Best Andrea Tito Podcasts (2024)

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70. The Road to the Ironman World Championships: A 4-Time Participant's Proven Formula for Success 54:01

4h ago54:01

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Marty Smith is heading to Nice in a week to compete at the IronMan World Championships in the 65-69 Age Group. This is not her first rodeo. Marty has participated in 4 IronMan World Championships, including last year. She has also qualified for and competed in 2 IronMan 70.3 World Championships. Her slowest full IronMan time was 14:52 in her first …

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69. Kate Hubber’s Metabolic Health Journey: From Falling Pregnant To Racing 1:28:08

9d ago1:28:08

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As I like to say, “Whether everyone knows it or not, we are all signed up for that ultra-endurance event called Life.” Kate Hubber’s OFM journey demonstrates how one can successfully navigate the complexities of modern life by being grounded in the foundational physiology OFM. Kate originally came to us seeking to use OFM and VESPA as a means to im…

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68. Women’s Metabolic Healthspan with Dr. Linda Frazier 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

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In today’s OFM Podcast Dr. Linda Frazier joins Peter Defty in a conversation on the intricacies of women's health and their long term ramifications. While retired from a full time practice as a Pediatrician, Dr. Frazier continues to provide pediatric care for those who need it most, working a few days a month in the Sacramento Juvenile Detention Ce…

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67. Post Cocodona: Jeff Browning Talks OFM Recovery, Fueling and Performance 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Peter Defty and Jeff Browning dive into applying the science of optimizing metabolic health for athletes. The focus of the discussion is on the benefits for athletes of all levels, not just elite competitors. Through their combined experience and expertise, they explore how to enhance performance, recovery, and ove…

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66. Ketone Strategies with Frank Ilosa: The Do’s and Don’ts 1:16:36

3M ago1:16:36

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Introduction: If you are curious about ketones or considering using them as part of your fueling/supplementation strategy you won’t want to miss this episode of the OFM Podcast where Peter Defty hosts Frank Ilosa, the president of Ketone Aid, for a deep dive into the history of ketones, development of ketone esters, their application and boatloads …

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65. Optimizing Endurance Fueling and Nutrition with Kurt Madden 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

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Ultra endurance legend Kurt Madden, joins us on the podcast to share his experience and wisdom. His inspiring journey begins from a health-challenged childhood and leads to becoming a multiple Ultraman World Champion. Kurt shares insights into his training philosophies and remarkable career trajectory which has groomed him for his role as a mentor …

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64. Corporate Banker Andrea Moore Set To Run 5 200-mile Ultras This Year - Here’s How? 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

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Today we have an inspiring conversation with Andrea Moore, who shares her transformative journey from overcoming childhood challenges to becoming a successful corporate banker then tossing the corporate finance to the wind to conquer an even bigger challenge by running 5 ultramarathons, each with a distance of over two hundred miles. Andrea's story…

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63. Metabolic Health and Fueling for High Intensity Sports - Tito Garza’s Story 1:13:15

5M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

In this episode of the OFM Podcast, Host, Peter Defty, sits down with Tito Garza to share Tito’s journey of implementing OFM for high-intensity cyclocross racing. From his humble roots in Texas, battling through personal challenges and, through overcoming these challenges, becoming a restaurant entrepreneur Garza's story is a testament to resilienc…

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62. Your Genetics Are Not Your Destiny: How Lifestyle Choices Shape Our Health Destiny 24:16

7M ago24:16

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Elite Ultramarathoner, Jeff Browning, is most often perceived as an outlier due to his extraordinary health, fitness and ability to compete at the top of the sport at the age of 52, but the truth is, Jeff has made lifestyle choices that prioritize his health rather than follow a path most people consider as ‘normal’. Truth be told, Jeff is what nor…

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61. Optimizing Your Mind and Body - The Link Between Your Metabolic and Mental Health with Dr William Suave 1:51:55

7M ago1:51:55

1:51:55

In this enlightening episode of the OFM Podcast, host Peter Defty explores the profound connection between metabolic health and mental well-being. Joined by distinguished guest Dr. William Sauve, a psychiatrist with a unique perspective on treatment, they delve into how optimizing fat metabolism can have a transformative impact on mental health. Dr…

