Not Your CEO's Insights

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

Steve West has seen project management evolve from the days when building an extranet to share files felt revolutionary to today’s era of AI-driven collaboration. As Product Manager at Project Insight, he’s witnessed every major shift—from desktop tools to browser-based systems to intelligent automation. In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, Trina, Mathew, and Steve talk about the early days of project management software, how teams learned to collaborate online, and why the leap from desktop to browser was such a defining moment for the industry. They explore how the PMP framework and artificial intelligence continue to shape the way Project Insight builds features that empower people—not just projects. Steve’s story is one of innovation, persistence, and belief in connecting people through technology. Episode Highlights •What project management looked like before the cloud—and why extranets were considered cutting-edge • The leap from desktop tools to browser-based platforms and why many resisted at first • How collaboration and visibility ultimately triumphed over siloed software • The evolution of Project Insight and how its product philosophy grew from those early challenges • How the PMP framework continues to guide modern PM practices • The impact of artificial intelligence on portfolio and resource management • Why Steve believes project management has always been about people first, technology second • Reflections on what’s next for project management and AI 🔗 Connect with Steve: / steve-west-cali 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 #ProjectManagement #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #WearYourCapeToWork #ProjectInsight #SteveWest #TrinaSchaetz #MathewSparkes #PMP #PortfolioManagement #Leadership #Collaboration #ProductManagement #TeamWork #TechEvolution #PMO #WorkManagement #AIFuture #BusinessStrategy #ProjectTools

In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, we’re joined by Sanjiv Bhagat, Manager of Program Management at Amazon. Sanjiv shares his journey from technical roles in the public sector to leading global logistics initiatives, how his love of puzzles shapes his prioritization skills, and why every project must start with the problem—not the tool. He also explains Amazon’s leadership principles, including Jeff Bezos’s “two-way vs. one-way door” decision framework, the bias toward action, and the minimum regret lens. Along the way, Sanjiv highlights how leaders can cut through tunnel vision, view their portfolios as a whole, and connect spend to true value delivered. What you’ll take away from this episode: *Why projects must begin with the problem before jumping to solutions or tools *How puzzles and prioritization sharpen decision-making in complex environments *Jeff Bezos’s decision framework: one-way vs. two-way doors *Bias toward action and the minimum regret lens as antidotes to analysis paralysis *Customer obsession as the north star for projects at every level *Building a PMO that partners with the business, measures value, and stays simple *Helping leaders see the full picture: portfolio alignment, spend vs. outcomes, and strategic value *Humility and continuous learning as hallmarks of strong leadership 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 #WYCTW #BiasForAction #ProjectManagement #ProgramManagement #AmazonLeadershipPrinciples #PMO #CustomerObsession #DecisionMaking #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment

We’re excited to welcome Agatha Agbanobi, founder and principal consultant of ResonantHR to the WYCTW podcast. With more than 15 years in project and program management and six years in HR leadership, she shares what it’s like to lead initiatives in employee relations, conflict resolution, workforce development, and DEIB. Agatha — unlike most of us — is comfortable being close to the fire. She uses her superpowers of values-based leadership, empathy, and people skills to help resolve conflict, build stronger company cultures, and connect HR initiatives directly to business goals. In this conversation, she talks about the evolving role of HR leaders, why proving ROI matters, and what inspired her upcoming Values-Driven Leadership Podcast. Episode Highlights 🔹 Starting in education and international development, but always leading projects 🔹 Finding her way into HR through DEIB work and expanding into HR leadership 🔹 Why she pursued her PMP and how it strengthens her HR practice 🔹 What makes HR and DEIB project work unique 🔹 Tying HR projects to organization-wide initiatives and eliminating silos 🔹 Why today’s CHRO must evolve into a strategic business partner 🔹 Her commitment to DEIB and standing up for what she believes in 🔹 How empathy, people skills, and hope for resolution guide her leadership 🔹 Her “superpower” of being comfortable in high-conflict situations 🔹 A preview of her upcoming podcast on values-based leadership 🔗 Connect with Agatha: / agathaagbanobi 🔗 ResonantHR Website: / resonanthr 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 #HRLeadership #DEIB #AgathaAgbanobi #ProjectManagement #ValuesBasedLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #ConflictResolution #PMP #FutureOfWork

