Season 2 Recap

In this special wrap-up episode, Trina and Mathew look back on the standout moments and superpowers from Season 2 of Wear Your Cape to Work. Together they revisit the insights, stories, and lessons that made this season unforgettable and share what they learned from each inspiring guest. Precision under constraint. The season opened with Jeff Conner, program manager from NASA, who described project management before online tools existed. Paper files, couriers, and in-person signoffs still led to flawless execution. His story showed how precision and accountability were the original super tools. Courage in leadership David Doty’s episode, It Takes Courage, stood out for his transparency and strength. Building a district from scratch under scrutiny, he modeled brave leadership and reminded us to celebrate real wins. Admirable endeavors: global aid when everything changes Lucas King explained how policy shifts or crises can reshape USAID projects overnight, proving adaptability across governments and cultures. Empowering people’s strengths Project Insight customer Linda Goodrich of CureIS showed how aligning people’s passions with their work improves results through forecasting and a balanced pace. Finding calm thru clarity Lisa Haymes of Rimkus showed how organization creates calm and confidence. Curiosity as a catalyst Renee Clayton of Byte Strategies urged PMs to stay curious, experiment, and use AI thoughtfully to stay adaptable. Grit with generosity Charlene Reynolds, Director at John Wayne Airport, advanced by taking tough projects and shared guidance on leadership, motivation, and mentoring. Reliability that builds trust Fisayo Folarin rebuilt her project management career after moving from Nigeria to Canada, showing how reliability and honesty build trust. Comfortable in conflict Agatha Agbanobi’s passion for HR and DEIB work showed how empathy and courage turn conflict into progress and reminded us to see what teams carry beyond work. Decisive steadiness Sanjiv Bhagat from Amazon explained how a bias for action drives innovation, pairing decisiveness with humility in global logistics. Innovation with integrity Steve West reflected on the shift from faxed spreadsheets to real-time dashboards and the vision for one connected command center giving leaders a complete picture of work. Subscribe to Wear Your Cape to Work Podcast on: YouTube: / @projectinsightpmsw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WMdTji... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2419669.rss Sponsored by: Project Insight Project & Portfolio Management Software. Helping growing companies automate, execute, and measure project work across teams, systems, and portfolios. www.projectinsight.com #WearYourCapeToWork #ProjectInsight #ProjectManagement #Leadership #PMO #ProgramManagement #ProjectLeaders #ChangeManagement #TeamLeadership #AIPoweredPM #ProjectManagerLife #CourageInLeadership #PrecisionUnderPressure #BiasForAction #WomenInLeadership #InnovationAtWork #ProjectSuccess #WorkSmarter #ProfessionalGrowth #Season2Recap