Episode 03: From Pre-Med to Project Management Consultant with Jessica Caresse White

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Jessica Caresse White, founder of J Caresse Consulting. Jessica shares her unexpected journey into project management, moving from studying pre-med to a career in consulting and project management. She discusses her experiences at McKinsey and Hitachi Solutions, highlighting key projects, challenges, and her eventual decision to start her own consulting firm. Jessica emphasizes the importance of curiosity, empathy, and maintaining authority in the field. The episode concludes with advice for new project managers and a discussion on the ideal project management tools and methodologies.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:25 Journey into Project Management01:39 Early Career and Education04:12 Jessica's Project Zero 13:13 Key Skill for Project Managers13:43 Defining Project Success14:40 Empathy and Vulnerability in Leadership16:08 Career Journey from McKinsey to Consulting Firm19:00 Speed Round: Project Management Preferences21:08 Advice for Early Career PMs21:51 Dream Project with Unlimited Funding24:05 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with Jessica Caresse White:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-caresse/Connect with Alex Tuck Personal LinkedIn: @Alex Tuck Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: @Tuck Consulting Group Email: [email protected]