From Analyst to CIO: Fola Alabi's Journey

What does it really take to grow from a first-time project manager to a trusted executive leader? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Fola Alabi, CIO and Strategic Project Leader, to unpack her incredible career evolution—from starting out unsure about her direction, to leading multimillion-dollar initiatives across continents.If you've ever felt stuck, questioned your progress, or wondered how to level up from “just doing the job” to becoming a transformational leader, this one’s for you. Fola shares real, raw stories from every chapter of her journey—before PM, as a rising professional in the UK and U.S., and finally as an influential voice in the PM leadership space. It's honest. It's tactical. And it’s exactly the kind of wisdom you wish you heard earlier in your career.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:🔹How to navigate the 3 key stages of a PM career: Before PM, PM, and PM Leadership🔹The real mindset shifts required to lead high-impact projects and teams🔹What it takes to bounce back from tough moments and setbacks🔹How to lead with authenticity and grow influence over time🔹The worst PM advice Fola’s ever gotten—and what to do insteadand so much more!📉 Need help landing a 100-300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us!Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: https://tally.so/r/3la956👩🏽Follow Fola via LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/folafalabi/🎙️Check out Fola’s podcast, The Strategic Leaderhttps://strategicprojectleader.com/🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!🔹Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠🔹Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, career transitions, and leadership growth!#ProjectManagement #CareerGrowth #PMLeadership #WomenInTech #AuthenticLeadership #PMTherapyPod