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Hosts Jeremy Burns and Jack Coles share the mission and format: sharp, practical conversations on career, leadership, delivery, and tools you can use. What to expect from Build Your Edge.
For ambitious engineering and technology leaders
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Learn from engineering leaders who’ve built outstanding technology organisations.
Latest episodeEpisode 3357 mins21 July 2026
Why Engineers Struggle as Tech Leads
The leadership shift nobody prepares you for.
Why do so many engineers struggle after becoming Tech Leads? Former N26 CTO Pat Kua explains the mindset shift from maker to multiplier, with practical advice for Software Engineers, Tech Leads and Engineering Managers who want to lead with greater impact.
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If you’re busy but rarely productive
Why You’re Always Busy (But Never Get Anything Done)
Most of us end the day busy but not productive. In this episode, Zahra Saleh shares practical focus techniques, habit-building strategies, and neuroscience-backed tools to reduce distractions, improve productivity, and reclaim control of your day.
If you’re thinking about going independent
How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Depend on You
Build a consulting, fractional, or NED business you can rely on. Dan Gwalter shares a proven operating model for predictable clients, sustainable income, and confidence beyond corporate life.
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If you want to move fast in your tech career, you’re in the right place. This is where ambitious people come to sharpen their thinking, upgrade their leadership, and learn from experts who’ve actually delivered at the highest level.
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We’re here to help you perform better, deliver more value, and progress faster in your career.