Agile Ideas

#168 | Intentional Visibility: Building Your Personal Brand for Greater Impact with Carlii Lyon

What happens when the person behind some of the world’s most recognisable personal brands realises she’s neglected her own?In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, we’re joined by Carlii Lyon—former international publicist turned personal branding expert and author of Courage to Be. After building the profiles of global names like Miranda Kerr and other thought leaders, Carlii found herself feeling invisible during her maternity leave. That moment became the catalyst for a journey of reinvention, purpose, and intentional visibility.We explore what personal branding really means—beyond LinkedIn profiles and follower counts—and how showing up with clarity, consistency, and purpose can transform your career and impact. Carlii breaks down why self-promotion doesn’t have to feel cringey when it’s connected to service, value, and your future self.From the power of asking for what you want to the quiet confidence of body language and presence, this conversation offers practical strategies for becoming more visible without becoming performative.Whether you’re looking to step into a new role, grow your influence, or simply feel more seen for the work you do—this episode will help you start small, but start meaningfully.Tune in now, and remember: your future self is probably already telling you to go for it.In this episode, I cover: 5:38 Calii Lyon’s Journey into Personal Branding17:19 Understanding Personal Branding31:54 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Criticism43:57 The Power of Future Self PsychologyAnd more...Check out Carlii's website, and look for her new book here: www.carliilyon.comConnect with Carlii on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carliilyon/Support the showThank you for listening to Agile Ideas! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from our discussions. Remember to rate us on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates and more insightful content.Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and rate us. Let's spread the #AgileIdeas together! We'd like to hear any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Don't miss out on exclusive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter now at www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe. You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'. Follow me, your host, on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. It's your one-stop destination for all our episodes, blogs, and more. We hope you found today's episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas!Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi...

#167 Throw Back Episode - #136 | Unlocking the Future of Work: Insights from Atlassian's Work Futurist Dominic Price

Throwback Episode featuring with Dominic Price, AtlassianIn this high-impact throwback episode, we revisit our conversation with Dominic Price—Work Futurist at Atlassian and one of the leading voices on the future of work, team culture, and tech-human collaboration.With over a decade at Atlassian, Dom brings a bold, people-first lens to modern leadership—unpacking what it takes to build thriving teams in a world shaped by disruption, agility, and rapid technological change.In this episode, we cover:1:54 What is a Work Futurist4:28 Creating and Sharing Playbooks at Atlassian9:38 The Return to Office Debate 19:35 Why Productivity is a Flawed Metric 24:05 The Problem with Waterfall Approaches to Agile  28:33 Responsible AI and Technology Implementation 40:53 Scaling Culture and Distributed Teamwork 49:17 Learning From Mistakes If you're rethinking your approach to collaboration, leadership, or scaling culture in complex environments—this one’s worth another listen.Support the showThank you for listening to Agile Ideas! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from our discussions. Remember to rate us on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates and more insightful content.Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and rate us. Let's spread the #AgileIdeas together! We'd like to hear any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Don't miss out on exclusive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter now at www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe. You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'. Follow me, your host, on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. It's your one-stop destination for all our episodes, blogs, and more. We hope you found today's episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas!Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi...

#166 | What's the Cost of Not Delegating? With Carmen Williams

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t lack of time—but your reluctance to let go?In this empowering new episode, Fatimah is joined by Carmen Williams, Director of Global Teams, who shares how delegation became the most transformational move in her business journey. From her early days as a scientist to running a thriving remote team of over 100 virtual assistants across South Africa and the Philippines, Carmen’s story is a powerful reminder that scalable success starts with trust.Carmen opens up about hiring her first VA while her business was still pre-revenue—a leap of faith as a single mother with two children and a mortgage. That decision forced her to rethink everything she knew about control, clarity, and capacity. Along the way, she learned that effective delegation isn’t about dumping tasks—it’s about building relationships, empowering others, and letting go of perfectionism.Together they explore common outsourcing mistakes, how to choose the right first hire, and why your systems don’t need to be perfect before you start. Carmen also shares practical frameworks, like her “two-message rule,” and why opportunity cost is the real risk of doing everything yourself.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the weeds of your own business—or unsure how to grow without burning out—this episode is packed with clarity, courage, and the mindset shifts needed to finally delegate with confidence.In this episode, I cover: 14:15 Offshoring vs Outsourcing Explained18:20 Where to Start with Virtual Assistants24:30 Managing Remote Teams Effectively31:10 Delegating Better for Business Growth35:00 Scaling Your Business with VAs43:19 Personal Experiences and Lessons LearnedAnd more…Leading a PMO through complexity, culture, and change? Tune in to explore how human-centered strategy and systems thinking can elevate your impact. Then, share how you're bridging the gap between strategy and execution—I’d love to hear your Agile Ideas. Support the showThank you for listening to Agile Ideas! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from our discussions. Remember to rate us on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates and more insightful content.Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and rate us. Let's spread the #AgileIdeas together! We'd like to hear any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Don't miss out on exclusive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter now at www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe. You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'. Follow me, your host, on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. It's your one-stop destination for all our episodes, blogs, and more. We hope you found today's episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas!Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi...

