The Agile Couple Podcast

Self Promoting Heroes

In this eye-opening episode of The Agile Couple, Leeanne and Kevin unpack a dynamic many teams struggle with but rarely name: the self-promoting workplace hero. Whether it’s the knowledge hoarder, the misguided savior, or the reluctant hero, these individuals often create bottlenecks, friction, and dependency that limit true team growth.Drawing from personal experiences, Leanne and Kevin break down:* What “intellectual violence” looks like in action—and why it’s so damaging* How overconfidence and hidden fiefdoms create cleanup work for everyone else* The unintended consequences of stepping in when the team won’t* Why hero-centric cultures ultimately become organizational liabilities* What leaders should look for, and how to build collective heroism instead of individual power hubsThis candid conversation shines a light on patterns many teams normalize without realizing the long-term impact. Learn how to spot these behaviors, address them early, and foster a healthier, more empowered team culture.

Ep.12 The Three Pillars of Empiricism

In this episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, Leeanne and Kevin break down the three foundational pillars of empiricism: Transparency, inspection, and adaptation. They explore why they’re essential for healthy teams, effective leadership, and strong organizational culture. Using real-world experiences with clients and teams, they highlight how transparency keeps everyone aligned, how meaningful inspection requires openness and ego-free conversations, and how consistent adaptation helps avoid wasted time, surprises, and miscommunication.Whether you’re working in Scrum, leading people, navigating performance reviews, or simply trying to communicate more effectively, this episode gives practical insight into creating strong feedback loops, fostering accountability, and leading with intention.Tune in to learn how the pillars of empiricism show up everywhere, not just in software—and how you can use them to strengthen your team and your relationships.

The Three Pillars of Empiricism

In this episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, Leeanne and Kevin break down the three foundational pillars of empiricism: Transparency, inspection, and adaptation. They explore why they’re essential for healthy teams, effective leadership, and strong organizational culture. Using real-world experiences with clients and teams, they highlight how transparency keeps everyone aligned, how meaningful inspection requires openness and ego-free conversations, and how consistent adaptation helps avoid wasted time, surprises, and miscommunication.
Whether you’re working in Scrum, leading people, navigating performance reviews, or simply trying to communicate more effectively, this episode gives practical insight into creating strong feedback loops, fostering accountability, and leading with intention.
Tune in to learn how the pillars of empiricism show up everywhere, not just in software—and how you can use them to strengthen your team and your relationships.

The Mastermind Effect

In this episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, hosts Leeanne McManus and Kevin explore the timeless concept of the “Mastermind” — a term first introduced by Napoleon Hill in his classic book Think and Grow Rich. They dive into how this principle applies to collaboration, creativity, and teamwork in both life and business, particularly within modern agile and software engineering environments.

Ep.11 The Mastermind Effect

In this episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, hosts Leeanne McManus and Kevin explore the timeless concept of the “Mastermind” — a term first introduced by Napoleon Hill in his classic book Think and Grow Rich.They dive into how this principle applies to collaboration, creativity, and teamwork in both life and business, particularly within modern agile and software engineering environments.

Ep.10 Engineering Stories & Life Lessons with Selvyn Wright

Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-c74vm-19b2edcIn this lively and heartwarming episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, host Leeanne McManus welcomes the unforgettable Selvyn Wright — a veteran software engineer, trainer, and storyteller with nearly four decades of experience in technology and teaching. From his beginnings in Birmingham, England, to his current adventures between the UK and Portugal, Selvyn shares a lifetime of insights about engineering, learning, resilience, and the art of connecting with people.What begins as a lighthearted chat quickly turns into a deep and often hilarious reflection on career evolution, mentorship, and the human side of tech. Leeanne and Selvyn’s chemistry, humor, and shared passion for learning make this episode both entertaining and inspiring.

Engineering Stories & Life Lessons with Selvyn Wright

In this lively and heartwarming episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, host Leeanne McManus welcomes the unforgettable Selvyn Wright — a veteran software engineer, trainer, and storyteller with nearly four decades of experience in technology and teaching. From his beginnings in Birmingham, England, to his current adventures between the UK and Portugal, Selvyn shares a lifetime of insights about engineering, learning, resilience, and the art of connecting with people.
What begins as a lighthearted chat quickly turns into a deep and often hilarious reflection on career evolution, mentorship, and the human side of tech. Leeanne and Selvyn’s chemistry, humor, and shared passion for learning make this episode both entertaining and inspiring.

Ep.9 Breaking Into Tech — Guiding Non-Traditional Coders to Success

In this inspiring episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, host Leeanne welcomes her colleague and friend Martina Youssef, a trainer, engineer, mathematician, and lifelong learner whose non-traditional journey into technology has become a beacon for others following similar paths. Recorded live in Glasgow, Scotland, this conversation blends humor, insight, and heartfelt advice for anyone—especially women and career changers—considering a future in the fast-moving world of tech.Together, they dive into the realities of starting over, the creativity within coding, and the challenges and triumphs that come with being a non-traditional technologist in a field that is constantly evolving.

Breaking Into Tech — Guiding Non-Traditional Coders to Success

In this inspiring episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, host Leeanne welcomes her colleague and friend Martina Youssef, a trainer, engineer, mathematician, and lifelong learner whose non-traditional journey into technology has become a beacon for others following similar paths. Recorded live in Glasgow, Scotland, this conversation blends humor, insight, and heartfelt advice for anyone—especially women and career changers—considering a future in the fast-moving world of tech.
Together, they dive into the realities of starting over, the creativity within coding, and the challenges and triumphs that come with being a non-traditional technologist in a field that is constantly evolving.

From Vision to Value: How ikuw Solutions Found It’s Way

From Vision to Value: How ikuw Solutions Found Its WayIn this episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our own story — the origins of ikuw Solutions. We open up about how faith, purpose, and learning shaped our journey from an idea to a thriving business.You’ll hear how the name “ikuw” was born out of a deeper calling — turning information into knowledge, understanding, and wisdom — and how that philosophy continues to guide everything we do today.Join us as we reflect on the lessons, challenges, and divine inspirations that have defined our entrepreneurial path — and discover how clarity of purpose can turn any vision into lasting value.