doing it my way by beata matras
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
2024 Reflections | Lessons from a "messy middle"
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“The most precious gift you can give someone is your time and attention” This is it - the 52nd and final episode of doing it my way by beata matra...
How an ADHD diagnosis redefined my career (and life)?
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Building self-awareness was the first step to managing my ADHD symptoms. You don’t need to do everything at once - start small and build habits gra...
AI and Data for Everyone: How to grow your career in Tech? | Alena Placha
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything. It comes from starting small. --- 🎙 Guest Overview: Alena Placha, Head of the Middle East ...
A New Management Era: How to lead in the age of AI? | Jurgen Appelo
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI won’t take your job as a leader, but it will change how you lead --- 🎙 Guest Overview: Jurgen Appelo is a writer, speaker, and ent...
Design and Networking: How to build professional and authentic relationships? | Bevin Mohabeer
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your network is an extension of your values and principles. --- 🎙 Guest Overview: Bevin Mohabeer is an award-winning Experience Design Leader from ...
Global Impact, Local Focus: How to build lovable products and scale? | Nesrine Changuel
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback isn’t criticism - it’s a tool for growth. Building resilience means seeing rejection as redirection — 🎙 Guest Overview Nesrine Chang...
Recruitment Expert insights: How to land your dream job in Dubai? | Harry Silvester
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UAE values resilience and adaptability. It’s not just about skills - it’s about attitude. Persistence and creativity are vital here. Be prepared t...
Making Bold Moves: How to build a career in the Middle East? | Emilia Jaworska
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most successful people aren’t afraid of falling from the top - they take risks, while others hold back due to fear of failure — 🎙 Guest Ove...
How to stay fit and healthy while building your career? | Asher Kennedy
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s about showing up as the best version of yourself for others too. --- 🎙 Guest Overview Asher Kennedy is the ...
From Engagement to Exhaustion: How to avoid burnout in Tech? | Ola Kunysz
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking small actions, like changing habits or setting boundaries, can make a big difference in preventing burnout --- 🎙 Guest: Ola Kunysz is a high...
OKRs made simple: How to achieve goals with purpose? | Elena Zhukova
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stop seeking external validation for your goals - trust yourself --- Guest Overview: Elena Zhukova is a co-founder of OKR Poland with over 20 years of...
From Engineering to Agile Rapper: How to combine your passion with work | Adam Janosch
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I make music, people relate to the songs because there's pain in the work environment. The songs are funny because they’re true, and sometimes...
Empowered Leadership: Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Product Teams | Keji Adedeji
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Product Managers, we are not specialists, but we’re surrounded by them, and that can feed into self-doubt. It’s okay to not have everything fig...
Productize your job hunting | Ahmad Afzal
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Product management is about understanding the people you work with and the people you're building for — 🎙 Guest Overview: Ahmad Afzal is the Dire...
Balancing Energies in Leadership and Life | Weronika Jankowska-Tofani
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-confidence often starts with accepting our own imperfections — 🎙 Guest Overview: Weronika Jankowska-Tofani is a Certified Leadership Coach a...
Product Leadership: AI, Shape-Up, and Beyond | Konrad Bujak
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In winemaking, just like in product management, it's all about balancing creativity and data --- 🎙 Guest Overview: Konrad Bujak is a leader with a ...
Product Journey: Career Breaks and Comebacks | Natalie Choufani
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Networking can be uncomfortable, but it’s instrumental for professional growth — 🎙 Guest Overview: Natalie Choufani is a Digital and Product Sp...
Zero Bullshit (Project) Management | Igor Mróz
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"True leadership is about balancing between forceful decision-making and engaging, supportive communication" --- 🎙 Guest Overview: Igor Mróz is an...
From Code to Co-Founder: A guide to founding a Tech Start-Up | Magdalena Okrzeja
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Network is everything. Surround yourself with like-minded people - it makes all the difference” --- Guest Overview: Magdalena Okrzeja is a tech e...
Women in Tech: Data Engineering and Leadership | Alejandra Hernandez Segura
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Every little step we take as women in tech contributes to making the future easier for others" --- Guest overview: Alejandra Hernandez Segura is t...
Discovery Explained: How to make your Product fail? | Kamil Cupial
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Ignoring feedback from users is the biggest mistake you can make" — — Guest Overview: Kamil Cupial is the Product Lead, a lecturer and author, sh...