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60. Metabolic Capacity: Unlocking Endurance Secrets with Jeff Browning 1:52:17

8M ago1:52:17

1:52:17

In this long format podcast episode with Jeff Browning, we'll explore how Jeff stumbled upon this game-changing approach, the trials and triumphs of his journey, and how OFM can not only enhance athletic performance but also impact our overall health and wellbeing. His experiences prior to adopting OFM are typical Jeff, also known as "Bronco Billy,…

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59. Fueling Success: Peter Mortimer’s Metabolic Approach to Ultra-Running, Work & Life 1:13:22

9M ago1:13:22

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Introduction: In today's podcast with Peter Mortimer, we not only discuss athletic endeavors, we deep dive into the lifestyle that enables peak performance both in sports and in life. Peter exemplifies the concept of living life to its fullest potential. He discusses his career in the medical device industry, highlighting the unique challenges and …

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58. Metabolic Triumph: From Fat to Fit at 65 With Tim McConnell 1:06:37

9M ago1:06:37

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In today's podcast, we delve into the real-world application of the OFM metabolic health principles. Our special guest, Tim McConnell, fondly known as "Mr. No Excuses," shares his inspiring journey from an extremely challenging health situation. Tim began his journey weighing over 300 pounds and a hip replacement due to a bad fall. Over the past 3 …

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57. From Pharmacy to Podium: A 71-Year-Old IronMan’s Health Revolution 1:00:40

10M ago1:00:40

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This week we interview the inspiring 71-year-old pharmacist and endurance athlete James Hughes, and explore the intersection of healthcare, metabolic health, and endurance sports. From discussing the shifts in pharma’s priorities to revealing the power of metabolic health in transforming athletic performance, you will enjoy these insights and real-…

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56. Combining Eastern & Western Medicine for Triathlon Success & Metabolic Health 1:09:29

11M ago1:09:29

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In this segment, we continue our discussion with Diane, an experienced athlete with a deep understanding of the impacts of diet on performance and overall health. From the joys of smelling the flowers and post-race shopping to the intricacies of achieving metabolic health, this episode has it all. Our Guest: Diane Credenda, a triathlete specializin…

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55. Running The Spine: Peter Mortimer’s OFM Approach for a Podium Finish in spite of Jet Lag 1:10:52

12M ago1:10:52

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In this podcast episode, long-time OFM Athlete, Peter Mortimer, is welcomed as a guest to share his insights . Although not a professional ultrarunner, Peter competes at a high level and has won some big races. His ‘day job’ is a career in orthopedics for a medical device company, assisting and advising surgeons in operations for hip, knee, or shou…

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54. Pushing the Boundaries of Athletic Innovation - A Conversation with Bryce Thatcher 1:37:01

1y ago1:37:01

1:37:01

“Our premise behind the company was trying to make athletes more efficient when they are trying to compete at a high level”- Bryce Thatcher Introduction: This is a captivating conversation with Bryce Thatcher, Chief of Product Development of UltrAspire, on innovation and what it means to be a true innovator and why it is important for the audience.…

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53. Creating a Sanctuary with Tina Hein 1:29:51

1y ago1:29:51

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In this episode of the OFM Podcast, we welcome Tina Hein, someone who embodies self-empowerment and self-improvement without relying on conventional credentials. T In this episode I emphasize the importance of thinking for oneself and taking ownership of one’s life despite the barrage of information and opinions available on the internet. This incl…

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52. Work, Life, and Ultra-running: How Jesse Haynes Masters the Balance 1:28:42

1+ y ago1:28:42

1:28:42

In today’s podcast, our guest, Jesse Haynes, shares his remarkable Life journey of balancing his career as a construction project manager, husband and ultramarathon trail runner at the elite level. Jesse’s life has no shortage of daily challenges, ones which require him to access,adapt and act as part of the job. Naturally, OFM plays a key role, en…

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51. Did my first 100 miler fasted and with 1000 calories with Dr. Cathy 1:23:02

