Off the back of a Summer hiatus (from content), it's time to get back on track for the rest of 2025 and think about what we'll do in 2026 - including a big event.

00:00 Where have I been? 00:23 Summer ending, Autumn beginning 01:38 The power in our community 02:21 Let's host an event in 2026 03:59 Event logistics and possible sponsorships 05:47 Honest (humble) beginnings 06:12 The call to action

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It's been a while since my last update when we launched the web app - so what's been going on?

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00:16 Post-Launch Reflections 00:58 Adjusting our plans based on (minimal) user feedback 02:18 LDX3 insights and networking challenges 03:21 Summer holiday looming 04:25 Dream team behind the scenes 05:10 Grab a free trial - try the app!

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“It’s launch day… and I’m somewhere between excited and terrified.”

After months of late nights, bug hunts, and quietly rebuilding something I’ve believed in for years, the newly redesigned PETALS app is finally live. And I’m bringing you with me — the nerves, the hiccups, the actual launch moment.

This episode’s not polished. It’s real. From pressing the button… to fixing what broke straight after… to finally seeing it live.

🎥 What you’ll see:

• Launch day behind the scenes: nerves, debugging, and merge conflicts
• A full walkthrough of the new PETALS design
• Why I paused the party (and what I’m planning instead)
• Busting the myths of entrepreneurship — turns out it’s not all tech bros and big exits
• “This isn’t just a side project anymore.”

If you’ve ever shipped a product, or wanted to, this one’s for you.

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🌐 LINKS

• Try the redesigned PETALS app for free: https://app.petals.team
• Busting the myths of startups: https://theideaistheeasypart.com
• Drop me a message: si@petals.team

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🌸 QUOTE:

“We knew the concept was okay… but I was never quite happy with the design. So we rebuilt it—properly this time.”

CHAPTERS

• 00:47 Initial feedback is promising
• 02:19 Myths about Startups
• 04:06 Launching in 5...
• 05:08 Press the button
• 10:19 It's deployed!
• 11:35 Take 2
• 11:59 Time for a live demo
• 16:31 We are good
• 17:20 There we have it
• 17:41 When's the party?

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We’re back in our new fortnightly rhythm! In this snapshot, I share progress on the PETALS app ahead of launch, reflect on personal mindset shifts, and open a big question for the community:

How should leaders be using PETALS data? And… should we be factoring in our personal lives when thinking about team health?

I also tease a second upcoming book feature for PETALS and open the doors to early access for new and returning users. Loads of good things blooming right now 🌿

👇 Check out the chapters below and join the conversation in the comments.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

• 01:02 – PETALS scores
• 01:37 – App launch plans and final tidy-up
• 03:11 – Big news: PETALS is featured in another book! 📚
• 04:05 – Early access is here – get on the beta list 🌱
• 04:35 – Back to the leadership question
• 05:10 – Should PETALS include personal life factors?
• 07:10 – Team prompt: How do you surface team data to leadership?
• 07:31 – Final thoughts and what’s next 🌼

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Want early access to the new app? 👉 Email me at si@petals.team or DM on socials to join the beta list.

Thanks for growing with us 🌿

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This week, I’m diving into the subtle but powerful shift from talking about people to focusing on capabilities. From team topologies and tooling to how we’re using AI as assistive intelligence, PETALS Weekly #15 is all about growing lean teams with clarity and care.

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00:20 Scores take a dip 00:38  Eating dog food 03:37  Team topologies and capabilities 05:07  Assistive intelligence for PETALS 06:09  Heroku ChatOps in Slack 07:08   Enhancing a lean product team 07:44 Team Onion workshop 08:19  Back in 2 weeks 08:55 Your team prompt

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Before you fix the work, fix the trust. In this episode of PETALS Weekly, I share what it’s like stepping into new teams, the power of quiet observation, and how trust (not tools) sets the stage for progress. Plus: a mobbing win, a dev setup glow-up, and a framework that’s changing how I lead.

SHOW NOTES

📘 Trust Works! by Ken Blanchard, Cynthia Olmstead & Martha Lawrence – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trust-Works-Pb-Building-Relationships/dp/0007503865

🧠 AI-powered dev help with Cursor – https://www.cursor.com

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🌸 More on PETALS: https://petalsframework.com/

CHAPTERS

00:39 Scores are up!

00:57 What's been going on?

03:19 Speeding up dev time with Cursor

04:03 Workshopping the workshop

05:08 How do you build trust with silence?

07:01 Wrapping up

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Spring is here, and so is a little milestone – PETALS has been featured in the new book Real World Agility by Nick Brown! 🌸

In this episode, I reflect on this real-world recognition, walk through the Q1 product progress, and talk about how the seasons can shape our goals. Plus, some investments towards our overall goals. Let’s grow!

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00:27 Scores are slightly down 00:53 What's happening with the app? 02:08 Plans for Q2 02:26 PETALS is published! 03:06 Investing in my setup 04:24 A Year of Creativity 06:12 Workshop planning for Q3 07:07 Time to SPRING into action

SHOW NOTES

Real World Agility by Nick Brown → https://leanpub.com/realworldagility A Year of Creativity by Kathryn Jacob & Sue Unerman → https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/a-year-of-creativity-kathryn-jacob/7335141

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This week didn’t go to plan… three days off sick derailed everything. But sometimes it takes a bad week to ask a bigger question: Why am I really doing this? 🌱

In PETALS Weekly #12, I reflect on:

✅ Missing most of my weekly goals (and why it stung) ✅ How revisiting #SimonSinek’s “Find Your Why” sparked personal insight ✅ Using #ChatGPT as a surprising tool to help uncover my purpose

🎯 PETALS Scores this week: Productivity: 3 | Enjoyment: 2 | Teamwork: 3 | Learning: 4 | Serenity: 4 | Average: 3.2

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00:30 Scores 04:32 Finding My Why with ChatGPT 07:24 BONUS: Reclaiming your time thanks to Laura K's 168 Hours 10:12 Wrapping up

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