All Things Product with Teresa and Petra

In this episode of All Things Product, hosts Petra Wille and Teresa Torres dive into a challenge many product leaders face—making time for deep work. Why is it so hard to block off focused time for strategic thinking, team alignment, and creative exploration? Why do so many product leaders feel guilty about stepping away from daily execution?
We explore how deep work can transform product strategy, improve decision-making, and boost team effectiveness. Petra shares insights from coaching product leaders who struggle to prioritize deep thinking, while Teresa offers practical tips on carving out time for what truly moves the needle....

Many product teams aspire to work in a modern, outcome-driven way—prioritizing discovery, continuous learning, and experimentation. But what happens when your organization doesn’t support these practices? In this episode, we unpack the tension between ideal product practices and the reality of organizational constraints.

Join us as we discuss:
✅ Why it’s okay to work the way your organization expects—without feeling like a failure
✅ How to navigate the disconnect between best practices and company culture
✅ Strategies for influencing change when you’re in a feature factory
✅ Specific tactics leaders can use to support product team’s who want to experiment...

Welcome to All Things Product with Petra Wille and Teresa Torres! In this debut episode, we dive into why we started this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. We chat about our shared passion for product development, the challenges of the industry, and why we’re skipping the traditional interview format to bring you unfiltered discussions on the hottest product topics.
Join us as we explore key insights, share candid opinions, and geek out about all things product!