The Art of Influence with Tami Reiss, Lily Smith, Matt LeMay & Sean Cason

​Why is Product Management so hard?

​One of the reasons is that we're being asked to influence the organisation multiple pay grades above our own.

Tami Reiss can help. Her talk, Life’s A Pitch, gives product managers the tools to craft persuasive narratives that win support and drive action in high-stakes moments. Tami is the Product Leader Coach and CEO of Leader Within, known for helping product leaders master executive presence and align their teams with confidence. With over 20 years in tech and a former Chief Product Officer in Residence at Insight Partners, Tami has worked with hundreds of companies and coached thousands of leaders. She is the creator of the L.E.A.D. and M.A.P. frameworks, empowering leaders to drive influence, set strategic vision, and activate high-impact teams through authentic leadership. She's also the author of What Do Product Managers Do?—a rhyming children’s book now available for aspiring PMs and curious parents alike. (We'll have some to give away on the night!)

She'll be joined by three other people who have mastered the art of influence for a panel - Matt LeMay (Consultant and Author of Impact-first Product Teams), Sean Cason (VP Product at Carwow), and Lily Smith (MD and CPO at BBC Maestro).

This isn’t your average PM meetup—think less “slide deck fatigue,” more real talk, laughs, and a chance to swap war stories with people who get it.

​Whether you’re a battle-hardened product leader or just tired of hearing the same advice recycled, this is your night to recharge. Come for the insights, stay for the energy—let’s make product management feel exciting again!