I enjoy speaking about all things product management, and interacting with anyone passionate about creating great products and delighting customers. Here are some examples of previous talks that I’ve given:

As product people we accept failure and we want to embrace the concept of ‘failing fast’. However, the reality for many of us is that there’s little to no room for our products or features to fail. In this talk I explore this tension and through the F.A.I.L. framework I offer practical tools and techniques to make sure products don’t fail in vain. You can find the talk slides here.

“Walking in a Systems Wonderland”

As product people, we talk about managing products. That’s a narrow framing, we should think about how we manage systems. In this talk, I explore the various components and connections that constitute a system, and applying this thinking to the products we work on or use. You can find a recording of this talk here (recorded at INDUSTRY 2023 in Dublin).

“Managing Frustrations = Managing Products”

In this talk, I provide an honest overview of the frustrations I and lots of our peers feel when building and managing products. Sharing the emotions I often feel throughout the product management process, I also offer numerous practical tips on how to best manage your frustrations.

“Can a Product Career Be Planned?”

My career thus far is a clear case in point that a career in product management can’t be planned. Having started professional career as a corporate lawyer, I outline how I zig zagged my way into product management and what I’ve learned along the way. You can find a recording of this talk here (recorded at ProductTank London).

“Why Jay-Z Would Make a Great Product Manager”

Don’t think Jay-Z would make a great product manager?! Think again! In this talk I look at the traits and behaviours that make ‘Hova’ a strong product person, and examine how you and I can be a bit more like him. You can find a recording of this talk here (recorded at ProductTank Exeter).

“The Product Manager is Your Best Friend”

Busting some common myths about product managers, I make a case for cross-functional working and the product manager becoming your best friend. Introducing “The Product Loop”, I explain how we can best collaborate, whether it’s at the ‘why’, ‘what’, ‘how’ or ‘solve’ stage of this loop.