Casting Spells in UX: Career Transition Insights | Anna Nojek
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Trust within the team is vital; a product's success reflects the quality of relationships in the team" --- Guest overview: Anna Nojek is a UX/UI Desi...
Tech Insights: Experimentation, Failure, and Responsibility in IT | Olga Huzarewicz
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Failures are a part of every day in software engineering; it's how we learn and grow" --- Guest: Olga Huzarewicz is a software engineer with a ...
AI Made Easy: Practical applications and tips for everyday life | Aleksander Piskorz
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Treating AI like a junior coworker can change how you interact with it and improve results" --- Guest: Aleksander Piskorz is a former tech journalist...
Engineering Success: Building High-Performance Teams in Tech | Seemin Suleri
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Building trust and long-term connections within the team is fundamental to high performance" --- Guest: Seemin Suleri is the VP of Engineering at Pri...
Redefining Success: From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship | Jakub Bischof
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important factors for a new business's success is understanding and adapting to market needs, staying true to your vision and continuo...
Empowering Women in Finance: Leadership and Strategy | Aleksandra Krajewska
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Managing cultural differences is vital; true team alignment with your strategy determines its success. --- Guest: Aleksandra Krajewska, Banking Strate...
Beyond Agility: Merging sports discipline with Agile Coaching | Denis Salnikov
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Understanding your current state and setting clear goals is key, whether in sports or in agile transformations" --- Guest: Denis Salnikov is an indep...
Cultural Bridges: Business development in MENA region | Agnieszka Klimczak
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Building relationships is crucial in MENA. It's not just about business transactions; it's about trust and long-term connections" --- Guest: Agnieszk...
The Power of Storytelling in Business | Robert Socha
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Authentic storytelling requires vulnerability and understanding your own story first" --- Guest: Robert Socha is an experienced investigat...
Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout as a Product Manager | Katarzyna Jurczak
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The most difficult part was admitting that something was wrong and stopping the denial." --- Guest: Katarzyna Jurczak is an experienced Pro...
Transforming Product Ownership with Evidence-Based Management | Magdalena Firlit
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The most important insight from Evidence-Based Management is that it's not just about metrics; it's about value. Be prepared for transp...
Unlocking the Excellence: How to power-up your Product Manager career? | Pooja Vithlani
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Product Management is not just about the technology; it’s about understanding people and what drives their behaviour." --- Guest: Pooja V...
The Sound of Innovation: The Mission and Vision in Product Management | Remigiusz Bondarowicz
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"By involving more people in product discovery process, you get a variety of ideas, creating products that really connect with users." --- D...
Steering your career path boldly and authentically | Aga Sobczak
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It’s essential to challenge the narrative that without being an expert, you can’t excel; we need all kinds of minds to solve problems."...
Remote Work (R)evolution | Nadia Harris
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The future of work isn't about where you are, but what you can achieve." --- Imagine this... It’s a warm summer morning. You're o...
Taking a Steer: From Delivery to Vision in Product Management | Solo
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We're like bridges, strong and connecting everything together. Let's be the bridge that connects, not divides and closes the way forward...
Leading the Way: Insights on Career Growth and Leadership | Ania McLaughlin
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"A leader never stops learning, no matter how senior you are or where you are, there's always things to change, there's always things tha...
The best of both worlds: The synergy of Project and Product Management | Judyta Wolak
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Both roles are important. Sometimes we pick what suits us best. It's not about being better or worse. It's just different." - Judyt...
Adaptable Mindset: A journey across diverse organizational landscapes | Monika Bieda
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Self-confidence and humility are key to recognizing that the smartest person in the room can be anyone on your team." - Monika Bieda --- Hi All! Po...
A Lady from Projects: Personal Branding in Project Management | Paulina Augustowska
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Each of us has only 24 hours per day to be spent. So choices have to be made." --- In this episode of 'doing it my way by beata matras,...
Beyond Borders: Building Effective and Empathetic Teams | Paulina Kozub-Chwastek
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Trust doesn't mean the same thing in different cultures" ---- In this episode of 'doing it my way by beata matras' I delve into...
Embracing AI: Product Manager's 30-Day Journey with ChatGPT | Tomasz Tomaszewski
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most crucial insight from my 30-day journey with ChatGPT is the importance of being open to experimentation and not being afraid to step into unfa...
