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The Action Mappers Podcast
Hosted by Tamar Stolz · ENGLISH
The Action Mappers Podcast helps CEOs and leadership teams of small to mid-sized companies uncover the hidden alignment gaps stalling their growth. Each episode delivers real-world conversations and actionable frameworks to help you connect vision to execution, turn chaos into coordinated action, and drive measurable results.
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🎙️Ep: #19-Unleashing the Power of Process Mapping-Small Changes for Big Business Impact
Mar 9, 202500:35:02Tap to summarize🎙️Ep: #19-Unleashing the Power of Process Mapping-Small Changes for Big Business Impact With Raisy SiroteWelcome back to another AWESOME episode of the UPP Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the art of process improvement and change management with special guest Raisy Sirote, a seasoned business process consultant. Raisy shares how mapping out current workflows—even with simple tools like diagrams or sticky notes—can reveal critical gaps and spark meaningful change. Learn actionable strategies for aligning teams, bridging communication gaps, and iterating small changes that accumulate into significant business impact.🔑 What You’ll Learn:* Iterative Improvement: How embracing change and continuous tweaks can drive long-term success.* Process Mapping Techniques: Practical tips on using visual tools to clarify and improve business workflows.* Breaking Down Silos: Strategies for fostering cross-departmental collaboration and aligning teams around shared goals.👥 About RaisyEvery business has processes but they usually just, kind of, happen. Raisy works with business owners and their teams to intentionally design their processes for operational efficiency, maximum engagement and consistent results.Connect with Raisy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raisysirote/ 💬 Join the ConversationHave thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.com Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️Ep: 18- Aligning Product Teams Through Facilitation
Mar 2, 202500:35:35Tap to summarize🎙️Ep: 18- Aligning Product Teams Through Facilitation with Douglas FergusonIn this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Douglas Ferguson, founder and president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through facilitation certifications, workshops, and events. We dive deep into the power of workshop facilitation in aligning product teams, enhancing collaboration, and driving real impact. Douglas shares his insights on why facilitation is a critical leadership skill, how companies can integrate facilitation into their processes, and what makes an effective facilitator.🔑 What You’ll Learn:* The Role of Facilitation in Leadership – Why facilitation is a key leadership skill and how it differs from traditional management.* Workshops vs. Meetings – The differences between facilitation-led workshops and everyday meetings, and how to transform meetings into impactful sessions.* Overcoming Resistance to Workshops – Strategies for introducing facilitation into companies that may resist change and how to position it as a must-have for success.📣 Resources & Links:* Join Voltage Control’s Facilitation Lab: https://voltagecontrol.com/facilitation-lab/* Check Out Miro Templates from Voltage Control: https://miro.com/miroverse/profile/voltage-control/?social=copy-link* Learn More About Facilitation Certifications: https://voltagecontrol.com* Connect with Douglas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasferguson/👥 Connect with Me:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-stolz/* Join the UPP Community: Alignmentiskey.com💬 Join the Conversation:Have thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.com🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review! Let's keep pushing for impact and unlocking unstoppable growth. 🚀 Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️Ep #17- Lead with YOU: Values-Driven Marketing That Resonates
Feb 23, 202500:45:19Tap to summarizeIn this incredible episode of the UPP Podcast, we dive into rethinking traditional marketing strategies with special guest Eli Natoli, a marketing strategist who has helped scale businesses to multimillion-dollar sales. Eli shares her journey—from starting in agency roles and transitioning to online marketing, to discovering that authentic connection beats chasing numbers. Learn actionable insights on building deeper customer relationships, leveraging your unique strengths, and transforming your approach with the "service first framework." Whether you’re a creative professional or a seasoned business leader, you’ll walk away with one powerful change you can implement immediately.(P.S. Eli is my coach, so this is an EXTRA special honor for me- I couldn’t be more HONORED and humbled to have her on my show! She’s one of the most talented and skilled professionals I have ever worked with! I don’t have enough good things to say about Eli!)🔑 What You’ll Learn:* How shifting your focus from chasing followers and numbers to building authentic, deep connections can drive sustainable growth.* The four key phases of effective marketing—Attract, Engage, Nurture, and Convert—and how to integrate them into your strategy.* Why understanding your unique identity, values, and past experiences is critical to creating a marketing strategy that truly resonates.📣 Resources & Links:* MarketingYourTruth.com* The Service First Framework Book - The Proven Framework for SELLING Your EXPERTISE.👥 About EliEli Natoli is an International bestselling author, speaker and marketing strategist. Eli helps coaches, and business professional grow their income, impact and freedom by using her simple “service first” framework. To date, she’s worked with 1000s of business leaders to scale their profits to the tune of over $40M in sales.💬 Join our FREE CommunityHave thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.com Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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From Misalignment to Momentum: The Power of Strategic Clarity in Business
