Episodes

Like watching any great magician, the work of a professional coach can leave one feeling awestruck. Coaches may seem to effortlessly create solutions out of thin air, but as many of us have come to learn, magic is oftentimes an …

Most people don't view empathy as an intrinsic part of leadership; leadership is generally seen as logical where empathy is emotional. However, whether you're working with a small group, a large team or an entire company, each of these configurations …

The software world is amazing. You're essentially just taking what used to be a rock and tricking it into thinking using electricity in a process that, to many, is comparable to magic. But human nature being what it is, it's …

You did it. You finally graduated school and are ready to go out into the world and put your expertise to good use. Nevertheless, there is one thing standing in between you and the job of your dreams: the interview. …

One of the first steps people take on their journey towards their dream job is talking to a recruiter. However... most people have no idea how to do this! In order to properly work with a recruiter, it's important that …

Launching a Product with a PM Mindset (feat. Nikunj Sharma) | Ep. 20 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theagilecoach/support

In a world of individual performers, it is easy to forget about the power of the team. One can become so focused on accomplishing the task they were assigned that they overlook how their decisions affect anyone else. However, each …

The 12th principle of the Agile Manifesto reads as follows: “At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.” This principle has traditionally been observed through what are called retrospectives. …

One of Agile's key principles is customer collaboration, and a great way organizations can exhibit this principle is by implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (or SAFe). In SAFe, you're not just working with one team, but many teams, which creates …

Although it may at first seem counterintuitive, concepts like vulnerability and courage are more related than you might think. With every act of courage comes risk (be it risk to one's own physical safety, wealth, social standing, etc), and with …

If you were to ask six people to describe what makes a product manager, you'd likely get seven different answers. This is because the role of a product manager is like white space; a blank canvas waiting to be filled …

As an Agile facilitator, your job isn't just to keep track of time and take meeting notes; it's to encourage conversation and collaboration and guide teams into what's best for them. Ultimately, your goal is not to change people, but …

We've all been there. You're invited to some sort of gathering where there are people you haven't seen in awhile. Maybe you've been busy with work or other obligations, but you know that if you go to this event, someone's …

Although the title of "master" may evoke ideas of one who flawlessly executes their craft with independence and authority, when it comes to the art of scrum, principles such as collaboration, communication, and humility are the key to becoming a …

When looking into the eyes of a newborn baby, it's almost impossible to not think about the potential contained within this new life. A baby can become anything, do anything and achieve anything that he/she puts their mind to, right? …

When it comes to working on a team of any size, the concept of being a leader is important to understand. In Agile, whether you’re a scrum master, facilitator, teacher or coach, being a leader means more than just managing …

Scrum is a framework that values courage, focus, commitment, respect and openness, and its goal is to create teams that can solve complex problems in a creative way. Despite being a framework that is easy enough to understand, Scrum is …

COVID-19 has taken a toll on how almost everyone now lives their daily life. In just this past year, the world has seen a tremendous boom in virtual connectivity as it relates to the professional sphere. Thousands of people now …

The world we live in is face-paced. When we want something, we tend to want it as soon as possible, with as few delays as possible and with as little resistance as possible. However, when it comes to software development, …

We've all heard of "the corporate ladder"; a term used to describe the positional hierarchy that exists within a company. You're either at the top, the bottom or somewhere in between, but wherever you are, you still hold a place …

Finding your future career was never an easy task, and in the midst of a pandemic, it has become even more of a challenge. However, despite these new setbacks, it’s important to keep pushing through. There are a plethora of …

No matter what job you’re working, communication is key when it comes to creating a high-preforming team. As a scrum master, along with guiding your team through difficult technical situations, it’s your job to properly guide them through social and …

The secret to any good relationship is trust. Trust is not just what holds a relationship together, but it's also what propels it forward and allows it to grow in a way that is satisfying to all parties. It's easy …

Many of us have grown up to place a high value on expertise. We're paid for our expertise, and we're admired for our expertise and, at times, we might even value ourselves based on our level of expertise. The idea …