1+ y ago1:23:02

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In this podcast, Peter interviews Dr. Cathy Buletsa, an intensivist (ICU Physician) and trauma surgeon who recently completed her first 100-mile race. This episode is a debrief of her experience during and after the race. The discussion covers the adaptive stress, hormesis, super compensation, and the training effect from the event. The conversatio…

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50. The Happiness Connection: A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker Roko Belic 1:30:45

1+ y ago1:30:45

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Roko Belic knows a thing or two about Happiness. He is living it and sharing it through his work as a filmmaker. His films range from “Happy” which explores this topic, to “Trust Me” which explores the digital age and its implications for our Happiness. In this open ended conversation Roko and Peter explore the aspects that make up happiness as wel…

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49. Longevity and Peak Performance at age 54 with Bree Lambert 1:14:19

1+ y ago1:14:19

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This week we are interviewing Vespa / OFM Ambassador Bree Lambert Sanders, who is a nutritionist and coach in the San Jose area. Bree who, at 54 years young, still competes at the elite level including winding up with an overall win or a place on the podium . In this interview, Bree explains that she has always had a passion for fitness and nutriti…

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48. Healthy Aging and Performance Gains discussion with Tony Konvalin 1:10:12

1+ y ago1:10:12

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In this episode of the OFM (Optimized Fat Metabolism) podcast, host Peter Defty welcomes Tony Konvalin, an OFM ambassador and a lifelong athlete, who has excelled in different sports such as football, running, cycling and soccer. Tony shares his journey to higher health and peak performance beginning with his experience of running in high school an…

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47. Dr Linda Frazier discusses the benefits of Metabolic Health in longevity and fighting chronic disease. 1:05:28

1+ y ago1:05:28

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Pediatrician, Marathoner and “Liver of Life” Dr. Linda Frazier and I got together for this conversation. Linda has been in practice since 1984 and continues to do fill-in work at a youth detention facility and participate in medical mission trips overseas, most recently doing Pediatric Care in an orphanage in El Salvador, Central America. Linda is …

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46. Jeff Browning gives us a breakdown of his Moab 240 Win - fueling, strategy, everything 1:49:27

1+ y ago1:49:27

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Today's podcast guest is Jeff Browning, a professional ultra runner who is one of the top five elite mountain ultra specialists at the 100 mile plus distance. He recently ran the Moab 240s, a 240 mile plus distance and not only won but set a course record. In this Podcast Jeff discusses: the challenges faced during the race. the importance of strat…

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45. Taking Control of YOUR Health, Avoiding Chronic Disease and Living Strong with Dr. Cathy 1:11:16

2y ago1:11:16

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OFM: The new model of normal for the busy professional I sat down this week with Dr Cathy after her recent Ironman finish for a conversation on Metabolic Health Cathy discusses how she can comfortably complete an Ironman even though she is a busy professional, In this podcast we talk discuss: The sad state of what 'normal' human health has devolved…

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44. Beating The Bonk With VESPA - Roundtable Discussion with Jeff Browning and Peter Mortimer 32:17

2y ago32:17

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In this roundtable podcast with Ultra champions Jeff Browning and Peter Mortimer we discuss how they use VESPA in their training and racing. In it you will learn: What VESPA is How using VESPA increases fat metabolism How increasing fat metabolism dramatically reduces the reliance on external calories How VESPA dramatically reduces the risk of the …

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Tito Jackson: How Adding More Cowbell Can Be the Prescription for Your Team's Fever 49:20

2y ago49:20

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In this episode, Richard interviews Tito Jackson. Tito is an entrepreneur, founder of Apex Noire, and a former City Councilor of the City of Boston. He tells us how to inspire cultural dedication to goals within your team and gives us a taste of his secret management sauce - Cowbell Fridays.When you finish listening to the episode, find Tito on Ins…

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Dr. Dave Cornelius: How Having Fun and Building Trust Makes Teams Resilient and Successful 29:19

2y ago29:19

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In this episode, Richard interviews Dr. Dave Cornelius. Dr. Dave is a lean and agile catalyst leading and empowering others to achieve their best. He is the author of several books, including Belonging and Healing: Creating awesomeness for yourself and others and Deliver Value: Happy contributing people, Satisfied customers, and Thriving business. …

