The Stack Behind the Strategy

Heather opens up the actual tech stack running PDRM Consulting and PDRM Cyber — not a resource list, but why each tool earns its place, how it feeds strategy, and where security shows up in tools you wouldn't expect.

In This Episode:

• Rella's calendar view and growth insights ("data is how I make decisions")
• Canva as the one-stop shop for brand-consistent visuals
• Moving Security Besties Community from Telegram + Google Meet to Circle
• Google Workspace as the quiet backbone of the business
• Using Claude Cowork to speed up show notes and quote-pulling — without replacing judgment
• Monday.com and Heather's product management roots at NetHealth and Philips
• The unglamorous, honest story behind choosing Descript and Hello Audio
• Dubsado's automated workflows for the Critical Services Security Assessment and Mini Audits
• Flodesk vs. WordPress: clean division of labor
• Why Slack stays on the free tier
• Three non-negotiables for password security: unique passwords, SSO, and 2FA
• Ash and Josh's role building on the dev side of PDRM Cyber

Tools Mentioned:

Rella, Canva, Circle, Google Workspace, Claude Cowork, Monday.com, Hello Audio, Descript, Dubsado, Flodesk, WordPress, Slack, 1Password, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, W3Schools

PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.

Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.

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