The Build Your Edge Podcast
Think smarter. Lead better. Deliver more.
Practical conversations with people who’ve actually built and led world-class technology organisations.
No fluff, no self-promotion, no sponsored takes. One focused topic per episode, one guest who’s done it, and a free tool at the end you can use the same afternoon.
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Why Engineers Struggle as Tech Leads
The leadership shift nobody prepares you for.
Former N26 CTO Pat Kua on the mindset shift from maker to multiplier, why strong engineers struggle as tech leads, and how to lead with more impact.
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3 episodes that answer the question you probably arrived with.
If you’re new here
Why We Started Build Your Edge
Jeremy Burns and Jack Cole on the mission and format: sharp, practical conversations on career, leadership and delivery, plus tools you can use.
If you’re busy but rarely productive
Where Did My Day Go?
Zahra Saleh shares focus techniques, habit-building strategies and neuroscience-backed tools to cut distractions and reclaim control of your day.
If you’re thinking about going independent
Build a Business You Can Rely On
Dan Gwalter’s operating model for a consulting, fractional or NED business with predictable clients and income you can actually rely on.
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9 threads run through the show. Each one collects the episodes, the free tools and the events on that subject.
Helping ambitious high achievers in tech to think smarter, lead better, and deliver more.
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.
Every episode gives you something practical you can use straight away; clear insight, proven methods, real momentum.
We’re here to help you perform better, deliver more value, and progress faster in your career.
Why Build Your Edge is different
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Audience first
We focus on helping you, not promoting the guest, and definitely not the host.
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Specific topic
Each guest brings one focused topic that speaks directly to high achievers in tech.
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Insight you can act on today
Every episode leaves you with a free tool, guide, or template you can download and use immediately.
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