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43. Discussion with Derrick Lytle about Metabolic Health and his journey of discovery traversing The Arizona Trail 1:09:47

2y ago1:09:47

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In this podcast/video I sit down with photographer, videographer and filmmaker Derrick Lytle and have a conversation about OFM, Metabolic Health and science. More so, we talk about how building your metabolic capacity allows us to not only reach our potential but how it drives and supports our epic dreams. Today Derrick is embarking on one of his E…

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Jessica Kerr: How Some Shared Fun Time Increases Your Team's Productivity 44:21

2y ago44:21

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In this episode, Richard interviews Jessica Kerr. Jessica is a software developer, popular public speaker, and a symmathecist. She tells us about symmathesy and observability and how they make our world develop faster and more harmoniously. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Jessica on Twitter, visit her website at https://jessi…

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Sally Elatta: Here Are 5 Factors That Will Guarantee Your Team's High Performance 19:18

2y ago19:18

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In this episode, Richard interviews Sally Elatta, CEO and founder of AgilityHealth. Sally tells us how leadership is just another way of serving a team and how leading from a place of love keeps the team engaged and focused. She also shares with us the top 5 predictors of a team's high performance.When you finish listening to the episode, connect w…

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42. Round table discussion with Peter Defty, Jeff Browning and Peter Mortimer on all things OFM with elite mountain ultrarunners 1:04:08

2y ago1:04:08

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A few days before the iconic Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run I had the opportunity to record a round table discussion on all things OFM with elite mountain ultrarunners, Jeff Browning, Peter Mortimer. This includes metabolic test data that confirms their success is based upon a fat fueled physiology! Despite Jeff entering his 50's and Peter h…

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Andrea Ippolito: How to Bind Your Team With Friendship and Trust 25:19

2y ago25:19

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In this episode, Richard interviews Andrea Ippolito, CEO and Founder of SimplyFed. SimplyFed is an organization supporting families in feeding their babies. Andrea was a part of and led many teams, including as the Director of the Department of Veteran's Affairs Innovators Network and as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House. She tell…

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Lisette Sutherland: How to Build Strong Personal Connections in a Remote Team 32:26

2y ago32:26

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In this episode, Richard interviews Lisette Sutherland. Lisette is an author and keynote speaker, helping people work remotely successfully. She's also the founder of the online community Virtual Team Talk, the host of the Collaboration Superpowers podcast, and the founder and director of the Collaboration Superpowers consulting firm. Lisette tells…

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Claire DeMarco: How To Bring Your Team To Perfection With the Core Protocols 36:25

2y ago36:25

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In this episode, Richard interviews Claire DeMarco. Claire is the Director of Information Discovery Services at the Harvard Library. She led multiple high-performance teams, including the one that made Harvard University Libraries available to virtually anyone in the world. She tells us how the Core Protocols helped her teams to achieve successes a…

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Patricia Kong: How to Get From an Average to a Great Team With Emotional Intelligence 55:39

2+ y ago55:39

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In this episode, Patricia Kong comes back to the show and turns the tables on Richard, asking him questions. Patricia Patricia leads Enterprise and Leadership Solutions at scrum.org. She is a public speaker, coach, a co-author of The Nexus Framework for Scaling Scrum, and a co-developer of the Evidence-Based Management Framework. Patricia recently …

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Brian Lucas: How to Define Your Team as a Powerful and Long-Lasting Brand 25:43

2+ y ago25:43

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In this episode, Richard interviews Brian Lucas. Brian is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. He is best known for his research on creativity and morality in the workplace and everyday life.Brian tells us how igniting energy and passion in your team brings the spark of creativity and endurance.Wh…

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Luke Hohmann: How Being Happy with Who You Are Makes You Feel Wonder for Who You Can Be 25:05

2+ y ago25:05

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In this episode, Richard interviews Luke Hohmann. Luke is the founder and CEO of FirstRoot, the company on the mission to create the next generation of impact investors. He is also an inspiring public speaker and the creator of Innovation Games. Luke tells us how to recognize whether a team is a team we want to stick with and how self-appreciation …

