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Welcome to autumn! We’re kicking off the new season with a hot topic on the All Things Product podcast: AI evals and discovery. In just a few days, this episode has come close to breaking our record of the most views on YouTube, so clearly it’s a topic that’s resonating.
Read MoreWe’re nearing the end of our summer break and I wanted to take a moment to share what was clearly the most popular episode of the All Things Product podcast this summer: AI Prototyping. Given the interest in this topic in the product world in general (and even in our own programming at Product at Heart), this is not surprising at all.
Read MoreIn this episode of All Things Product, Petra Wille and Teresa Torres tackle a big question: How does capacity planning fit in an outcome-driven, discovery-first organization? Spoiler alert—it usually doesn’t. Teresa shares why traditional capacity planning breaks her heart, while Petra offers a nuanced take on how her past teams used it for internal alignment (not control). Together, they explore the clash between rigid planning rituals and the reality of continuous discovery work.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between product training and product coaching—and why does it matter? In this episode, Petra Wille and Teresa Torres unpack a topic that comes up all the time in product orgs: when do individuals and teams need structured training, and when is it time to bring in a coach? They walk through the core differences, share frameworks to help you decide what kind of support your team actually needs, and explore the skill-building journey from reading a book to mastering advanced discovery practices. Whether you’re an individual contributor trying to sharpen your discovery skills or a product leader wondering how to support your team, this episode breaks it all down with clarity and real-world examples.
Read MoreMany product teams aspire to work in a modern, outcome-driven way—prioritizing discovery, continuous learning, and experimentation. But what happens when your organization doesn’t support these practices? In this episode, we unpack the tension between ideal product practices and the reality of organizational constraints.
Read MoreExciting news! Teresa Torres and I have teamed up to bring you a brand-new podcast: "All Things Product." We know there are plenty of interview podcasts out there already, so we decided to try something different. This is not your typical interview show. Instead, we're tackling one topic at a time in short, weekly episodes (15-30 minutes)—perfect for a quick commute or coffee break.
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