Team Up with Beata

If you’ve ever felt the weight of leading alone, struggled to ask for help, or wondered how to stay human in an ever-changing tech world, this episode is for you.We talk about vulnerability, leadership, and finding clarity in uncertain times.In this conversation, we explore:Why asking for help can be an act of leadershipVulnerability and authenticity at workThe masks we wear, and how they shape our relationshipsStaying human in tech and AI-driven environments⚠️ This episode touches on sensitive topics, including suicide. Support resources are available in the notes below.About today’s guest:Rafael Rafa Ribeiro is a tech leader, agile trainer, and coach with over 25 years of experience across software development, leadership, and human development. Based in Lisbon, he blends technology, psychology, coaching, and immersive surfing experiences to help leaders show up with clarity and authenticity.LET'S CONNECT 🤗Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nr3gZ6WDUV6Sq93LljHVuApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/team-up-with-beata/id1710385188**Follow Beata:https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadlohttps://www.instagram.com/padlo_beataWebsite: https://beatapadlo.comFollow Rafael:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafadasilvaribhttps://www.instagram.com/rafadasilvarib Website: https://abundanceflow.pt⭐ If you enjoyed this episode ⭐Please like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe for more conversations about humans, AI, and the future of collaboration.⚠️ Support resources:If you or someone you know is struggling:🌍 Find local crisis helplines worldwide: https://findahelpline.com🇺🇸 U.S. & 🇨🇦 Canada: Call or text 988🇬🇧 UK & 🇮🇪 ROI: Samaritans 116 123🇸🇪 Sweden: Mind Självmordslinjen 90101 or chat online🇵🇹 Portugal: SNS 24 Psychological Support Line 808 24 24 24 (24/7)If you’re in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services.

If you’ve ever wanted to start over, move abroad, change careers, or show up more authentically online, this episode is for you. We talk about how to grow as a person and stay human in a world increasingly shaped by AI. In this conversation, we explore:- How moving to a new country can transform your career - The mindset shifts that create real opportunities, anywhere- How to stay authentic when everything feels automated- Building confidence and community from scratch- Creating content that feels human in the age of AI About today’s guest: Ulrike Schulz is a “Content Therapist” and founder of Visible[Focus], helping creators and founders show up with clarity and confidence. She blends strategy, psychology, and storytelling to make content feel human rather than overwhelming.Follow Beata: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadloInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/padlo_beataWebsite: https://beatapadlo.comFollow Ulrike:YouTube: ⁨https://www.youtube.com/@LivingSwedishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulischulzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingswedish_uli⭐ If you enjoyed this episode ⭐Please give us five stars, leave a comment, and subscribe for more conversations about humans, AI, and the future of collaboration.

Welcome back to 'Team Up with Beata' where we explore the intersection of humans and AI.Subscribe now and join the conversation on redefining collaboration in the age of AI.Feel free to follow me on:linkedin.com/in/beatapadloInstagram @padlo_beataOr if you want to visit my website:beatapadlo.com

In this episode, you will hear about: - Effective team collaboration and communication - Importance of a team goal - Bridging cultural backgrounds in team collaboration - Sociocracy 3.0 - Agile Coaching Connect Kathryn Criston: - Agile with S3 Podcast - LinkedIn Follow Beata: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padlo_beata LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadlo

Today, you will hear all about what coaching is, how to get a coach, how to prepare for a coaching program, where you can find the right coach for you, and much more.Ramez Hanna is a senior engineering leader and leadership coach who enjoys driving business results. He is an avid advocate for servant leadership, too! He has worked at many companies as an Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, and later as Director of Engineering. Through that exposure to people at different levels of organizations, he recognized the need for coaching, not only for other managers but also for himself. He then trained in a method called integral coaching and helped people grow within tech and, more recently, outside tech as well. Mentioned in this episode:The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS) https://www.mbs.works/coaching-habit-bookFollow me:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadloInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/padlo_beata⁠A quick note: since this episode first aired, my guest Ramez Hanna has passed away. I’m very sorry to hear of their passing and deeply grateful for the time, stories, and wisdom he shared with me and our listeners.

This year, it’s time to change, it's time to shift the way we think of work and our careers and start investing in sharing our story and what we have learned to make a positive impact not only on ourselves but also on those around us and our environment. How do you make an impact in tech by creating your personal brand? In this episode, Beata Padlo talks with Yota Trom. Yota Trom is a software engineer-turned-coach, and the founder of Together in tech, a tech community with over 6000 members. She has worked in tech for over 15 years, leading teams at Amazon and Yahoo before getting her MSc in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching. Her pioneering research and resultant publications explore the intersection of coaching and positive psychology. As a UN Women UK Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Yota is a powerful advocate for gender diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Her mission to help people in tech unlock their inner confidence and become inspiring leaders has brought her to work with some of Europe's biggest tech companies, including Sky, Booking.com, Delivery Hero, Amazon, and Google. Yota holds an advisory role to the board of UCL School of Management, contributing her expertise to further education and leadership development. In this episode, you will hear about: How you can start building your personal brand with a few super easy steps? How to shift your mindset and start making an impact? How you can position yourself to be top of the mind for potential employers, whether you are actively looking for new opportunities or not? Mentioned in this episode: Bootcamp - https://www.togetherintech.org/imposter-syndrome-bootcamp Together in Tech Community - https://www.togetherintech.org Connect with Yota Trom LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotatrom Learn more here - https://www.yotatrom.com Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padlo_beata LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadlo

