S15 E12: Because Everything is a Project: Upping Your Skills and Career as a PMP with Farokh Kakar

In this inspiring episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor continues her conversation with Dr. Farokh Kakar, founder of Blue College, to explore one powerful truth every water professional needs to hear — everything is a project.From treatment plant operations to capital improvements, reporting, budgeting, and daily problem-solving, project management skills are at the heart of every successful career in the water and wastewater industry. Dr. Kakar shares her remarkable journey from refugee to PhD and industry leader, revealing how project management training and PMP certification can open new career doors, reduce burnout, and reignite your passion for the work you do.Whether you’re an operator, engineer, or manager, this episode will help you see your role—and your future—through a new, empowered lens.💡 In This Episode, We Discuss:- Why everything in water is a project- How PMP certification boosts confidence, leadership, and credibility- The importance of combining technical and soft skills for success- How project management reduces stress and creates better teams- The power of education to reignite career passion and purpose💬 Memorable Quotes“Anything you work on is a project. If it has time and money attached to it, you need to know how to manage it.” – Dr. Farokh Kakar“Water is life, and the people who protect it deserve the skills to lead with confidence.” – Suzan Chin-Taylor👤 Connect with Farokh Kakar Blue CollegeEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/farokh-laqa-kakar/Website: bluecollege.caI hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#SmellsLikeMoneyPodcast #WaterIndustry #PMP #ProjectManagement #Wastewater #WaterProfessionals #Leadership #BlueCollege #CleanWater #CareerDevelopment #WaterIsLife