We’re halfway through the year, and it’s time for a candid check-in. In this special mid-year retrospective of The Jira Life, we’re taking a step back to reflect on everything Season 3 has brought us so far — the wins, the missteps, and the moments that made us laugh, cringe, or totally rethink how we work.
And to help us make sense of it all? We’ve invited Mark Cruth — Atlassian's Modern Work Coach — to facilitate our retro and guide us through an honest, energizing reflection.
In this episode, we cover:
🛟Our biggest highlights (and a few “yikes” moments)
🛟What surprised us most from our guests and topics
🛟The behind-the-scenes evolution of the show
🛟Lessons we’re taking into the second half of 2025
🛟Live retro moments with Mark Cruth at the helm
Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the pod, this is your backstage pass to the real conversations that shape The Jira Life. Expect hot takes, deep insights, and maybe a little therapy.
Thank you to Revyz for backing us up and making The Jira Life possible.
The Jira Life
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Hosts:
- Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/
https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials
- Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/
- Sarah Wright
https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/
Producer:
- "King Bob" Robert Wen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/
Executive Producer:
- Lina Ortiz
Music provided by Monstercat:
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Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes
https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat
Outro: Fractal - Atrium
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