Feb 16, 202500:39:15Tap to summarize🎙️ From Misalignment to Momentum: The Power of Strategic Clarity in Business With Zach WestfallIn this AWESOME episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zach Westfall, Senior Consultant at Leadwell Advisory Partners, to dive deep into the critical role of strategic alignment in startups and growing businesses. Zach shares his journey from wholesale distribution to consulting, highlighting how leaders can leverage alignment as a superpower to scale successfully, avoid costly mistakes, and drive real business impact.🔑 What You’ll Learn:* How to identify and track your company’s North Star metric to align teams and scale effectively.* Why early misalignment is one of the biggest reasons startups fail—and how to avoid it.* Practical frameworks for ensuring cross-functional alignment between product, marketing, and leadership teams.👥 Connect with Zach* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacherywestfall/ * Company Website: https://teamleadwell.com/💬 Join the ConversationHave thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.com Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️ EP #15: The Product Strategy Secrets They Won’t Teach You in School!
Feb 9, 202500:49:00Tap to summarize🎙️ EP #15: The Product Strategy Secrets They Won’t Teach You in School!Welcome to the "UPP"—the podcast for Business & Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful measurable business results.In this episode, I sit down with Josh Herzig-Marx, a seasoned product leader with over 20 years of experience in startups, tech leadership, and product strategy. We discuss the real challenges of strategic alignment in product teams, why so many companies struggle to prioritize effectively, and how product managers can take ownership of their role to drive impact.Josh shares candid insights from his journey, including what it takes to be a successful product leader, how startups can navigate misalignment, and the reality behind product strategy that no one talks about.🔑 What You’ll Learn* The #1 mistake product managers make when prioritizing work* How to navigate misalignment and drive real business impact* Why leadership, product, and design teams struggle to collaborate—and how to fix it* The key to empowering yourself as a PM (even in tough environments)👥 Connect with Josh* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaherzigmarx/ * Website: https://joshua.herzig-marx.com/💬 Join the ConversationHave thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast?? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.com🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! Let’s make alignment your superpower! 🚀Tamar Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️Ep: #14- Stop Overcomplicating! The Key to Business Success
Feb 2, 202500:27:39Tap to summarize🎙️Ep: #14- Stop Overcomplicating! The Key to Business Success With Cory BlumenfeldWelcome to the UPP Podcast—the go-to place for Business and Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful, measurable business results.In this episode of the Unstoppable Product Pioneer Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with serial entrepreneur Cory Blumenfeld to discuss the secrets to building successful products and businesses. Cory shares his journey, highlighting key lessons learned from his experiences building multiple software companies1. From his first venture, which he jokingly calls his "MBA," to his current successes, Cory emphasizes the critical importance of focus, consistency, and simplicity. Cory emphasizes the importance of understanding the core problem you are trying to solve. He stresses that trying to do everything at once leads to doing nothing well.🔑 What You’ll Learn:* The Power of "Why": Having a clear "why" behind the work, and aligning the team around shared goals and values, is crucial, especially when tasks seem boring.* Prioritization is Key: It's essential to identify and prioritize the biggest problems to focus on9. Don't get bogged down by minor issues when there are more important goals.* Keep It Simple: Simplicity is key for both the product and the business model. The value needs to be immediately clear and easy for the user to understand.This episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, product managers, and anyone looking to successfully achieve their goals!Practical Actionable Takeaway: Identify one problem in your work or life that feels overcomplicated, revisit it, and apply Cory's framework of focus, consistency, and simplicity.👥 Connect With Us* Cory’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryblumenfeld/* Tamar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-stolz/💬 Join the UPP Community!What inspired you most about Cory’s journey? Let’s continue the dialogue! Join the Unstoppable Product Pioneer community to connect with industry experts, supportive peers, and gain insights to elevate your leadership and product strategy:Alignmentiskey.comEnjoy!Tamar Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️Ep #13 Fostering Meaningful Interactions: AI's Role in Modern Business
