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Product Powers - Human Skills for Product Thinkers to Thrive in the Age of AI

Product Powers - Human Skills for Product Thinkers to Thrive in the Age of AI

Future-proof your product career by mastering the human skills that AI can’t replicate easily—creativity, collaboration, and communication. 203 Episodes Mar 17, 2026

Do you want to future-proof your product career in the age of AI? Join Paddy Dhanda, Director of Product Management and Agile Practices at the UK’s largest technology trainer, as he helps product people master the human skills AI can’t replicate easily. Each episode delivers research-backed insights and practical tools to boost your creativity, collaboration, and communication, the essential superpowers for today’s product thinkers.

Episodes

My 13-Year-Old Built a 3D Game in a Week Using Vibe Coding (No Coding Skills Required) Mar 17, 2026 2153 What happens when you hand a 13-year-old an AI coding tool and zero instructions? In this special episode, Paddy hosts his son Arjan for a hands-on look at vibe coding — the AI-powered approach to building software using nothing but natural language prompts.Together they walk through Dolphin Quest, the fully functioning 3D game Arjan built using Replit Agent in roughly a week — complete with comba
Bliss, Not Burnout: How To Cope With Pressure Nov 18, 2025 2766 Dr. Roberta Garceau shares insights from her book 'Bliss Not Burnout,' emphasising the importance of finding the gift in adversity, practising self-care through self-awareness, and the transformative power of vulnerability.00:00 Introduction02:41 Exploring the Concept of Bliss07:36 The Gift in Adversity14:37 Navigating Career Challenges and Personal Growth20:22 Supporting Growth Through Adversity2
How to Lead Creatively: Insights from the World’s Creativity Explorer Oct 15, 2025 1852 Fredrik Haren, a 'creativity explorer,' shares insights from his extensive global journey covering 75 countries, explaining how different cultures perceive and harness creativity. He highlights the importance of understanding one's personal creative process and environment, debunking the myth that creativity is facilitated solely through structured processes and techniques. Instead, he emphasises
Dr Maya Ackerman on Creative Machines: AI, Art & Us Oct 7, 2025 3233 Dr. Maya Ackerman is a generative AI pioneer, CEO of WaveAI, and author of Creative Machines: AI, Art, and Us. In this episode, we dive deep into what it means for machines to be creative, how to build AI that empowers humans, and why the real threat isn’t AI itself, but how we choose to use it.Takeaways1. AI is Already Creative (Whether We Like It or Not)2. “Humble Creative Machines” Should Be th
Master Product Discovery with AI - John Gordon Sep 23, 2025 2170 John Gordon shares his journey from the military to launching his startup, Acelo, focusing on AI-driven automation in sales and marketing.He demonstrates the practical applications of AI in building product requirement documents without any code, emphasising the importance of context engineering.Key takeaways for product people include:1) The importance of context engineering in AI to avoid halluc
The Question is the Answer and Why Great Leaders Don’t Give the Best Answers Sep 16, 2025 2720 Laura Ashley-Timms, COO of Notion and co-author of 'The Answer is a Question,' discusses the revolutionary impact of operational coaching. Laura shares insights from a comprehensive study with the London School of Economics, revealing how operational coaching can significantly enhance productivity, collaboration, and job satisfaction. Practical scenarios, such as dealing with urgent problems and d
Rewiring Your Mind for AI with Dr David Wood Sep 9, 2025 2235 This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr David Wood, Glenn D. Ardis Professor of Accounting at Brigham Young University, prolific author of over 200 publications, and the mind behind the new book Rewiring Your Mind for AI. David is not only an academic voice in accounting, but a leading thinker on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we learn, work, and creat
How to Build Communities of Practice That Actually Work (In a Virtual World, With Real Impact) Jul 23, 2025 2195 Originally recorded for: Comparative Agility Podcast with Dee RhodaIn this episode, Dee Rhoda chats with Superpowers School host Paddy Dhanda (yes, that's me!) about how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can go from being side projects to powerful tools for collaboration, culture, and learning.Drawing from my experience of leading one of the UK's most vibrant visual thinking communities, and creating
The Value-Driven Business Analyst with Laura Brandenburg Jul 15, 2025 2126 Laura Brandenburg, an internationally recognised leader in business analysis, shares insights from her new book, 'Value-Driven Business Analyst,' She discusses the importance of aligning business analysis with organisational outcomes. We delve into her eight-step business analysis process, the significance of being value-driven, and how to leverage AI in the field. Laura also talks about her journ
6 Skills You Need for the Future of Work: Rethinking Work - Rishad Tobaccowala Jul 1, 2025 3431 Rishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and futurist, shares insights from his latest book 'Rethinking Work' and provides actionable advice on how individuals can future-proof their careers. The episode also delves into the significance of creativity, continuous learning, and leveraging technology to enhance one's professional journey.00:00 Introduction 03:08 The Importance of Physical Books06:43 Ri
How to Design Workshops for Neurodivergent Brains Jun 24, 2025 3137 In this episode, agile coach and creative facilitator Laura Re Turner shares how her neurodivergent traits have shaped her facilitation style—and what every product person should do to make workshops more inclusive, energising, and effective.00:00 Introduction02:19 Exploring Neurodivergence03:54 Facilitation and Coaching Insights05:24 Writing 'Becoming Agile' During the Pandemic13:00 Impact of Neu
Are Agile Teams Dead? Henrik Kniberg on AI Agents & the Future of Work May 27, 2025 2890 Henrik Kniberg shares insights from his recent video and book 'Generative AI in a Nutshell,' which went viral. The discussion explores how AI can reduce the need for large teams, allowing for more efficient, smaller teams. Henrik explains his current project on building an AI agent platform and its implications for the future of work. We also delve into the evolving role of product discovery and h

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