Fisayo Folarin has built a reputation for being someone you can count on. Whether leading digital banking projects in Nigeria or driving SaaS implementations in Canada, her superpower is reliability combined with a deep commitment to transparency, communication, and continuous & curious learning. In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, Trina and Mathew talk with Fisayo about what it takes to restart your career in a new country, why project managers must be both curious and courageous, and how she helps teams achieve “100% efficiency” by asking the right questions and translating priorities between stakeholders. Fisayo’s story is one of transformation from starting out in customer service to becoming a trusted coach and delivery expert in tech, fintech, and SaaS. Episode Highlights • Fisayo’s transition from customer service to project analyst before learning Excel • Restarting her project management career after relocating from Nigeria to Canada • Four key skills every project manager should build:  – Curiosity to understand the “why”  – Transparency about what you know and don’t know  – Communication that is clear and effective  – Willingness to continuously grow your skills • Differences between projects in credit unions vs. commercial banks • What “100% efficiency” looks like in project delivery • How to clearly communicate scope, customization, and timelines to clients • The role of emotional intelligence in successful project management • How to balance what’s working with areas that need change • Coaching others to define their own ways of working • Fisayo’s project superpowers: reliability, transparency, and alignment 🔗 Connect with Fisayo: / fisayofolarin 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

Today we’re joined by René Clayton, an AI strategist, PMP, author, and transformation leader with over 20 years in financial services, IT, and emerging tech. As founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Byte Strategy, René helps small businesses and fintechs bridge the gap between project management and AI. With training from MIT and years of experience in automation and AI strategy, she shares how project managers can embrace new technology with confidence and lead in an AI-driven world. In this episode, René takes us from her early career in project management to her current role shaping AI strategy, and she offers practical advice on how PMs can stay relevant, resilient, and future ready. 🚀 Episode Highlights 1:42 – How René got started in project management 2:40 – Earning her PMP and starting out in a senior PM role at a credit union 3:20 – Early natural planner: bridal event coordinator at 18 4:30 – Taking on roles she did not yet know how to do: “Commit and figure it out” 5:30 – Why you should glue yourself to subject matter experts 5:50 – Converting 800 credit unions to a new platform and the camaraderie of success 6:45 – Project health colors: do not be afraid of “red” projects 8:12 – Ethically bound to tell the truth of the project at all times 10:18 – Leading an online credit card banking platform change with multiple stakeholders 11:44 – Awakening to AI a decade ago, calling it “Augmented Intelligence” 13:23 – Diving into RPA, NLP, ML, chatbots, IoT, and AI strategy 16:04 – Generative AI and staying in touch with the niche 17:00 – René’s vision: how AI can assist PMs and why you must get comfortable with the tools 18:42 – AI changes daily, so yesterday’s knowledge is not enough 22:00 – Talking about HeyGen for Agentic Clones 24:00 – Future proofing your PM career by playing with AI today 25:00 – René’s favorite AI models and how she uses them 27:00 – Using AI to consolidate artifacts and interact with documents 29:00 – Security around GPTs 32:00 – Hallucinations, GPT drift, and when you might not need AI at all 33:00 – Consulting with Byte Strategy to help companies discern the right path 35:00 – Why EI (emotional intelligence) and AI go hand in hand 36:00 – Relational prompting and strategies to talk with AI 37:00 – Ethics, compliance, and the importance of a PM in the loop 38:00 – Core competency: being able to converse with AI technology 39:00 – René’s closing advice: be curious, play, have fun, and keep learning Books by René Clayton How to Talk to Anyone with Ease: 21 Actionable Skills for Young Adults Women’s Success in Corporate Leadership Cómo Hablar Con Cualquier Persona Con Facilidad (Spanish Edition) Generative AI: For Women Who Mean Business, A Workbook 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

