
About this podcast
Product Academy Tough Stuff is tackling the toughest challenges in product management. Each episode features experienced product leaders who address one tough question with actionable insights—no fluff, no filler. Condensed for your busy schedule. Join your hosts, Tanja Lau and Francesca Cortesi, as they engage in honest, no-nonsense conversations with inspiring guests. In less than 30 minutes they share practical, proven advice and provide you with a fresh angle on one specific topic. Let's dive in!
26 episodes · business
Product Academy Tough Stuff
About this podcast
Product Academy Tough Stuff is tackling the toughest challenges in product management. Each episode features experienced product leaders who address one tough question with actionable insights—no fluff, no filler. Condensed for your busy schedule. Join your hosts, Tanja Lau and Francesca Cortesi, as they engage in honest, no-nonsense conversations with inspiring guests. In less than 30 minutes they share practical, proven advice and provide you with a fresh angle on one specific topic. Let's dive in!
Recent episodes
- #25: How do I price my products? - with Iulia Jacobsson (Product Coach & Advisor)7 May · 31 min
- #24: How do I build up my confidence? - with Parveen Downer (Career Coach, PM instructor, Speaker, Stand-up Comedian)27 Dec 2025 · 34 min
- #23: Is it worth switching to Shape Up? - with Stéphane Turquay (Principal Product Manager at Smallpdf)20 Nov 2025 · 28 min
- #22 How do I avoid feeling like an imposter when I’ve been promoted? - with Caroline Clark (Leadership Consultant and Coach)6 Nov 2025 · 30 min
- #21: How do I navigate cultural and value differences at work? -with Alena Ipanova (Cultural Intelligence Expert and Trainer)2 Oct 2025 · 30 min
- #20: How do I manage my time better? - with Todd Birzer (Product Management Leader)11 Sept 2025 · 34 min
- #19: How do I do discovery in hardware? -with Kai Stevens (Product Leader & Discovery Coach)5 Jun 2025 · 31 min
- #18 How do I develop products for internal users? - with Corinne Ruckstuhl (PM for Data & AI at SRF)22 May 2025 · 29 min
- #17 How do I know I’ve done enough discovery? - with Tim Herbig (Product Management Coach)8 May 2025 · 31 min
- #16 How do I delight my customers? - with Nesrine Changuel (Product Coach & Trainer, ex-Google, Spotify, Microsoft )24 Apr 2025 · 31 min