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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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Agile Coaching
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Agile
Metrics
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Team Collaboration
Agile Project Management
Agile Methodologies
Product Owners
Decision Making
Experiment Driven Development
Product Ownership
Agile Team Independence
Product Development
Lean Startup
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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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Recent Guests

Natalia Curusi
Agile coach with over 20 years in software delivery, specializing in Agile transformations.
Endava
Episode: When Your Technical Expertise Becomes Your Biggest Scrum Master Weakness | Natalia Curusi
Tom Gilb
Pioneer of the Evo approach and value-based engineering
Episode: Impact Engineering, Finding Agile's Lost North Star |Tom Gilb and Simon Holzapfel
Simon Holzapfel
System thinker and educator
Episode: Impact Engineering, Finding Agile's Lost North Star |Tom Gilb and Simon Holzapfel
Scott Smith
A professional Scrum Master and former business analyst based in Perth, Australia, preparing for a bodybuilding competition in 2026.
Episode: The Spotlight Failure That Taught a Silent Lesson About Recognition | Scott Smith
Mo Edjlali
Founder and CEO of Mindful Leader, and author of OpenMBSR, Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness
Mindful Leader
Episode: BONUS: When AI Knows Your Emotional Triggers Better Than You Do — Navigating Mindfulness in the AI Age | Mo Edjlali
Lada Kesseler
Passionate software developer specializing in scalable, robust software systems with a focus on AI-assisted development.
Episode: AI Assisted Coding: Building Reliable Software with Unreliable AI Tools With Lada Kesseler
Sergey Sergyenko
CEO of Cybergizer, a software development agency specializing in MVP with zero cash requirements.
Cybergizer
Episode: AI Assisted Coding: Transactional AI Development - Commit, Validate, and Rollback With Sergey Sergyenko
Lou Franco
Veteran software engineer and author of Swimming in Tech Debt
Episode: AI Assisted Coding: Swimming in AI - Managing Tech Debt in the Age of AI-Assisted Coding | Lou Franco
Elina Patjas
Software developer and designer, creator of Lexie, an AI powered study tool for kids.
Lexie
Episode: AI Assisted Coding: From Designer to Solo Developer - Building Production Apps with AI With Elina Patjas

Host

Vasco Duarte
Host of Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 397 ratings
  • 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
    Singaporea year 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 Statesa year 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
    1
    JohnGalt
    2 years ago
  • Excellent and educative.

    I call this podcast BRIDGING THE GAP.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faroukasa
    United States2 years ago
  • Supportive

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Systemtheorie
    Germany3 years ago

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Many highlight the inspiring nature of the conversations and the expert insights from different Agile professionals.
Listeners appreciate the actionable advice and tips shared by various guests, which help improve their skills as Scrum Masters.
Some listeners desire more diversity in the experiences shared, suggesting that varying sectors could provide richer perspectives.
The daily format offers brief yet impactful discussions that many find valuable for their ongoing personal and professional development.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Measuring What Matters Beyond Velocity and Story Points | Natalia Curusi
Q: How do you define success for yourself as a Scrum Master?
Success involves making the workplace better and ensuring teams become more self-sufficient and independent.
When Your Technical Expertise Becomes Your Biggest Scrum Master Weakness | Natalia Curusi
Q: So tell us the story of that moment.
Natalia shared a significant failure in her early career as a Scrum Master when her technical expertise led her to suggest solutions that ultimately failed, teaching her the importance of letting her team find their own solutions.
Impact Engineering, Finding Agile's Lost North Star |Tom Gilb and Simon Holzapfel
Q: Why do you think we have lost this North Star in the Agile community and movement?
The loss of the North Star stems from not understanding how Agile translates into decision-making and value delivery within organizations.
Impact Engineering, Finding Agile's Lost North Star |Tom Gilb and Simon Holzapfel
Q: What is impact engineering in the context of your Evo approach?
Impact engineering involves a systematic and experimental approach to delivering important stakeholder values and clarity in project objectives.
Using MIRO to Build a Living Archive of Learning | Scott Smith
Q: What infrastructure have you put in place for vibe checks?
Scott shares that they collect feedback from vibe checks and quarterly retrospectives to track the team's health and identify areas for improvement.

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2. Tom Gilb
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4. Scott Smith
5. Mo Edjlali
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