S2E9: Pam DeGrote - Sr. Business Consulting Manager (Retired)

1% Better Podcast host Craig Thielen sits down with Pam DeGrote, a pioneering client turned long-time employee of Trissential (now retired). Pam shares her invaluable insights on navigating career transitions, mastering project management, and the cultural impact on success. Whether you're planning your career path or nearing retirement, Pam's journey offers lessons for everyone. Tune in to discover how you can apply her strategies to achieve a fulfilling career. Trissential's ApproachTrissential's Mission and Core ValuesConnect with Pam DeGrote on LinkedInConnect with Craig Thielen on LinkedIn Key Takeaways Retirement Reflections: Pam discusses the reality versus expectations of retirement, emphasizing the freedom it offers, though she admits adjusting to a less structured lifestyle continues to be challenging. Even in retirement, Pam continues to apply her project management skills to personal projects, illustrating how professional skills can be transferable and beneficial in all phases of life. Career Transition and Growth: Pam DeGrote shares her unique journey from being one of the earliest clients of Trissential to joining and eventually retiring from the company. Her experience highlights the value of evolving roles within a single organization Project Management Insights: Throughout her career, Pam focused on project management, providing insights into her approach to handling projects, including the importance of adaptability and structured planning to ensure project success Adapting to Changes: Pam emphasizes the significance of agility and adaptability in project management, recounting experiences where being flexible and responsive to changing project dynamics led to better outcomes and solutions Cultural Impact on Success: Pam reflects on the importance of company culture and client relationships in consulting, stressing that a collaborative and ego-free approach has been key to her and Trissential’s success