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Beyond Product Management
Beyond Product Management is a podcast that explores the unexpected intersections of product management with other disciplines, industries, and ideas. We go beyond the usual frameworks to uncover fresh perspectives, unconventional insights, and the skills that truly set great PMs apart.
Episodes
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Beyond the Hype: Applying AI Strategically Without Losing the Human Connection
AI is everywhere — but is it actually making products better? In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Andy Sitison, a…
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Why Most Transformations Fail (And What Actually Works)
Transformation is more than hiring a consultant or handing over a shiny playbook—it’s about changing human behavior, founder habits, and team dynamics. In this…
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Managing What Could Go Wrong: A Practical Guide to Risk-Based Decisions
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller goes deeper into a concept that sits at the core of product leadership and business success…
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“Let Product Handle It” Is a Risk: Why Product Management Is Really Risk Management
Product management isn’t about writing tickets, answering quick questions, or being the catch-all for everything unclear. It’s risk management. In this episode…
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The AI Competence Mirage: What Product Leaders Are Getting Wrong
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Makoto Kern, product strategy and UX leader, to unpack what really drives…
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The Leadership Skill No One Taught Us: Self-Leadership, Mental Load, and Presence
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Kerri LaRose, self-leadership coach, counselor, and advocate for intentional…
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Stop Starting Over: Why Weekly Direction Changes Are Killing Your Business
So many founders believe they’re moving fast — but what they’re actually doing is starting over again and again. In this episode of Beyond Product Management…
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“Mom, Can I Call?” — The Founder Bottleneck Episode
This episode wasn’t the one I planned — and that’s exactly the point. A text from my college-aged kid (“I need to call”) turned into a real-time reminder of…
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Stop Setting Goals, Start Solving Puzzles: Rethinking Strategy with Radhika Dutt
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather sits down with Radhika Dutt — MIT engineer, serial founder, author of Radical Product Thinking, and…
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What's worth a Second Helping
This Thanksgiving episode is all about gratitude, focus, and the lessons we actually want more of going into 2026. I’m sharing what we learned inside PDRM this…
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From Bioengineering to CPO: Lessons from a Nonlinear Product Journey
Have you ever planned your career perfectly… only to find yourself on a completely different path? In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller…
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Finding Flow: Lessons from Hollywood to Tech with Steven Puri
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company, to explore the fascinating intersection…
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You’ve Come This Far… But Should You Keep Going?
You’ve been there — waiting for a restaurant table long past the quoted time, convincing yourself it’s too late to leave because you’ve already waited this…
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From Biomedical to AI Startups: Lessons from a Two-Time Founder with Josh Budman
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather sits down with longtime friend and two-time founder Josh Budman to explore how the landscape of building…
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Where Creativity Meets Commoditization: The Changing Face of Product Design with Nick Cawthon
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, host Heather Miller sits down with Nick Cawthon, Product Design Leader and Founder of Gauge.io, to explore the…
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Why Every Business Needs Product Thinking (Even If You Don’t Call It Product Management)
Most people think product management is something that only happens inside tech companies or startups. But here’s the truth: if you’re improving what you…
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Small Business, Big Threat: Phishing & Ransomware Trends in 2025
Welcome to the first episode in our October cybersecurity series on Beyond Product Management! I’m Heather Miller, co-founder and CEO of PDRM Consulting, and…
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Back from a Break + What’s Next for Beyond Product Management
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, I’m back after an unplanned break—and I’ve got some exciting updates to share about the podcast and what’s ahead…
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Lessons from my Dad, Love Pal
This week’s episode of Beyond Product Management is a little different—more personal, and one of the hardest I’ve recorded. On what would have been my dad’s…
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Finding Your Hype Girl: Visibility, Community, and Collaboration with Alex Yargeau
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather sits down with her friend and fellow Pittsburgh entrepreneur, Alex Yargeau, CEO of Yargeau and Co…
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Back-to-School Chaos, Band Camp, and the Power of a Done List
Back-to-school season always brings chaos — new routines, endless forms, and if you’re like me, fundraisers stacked on fundraisers. Add business goals and…