Coding Beyond Limits: Empowerment and Growth in Tech | Ewa Kułakowska
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Every attempt at something new, even if it leads to mistakes, is a step toward overcoming self-imposed limits" --- Welcome to another episo...
Unlocking the Future: AI's Impact on Project Management | Grzegorz Ras, PhD
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"One of the most compelling aspects of AI in project management is the ability to predict outcomes based on past experiences" --- In this e...
Breaking Barriers: Growth, Coaching, and Female Empowerment | Aleksandra (Ola) Laniecka
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We can empower other women by standing up for ourselves, by changing the narrative" --- Welcome to another episode of 'doing it my way ...
The Dynamics of Change: Navigating Life and Professional Transitions
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We all have the A and B sides of life or professional stories that we share" ---- Welcome to 'Doing It My Way by Beata Matras,' wh...
Embracing Change with Resilience: Insights from Executive & Business Coach | Katarzyna Leszczyńska-Bohdan
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Understanding the root of our fears is the first step in overcoming resistance to change." ---- Welcome to 'Doing It My Way by Beata Ma...
Crossing the Gap: A Journey from Project Management to Product Mastery | Maggie Lighezzolo
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You're never gonna be successful as a Product Manager if your aim is to people please. Because you can't be all things to all people.&qu...
Passion Meets Profession: Marketing Insights and Embracing Stakeholders | Tomas Ausra
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Sometimes, the best support we can offer is to ask if the people you care about want to be helped, heard, or hugged. It's about understandin...
Designing Balance: UX, Leadership, and Personal Growth | Magdalena Ptak
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"All.. well, maybe 95% of people will help you if you just ask them" --- Welcome to doing it my way by beata matras, where project managemen...
Product & Project Management Fundamentals: Intentions, Bridget Jones, and Finding Common Ground
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"So to end this episode, I have a couple of questions for you today. The first one is what is your main intention? The second one, what is the most im...
#24 Pierwsze dni w nowej pracy, czyli o tym jak się nie zagubić w nowej rzeczywistości - rozmowa z Anną Adamkiewicz
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Czy kiedykolwiek zastanawiał*ś się, jak najlepiej rozpocząć nową pracę? Jakie są najważniejsze kroki, które możesz podjąć, aby od razu z...
#23 Metoda OKR, czyli jak Szefowie Produktu pracują z celami - rozmowa z Tomaszem Tomaszewskim
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! W dzisiejszym odcinku rozmawiam z Tomaszem Tomaszewskim - Head of Product, Product Coach, autorem newslettera http://tomaszewski.it oraz zał...
#22 Cele dla zespołów zwinnych, czyli jak przystawić drabinę do odpowiedniej ściany
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! W dzisiejszym odcinku rozmawiam z Marzeną Zaziąbł - Agile Coach, facylitatorką i trenerką ProKanban na temat kluczowych aspektów wyznac...
#21 Priorytetyzacja, czyli jak nie być terrorystą w pracy i w życiu?
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Główna wartość priorytetyzacji polega na tym, że pomaga ci dokonywać lepszych decyzji. Pomaga Ci zdefiniować to, na czym naprawdę Ci zależy, ...
#20 Wszystko zaczyna się od celu, czyli jak wyznaczać cele w życiu prywatnym i w pracy?
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! W tym odcinku podcastu omawiam dwie podstawowe metody wyznaczania celów i ich znaczenie w dążeniu do realizacji naszych zamierzeń. W tym ...
#19 Czy warto robić certyfikacje w Zarządzaniu Projektem albo Produktem?
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
W dzisiejszym odcinku solo zajmuję się tematem certyfikacji w zarządzaniu projektami i produktami. To temat, który budzi wiele kontrowersji i pyta...
#18 Czy relacje w pracy to też Projekt? Rozważania w 5 smakach z Judytą Wolak
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
W dzisiejszym odcinku rozmawiamy o niezwykle ważnym aspekcie życia zawodowego - relacjach w pracy. Moim gościem ponownie jest Judyta Wolak, doświ...
#17 Czy Kierownik Projektu powinien być jak tatar wołowy? - rozważania na temat roli i wyborów na ścieżce kariery Project Managera
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! W kolejnym odcinku podcastu, zabiorę Was w krótką podróż - opisuję tu moją ścieżkę kariery oraz odpowiadam na kilka kluczowych pyt...
