The Assist: Empowering People to Drive Change

Scouting for Talent: Building High-Performing Product Teams

What does it really take to build a great product? Dan Olsen, author of The Lean Product Playbook, joins Hyperdrive CEO Stacey Louie to discuss best practices through the lens of product management, digital transformation, and the formula for a rockstar team. From designing submarines to training Silicon Valley's top product teams, Dan Olsen knows what it takes to lead innovation. He shares his first-hand experience with companies undergoing transformation, and makes a case for why product managers need to be creators, communicators, and change agents all in one. Whether you're scaling a startup or reinventing a Fortune 100, this episode is packed with real talk, proven frameworks, and advice you can use to help your teams get ahead.

The Assist: Empowering People to Drive Change

Sometimes the best leaders don’t score—they set others up to win. In this episode of Goals and Game Changers, Hyperdrive CEO Stacey Louie sits down with Sinead Condon, Chief People Officer at Guidewire Software, for a refreshingly candid conversation about the real engine behind business transformation: human connection. Sinead shares hard-earned lessons from the frontlines of Silicon Valley—moments of tough calls, unexpected breakthroughs, and one unforgettable encounter that changed how she leads forever. You’ll hear what happens when leaders ask better questions, build real trust, and make space for others to shine. This episode doesn’t just talk strategy—it gives you the mindset shifts and "aha!" moments you didn’t know you needed.

How to Drive Real Change and Lead Like a Champion | Goals & Game Changers with Dr. Steve Martin

If you’re leading a team, managing a business, or just trying to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world, this episode is for you. Dr. Steve Martin joins host Stacey Louie to break down the real playbook for business transformation. From billion-dollar companies struggling to keep up, to leaders who turned things around with the right strategies, this episode is packed with insights you can actually use. The pair discuss the #1 mistake when "going agile," why simply launching new products isn't the answer, the "thin slice" strategy for scaling strategy, and journey mapping to produce better products for the customer. Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire organization, this episode will change the way you think about agility, leadership, and driving results.

The Agility Audible

Agility is the key to innovation… right? Well, not always. In this episode of Goals and Game Changers, Hyperdrive CEO Stacey Louie sits down with Tom Perry, Vice President of Hyperdrive, to explore a surprising truth: sometimes, agility isn’t the right move. Tom shares a real-world story of a team that wasn’t ready for agile—what went wrong, what they learned, and how leaders can make smarter, more strategic decisions about transformation. Understanding agility doesn’t just mean knowing when to use it; it means knowing when to hold back. How do you know if agile isn’t the answer? Tom shares some key signs that a team might not be ready, and how empathy plays a crucial role in guiding successful transformation. Because great leaders don’t just push change; they understand when to pause, listen, and adapt. If you’re leading change, managing teams, or navigating transformation, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on when to push forward and when to pivot. Tune in and rethink your playbook!

The OKR Playbook

A goal setting framework became a story of survival for a global life insurance company during the pandemic. Natalie Webb shares her OKR (Objectives and Key Results) playbook with Hyperdrive CEO Stacey Louie. The pair discuss the strategies that helped the company capitalize on unprecedented demand at a critical time, and how any business can benefit from setting meaningful goals. Should you incorporate OKRs into your business strategy? And if you're already using OKRs, are you executing them to maximize your results? Learn from the experts to stay ahead—so your business thrives, not just survives.