In this episode, we talk with David Doty, an education leader who has taken on some of the toughest assignments in the field. David shares what it was like to launch a brand-new school district in a deeply divided Utah community and how he later revitalized educational programs for incarcerated adults across the country. We get into what it takes to lead under scrutiny, build trust in fractured environments, and stay grounded in purpose when the pressure is on. This is an episode about the real work of systems change, and the kind of steady leadership that gets it done. Timestamps 1:40 – First guest leading large-scale education projects 2:00 – From Spanish teacher to school attorney to education executive 3:40 – Superintendent of Utah’s first new school district in 100 years 6:00 – Building a $300M district from scratch in 12 months 7:45 – Legal battles and resolving high-stakes conflict 9:00 – Winning support for a massive public project 11:00 – Balancing incompatible demands and calming the chaos 13:05 – “I can’t do this by myself” — rallying the team 14:08 – Turning vision into reality for your people 15:19 – Giving students your best, every time 16:16 – Brown v. Board, equity, and the power of literacy 17:31 – Leading with passion for disadvantaged students 19:00 – Launching coding programs for women in prison 20:00 – Defining scope and success at Western Governors University 23:00 – Who is the real customer: student or employer? 25:00 – The fight against the status quo in education 27:00 – Competing agendas and the challenge of innovation 28:00 – Social media, stakeholders, and leading through noise 29:00 – Pivoting through politics, budgets, and shifting priorities 31:00 – “Try to go it alone, it just doesn’t work” — collaboration in action 33:00 – Facing the mountain, building the team, leading with courage 36:00 – “We’re not just building individuals. We’re building communities.” Helpful Links: David Doty on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsdoty/ 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 #Leadership #EducationLeadership #ProjectManagement #SystemsChange #SchoolDistrictLeadership #BuildingTrust #LeadingUnderPressure #ChangeManagement #PublicEducation #IncarceratedEducation #CorrectionalEducation #EquityInEducation #VisionaryLeadership #CommunityLeadership #WearYourCapeToWork

Charlene Reynolds began her career answering phones as a receptionist, a role many women were steered into. But she knew she was capable of more. Each time someone said she needed a degree or certification to move up, she earned it. Charlene built her path by raising her hand for difficult projects, leading through uncertainty, and elevating voices others overlooked. Now one of only 25 women in the U.S. running a commercial airport, she shares how she leads with transparency, adapts quickly, and keeps doors open for others to grow. ⏱ Topics Covered 3:12 – Early career development: Starting as a receptionist and recognizing her potential 4:37 – Growth mindset: Told she didn’t qualify, so she made sure she did 7:04 – Project ownership: Volunteering for tough, abandoned projects 8:27, 9:17 – Public-private strategy: Launching a $1M sponsorship and city bike share 10:29 – Talent recognition: Spotlighting quiet contributors to build success 13:24 – Mentorship and succession: Helping others rise through coaching and access 15:09 – Organizational transparency: Joining the C-suite and opening her door to all 17:34 – Crisis leadership: Leading through the first COVID fatality in Arizona 19:03 – Visible leadership: Walking the terminal to stay present and accessible 21:09 – Process adaptation: Redesigning rent relief to support retailers 23:23 – Stakeholder engagement: Meeting every new employee one-on-one 23:39 – Human-centered leadership: Letting people see her as a person, not just a boss 25:00 – Continuous learning: Solving for the 20 percent that’s new or different 27:06 – Professional resilience: Holding your head high through internal challenges 28:33 – Opportunity evaluation: Choosing the right fit after being a finalist elsewhere 29:07 – Cross-functional management: Using business acumen and curiosity to lead diverse teams 32:27 – Relationship building: Building trust before you need it 35:17 – Change leadership: Modeling the behavior first and leading by example 37:56 – Collaborative visioning: Asking others for their vision, not just sharing hers 38:39 – Inclusive transformation: Bringing people into the process instead of pushing change 39:40 – Executive communication: Coming to leadership with solutions, not just problems 40:47 – Leadership maturity: Using your voice, staying clear, and never delegating up 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 🎧 Listen https://lnkd.in/gG6f7Fq5 #ProjectManagement #AirportOperations #InfrastructureProjects #AviationLeadership #PublicSectorPM #ChangeManagement #OperationsLeadership #WorkplaceVisibility #FacilityManagement #StrategicExecution #PMOLeadership #WomenInLeadership