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James Grenning: How to Make Your Team an Iterative Engineering Machine Safely 34:49

2+ y ago34:49

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In this episode, Richard interviews James Grenning. James is the founder of Wingman Software, where he coaches and consults around the world. James is also the author of the book Test-Driven Development for Embedded C and the co-author of the Agile Manifesto. James tells us how to encourage our teammates to experiment and iterate and why experiment…

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Catherine Louis: How to Make Your Current Team Your Best Team 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

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Catherine Louis: How to Make Your Current Team Your Best Team by Richard KasperowskiBy Richard Kasperowski

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Michael Spayd: How Destiny Brings the Best Teams Together 37:34

2+ y ago37:34

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In this episode, Richard interviews Michael Spayd, a co-founder of The Collective Edge, Agile Coaching Institute, and the co-author of Agile Transformation: Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework (tm) to Think and Lead Differently. Michael is best known as the originator of the Integral Agile Transformation Framework (tm). He tells us wh…

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Kate O'Brien: How "Rushing to Health" Actually Makes Your Team Perform Worse 34:14

2+ y ago34:14

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It is a part of human behavior to resist change, especially when things seem to go well. So, how do we secure "buy-in" among the stakeholders for the new ideas? In this episode, Richard interviews Kate O'Brien, Senior Human Resources Director at Remix Therapeutics and an expert on people analytics. She tells us how the teams assume ownership over t…

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Arie van Bennekum: How Saying "Yes" Can Take You Anywhere You Want 31:36

2+ y ago31:36

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In this episode, Richard interviews Arie van Bennekum. Arie is a co-author of the Agile Manifesto and an Agile thought leader at Wemanity Group. Arie tells us how accepting new challenges, even when doubting ourselves, opens new opportunities and truly makes us the architects of our own life.When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Ar…

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Psych Safety and Team EI: The Antidote to the Five Dysfunctions of a Team 9:20

2+ y ago9:20

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In this episode, Richard talks about the importance of trust among the team members and how psychological safety increases performance. You can read more about it here: https://kasperowski.com/the-five-dysfunctions/.By Richard Kasperowski

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Vanessa Druskat: How to Cross Rope Bridges by Relying on Your Teammates' Skillsets 35:50

2+ y ago35:50

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In this episode, Richard interviews Vanessa Druskat. Vanessa's research on organizational behavior and team emotional intelligence profoundly influenced Richard's work with teams. She tells us how relying on a specific skill set of each individual within your team leads to superior results and more cohesive and lasting relationships. When you finis…

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Mary And Tom Poppendieck How A Focused Leader Ensures Their Team's Success 18:31

2+ y ago18:31

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This episode is a continuation of Richard's interview with Mary and Tom Poppendieck. As the official part of the interview finished, they continued chatting and sharing some great ideas. Luckily, the record button was still on, so we can share this fantastic "unofficial" part of the conversation with you.You can read the transcript of the episode a…

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Mary and Tom Poppendieck: Keeping Your Team Together During the Great Resignation 45:46

3y ago45:46

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In this episode, Richard interviews Mary and Tom Poppendieck. Richard's Agile heroes, the Poppendiecks have written highly influential works on lean software development, including Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit, The Lean Mindset, and Leading the Lean Software Development: Results are Not the Point. Richard tackles with them one of the…

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Woody Zuill: The Best Leader Is the One Who Leads Without Authority 34:32

3y ago34:32

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In this episode, Richard interviews Woody Zuill, an Agile coach well known for popularizing mob programming and the No Estimates movement. In this first part of the interview with Woody, he tells us how kindness, consideration, and respect can transform any team into a fulfilling working experience.When you finish listening to the episode, connect …

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Woody Zuill: Knowing When to Stop a Conversation Is Knowing When to Listen 36:42

3y ago36:42

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In this episode, Richard interviews Woody Zuill, an Agile coach well known for popularizing mob programming and the No Estimates movement. In this first part of the interview with Woody, he tells us how kindness, consideration, and respect can transform any team into a fulfilling working experience.When you finish listening to the episode, connect …

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