Welcome to 2026! In this special retrospective episode, host Hannah Clark is joined by producer Becca Banyard to unpack the biggest themes, standout insights, and most listened-to moments from the past year. Together, they reflect on what made 2025 such a pivotal year in product—where AI reigned, volatility was the norm, and the role of product leadership was stretched in new directions.

This episode is both a reflection and a guide. Hannah and Becca break down what they learned from conversations with CPOs, founders, researchers, and consultants who all shared one thing in common: navigating change while building great products. Whether you’re a seasoned exec, a leader on the rise, or somewhere in between, this wrap-up points you to the episodes you shouldn’t miss—and gives a preview of where the conversation is headed in 2026.

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• Referenced Episodes & Guests to Revisit:
  • Finding Your Unfair Advantage in Product’s Wild West Era with Margaret-Ann Seger
  • How Did This CPO Pull Off 350% Growth in Two Years?! with Benjamin Berry
  • The Nuances of Product Leadership No One Talks About with Debbie McMahon
  • How to Adapt to the New Gold Standard in Product Management with Dr. Maryam Ashoori
  • The Product Leader’s Guide to Buyer Psychology with Chris Silvestri
  • The New Exec Playbook: Your Most Important First Moves in Your First Executive Role with Yue Zhao
  • Are We Overpromising and Under-delivering on AI? with Dhruv Batra
  • Why It’s So Hard to Adopt New Skills with Maxine Anderson
  • The Systems Thinking Process Used by the Most Adaptable Product Leaders with Sheryl Cababa