Lisa was making daily to-do lists by age seven—not to be productive, but because it brought her peace. That instinct stayed with her and evolved into a leadership superpower. In this episode, Lisa shares how her natural drive to plan and prioritize led her into project management, how she grew into a PMO leadership role, and how Project Insight gave her team visibility across IT, marketing, and business portfolios. ⏱ Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – 03:00 Lisa’s earliest memory of planning: daily checklists at age 7 03:00 – 06:00 Why planning brought her peace—and how that ritual stuck 06:00 – 08:00 Her method for avoiding overwhelm with fast-win sub-lists 08:00 – 10:00 Project management felt like a natural extension of who she was 10:00 – 13:00 Her nonlinear journey: from project coordinator to PMO manager 13:00 – 16:00 On underselling herself and learning to step into leadership 16:00 – 18:00 Launching the PMO at Rimkus and supporting company-wide transformation 18:00 – 21:00 Implementing Project Insight to bring visibility and structure 21:00 – 23:00 Expanding the PMO to include marketing and business projects 23:00 – 25:00 Tailoring project approaches to fit different teams 25:00 – End Advice to future PMO leaders: trust your instincts, and stay organized 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 Follow Lisa Haymes: / lisahaymes A link to Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide on the PMO website. PMI Members can download it for free now: https://www.pmi.org/standards/pmo A link to Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide on Amazon - available August 9: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Manage... 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

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talk with Linda Goodrich, the VP of Delivery at CureIs Healthcare. CureIs a customer of Project Insight, and so we have been fortunate to get to know Linda's superpowers over the years. Operationally, she is known for bringing a structure to project management org-wide, but her real PM personal superpower is having a keen awareness of her team, their capacities, passions, and helping them find their most fulfilling roles in the workplace. Show Notes 00:00 – 02:00 Introduction and Linda’s early tech background 02:00 – 04:00 Starting in help desk, managing projects without knowing it 04:00 – 06:00 Gaining project experience prior to pursuing PMP certification 06:00 – 08:00 PM as the liaison between leadership and operations 08:00 – 10:00 Exposure to agile, forecasting, and real project complexity 10:00 – 13:00 Tracking capacity and allocation across teams 13:00 – 15:00 Using Project Insight to get real-time visibility into team bandwidth 15:00 – 17:00 How project data informs delivery timelines and sales commitments 17:00 – 19:00 Putting a dollar value on meetings and resource decisions 19:00 – 21:00 Making data actionable is the most important visibility 21:00 – 23:00 Helping team members blossom: right person, right role 23:00 – 25:00 Creating a framework for mentorship, motivation, and fun 25:00 – 27:00 PMBOK as a guideline, not a rigid rulebook 27:00 – 29:00 Balancing structure with energy and team spirit 29:00 – 31:00 The CureIS experience team and how they view their customers 31:00 – 33:00 What project work looks like in healthcare 33:00 – 35:00 Using Project Insight to unify sales and delivery processes 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 #projectmanagementinhealthcare #crossdepartmentvisibility #healthcareleadership #teamownership #rolealignment #healthcarePMtools #CureIS #purposedrivenleadership #projectmanagement #capacityplanning #PPM #ProjectInsight