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Stop Doing It All Yourself: 4 Hidden Delegation Traps
Think you have a delegation problem? You probably don’t. You likely have one of four delegation breakdowns—patterns that feel totally logical in the moment but…
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Your Product Is a Hoarder House: Time for a Feature Factory Intervention
Welcome to Feature Factory Rehab. You know that moment when you walk into a house and it’s not dirty, but there’s just stuff everywhere? Every surface covered…
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Sharing Wins without Feeling like a Fraud
In today’s episode, I’m talking about something that’s been personally real for me lately… ✨ How do you share your wins without spiraling into self-doubt or…
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Prompt Responsibly: AI Security for everyone
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather is joined again by her co-founder (and husband!), John Miller, for Part 2 of their ongoing conversation…
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Storytelling That Sells... and Ships: A Conversation with Lindsay Murray
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather sits down with storytelling expert and content strategist Lindsay Murray to unpack why storytelling isn’t…
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Burnout Didn’t Break Me — But It Woke Me Up
In this deeply personal episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather opens up about her own experience with burnout—not just the professional kind, but the…
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Lead Without the Title: Executive Presence, Storytelling, and Strategy with Ben Mosior
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Ben Mosior, founder of Hired Thought and co-creator of Strategy Tactics, for a…
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PTO Without Panic: How Product Managers Can Log Off With Confidence
In this personal-yet-practical episode, we're diving into a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention: Paid Time Off (PTO). Specifically—how to plan for…
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Dinner Table Debates: Will AI Replace Product Managers?
In this special episode of Beyond Product Management, host Heather Miller is joined by a familiar voice—her husband and co-founder of PDRM Consulting, John…
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Drowning in Deadlines? Here’s Your Life Raft
Feeling underwater at work? You’re not alone—and you’re not lazy. In this episode of Beyond Product Management, I’m talking about that overwhelmed, maxed-out…
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Visibility Without Vanity: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Feeling Like a Fraud
Ever feel like speaking up about your work makes you look like you're bragging—or worse, like an imposter? You’re not alone. In this episode of Beyond Product…
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The Power of Asking Why: Curiosity, Clarity & the Five Whys Method
In today’s off-the-cuff episode, Heather Miller takes a heartfelt detour from the planned content to explore the deceptively simple—but deeply…
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Building Trust, Not Just Products: Cybersecurity Tips for Product Managers
In this special episode of Beyond Product Management, host Heather Miller is joined by her co-founder, husband, and cybersecurity expert John Miller for a deep…
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Viable or Valuable? Rethinking MVPs Before You Scare Users Away
We've all heard of the Minimum Viable Product, but what if that “viable” MVP is actually pushing users away before they ever get a chance to see your product’s…
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The Power of No: How Product Leaders Protect Priorities and Build Trust
Far from being negative or combative, a well-placed no is actually a sign of strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep product ownership. Heather…
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Strategy Isn’t a Luxury—It’s Your Secret Weapon
Strategy gets thrown around like confetti in the product world—but what does it actually mean for your day-to-day as a PM? In this episode, we’re getting real…
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The Trust Factor: Building Stronger Relationships in Product Management
From transparency and active listening to adaptability and proactive communication, Heather and Tabor break down the key elements of building long-lasting…
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Mastering Ideation: How Product Managers Can Innovate and Stay Ahead of the Curve
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, we dive into the art of ideation and how product managers can generate fresh ideas at every stage of product…
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How Speech and Debate made me a better Product Manager (Episode 5)
Public speaking is a critical skill in product management—whether you’re presenting a roadmap, leading sprint reviews, or advocating for your product. In this…
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Leading Without a Title: Influence, Confidence & Servant Leadership in Product (Episode 4)
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence, confidence, and the ability to drive impact. In this episode of Beyond Product Management, we explore what…
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Aligning Your Team: The Art of Goal Setting in Product Management
In today's episode, we're diving into a critical skill for every product manager: aligning your team around a common goal. We'll explore: ✔️ What makes a goal…
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Beyond Product Management: Introduction to Product Leadership
In this inaugural episode of Beyond Product Management, host Heather Miller, CEO and co-founder of PDRM Consulting, shares her extensive background and…