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 Monica
00:49 Exploring a LinkedIn Post
04:32 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership
08:44 Monica's Career Journey
16:27 Understanding the Role of a Change Manager
21:36 Daily Life of a Change Manager
24:08 Favourite Workshops and Exercises
26:18 Shaping People Strategy for 2026
26:40 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace
27:05 Debating Psychological Safety
28:40 The Importance of Psychological Safety
31:11 Complexities of Psychological Safety
35:06 Ingredients for Organisational Change
37:32 Thoughts on Agile
40:15 LinkedIn and Personal Branding
44:57 Podcasting and Mental Health
47:09 Final Thoughts and Plugs
The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice.
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▶︎ 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/0321804813
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:29 Guest Background and Career Overview
03:02 Early Career and Education
06:51 First Job and Freelancing
09:28 Financial Services and Direct Mail
14:45 Joining MoneySupermarket and UX Education
21:24 Agile Transformation at MoneySupermarket
26:43 Introduction to Agile Experience Design
27:42 Transition to Auto Trader
29:32 Ethnographic Research in Car Dealerships
31:48 Challenges in SaaS and Enterprise Software
35:06 Joining Car Finance 24/7
37:24 Redesigning the Car Finance 24/7 Website
46:48 Consulting and Contracting Experiences
49:40 Designing a User-Centered Workshop
52:29 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 Smith
00:22 Emily's Role at Adapt Digital
01:26 Reflecting on Workflow Changes
04:43 Emily's Career Journey
09:11 From Corporate to Agency Life
11:38 The Importance of Agile Processes
14:44 Running and Marathon Training
19:12 Reflecting on the Yom Challenge
19:32 Future Fitness Goals: Half Ironman
20:07 The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace
22:32 Managing with a Coaching Mentality
23:57 The Role of Workshops in Productive Decision-Making
26:28 Icebreakers: Love Them or Hate Them?
28:39 Putting Yourself Out There in 2025
30:25 Looking Ahead: Plans for the Rest of the Year
33:58 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/
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Stuart Young is this week's guest. With a marker in one hand and a mission in mind, Stuart helps individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training. I help individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training.▶︎Stuart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-young-vis/▶︎Stuart's upcoming training https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd▶︎And the book https://www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Mary Fidler is this week's guest. Mary is passionate about leading and supporting IT recruitment. She's had the privilege of working with some of the UK’s most successful businesses. Specialising in senior and complex tech hires, she thrives on connecting top talent with the right opportunities.
▶︎Mary's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-fidler/
▶︎Mary'sWebsite:
https://trusttechrecruitment.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers
▶︎Tickets to our conference
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/n...
▶︎Our Substack https:
//everydayagile.substack.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:41 Mary's Journey in Recruitment
01:53 Launching Trust Tech
02:51 Building Relationships in the Tech Community
06:00 Starting Trust Tech Recruitment
10:16 Advice for Job Seekers and Recruiters
15:04 Remote Work and Office Dynamics
18:46 Balancing Market Demands and Organizational Needs
19:32 Advice for Job Seekers
20:37 The Role of Social Media in Job Hunting
22:28 LinkedIn's One-Click Apply: Does It Work?
24:03 Filtering Job Applications Efficiently
26:49 IR35 and Its Impact on Recruitment
29:39 The Growing Importance of AI Skills
30:38 Spotting AI-Generated CVs
32:24 Future Plans and Career Advice
33:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.This week's episode is a filler, so we jumped on the bandwagon and asked ChatGPT to ask questions about Agile. ▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Rachelle Williams is this week's guest.
Rachelle is a Methodology Agnostic Agile Coach & Consultant and training from the back of the room trainer.