Jan 26, 202500:37:14Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another AMAZING episode of the Unstoppable Product Pioneer Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Pete Connor, a CX director and AI strategist, to explore the evolving role of AI in business and user experience. We discuss the biggest misconceptions about AI, how to use it as an augmentation rather than a replacement, and why "authentic intelligence" is the future of AI-powered interactions.🔑 What You’ll Learn* 🤖 AI as an Augmentation, Not a Replacement – How AI enhances human roles instead of replacing them.* 🔥 The Power of “Authentic Intelligence” – Why AI should enhance authenticity rather than strip it away.* 🎯 Practical AI Tools for Business Leaders – AI-powered LinkedIn tools and structured GPT prompts to optimize engagement.👥 Let’s Connect* Pete’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petecconnor/* Tamar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-stolz/💬 Join the ConversationHave thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.com🚀 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow product leaders! 🚀 YouTube Link Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️Ep: #12- The Untold Secrets of Leading Global Product Teams
Jan 19, 202500:50:00Tap to summarize🎙️Ep: #12- The Untold Secrets of Leading Global Product Teams With Monica Joy Krol Welcome to the UPP Podcast—the go-to place for Business and Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful, measurable business results. In this episode, I sit down with Monica Joy Krol, an inspiring role model in organizational leadership and product strategy. Monica shares her journey of perseverance, innovation, and her unwavering spirit to transform challenges into opportunities. Whether you’re in product management, design, or any other profession, Monica’s insights will resonate deeply and leave you with actionable steps for personal and professional growth. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: - Thriving as a Product Leader: How Monica overcame imposter syndrome, built a fulfilling career, and grew within a single organization through multiple mergers and acquisitions. - Creating Collaboration and Joy: Learn Monica’s innovative techniques to build trust and shared understanding within global teams. - Empowering Leadership Strategies: Discover how enthusiastic leadership fosters curiosity, accountability, and team empowerment. - Advice for Aspiring Leaders: Practical steps to start growing from where you are, with whatever capacity you have. 👥 Connect With Monica: - Monica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicajoykrol/ - Monica’s Newsletter: https://facilitationartist.substack.com/ 💬 Join the UPP Community! What inspired you most about Monica’s journey? Let’s continue the dialogue! Join the UPP community to connect with MONICA, industry experts, supportive peers, and gain insights to elevate your leadership and product strategy: Alignmentiskey.comEnjoy, Tamar Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️Ep: #11- What Really Matters in Product And Life
Jan 12, 202500:35:37Tap to summarize🎙️ What Really Matters in Product And Life with Kevin SegediWelcome to the "UPP"—the podcast for Business & Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful, measurable business results. In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Kevin Segedi, Senior Product Manager at Paylocity, as we explore his journey and expertise in the product space. Kevin shares how he manages workflows, collaborates with stakeholders, and breaks down departmental silos to drive success. We also discuss the importance of honest communication and leading with optimism to empower teams. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring insights that will help you become an unstoppable product leader! 🔑 What You’ll Learn: - How to effectively manage workflows and foster stakeholder collaboration - The importance of breaking down silos to achieve organizational alignment - Key leadership traits like honest communication and optimism that empower teams 👥 Links & Resources: - The Aligned Book: https://www.alignedthebook.com/ - Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/segedi/ - Tamar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-stolz/ - Join the UPP Community: https://alignmentiskey.com 💬 Join the Conversation Have thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast?? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.comEnjoy!Tamar Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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🎙️ Episode #10: Cracking the Code to Product Alignment
Jan 5, 202500:46:39Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode #10: Cracking the Code to Product Alignment with Bruce McCarthy Welcome to the "UPP"—the podcast for Business & Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful measurable business results. In this episode, I had the honor of diving into the challenges of stakeholder alignment with special guest Bruce McCarthy. (Co-authored one of my #1 favorite books, Aligned!!) Learn actionable strategies, hear real-world insights, and leave with one change you can implement immediately. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: - The importance of cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos. - Practical frameworks for stakeholder mapping and influence. - Tips for navigating remote work challenges and fostering empathy within teams. 📣 Resources & Links: - The Aligned Book: https://www.alignedthebook.com/ - Download Free Workshop Template from Miroverse👥 Connect with Bruce: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemccarthy/ - Website: https://www.productculture.org/ 💬 Join the Conversation: Have thoughts on this episode? Want to connect with others listening and special guests on the podcast?? Join our community to continue the conversation: Alignmentiskey.com Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe
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