Best Fuse Chamber Podcasts (2025)

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Pianist Alice Sara Ott honors Irish composer John Field 26:44

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Alice Sara Ott discusses her latest project aimed at recording 18 nocturnes by Irish composer John Field. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Better Meetings With Dave Borzillo 22:06

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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism' 30:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra' 35:04

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty talks about his latest album, ‘Blue Electra,’ which explores the triumphs and tragedies of flight, and features violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Non-Conformity is the Key To Your Agile Future 16:48

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“Non-conformity” is a loaded word. Conformity feels safe. It’s comforting to look around, see everyone else doing the same thing, and assume it’s the right path. But comfort rarely leads to success or fulfillment. Think about the people you genuinely admire—the ones whose careers and lives you’d love to emulate. Chances are, these people aren’t rul…

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony' 37:05

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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No Longer The Hero 11:46

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In this episode of Badass Agile, we explore what it means when the thrill and satisfaction of being the hero in our work begins to fade. Many of us who work in Agile or similar fields were drawn to the practice for the real impact we could have helping others adapt to change, master the unknown, or achieve things they thought were out of reach. Tha…

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Ashley Jackson explores love, freedom, hope and rebirth in 'Take Me to the Water' 22:09

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American harpist Ashley Jackson talks about her latest album, which explores the ways that water and music can connect us. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Khatia Buniatishvili pays homage to W.A. Mozart 24:22

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili dedicates her 10th album to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart alongside the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Joanne Polk returns to the exquisite music of Cécile Chaminade 32:52

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Joanne Polk releases the second volume of her recordings featuring the music of French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Phoenix Chorale and Christopher Gabbitas explore seasons and time through music 37:33

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Phoenix Chorale and its artistic director Christopher Gabbitas explore the ways that earth’s rotation and seasons mark our time and emotions as humans on their latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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You Are A Creator 15:36

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We’re all creators. Whether you’re a developer, product owner, scrum master, or agile coach, what you do matters. In fact, every action, every conversation, and every idea creates ripples of impact far beyond your immediate surroundings. Recently, two former students from different Forge cohorts met at an Agile conference. They shared a moment, sna…

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Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen goes where no countertenor has gone before 50:52

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and pianist John Churchwell present music by Korngold, Brahms, and Clara and Robert Schumann, as heard on their most recent recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Why We Do It (Freedom) 12:57

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If you’re an agile practitioner, coach, or leader, there’s one thing we all fundamentally crave—freedom. But not just freedom in the abstract sense; I’m talking about the freedom to do meaningful work in innovative, impactful ways. Over the past few years, particularly since the upheaval of the pandemic, the landscape of work has radically shifted.…

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Orion Weiss concludes his 'Arc' trilogy with music of joy, youth and rebirth 27:40

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Orion Weiss concludes a trilogy 11 years in the making with an album featuring the music of Brahms, Schubert, Dohnanyi, Ligeti and more. Listen now!By American Public Media

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John Mauceri highlights Erich Korngold's only symphony 30:36

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, John Mauceri honors and highlights the music of Erich Korngold through recordings old and new. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Janoska Ensemble gives 'The Four Seasons' a makeover 24:16

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, the Janoska ensemble gives Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ a makeover in its signature style. Listen now!By American Public Media

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María Dueñas explores caprices with a new, unique sound 27:01

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, Spanish violinist María Dueñas records caprices, including the legendary set by Niccolò Paganini, on her latest album. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Simone Dinnerstein performs Ives through the lens of her father's art 42:25

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Simone Dinnerstein combines Charles Ives’ ‘Concord Sonata’ with her father’s most famous painting to create her latest recording, ‘The Eye Is the First Circle.’ Listen now!By American Public Media

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Desmond Earley brings James Joyce's poetry into the musical realm 37:57

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, Desmond Earley and the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin honor James Joyce on a new album featuring his poem collection ‘Chamber Music.’ Listen now!By American Public Media

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Anna Clyne and the Knights bring folk into classic on new album 38:36

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English composer Anna Clyne incorporates elements of folk music on her latest recording featuring the Knights. Listen as host Julie Amacher speaks to her and Eric Jacobson from the ensemble about their recent collaboration on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’By American Public Media

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Christian-Pierre La Marca highlights love through the Schumanns' music 42:54

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, French cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca pays tribute to Clara and Robert Schumann on his latest album inspired by their love letters. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Jonathan Biss combines Beamish and Beethoven 28:17

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jonathan Biss talks about his Beethoven concerto project with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the latest release featuring a new concerto by Sally Beamish. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Denk, Bell and Isserlis join forces to record Mendelssohn's piano trios 19:01

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ host Julie Amacher speaks with pianist Jeremy Denk about his latest album, recorded alongside violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis, which features piano trios by Felix Mendelssohn. Listen now!By American Public Media

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ARC Ensemble highlights the chamber works of Frederick Block 29:45

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ host Julie Amacher speaks with Simon Wynberg, artistic director of the ARC Ensemble, about the latest installment in the group’s ‘Music in Exile’ series, featuring chamber works by Frederick Block. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra bring Bach to the coffeehouse 27:48

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, Jeannette Sorrell from Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra talks about the ensemble’s latest album inspired by J.S. Bach’s performances at Gottfried Zimmerman’s Coffeehouse. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Listen to New Classical Tracks' top episodes of 2024 26:28

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We love sharing the most exciting new recordings on New Classical Tracks every year. Listen to this special end-of-year encore of the year’s most popular episode and find out which other albums made the top 10 list. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Judith Clurman and Essential Voices USA celebrate Hanukkah 24:38