▶︎Rachelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelleawilliams/
▶︎Rachell's Courseshttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/tbrwithrachelle/1688449
▶︎ Want to know more about TBR; Download a Brochure here: https://furnell-projects.kit.com/tbr_brochure
▶︎Tickets to our conference https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375
▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Recent Travels and Conferences
05:34 Agile Career Journey
10:06 Philosophy of Agile and Continuous Improvement
16:00 Inspiration from Travel and Personal Experiences
20:30 Introduction to Training from the Back of the Room
20:38 Becoming a Trainer: The Journey
22:26 What is Training from the Back of the Room?
24:22 Applying Training Techniques in Consulting
26:04 Public and Internal Training Courses
27:56 The Value of Facilitation Skills
29:47 Adapting and Facilitating Workshops
32:10 Business Ownership and Consulting
35:47 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Tom Killen is this week's guest.
Tom is an experienced growth product lead, driving value, great culture and chasing those pursuit of happiness moments.
▶︎Tom's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-killen-50b0b788/
▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375
▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:29 Professional Background and Philosophy
02:11 Golden Rules of Product Management
04:42 Journey into Product Management
09:43 Role and Responsibilities of a Product Manager
14:01 Balancing Energy and Enthusiasm
17:17 The Power of Positive Energy
18:24 Key Steps for New Product Managers
20:14 Recommended Resources for Product Managers
22:03 Showcasing Your Work Effectively
24:46 Overcoming Challenges in Product Management
27:12 Effective Discovery Workshops
29:37 Upcoming Event and Final Thoughts
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Emily Kershaw is this week's guest.
Emily is an Ex-Hostage Negotiator and now an accredited Project and Change Manager with a background in policing. Emily specialises in the design and delivery of strategic business change, transformation, and process improvement across the law enforcement and criminal justice sectors.
▶︎Emily's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily--kershaw/
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Dinah is an action-oriented, Technology & people-focused leader and an entrepreneurial leader and [probably] the most helpful conversation you'll have about what you want to try and achieve.
▶︎Dinah's socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahturner/
▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Mark Fenton is the co-founder and director of Avantix Limited, a company that helps organisations to improve their performance using people-centric and agile approaches. Mark’s
mission is to enable clients to achieve their strategic goals and deliver value to their stakeholders, while mitigating the negative impacts of change.
▶︎Mark’s socials
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-fenton
https://www.avantix.co.uk/
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
This is an emergency podcast that explores the reasons behind our decision to host a Conference on October 20th in Liverpool.
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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
With over 13 years of experience as an Agile Coach, Trainer, and Mentor, Steve specialises in developing world-class Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches who drive high-performing teams and genuine organisational agility. My mission is to raise the standards of Agile coaching—moving beyond frameworks to develop leaders who create real impact.
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Mark Hollins is this week's guest. Mark is a highly strategic and commercially astute Business Change Consultant with particular strengths in leading a variety of Product and Operational initiatives to improve performance and profitability▶︎Mark's socials / mark-hollins
Welcome to the Everyday Agile PodcastThis week is a short video explaining the shape-up method created by Basecamp. ▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375?▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Scott Hedges is this week's guest.
Scott helps agency founders build teams that run themselves so they can scale faster and finally step out of the day-to-day chaos.
▶︎Scott's socials
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-a-hedges/ https://linktr.ee/scotthedges
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Dave Westgarth is this week's guest.
Delivery professionals face unique challenges; balancing stakeholder expectations, maintaining Agile principles, and navigating ever-evolving tools like AI, all alongside delivering business results through their initiatives. Dave helps teams and leaders tackle these challenges head-on with a blend of practical expertise, proven strategies, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Michael Gold is this week's guest. Michael is a Fractional PM & Strategic Operations Lead, he helps creative agencies and eLearning businesses untangle bottlenecks, streamline operations, and deliver high-stakes projects, without the overhead of a full-time hire.▶︎ Michael's socials / fractionalmichaelgold The Fractional Hubhttps://www.thefractionalhub.com/
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.This is a 1k subscriber Q&A.▶︎ Tickets to our conference https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375
