Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software
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Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software
Mountain Goat Software's Agile Mentors Podcast is for agilists of all levels. Whether you’re new to agile and Scrum or have years of experience, listen in to find answers to your questions and new ways to succeed with agile.
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#162: Focus, Flow, Cold Coffee, and the ADHD Developer with Paige Watson
What happens when your brain loves puzzles… but struggles with where to start? Paige Watson shares how ADHD shapes his work as a developer—and how pra...
#161: Test-Driven Development in the Age of AI with Clare Sudbery
AI might write your code, but can you trust it to do it well? Clare Sudbery says: not without a safety net. In this episode, she explains how test-dri...
#160: The Real Work of a Scrum Master with Brian Campbell
What separates a solid Scrum Master from a great one? In this episode, Brian Milner sits down with veteran Scrum Master Brian Campbell to talk about t...
#159: Is Scrum Really Too Many Meetings? with Lance Dacy
“Too many meetings” is one of the most common complaints in Scrum teams, but is it really the meetings, or what’s (not) happening in them? In this epi...
#158: Should You Skip the Sprint Retrospective? with Mike Cohn
Is your team dreading retrospectives, or skipping them altogether? Mike Cohn joins Brian Milner to unpack what’s really going wrong (and how to fix it...
#157: What Teams Are Struggling With Right Now with Cort Sharp
Scrum isn’t new, but the questions teams are asking about it are evolving. In this episode, Brian and Cort Sharp compare notes on what they're hearing...
#156: Making Product Ownership Work in Shared Services with Kert Peterson
Shared services teams often wonder: Does product ownership still apply here—or are we the exception to the rule? In this episode, Brian and Kert Peter...
#155: Preparing for Interviews the Agile Way with Tali Shlafer
Even the most capable professionals can struggle in interviews. In this episode, Brian and job interview coach Tali Shlafer break down why, and what t...
#154: The Underpowered PO with Barnaby Golden
Join Brian and Barnaby Golden as they dig into a surprisingly common roadblock in Agile teams, the underpowered product owner, and how it quietly dera...
#153: Getting Real Buy-In for Agile Transformation with Scott Dunn
Join Brian and Scott Dunn as they unpack what “buy-in” actually means and what it takes to move from surface-level support to genuine commitment in th...
#152: The Five Pillars of Real Agile Improvement with Mike Cohn
Join Brian and Mike Cohn as they unpack the five essential pillars that take Agile from “just the motions” to meaningful, measurable impact. Plus, get...
Pressing Pause: A Summer Break and What’s Coming Next
We’re taking our own advice and hitting pause to recharge this July. While we’re off the mic, revisit past episodes packed with timeless insights and...
#151: What AI Is Really Delivering (and What It’s Not) with Evan Leybourn & Christopher Morales
Is AI underdelivering? Or are we asking the wrong questions? This episode breaks down what actually leads to business ROI with AI (and no, it’s not mo...
#150: What “1 Billion” Scrum Classes Taught Us About Team Culture (and Captain America) with Cort Sharp & Laura Kendrick
Laura Kendrick and Cort Sharp hijack the mic to share what it’s really like behind the scenes at Mountain Goat. From Zoom bloopers to unexpected team...
#149: How Agile Action Drives Strategy with Boris Gloger
What does it really mean to have a bias toward action and how do you build that into your culture without skipping strategy? Boris Gloger joins Brian...
#148: What It Really Takes to Lead Change That Sticks with Sherri Robbins
Can you lead meaningful change without burning people out—or yourself? Sherri Robbins thinks so, and she’s sharing how she’s done it in high-stakes, h...
#147: The Power of Quiet Influence with Casey Sinnema
How do you lead change when you’re not the boss? Casey Sinnema shares what it takes to build trust, influence outcomes, and make Monday feel a little...
#146: Agile Leadership That Actually Works with Brendan Wovchko
What does it look like to lead a 300-person software org inside a 1,000-person company—and still stay focused on people first? Brendan Wovchko shares...
#145: How to Lead Without Burning Out (or Burning Bridges) with Ginger Boyll
How do you grow a remote-first team from 30 to over 100 while still being voted a "great place to work"? Ginger Boyll says it’s part Agile mindset, pa...
