Agile Talks

Episodes

1. 24

   EP 24: Oh The Story You Will Tell

   The story you’ll create next is something that you will inevitably end up sharing in the future. Being comfortable, not learning, not growing, not challenging yourself leads to stagnation. Your story becomes less interesting. The longer you stay in that spot, the less compelling it becomes. Not...

   Jun 24, 2019

   5m
2. 23

   Ep 23: Heidi Helfand & Dynamic Reteaming

   Heidi Helfand is Director of Engineering Excellence at Procore Technologies, creators of cloud-based construction software. She is author of the book Dynamic Reteaming: The Art and Wisdom of Changing Teams which challenges the notion that you need to keep your teams "the same" in order to be...

   Jun 12, 2019

   45m
3. 22

   EP 22: The Growth Mindset in 5 Minutes

   There's a lot of attention on the Growth Mindset right now. Which is a good thing. This is a topic that’s really close to me because I practice it as much as possible., and I've worked with hundreds of people over the last 10 years on cultivating their growth mindset But with so much material...

   Jun 7, 2019

   6m
4. 21

   EP 21: Mechanics Without Mindset

   Far too many organizations continue to focus on process coaching and optimization. We've seen this too often with Scrum teams who are going through the mechanics of Scrum, or "checking boxes" without embracing the true spirit and mindset of Agile. But it doesn't stop at the team level. Without…

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   May 30, 2019

   49m
5. 20

   EP 20: Kyle Griffin - Reaching Full Agility With The Diamond Agile Approach

   Kyle Griffin is the creator of Diamond Agile - a new, multi-faceted approach for organizations to reach and measure true Enterprise Agility. You can learn more about Diamond Agile by visiting https://www.diamondagile.com

   Mar 30, 2019

   1h 04m
6. 19

   EP 19: Stop Starting. Start FInishing

   Multi-tasking doesn't lead to higher throughput, productivity or efficiency. Limit your work in progress (WIP), group work items by complexity and limit context switching. Start finishing what you have on your plate before starting new things and you'll get more done, faster.

   Mar 19, 2019

   18m
7. 18

   EP 18: Eliana Georges - An Inspiring 9 Year Old Girl Fights Brain Cancer & Chases The Magic of Life

   Eliana is a gracious, inspiring, funny & care-free 9 year old girl. Whether she’s dancing on stage with musician, producer and music mogul Pharrell Williams, being a guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, meeting Jimmy Kimmel at a red carpet event, where she was a special guest, appearing on…

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   Feb 8, 2019

   24m
8. 17

   EP 17: The Karate Kid, Shuhari & Mastering Your Craft

   The 80's brought us some of the best movies ever made. Breakfast Club, Top Gun, Goonies, Stand By Me, Scarface - the list goes on. But one in particular, The Karate Kid, taught an important approach to mastery that can be used for just about anything.

   Jan 29, 2019

   9m
9. 16

   EP 16: Dr. Ron Darnell - Explicit Coordination, Artificial Intelligence and Getting a Ph.D.

   Dr. Ron Darnell is a university professor focused on Organization Management who studied the impact of good explicit coordination practices on the success of organizations and projects. His journey to his Ph.D is both inspiring and educational.

   Jan 20, 2019

   54m
10. 15

    EP 15: Start With Why: Think, Act & Communicate From The Inside Out

    Ever wonder what sets the most influential people and companies apart from everyone else? It starts with "Why". Everyone knows what they're creating, and most know how to create it, but what's missing all too often is the why they're creating it. Listen in to learn how to start thinking, acting…

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    Jan 16, 2019

    17m
11. 14

    EP 14: Steve Stewart - Co-Founder, Vezt & Former Manager of Grammy-winning Stone Temple Pilots

    Steve is the former personal manager of Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots, managing their career from their inception through their fifth major label release on Atlantic Records. Under Steve’s management, the band’s worldwide record sales exceeded 25...