#16 Szukanie balansu i uważność w komunikacji online - rozmowa z Judytą Wolak
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kolejny nieidealny, ale pełen cennych rad i wskazówek odcinek na temat komunikacji online. Wyjątkowy gość - Judyta Wolak, Project Managerka, ek...
#15 Mentoring - czym jest, korzyści i wskazówki jak znaleźć mentora
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zupełnie nieidealny odcinek na temat mentoringu. Odpowiadam w nim na pytania: 1. Czym jest mentoring? 2. Po co nawiązywać współpracę mentoringo...
#14 Podstawowe pojęcia w IT - czyli jak zrozumieć programistów podczas daily?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! Po dłuższej przerwie wracam z nowym odcinkiem podcastu "Bliżej Projektów". Dzisiaj moim gościem będzie Filip Szarek, który pracuje jak...
#13 Developer w projekcie, czyli "Daj mi programować!" - rozmowa z Sebastianem Warszawą
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! To już ostatni odcinek pierwszej serii podcastu "Bliżej Projektów". Dzisiaj moim gościem będzie Sebastian Warszawa, który rozwija się ...
#12 Co łączy, a co dzieli Product Ownera i Product Managera - rozmowa z Agnieszką Rutkiewicz
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! Odcinek numer 12! Dzisiaj moim gościem będzie Agnieszka Rutkiewicz, która pełni rolę Product Managera, a w przeszłości rownież Produc...
#11 Czy komunikacja to klucz do bycia dobrym Product Ownerem? - rozmowa z Piotrem Machockim
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! Odcinek numer 11! Dzisiaj moim gościem będzie Piotr Machocki, który pełni rolę Product Ownera. Poruszymy następujące kwestie: Kim je...
#10 O czym powinien pamiętać Scrum Master? - rozmowa z Pawłem Golcem
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! No i mamy dziesiąty odcinek! Dzisiaj moim gościem ponownie będzie Paweł Golec, który pełni rolę Scrum Master’a. Poruszymy następują...
#9 Kim jest Scrum Master i co właściwie robi?
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hej! Jak co tydzień w czwartek, przygotowałam dla Was nowy odcinek podcastu! 🥳 Dzisiaj będziemy odpowiadać na pytania: - Czym jest Scrum?...
#8 Analiza biznesowa w projekcie - rozmowa z Bartkiem Talagą
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Czy wiesz jakie są podstawowe kroki analizy biznesowej? Cześć! Kolejny tydzień i.. kolejny odcinek podcastu :) Moim gościem ponownie jest a...
#7 Blaski, cienie i kluczowe kompetencje w analizie biznesowej - rozmowa z Bartkiem Talagą
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! W dzisiejszym odcinku zapraszam na kontynuację wywiadu z poprzedniego odcinka! Moim gościem ponownie jest analityk biznesowy - Bartek Talag...
#6 Wstęp do analizy biznesowej - wywiad z Bartkiem Talagą
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cześć! W dzisiejszym odcinku zapraszam na pierwszy WYWIAD! Moim gościem będzie analityk biznesowy - Bartek Talaga, który na co dzień...
#5 Po co nam zarządzanie projektami?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zarządzanie projektami, a dokładniej znajomość odpowiednich procesów i dobrych praktyk, ułatwia nam koordynowanie i wspieranie inicjatyw podejmo...
#4 Jak robić dobre notatki na spotkaniach?
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Odcinek o tworzeniu notatek ze spotkań. W zespołach projektowych, notatki często nazywane są minutkami. Od staropolskiego meeting minutes. D...
#3 Wymagania w projektach IT
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Analiza wymagań pozwala na identyfikację problemów z jakimi będziemy się mierzyć w projekcie. A to już spora wartość umożliwiająca nam znal...
#2 Kickoff meeting – jak się przygotować
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kickoff meeting to pierwsze spotkanie zespołu projektowego z klientem lub sponsorem projektu. Jak się do niego przygotować i na co warto zwrócić ...
#1 Pięć kluczowych czynników wpływających na sukces projektu
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Projekty, jak wiemy, kończą się różnie. Niektóre odnoszą spektakularny sukces. A za niektórymi ciągną się prześmiewcze historie. Takie są...