#144: How Modern Agile Teams Predict the Unpredictable with Lance Dacy
Real Agile forecasting runs on math, not magic. Brian and Lance dive into Monte Carlo methods, DORA metrics, and how AI is shifting the future of proj...
#143: What Still Makes Teams Work (and Win) with Jim York
What does soccer, soda, and software have in common? According to Jim York—everything. In this episode, he and Brian Milner break down what great team...
#142: Communication Patterns Keeping Your Team Stuck with Marsha Acker
If your team keeps revisiting the same issues over and over again, Groundhog Day-style, this episode is for you. Leadership coach Marsha Acker shares...
#141: Cooking Up a Killer Retrospective with Brian Milner
Tired of “What went well?” and “What didn’t”? Brian Milner is here to help you cook up retrospectives that actually get your team thinking, collaborat...
#140: The Power of Emotional Delight in Product Design with Dr. Nesrine Changuel
What do Spotify, Google Meet, and your expense report tool have in common? They could all delight your users—if you design for more than just function...
#139: The Retrospective Reset with Cort Sharp
Retrospectives shouldn’t suck the energy out of your team—or get skipped entirely. In this episode, Brian and Cort share how to fix the most common re...
#138: The Bad Meeting Hangover with Julie Chickering
Ever left a meeting feeling more drained than before it started? That’s the dreaded meeting hangover. Brian Milner and Julie Chickering dive into why...
#137: Stop Wasting Time with Guests Kate Megaw
In this episode, Kate Megaw joins Brian Milner to share simple but powerful techniques that can turn those soul-sucking meetings into dynamic, action-...
#136: The Future of Agile Coaching with Andreas Schliep
What’s next for Agile coaching? Brian Milner and Andreas Schliep dive into the shifting landscape of Agile coaching, the differences between Scrum Mas...
#135: Leading Without Authority with Pete Behrens
In this episode, Brian Milner and Pete Behrens explore the difference between managing and leading, the critical role of middle management in transfor...
#134: How Leaders Can Reduce Burnout and Boost Performance with Marcus Lagré
Is workplace stress just about long hours? Not quite. Brian and Marcus Lagré unpack the real equation behind stress—how pressure, complexity, and secu...
#133: Trending Agile: Scrum Masters, AI, and the Future of Agile
The Agile Alliance partners with PMI—what does it mean for Agile’s future? Plus, how AI is reshaping Scrum Master roles and why honesty (even when it...
#132: Can Nice Guys Finish First? with Scott Dunn
Can being "nice" at work actually hold you back? Join Brian and Scott Dunn as they unravel the myths around workplace "niceness," explore the balance...
#131: Lessons from Modern Agile with Joshua Kerievsky
Is Agile still relevant in today’s fast-paced world? Brian and Joshua Kerievsky reveal the four game-changing principles of Modern Agile that prioriti...
#130: Be the Change: How to Drive Impact Without Authority with April K. Mills
Ready to spark real change in your organization? In this episode, Brian Milner sits down with April K. Mills, founder of Engine for Change, to reveal...
#129: 2025: The Year Agile Meets AI and Hyper-Personalization with Lance Dacy
Curious about the future of Agile in 2025? Join Brian and Lance Dacy as they dive into the rise of AI, hyper-personalization, and how teams can balanc...
#128: Top Lessons from 2024’s Most Inspiring Episodes with Brian Miner
Missed some episodes this year? Don’t worry—Brian’s got you covered with a highlight reel of 2024’s most memorable moments, featuring game-changing in...
#127: Agile Strategies for Job Market Uncertainty with Mark Kilby
How do you navigate a bumpy job market with an agile mindset? Join Brian and leadership coach Mark Kilby as they explore practical strategies for stay...
#126: Mastering the Scrum Master Role with Gary K. Evans
What does it take to be an effective Scrum Master? In this episode, Brian Milner and Gary K. Evans, author of The Effective Scrum Master, explore the...
#125: Embracing Gratitude in Challenging Times with Brian Milner
Get ready for a special Thanksgiving episode where Brian Milner shares what he’s most grateful for this year and why a little reflection on gratitude...
#124: How to Avoid Common Product Team Pitfalls with David Pereira
Curious if your product team is caught in common traps that limit success? Join Brian and David Pereira as they explore how to simplify workflows, mak...