37 - Inspiration Outside the Agile Bubble: Facilitation and ImprovThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.This week's episode was recorded a few weeks ago infront of a live audience with guests chosen at random. Guest Socials:Julia https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-thomas-b23a571/Umanghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/umangrajdev/Nicolahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-burns-3293064/▶︎Chapters: The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeWxDzmQyjzh6jKjO8?si=5Vb_M9KbRM26rWwAvEE5Xg▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Freya H Finnerty is this week's guest. Freya is a highly collaborative Agile Coach / Scrum master with 15 years of experience working with Technology teams, helping them to deliver products, projects, and programmes in complex environments across a variety of sectors, including FMCG, Oil & Gas and Media & Entertainment. An Agile enthusiast who is goal-oriented, with a real desire to support and grow teams and organisations with purpose and alignment so that they can deliver outcomes. Known for her ability to connect people and make them come together to solve problems in a variety of creative ways.Fun Facts: Freya is a classically trained actor and has toured the world performing Shakespeare. She teaches dance fitness in her spare time and mentors STEM students who are looking to develop a career in Tech.Freya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freya-h-finnerty-6453a18a/▶︎Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Welcome to Freya 0:45 – From Actor to Agile Coach3:10 – What Agile Really Means to Freya5:30 – “Agile is Trial and Error” – The Human Side7:00 – Is Agile Dead? Titles, Cuts & Value9:20 – When Agile Transformations Go Wrong11:30 – Building Trust After Failure14:00 – Theatre, Coaching & Collaboration17:10 – Confidence, Inclusion & Representation in TechThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeW...▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Matt Evans is this week's guest. As a Business Agility Consultant at The Business Agility Coach Limited, Matt offers Agile coaching and training services to clients across various industries. He has over 10 years of experience in change enablement roles, and his mission is to deliver effective solutions to customers by leading and facilitating initiatives, aligning structures, cultures, and strategies with agile principles, and coaching and mentoring teams and leaders.This conversation took place less than 24 hours after the event we co-organised along with two other people, but he still managed to bring loads of value. The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Watch the podcast on:https://youtube.com/@everydayagile▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Monica Calinescu is this week's guest. Monica is an award-winning change manager with expertise in leading organisational change programs, driving culture change, and shaping people strategies, including equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to lead change effectively and inclusively, equipping them with the skills to create equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.▶︎ Monica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagabrielacalinescu/00:00 Introduction to Monica00:49 Exploring a LinkedIn Post04:32 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership08:44 Monica's Career Journey16:27 Understanding the Role of a Change Manager21:36 Daily Life of a Change Manager24:08 Favourite Workshops and Exercises26:18 Shaping People Strategy for 202626:40 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace27:05 Debating Psychological Safety28:40 The Importance of Psychological Safety31:11 Complexities of Psychological Safety35:06 Ingredients for Organisational Change37:32 Thoughts on Agile40:15 LinkedIn and Personal Branding44:57 Podcasting and Mental Health47:09 Final Thoughts and PlugsThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeWxDzmQyjzh6jKjO8?si=5Vb_M9KbRM26rWwAvEE5Xg▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Paul Stevens is this week's guest. Outcome-driven Product and Design leadership. An experienced Product Design leader with 20+ years across consumer and SaaS businesses. Paul specialises in solving complex business challenges through strategic user-centred design and product strategy. ▶︎ Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulstevenschunkyux/▶︎The book Paul referenced:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Agile-Experience-Design-Designers-Continuous/dp/032180481300:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Guest Background and Career Overview03:02 Early Career and Education06:51 First Job and Freelancing09:28 Financial Services and Direct Mail14:45 Joining MoneySupermarket and UX Education21:24 Agile Transformation at MoneySupermarket26:43 Introduction to Agile Experience Design27:42 Transition to Auto Trader29:32 Ethnographic Research in Car Dealerships31:48 Challenges in SaaS and Enterprise Software35:06 Joining Car Finance 24/737:24 Redesigning the Car Finance 24/7 Website46:48 Consulting and Contracting Experiences49:40 Designing a User-Centered Workshop52:29 Conclusion and Contact Information

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Emily Smith is this week's guest. Emily is the Head of Operations & Service Delivery @ Adapt Digital where she helps businesses streamline operations, optimise workflows and manage deliverables - with experience across agencies, startups, and enterprise teams. Emily's ethos is “clarity is kindness” When she's not working, you’ll find her running, cycling and enjoying good food!00:00 Welcome to the Podcast with Emily Smith00:22 Emily's Role at Adapt Digital01:26 Reflecting on Workflow Changes04:43 Emily's Career Journey09:11 From Corporate to Agency Life11:38 The Importance of Agile Processes14:44 Running and Marathon Training19:12 Reflecting on the Yom Challenge19:32 Future Fitness Goals: Half Ironman20:07 The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace22:32 Managing with a Coaching Mentality23:57 The Role of Workshops in Productive Decision-Making26:28 Icebreakers: Love Them or Hate Them?28:39 Putting Yourself Out There in 202530:25 Looking Ahead: Plans for the Rest of the Year33:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Paul Davies is this week's guest. As a leader focused on strategic growth, Paul has worked in agency environments for over 20 years in the UK and abroad, holding management roles in operations, finance, IT, and marketing. He has extensive industry experience in helping businesses to scale and become more profitable, most notably in retail, tech, healthcare, media, marketing and law.Paul is currently the COO and a company director at Yozu - a leading bespoke software house based in Liverpool.▶︎ Paul's Contact Info: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmd-uk/▶︎ Yozu: https://yozu.co.uk/▶︎ Yozu Creative: https://yozucreative.com/