🎙 Episode Title: The Peace of Organization Guest: Lisa Haymes, Director of PMO at Rimkus Podcast: Wear Your Cape to Work by Project Insight Episode Summary: Lisa was making daily to-do lists by age seven—not to be productive, but because it brought her peace. That instinct stayed with her and evolved into a leadership superpower. In this episode, Lisa shares how her natural drive to plan and prioritize led her into project management, how she grew into a PMO leadership role, and how Project Insight gave her team visibility across IT, marketing, and business portfolios. ⏱ Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – 03:00 Lisa’s earliest memory of planning: daily checklists at age 7 03:00 – 06:00 Why planning brought her peace—and how that ritual stuck 06:00 – 08:00 Her method for avoiding overwhelm with fast-win sub-lists 08:00 – 10:00 Project management felt like a natural extension of who she was 10:00 – 13:00 Her nonlinear journey: from project coordinator to PMO manager 13:00 – 16:00 On underselling herself and learning to step into leadership 16:00 – 18:00 Launching the PMO at Rimkus and supporting company-wide transformation 18:00 – 21:00 Implementing Project Insight to bring visibility and structure 21:00 – 23:00 Expanding the PMO to include marketing and business projects 23:00 – 25:00 Tailoring project approaches to fit different teams 25:00 – End Advice to future PMO leaders: trust your instincts, and stay organized 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 Follow Lisa Haymes: / lisahaymes A link to Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide on the PMO website. PMI Members can download it for free now: https://www.pmi.org/standards/pmo A link to Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide on Amazon - available August 9: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Manage... 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 #wyctw #projectmanagement #PMOleadership #womeninprojectmanagement #forensicengineering #organizationaldevelopment #careergrowth #productivitytips #planningmindset #PMP

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talk with Linda Goodrich, the VP of Delivery at CureIs Healthcare. CureIs a customer of Project Insight, and so we have been fortunate to get to see Linda's superpowers over the years. Operationally, she might be known for bringing a structure to project management org-wide, but her real PM personal superpower is having a keen awareness of her team, their capacities, passions, and helping them find their most fulfilling roles in the workplace. Show Notes 00:00 – 02:00 Introduction and Linda’s early tech background 02:00 – 04:00 Starting in help desk, managing projects without knowing it 04:00 – 06:00 Gaining project experience prior to pursuing PMP certification 06:00 – 08:00 PM as the liaison between leadership and operations 08:00 – 10:00 Exposure to agile, forecasting, and real project complexity 10:00 – 13:00 Tracking capacity and allocation across teams 13:00 – 15:00 Using Project Insight to get real-time visibility into team bandwidth 15:00 – 17:00 How project data informs delivery timelines and sales commitments 17:00 – 19:00 Putting a dollar value on meetings and resource decisions 19:00 – 21:00 Making data actionable is the most important visibility 21:00 – 23:00 Helping team members blossom: right person, right role 23:00 – 25:00 Creating a framework for mentorship, motivation, and fun 25:00 – 27:00 PMBOK as a guideline, not a rigid rulebook 27:00 – 29:00 Balancing structure with energy and team spirit 29:00 – 31:00 The CureIS experience team and how they view their customers 31:00 – 33:00 What project work looks like in healthcare 33:00 – 35:00 Using Project Insight to unify sales and delivery processes 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

Episode Summary: In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, we dive into the world of international development project management with Lucas King of DAI, a leading USAID contractor. Lucas shares what it’s like managing global development projects where the stakes are high, but the rewards are even higher. And then throw in giant pivots of uncertainty from the recent DOGE cuts to USAID project budgets...you need a real superhero to keep the plates spinning. We explore how project management in the international development sector differs from corporate environments — from navigating donor requirements and political shifts to empowering local communities and building sustainable impact. Lucas’s project management "superpowers" shine through: his ability to stay calm under pressure, bridge gaps between diverse stakeholders, and build trust across cultures. If you’re curious about careers in global project management, managing USAID-funded initiatives, or what it takes to thrive in the dynamic world of development work, this episode offers a real-world look inside. 00:00 – Introduction and kickoff 00:35 – Meet Lucas King: Journey to international project management at DAI 01:30 – How Lucas launched his career managing development projects around the world 03:10 – How project management for international development differs from corporate PM work 05:05 – Core skills for success: adaptability, relationship-building, navigating uncertainty 07:00 – Lucas’s project management "superpowers": Remaining calm in high-stakes environments Translating between field teams, technical experts, and donors Building collaboration across countries and cultures 09:15 – Inside USAID project management: Managing funding, compliance, and mission-driven goals 12:00 – How politics, local dynamics, and sustainability impact project delivery 14:20 – Advice for project managers considering careers in global development 16:00 – Final reflections: Why working in international development is both challenging and deeply rewarding 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