#165 | What to Look for in a Steering Committee Pack (And What to Leave Out)

Ever sat in a steering committee meeting drowning in data but starving for decisions? You’re not alone—and it’s a sign your pack might be working against you.In this solo episode, Fatimah shares what she’s learned from years of working with steering committees across some of the largest and most complex organisations internationally. She unpacks the critical elements that make a steering committee pack effective, cutting through the noise to help leaders focus on what matters most.We explore the five essential elements every pack should include, why visual summaries beat wordy walls of text, and how to structure information so it actually supports strategic decision-making. Plus, Fatimah shares a few personal lessons from early career mistakes (including one pack she hopes never resurfaces).Whether you're a project manager, a delivery lead, or part of a PMO supporting governance, this episode offers a blueprint for building steering committee packs that inform, influence, and drive outcomes.🎧 Don’t forget! Registration is now open for the Global PMO Leader Conference, happening October 15th. Join over 1,000 project professionals from around the world. Link below;https://www.thepmoleader.com/2025-annual-conferenceIn this episode, I cover: 0:00 Introduction & Conference Announcement7:58 Understanding Steering Committees14:37 Three Levels of Governance Explained22:32 Purpose of Steering Committee Packs30:16 Essential Components to Include39:12 What to Leave Out43:19 Personal Experiences and Lessons LearnedAnd more…Have you built a PMO from the ground up—or thinking about it? Tune in to learn how to create a solid foundation that supports growth, governance, and agility. Then, share your PMO wins or challenges—I’d love to hear your AgileSupport the showThank you for listening to Agile Ideas! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from our discussions. Remember to rate us on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates and more insightful content.Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and rate us. Let's spread the #AgileIdeas together! We'd like to hear any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Don't miss out on exclusive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter now at www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe. You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'. Follow me, your host, on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. It's your one-stop destination for all our episodes, blogs, and more. We hope you found today's episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas!Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi...

#164 | Navigating Strategic Transformation with Human Centred Change with Renee Giacalone

From Strategy to Execution: Making Change Stick – with Renee GiacaloneWhy do some organizations thrive through change while others get stuck in the gap between strategy and execution? In this practical and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Renee Giacalone—seasoned transformation leader turned entrepreneur—who shares what it really takes to make change stick.With three decades of experience leading strategic change at companies like Bank of America, Kellogg, and McDonald's, Renee has seen firsthand that successful transformation isn’t about perfect plans—it’s about what happens after go-live. She challenges the overemphasis on pre-launch training and advocates instead for ongoing, people-focused support once the change becomes real.We explore how to shift from resistance to engagement by tapping into human motivators like peer influence, FOMO, and friendly competition. Renee also makes a compelling case for democratizing project management across the business—so every team member, not just specialists, can confidently contribute to big-picture goals.Whether you're navigating a complex transformation or simply trying to get your team unstuck, Renee’s insights offer a grounded, human-centric approach to change. It’s time to stop managing from the sidelines and start enabling people to succeed. To learn more about Renee’s work, visit: rsgconsultinggroup.comRenee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneegiacalone/In this episode, I cover:02:50 From Corporate America to Entrepreneurship 05:42 Career Defining Moments in Leadership09:26 Effective Change Management Approaches14:58 Navigating Remote Work During COVID19:15 Why Project Management is for Everyone24:30 Execution Gaps in Organisations29:05 Strategic Planning Challenges39:00 Rescuing Challenged Programs45:31 Leading Stuck Teams and Final ThoughtsAnd more…Have you built a PMO from the ground up—or thinking about it? Tune in to learn how to create a solid foundation that supports growth, governance, and agility. Then, share your PMO wins or challenges—I’d love to hear your AgileSupport the showThank you for listening to Agile Ideas! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from our discussions. Remember to rate us on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates and more insightful content.Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and rate us. Let's spread the #AgileIdeas together! We'd like to hear any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Don't miss out on exclusive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter now at www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe. You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'. Follow me, your host, on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. It's your one-stop destination for all our episodes, blogs, and more. We hope you found today's episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas!Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi...