My Honest Q1 Review: What We Hit, What We Didn't, and What It Actually Means

Beyond Product Management · Apr 9, 2026 · 16m

What does it really look like to close out a quarter honestly — the wins, the misses, and the meaning behind all of it?

In this episode, Heather goes long on Q1 at PDR & Consulting: what was planned, what got done, what got delayed, and what that data is pointing toward for Q2. But more than a business recap, this episode is a masterclass in how to actually use a quarterly review — not just to log what happened, but to let it shape what comes next.

In this episode:

Why the PDR & Protect launch was delayed — and why that was the right call

The unexpected lesson a website redesign taught about…