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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

Vasco Duarte, Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner
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Every week day, Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach and business consultant Vasco Duarte interviews Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches from all over the world to get you actionable advice, new tips and tricks, improve your craft as a Scrum Master with daily doses of inspiring conversations with Scrum Masters from the all over the world. Stay tuned for BONUS episodes when we interview Agile gurus and ... more

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Gunnar Fischer: Healthy Flow of Value in a Healthy Work Environment—The Ecosystem Definition of Success Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast web... more

Gunnar Fischer: Three Transformations at Once—How to Build Momentum When Everyone Is Exhausted Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: ht... more

Gunnar Fischer: The Anti-Pattern Bingo Team—When Success Is a Zero-Sum Game Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: bit.ly/SMTP_Sh... more

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Gunnar Fischer: Accepting Not Being Accepted—The People-Pleasing Trap That Broke a Scrum Master Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: h... more

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Recent Guests

Gunnar Fischer
Leader of the Chocolate Guild; agile practitioner with a software developer background
Independent/Chocolate Guild
Episode: Accepting Not Being Accepted—The People-Pleasing Trap That Broke a Scrum Master | Gunnar Fischer
Olaitan Fashanu
Customer-focused professional with expertise in product management, technology and coaching
Independent / Various
Episode: The Scrum Master Who Tried to Force His Way In—and Got Schooled | Olaitan Fashanu
Aimé Flemm
Organizational design coach who specializes in redesigning incentives, reporting lines, and systems to enable agility
Episode: Why Solo Scrum Masters Get Fired — The Coalition Of The Willing | Aimé Flemm
Phil Le-Brun
Executive with experience at McDonald's and Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: BONUS Why Your Organization Is Still a Factory — And What an Octopus Can Teach You About Transformation With Phil Le-Brun and Dr. Jana Werner
Jana Werner
Executive with experience at McDonald's and Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: BONUS Why Your Organization Is Still a Factory — And What an Octopus Can Teach You About Transformation With Phil Le-Brun and Dr. Jana Werner
John Whitt
Coach and author focused on burnout, scaling, and leadership development for business owners
Business Whitt / Coach John Whitt
Episode: BONUS Why a Former Chess Champion Thinks Your Leadership Is Stuck in the Opening Game With John Whitt
Roman Nikolaev
Head of technology at Cambri
Cambri
Episode: BONUS The Communication Tax — Why Your Team Collaborates Too Much and What to Cut First With Roman Nikolaev
Maria Skvortsova
Episode: If Your People Feel Safe, You Succeed — Measuring What Matters as a Scrum Master | Maria Skvortsova
Dwarak Rajagopal
VP of AI engineering and research at Snowflake
Snowflake
Episode: BONUS How AI Is Reshaping Software Teams From the Inside With Dwarak Rajagopal

Host

Vasco Duarte
Host of the series focused on practical agile coaching and Scrum Mastery, featuring guests from around the world.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 401 ratings
  • Change leadership beyond the tools

    Vasco’s conversations and insights transcend the tools that delivery agility to the leadership behaviors and practices the at enable sustainable transformation and operational excellence. Great tips for change leaders no matter your discipline or industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Anderson - KBJAnderson
    United States3 months ago
  • Good stuff

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Pedro K
    8 months ago
  • Thank you

    I am a product owner working for a leading bank in singapore. I absolutely love some of the conversations that Vasco has with his guests. Amazing learning !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sutresrtsx
    Singapore2 years ago
  • Need more diverse scrum master experiences

    It would be advantageous to have Scrum Masters with experience across various domains, such as banking, pharmacy, and other sectors where software development is prevalent. This diversity would bring a versatile range of working styles and practices to our software development processes, enhancing our overall effectiveness and adaptability as Scrum Masters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agile ruby
    United States2 years ago
  • The podcast feels like a company trying to promote itself instead of being an entertaining and educational resource. Although this is in English the host and many of the guests have a thick accent that takes away from the show. I would skip this one, there are many other better casts out there.

    Podcast Addict
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    JohnGalt
    3 years ago

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Many want more domain diversity among Scrum Masters, including banking and healthcare.
Listeners praise practical, actionable insights that translate to real team impact.
Fans value concise, judge-free episodes and real-world stories.

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#67
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#47
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#147
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#48
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#71
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#107
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Renting The Change vs Owning It — Why LeSS Transformations Get Reversed | Aimé Flemm
Q: What is the root cause of the turbulence during the merger and transformation?
The root cause appears to be a disconnect where upper management did not own or fully understand the change, leading to resistance and a reversion to old structures; the cure is to involve leadership more deeply, communicate clearly, and align on outcome-oriented metrics.
Output Owners vs Activators — Two Product Owners Who Defined Aimé's Career | Aimé Flemm
Q: potentially the worst product owner anti-pattern you witnessed in your career.
Aimé describes a team manager-in-disguise PO who wielded hiring and promotion power, showed minimal presence, and created a dynamic where the team was fearful and options beyond the assigned tasks were stifled.
Accepting Not Being Accepted—The People-Pleasing Trap That Broke a Scrum Master | Gunnar Fischer
Q: What behaviors looked like in hindsight as you realized you were accepting not being accepted?
He identifies people-pleasing without reciprocation or feedback, doing work without seeking or receiving input, and a general lack of conversations about progress as key behaviors that masked the deeper issue.
Accepting Not Being Accepted—The People-Pleasing Trap That Broke a Scrum Master | Gunnar Fischer
Q: Tell us that story of a difficult moment you had as a Scrum Master.
Gunnar recounts a period when a new high-ranking manager did not like or engage with the Scrum team, leading to sidelining and disrespect. He describes initially tolerating this dynamic and only later recognizing that he was effectively accepting the lack of acceptance, which manifested as people-pleasing and reduced feedback loops.
The PO Who Doesn't Care vs the PO Who Always Has the Answer | Olaitan Fashanu
Q: Share with us the worst product owner anti-pattern you've witnessed in your career.
Olaitan describes a PO who ignores the impact of their work on the team, focuses only on delivery, neglects backlog refinement and problem framing, and fosters a culture where decisions are avoided, which leads to declining quality, demotivation, and slower response to market and customer needs.

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A daily-focused show delivering practical, how-to guidance for Scrum Masters and Agile coaches. Episodes center on anti-patterns in Scrum, effective product ownership, team engagement, retrospectives, and scaling agile practices, often featuring real-world case studies and actionable tips. Guests include product owners, agile coaches, and practitioners who share concrete experiences—from improving team communication to aligning product and delivery—and episodes frequently promote ongoing learning through a members-only community. The format is short, crisp, and retirement of voice, aiming to help listeners apply insights directly to their teams and organizations. Notably, the host emphasizes hands-on coaching, practical frameworks, and brid... more

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