Episode 06: Accidental Project Manager to Productivity Nerd with Jacqui Myslinski

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck introduces guest Jacqui Myslinski, founder of Productivity Nerd, a consulting firm. Jacqui shares her journey from sales and marketing to becoming an 'accidental' project manager. The conversation covers her experiences managing a brewery with her father, the challenges she faced, and the skills she developed along the way. Jacqui emphasizes the importance of clear communication, admitting mistakes, and setting clear expectations in project management. She also talks about transitioning from operations to project management and offers advice for aspiring project managers. The episode wraps up with a discussion on balancing perfectionism and speed, favorite project management tools, and incorporating project management into family activities like Minecraft and summer plans. 00:00 Introduction to Project Zero 00:07 Meet Jacqui Myslinski: The Productivity Nerd 00:47 Jacqui's Journey into Project Management 01:45 Starting a Brewery: The Accidental Project Manager 06:28 From Operations to Project Management 13:53 The Importance of Clear Communication 18:45 Defining Success in Project Management 21:03 Advice for Aspiring Project Managers 21:20 Volunteering and Showcasing Skills 22:24 Exploring Personal Interests 23:12 Speed Round: Quick Preferences 26:20 Reflections and Advice for Younger Self 29:31 Project Management for Kids 33:41 Connecting and Wrapping Up Connect with Jacqui:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquimyslinski/Connect with Alex Tuck Personal LinkedIn: @Alex Tuck Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: @Tuck Consulting Group Email: [email protected]