In this episode of Emotional Business, Olga Skipper is joined by Thor Mitchell—a seasoned product leader, mentor, and former Google and Miro executive—who brings over 25 years of experience leading product teams across Europe, the US, and Australia.

But this conversation isn’t about frameworks or velocity charts.

It’s about the human side of product leadership.

We dive deep into:

• How emotional intelligence builds stronger product teams
• The difference between being “nice” and being strategically empathetic
• The art of active listening and self-regulation as a leadership superpower
• How to manage conflict without losing influence—or relationships
• What new leaders must unlearn if they want to scale their impact
• Why personal development isn’t optional at the top—and how Thor keeps growing

Whether you’re a new product manager or a senior leader navigating complex orgs, this episode is a masterclass in grounded, emotionally intelligent leadership.

📍 Thor’s background includes roles at Google, Miro, and CrowdCube, and mentoring leaders in high-growth tech environments.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thormitchell/ Medium: https://medium.com/@thor.mitchell Website: https://www.balderton.com/team/thor-mitchell/ Product Minded: https://www.product-minded.co.uk/