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, composer and conductor Judith Clurman leads Essential Voices USA on a new album, ‘Holiday Joy,’ featuring three original songs celebrating Hanukkah and the holiday season. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv uplifts Ukrainian music for the holiday season 25:57

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv celebrates Ukrainian holiday music with joy and pride on her latest recording, ‘Ukrainian Christmas,’ with the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Employee Mindset 10:10

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In this episode I explore the challenges and limitations that the current corporate approach to Agile presents. Agile has devolved from a dynamic framework into a rule-bound guidebook that often prioritizes pleasing corporate structures over innovation. This “employee mindset”, and its focus on maintaining the status quo stifles innovation – and sp…

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Violinist Ray Chen blends the worlds of classical music and video games 24:17

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Ray Chen explores the immersive nature of video game music on his new album ‘Player 1,’ with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Jeremy Denk celebrates Charles Ives' 150th anniversary with new album 22:00

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jeremy Denk collaborates with violinist Stefan Jackiw to highlight Charles Ives’ piano and violin sonatas in celebration of the composer’s 150th birth anniversary. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Lara Downes looks at America through the lens of a reimagined Gershwin 25:44

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Lara Downes creates a tapestry using the sounds of America throughout history on her latest album, ‘This Land.’ Listen now!By American Public Media

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Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade brings gratitude to her final recording 56:05

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade collaborates with conductor Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez on what she considers to be her final recording project. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Pianist David Kaplan combines new American compositions with Schumann 29:39

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist David Kaplan debuts his first solo recording titled ‘New Dances of the League of David,’ a collection of new miniatures by 15 leading American composers. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss take an American road trip together 35:06

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss collaborate on their new album, ‘American Road Trip,’ to explore ‘all the wildly different styles of American classical music.’ Listen now!By American Public Media

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Daphne Gerling and Tomoko Kashiwagi highlight brilliant 20th-century women 32:53

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Collaborative pianist Tomoko Kashiwagi loves discovering new works with her friend, violist Daphne Gerling. Listen as host Julie Amacher speaks to the duo about its debut recording called Encircling on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’By American Public Media

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Guitarist David Leisner returns to 19th-century guitar repertoire with 'Charms to Soothe' 31:51

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In 1984, guitarist David Leisner was diagnosed with focal dystonia. After a severe injury that paused his career for 12 years, he was able to return to performing. Find out more about his journey to recovery and his new album on ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher.By American Public Media

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Violinist Joshua Bell brings forward the music of Thomas De Hartmann on new album 21:05

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Joshua Bell helps revive the music of Thomas De Hartmann with his new recording of the Ukrainian composer’s Violin Concerto, featuring conductor Dalia Stasevska and the Lviv Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Composer Tina Davidson embraces vulnerability on new recording 30:42

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Tina Davidson touches the earth with vulnerability on her latest album, ‘Barefoot,’ featuring the Jasper String Quartet along with pianist Natalie Zhu. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Gao Hong and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album 30:26

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pipa player Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album, ‘Alondra.’ Find out more!By American Public Media

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3 Skills To Secure Your Agile Future 17:27

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3 Skills to Secure Your Agile Future Make your agile future more viable amidst current market challenges. It’s time to focus on three critical skills we’ve never really addressed before: understanding real customer needs, convincing clients to adopt lean methodologies, and mastering the art of pitching and selling your ideas. By focusing on these a…

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Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of the Mendelssohn siblings 17:16

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. In particular, she talks about Fanny’s ‘Easter Sonata,’ which was for many years thought to have been composed by her brother. Listen now!By American Public Media

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JoAnn Falletta celebrates mentor and close friend Lukas Foss on new album 28:39

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra honor conductor Lukas Foss and his legacy on their latest album, featuring his Symphony No. 1. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Agile Changed My Life 13:28

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In this episode I’ll share how Agile changed my life and career over the years. First off, Agile taught me a ton about how businesses really work and make money. It helped me understand the importance of putting the customer first and solving real problems they face. These lessons helped me start my own business and focus on innovation, instead of …

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Jan Vogler performs rare cello concerto on latest recording 37:41

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Jan Vogler presents the world premiere recording of the Cello Concerto by Enrique Casals, as well as a more familiar one, on his latest album. Listen now!By American Public Media

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How To Revive Agile (And Your Career) 11:33

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NEW! Grab my new guide to Finding Agile Opportunities outside software and tech! https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/310wb5ytc52ym3mwi7o21/Revitalize-Your-Agile-Career.pdf In this episode of the Badass Agile podcast, we discuss How to Revive Agile in today’s dynamic business environment. I’ll explore the current challenges facing agile professionals and…

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Danish String Quartet serves up its third collection of folk songs with 'Keel Road' 22:26

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Danish String Quartet goes traditional with the acclaimed ensemble’s third collection of folk songs, ‘Keel Road.’ Listen now with guest host Valerie Kahler.By American Public Media

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Soprano Karen Slack celebrates rare songs by Florence Price 40:23

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ soprano Karen Slack delves into her new album, ‘Beyond the Years: Unpublished Songs of Florence Price,’ which features 16 world-premiere recordings. Listen now!By American Public Media

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Reinvention – Why Now Is The Perfect Moment 7:43

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In this episode, I discuss the need for reinvention in the agile community amidst the changes brought by the pandemic and the shifting landscape of work. This is a great opportunity for individuals to lead and redefine the value of agile practices, bringing adaptability and the creation of new approaches to thrive in the evolving industry. Want to …