Agile Unlocked

Why Your Team Isn’t Speaking Up About Problems

Coach RL explores the reasons teams keep issues under wraps—until it’s too late—and what leaders and team members alike can do to foster trust, psychological safety, and honest communication, with a healthy dose of practical advice and humor.

Top Mistakes New Scrum Masters Make

Coach RL shares the most common pitfalls new Scrum Masters stumble into—and practical ways to overcome them. Get real-world examples, actionable coaching tips, and a dash of humor to help make your Scrum practice thrive from day one.

Experimentation in Agile Teams

Coach RL explores when and how to incorporate experimentation within Agile teams, weighing the cultural benefits and practical challenges alongside strategies for balancing experiments with capital work. This episode dives into the alignment of innovation with organizational goals, and actionable practices for integrating Proof of Concept learnings to benefit teams and stakeholders.

Cracking the Scrum Team Roles

Coach RL welcomes Agile friends to explore the core Scrum Team roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Software Developer. This episode breaks down the responsibilities, required training and certifications, a day in the life, salary ranges, remote work options, and future job growth for each role. Whether you’re switching careers or leveling up, join us to discover where you might fit best on a Scrum Team.

People Are Not Resources Why Language Matters in Agile Teams

Coach RL dives into why referring to people as 'resources' is outdated, the real human impact of such language, and how Agile teams can lead the change to more people-centric language and mindsets. Through expert insights and actionable examples, this episode highlights why 'resource' belongs to things—not humans—and what you as a leader can do to shift the paradigm.

WIP Limits Made Simple

Coach RL delivers a direct, engaging look at Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits. Discover what WIP limits are, why they matter, and how to set them effectively to boost your team's productivity and uncover bottlenecks—perfect for Agile teams seeking actionable insight in minutes.