    Jan 7, 2019

    45m
12. 13

    EP 13: Steve McGee - Leadership & Innovation Coach

    Steve McGee is an author, international speaker and leadership coach who helps established businesses implement the management practices that result in business agility. He’s worked with leaders in Japan, Silicon Valley and throughout the globe. In this episode, we discuss corporate innovation,...

    Dec 28, 2018

    2h 29m
13. 12

    EP 12: Gimme a F*ckin Break

    Learn to rest, not quit. The hustle is addictive, but it can have a negative impact on your health and the future of whatever you're building. It's ok to take a break. Relax, regroup, reflect and get back to it.

    Dec 5, 2018

    10m
14. 11

    EP 11: Be an MVP

    Whether you're working on yourself, a product or a service, start small, get feedback and continuously learn and iterate on your design. It's called an MVP, or a Minimal Viable Product. Learn how to incorporate the concept of an MVP in to your own life so you can ensure you're working on the…

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    Nov 2, 2018

    9m
15. 10

    EP 10: Julian Rosen - Founder, Fearless Life Project

    Julian Rosen is the founder of The Fearless Life Project, a movement to empower and enable entrepreneurs to build massively successful and impactful businesses by boldly reclaiming the passion, purpose and fulfillment they were seeking when they started.

    Oct 26, 2018

    47m
16. 9

    EP 9: Set Fear on Fire

    Is FEAR holding you back from taking a chance or starting something new? FEAR is a natural, healthy emotion that protects you at times, but when it overcomes your other emotions, it can be disabling, preventing you from moving forward, taking a chance, or starting something new. Let's kick FEAR'S...

    Oct 25, 2018

    6m
17. 8

    EP 8: Get It Together

    Being an Entrepreneur takes commitment, sacrifice, perseverance and support. Surround yourself with people that get it. In this episode, I sit down with my wife Natalie and talk about our journey; Her unwavering support, the extreme perseverance she's displayed in reaching her own vision, and the...

    Oct 15, 2018

    1h 00m
18. 7

    EP 7: I'm (not) Perfect

    Is the desire to be perfect holding you back? In your business? In your life in general? When it comes to perfectionism vs. authenticity, I choose authenticity every time. Or so I thought. Listen in to learn how choosing perfectionism can hold you back and attract the wrong tribe.

    Oct 11, 2018

    12m
19. 6

    EP 6: Unf*ck Your LIfe In 60 Seconds

    Ever felt like sh*t is piling up on you and the universe is f*cking you? A simple shift in your thought pattern can change the way you emotionally react to life's curve balls and literally unf*ck your life.

    Sep 5, 2018

    12m
20. 5

    EP 5: The "Being" Mindset

    In this episode, I explore the differences between "being" and "doing" and explain the three core principles of the "Being" Mindset along with examples of things you can do to start adopting the "Being" mindset to help you continuously improve, adapt to change and accomplish your goals.

    Jul 19, 2018

    13m
21. 4

    EP 4: The Truth About Goals

    In this episode, I explain the fundamental issues with how we set goals and why we don't accomplish them and provide a quick and simple way to approach our goals so we can achieve anything we want.

    Jul 10, 2018

    15m
22. 3

    EP 3: Barely Here

    In this episode, I discuss the huge issue we face being distracted by our phones & laptops while with other people - being there, but not being engaged and present. I also provide a quick solution to get you on your way to limiting the amount of time you spend on your phone.

    Jul 3, 2018

    16m
23. 2

    EP 2: Comfortably Uncomfortable

    In this episode, I talk about being comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. Bad relationship, dead end job, financial status, weight. Why do we not take the steps to change and some small things you can do to start turning an uncomfortably comfortable situation in to a comfortably comfortable...

    Jul 3, 2018

    19m
24. 1

    EP 1: 86400 Seconds

    In this episode, I debunk the myth of not having enough time to do the things that are most important to you and share ideas on how to repurpose the time you do have.

    Jun 29, 2018

    9m