How can we feel closer to one another and less lonely? What can we do to start small, make mistakes and be human? Gitte Klitgaard is an agile coach, trainer, advisor and mentor focusing on helping organizations implement psychological safety, responsibility, and accountability. She does this by working with teams and individuals. Among many other things she is coaching, advising, and mentoring managers and other leaders. Gitte is authentic, she will cut to the chase, and help people become themselves thereby reaching success. Her community contributions include organizing coach camps, and speaking at conferences, where she highlights and makes topics like mental health and psycholological safety accessible. She creates safe and respectful environments at work and outside. She listens to and engages the more silent voices and minority groups. So far she has keynoted on three continents and recently she contributed a chapter on team safety in The Art of Agile Development 2. edition. In her spare time, Gitte collects LEGO and Yodas and keeps in touch with friends from all over the globe including some, she considers her second family. Gitte is owner of Native Wired and has lead change at companies like IBM, LEGO, and Spotify. Mentioned in this episode: Neil Gaiman - https://bsky.app/profile/neilhimself.neilgaiman.com Interview with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia6Di_ytiSE Blue Zones book by Dan Buettner - https://www.bluezones.com/books/ Blue Zones on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/se-en/title/81214929 Seth Godin’s blog -https://seths.blog/ Connect with Gitte Klitgaard LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gitteklitgaard/ Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padlo_beata LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadlo

Why is using AI responsibly the only way forward? In this episode, Beata Padlo talks with Rocio Bachmaier. Rocío Bachmaier, is a purpose-driven CEO of Atlan Insights AI consulting, envisions a future where artificial intelligence paves the way for profound change in businesses and society. Drawing from her diverse background in management consulting and technology leadership, Rocío has consistently channeled her dedication towards growth, efficiency, and innovation. With a remarkable blend of strategic insight and hands-on experience, she has made her mark in the e-commerce and banking industries, leading pivotal projects and transformative solutions to deliver high-impact business value. In addition to her professional achievements, Rocío is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech and AI fields. As an active contributor to the Women in AI do-tank in Sweden, she empowers the next generation of leaders by promoting female representation and support within the AI sphere. In this episode, you will hear about: What do the AI Revolution and the Industrial Revolution have in common? How do you navigate all of the new tools and technologies? Why should we care about ethically feeding AI with the right data? How do you introduce AI tools in your team and organization? What are the risks of using AI technology? and… OpenAI updates and what has happened in that organization recently. Mentioned in this episode: Women in AI - https://www.womeninai.co Women in AI Sweden - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-ai-sweden/ Some of the tools we talked about: ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/ Bard - https://bard.google.com/ Fireflies - https://fireflies.ai Connect with Rocio Bachmaier LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rociobachmaier/ Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padlo_beata LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadlo Learn more about the podcast here: https://beatapadlo.com/podcast

Have you ever wondered how to step up your career game through communities and effective mentorship? In this episode, Beata Padlo has a conversation with Dominika Bula. Dominika Bula is a ProKanban Professional Trainer and PM Institute Certified Agile Practitioner focused on continuous improvement, lean change management, and training for large distributed product development. She works at SAP as an Agile Coach, previously at Oracle NetSuite (where she was a member of Oracle Women’s Leadership organization) and Red Hat. In addition to that, she writes and speaks on a variety of topics, primarily focused on her real-world experiences applying Agile Methodology. She is also part of the organizational team for Women in Agile Europe. In this episode, you will hear about: Why joining a community will generate a positive domino effect in your life? How do you navigate moving around not only organizations but also countries and cultures? How do we overcome impostor syndrome? Why is mentoring not only for the mentee? How do both sides grow together? Listen in as she walks us through her inspiring journey! Mentioned in this episode: Women in Agile - https://womeninagile.org Women in Agile Conference in Eindhoven - 14 November 2023 - https://womeninagile.eu ProKanban - https://prokanban.org Connect with Dominika Bula LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikabulaagilecoach Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padlo_beata LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatapadlo Learn more: https://beatapadlo.com/podcast/ep4

Have you ever had disagreements in your team? Did you know they don’t have to end in a conflict resolution stage? In this episode, you will hear about: What is the difference between constructive and destructive conflict? How can you manage your emotions during a disagreement? What happens in your brain during conflict? What are the ways you can use to prevent destructive conflict in your team? Lastly, you get tools that will help you on your journey. For show notes; visit: beatapadlo.com/podcast/ep3

Did you know that you can product manage your own life? Our guest in this episode is Milos Belcevic, whose latest book: Build Your Way: Applying Product Management to Life, is packed with tools that help you with that. In this episode, you will hear about: Why awareness is the key to success? How to manage the stakeholders in your life? What can you do to accomplish any goal or dream fast? Lastly, you get a few exercises that can help you to get started. For show notes, visit: beatapadlo.com/podcast/ep2

Let me share a story of a team I once joined as a tester…. In this episode, you will hear about: Why is trust a vital ingredient in your team? How to be a role model for your team and start gaining trust? What has to happen for team members and people in general to trust each other? Lastly, you get tools that will help you on your trust journey. For show notes; visit: beatapadlo.com/podcast/ep1

Beata Padlo spent over the last 10 years coaching teams and organizations. Team Up with Beata is a podcast about the teams of the future and the right ingredients for that pivot. This podcast will make you believe in teamwork again. It explores the practical aspects of team dynamics, inspires you to create a drama-free workplace, and helps you foster a culture of happiness and growth. It explores many aspects of starting, being, and growing a high-performing team that is agile in technology and beyond.