The Everyday Agile Podcast

Is Agile enough in 2026? Or has modern project management become more important than ever? In this episode of Everyday Agile, Jac Hughes speaks with Joshua Crowther, project delivery consultant, contractor and founder of UK Project Professionals. Together they discuss why so many digital transformation programmes fail, why prioritisation is the biggest problem facing organisations today, and how A...

What separates organisations that deliver from those that stay busy? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, Jac sits down with digital transformation leader Tori Sutherland to discuss leadership, agile transformation, digital delivery, public-sector transformation, and what organisations need to do to become truly agile. Drawing on her experience leading digital public services in the NHS...

What happens when a former teacher becomes an Agile consultant, discovers AI, and starts building products with his children? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Kiran Mistry to explore his journey from struggling through university, becoming a computer science teacher, moving into software delivery, and ultimately helping organisations improve how they work. We discuss:...

What if the biggest problems in project delivery have nothing to do with Agile, Waterfall, or AI? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Maiden, creator of the Human Project Delivery Framework and founder of Picard, to explore why so many projects struggle long before delivery even begins. We discuss: ✅ Why project delivery often carries the weight of poor decisions m...

What does the future of the Scrum Master role actually look like? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Rachael Fletcher to explore why Scrum Masters need more than ceremonies, stand-ups and Jira boards to survive in modern delivery environments. We discuss: Why technical awareness matters (without needing to code) The evolution from Scrum Master to delivery leader AI’s im...

What does it really take to build a social impact business in tech? In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea Slater to talk about women in tech, diversity, leadership, AI, inclusion, and why “hope” might be one of the most underrated leadership skills. Chelsea shares her journey from North Wales to Liverpool’s tech scene, how she founded Innovate Her UK, and her mission to get girls ready for the...

What does the future of product management actually look like? In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Carla Jarrett to talk about: Why traditional product management skills are no longer enough. How AI is changing product roles. The rise of engineering fluency and “product engineers”. Why Scrum and Agile often become “agile theatre”. Product Manager vs Product Owner debates...

What is agentic AI and why is everyone talking about it? In this episode, delivery and transformation leader James Farley breaks down what agentic AI really means, beyond the hype, and how it’s changing product development, business building, and creative work. ▶︎What you’ll learn in this video: What agentic AI actually is (simple explanation) Real-world use cases for AI in business and product de...

How do you break into tech delivery without a technical background? In this episode, Dave shares his journey from working in HMRC and sales roles to becoming a highly experienced Agile delivery professional , working across fintech, aviation tech, and large-scale organisations. We cover: How to get into tech without coding The difference between Scrum Master, Delivery Manager & Project Manager...

Why does most corporate training fail? In this episode, Amy Hoare shares her journey from Agile transformation to building a modern, AI-powered learning business and why traditional approaches to learning simply don’t work anymore. We cover: The rise (and decline) of Agile as a buzzword The story behind Agile Avengers, Molt and building a personal brand Moving from internal roles to consultancy Wh...

If you're wondering how to break into tech without a traditional background, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Ann-Marie Denton shares her journey from property and construction into tech leadership,proving that you don’t need a computer science degree to succeed in the industry. We dive into: How to get into tech without coding Building confidence in a new industry Imposter syndr...

In this episode, delivery expert Gracie Davis joins the podcast to discuss leadership, scaling organisations, AI in the workplace, and the surprising benefits of building a personal brand on LinkedIn. With over 15 years of experience across delivery, organisational change, product management, and operations, Gracie shares how modern delivery leaders help companies turn chaos into clarity, especial...

Why do so many talented women working in tech still say “I’m not a techie”? In this episode, Beckie Taylor joins the podcast to talk about confidence, leadership, imposter syndrome, and the reality of building a career in tech. Beckie is a speaker, consultant, community builder and founder of Empower Women in Tech, with more than 20 years of experience in talent, leadership and technology communit...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Orsolya Alapi is this week's guest. As a Delivery Manager, certified Scrum Master (PSM I, PSM II) and Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) with over a decade of experience in Product Delivery across multiple countries, Orsolya specialises in guiding teams to achieve high performance and deliver real value. Her pragmatic, people-first approach ensures that teams feel emp...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Dave Freeman is this week's guest. Dave turns your awesome ideas into awesome software. ▶︎Dave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjfreeman01/ ▶︎17 Things: https://17things.co.uk/ ▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups 00:00 Welcome Back to Liverpool 00:22 Discussing LinkedIn and AI Content 02:48 Transitioning from Mili...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Jess Madhavan is this week's guest. Jess is an Engineering Leader operating multiple small, fast-moving teams building 0–1 products and experimental platforms. She has a background in scaling teams, running cross-functional squads and driving AI-enabled ways of working in high-paced environments. Big on pace, clarity, ownership and creating spaces where p...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Nathan Davies is this week's guest. Nathan is Senior Transformation Delivery Leader with a 30‑year track record delivering complex, high‑impact business and digital change across Banking, Asset Management, and regulated environments. Expert at shaping ambiguous initiatives into executable delivery plans, strengthening governance, and driving measurable bu...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Mat Clarke is this week's guest. Mat helps businesses fix broken systems. Mat's background is in CRO and full-stack development, but his work today goes far beyond websites. He specialises in using AI, automation, and modern software to replace legacy processes, reduce operational friction, and help teams work faster and smarter. ▶︎Mat's LinkedIn:...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Nissi Ozigbu is this week's guest. Nissi help Transformation Professionals, Business Owners and Leaders become purposefully visible, so the quality of their work is matched by the confidence others have in choosing, following, and investing in them. Nissi is also the founder of The Growth Hut and creator of The Visible Leadership Launchpad™, a flagship sy...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Annie Andrews is this week's guest. Annie is the CEO of Curo Services - Trusted Technology People and Co-founder of Blipfuture CIC, the popular photo-journalling community. Annie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-andrews-tech/ 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements 01:26 Current Role and LinkedIn Insights 02:01 Concerns About Vibe Coding...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Matt Odell is this week’s guest. Matt is the founder of MilUX, short for Military User experience. Over the last 6 years, he has gone on a journey of discovery, exploring how he can better serve customers as they face the challenges with designing, developing and delivering fit-for-purpose products in the UK defence sector. ▶︎ Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Julio Behambari is this week’s guest. Julio is a driven Principal Product Manager with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, launch, and scale innovative B2B SaaS products. ▶︎ Julio’s LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/juliobehambari Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:55 Julio's Journey into Product Management 04:32 D...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Tom Jenner is this week's guest. Tom is an experienced digital product and project management professional. He has a proven track record of leading complex projects and cross-functional teams for global brands like Dyson, where he spent 5 years. His expertise spans end-to-end digital initiative management, orchestrating multichannel campaigns, optimising...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Jamie Hanratty is this week's guest. Jamie is the Co-founder of Ludi (renamed from Metro Retro since Aug 2025) who are improving collaboration for eng & product teams. ▶︎Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehanratty/ ▶︎Ludi https://ludi.co/ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Jamie and Ludi 00:01:30 - The Inspiration Behind Ludi: Overcoming Whi...

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Noel Warnell is this week's guest. Noel helps digital leaders drive fast, predictable, and robust delivery & build stronger teams, with over 20 years of experience unlocking measurable ROI. Noel isn't interested in theory for theory’s sake. He brings grounded experience, clarity, and a collaborative style that helps teams deliver, especially when...