In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, Trina sits down with her cousin Jeff Conner, who spent 43 years as a project manager at NASA. From the early days of the shuttle program to coordinating recovery efforts after the Columbia accident, Jeff’s career spans some of the most mission-critical projects in NASA’s history. This conversation explores Jeff’s career path, his family legacy in aerospace, and the mindset it takes to lead when failure is not an option. Topics covered: ➤ The family connection: Trina and Jeff as cousins ➤ Jeff’s father’s role at NASA in the Air Force physical standards lab ➤ Starting his NASA career as a mechanical engineer ➤ Payload integration projects and contributing to the construction of the International Space Station ➤ Installing payloads aboard space shuttle missions ➤ Planning for shuttle emergency landings and alternate recovery locations ➤ Project management in the 1980s: printed schedules, phone calls, and couriered memos ➤ Reflecting on a bygone work era—before nonstop email and instant messaging ➤ The Columbia accident and Jeff’s role in the Air Boss helicopter recovery operations ➤ Risk as a defining factor in space projects—and how to lead within it ➤ Jeff’s superpower: identifying risks early and turning them into opportunities for precision and excellence ➤ How teams can minimize compounding issues when working on large, hazardous systems ➤ Leading diverse teams through complexity, pressure, and change If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to manage projects where the margin for error is zero, this episode is for you. 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

In today's episode we talk with Emma Kelly, a program manager from The Water Project. She shares about managing projects in the humanitarian sector where projects can span across continents...where part of your resource force is the community you are working in... and when you don't always have access to the internet. Hear about how program managers align projects with strategic initiatives and empower people to do their best work for a very important cause. Episode Highlights: 1. Emma's Passion for Water 2. Community management in Humanitarian Projects 3. Project Implementation in the Humanitarian Sector 4. From Research to Projects in Action 5. Community as Stakeholders and resources 6. 3 Main program locations: Uganda, Kenya, Sierra Leone. 7. Mission to provide full saturation/coverage of the area. A framework of coverage 8. Program Management: Managing Projects: Aligning projects with strategic initiatives. 9. Program Management: People Management: Empowering people to do their best work. 10. Cultural nuances of Intercultural teams 11. Diversity of Understanding = Diversity of Ideas 12. Coming into a new community 13. Strengths of Intercultural teams. 14. Managing teams in different countries 15. Project Types in the Water Sector 16. Ground Nut Soup 17. The goal of full saturation 18. Shared vision with teams 19. Transparency with public and donors 20. How can you support the Water Project 21. The Water Promise 22. Commitment to Monitoring and Reporting and Evaluating Projects 23. Emma’s superpower of empowering people to do their best work. 24. Relationships, Trust, Reliability: The Water Project's pillars 25. How do you manage projects without the internet 26. Working to understand risks and issues to reduce future downtime. 27. Sticking to the plan when there are obstacles. wyctw.com

Hosts Trina and Mathew recap the first season of "Wear Your Cape to Work." Tune in to reminisce about a great first season. Season One Superheroes: Stephen Hall, Project Manager, fairlife Milk. Jen & Sukanya, Cybersecurity Program Managers, Activision Blizzard King Lindiwe Stenberg, Project Manager, PayPal Michelle Dickstein, Project Manager & DEI Co-Chair, Non-profit Healthcare Mehul Shah, Senior Director PMO, Universal Destinations James Phillips, PMP & Informatics Analyst, Healthcare Sree Karanakarun, Senior IT Project/Program Manager, Community Government Kevin Perkins, Sr. Director Product Management, Inovalon Jeremiah Hammon, PMP, Project Revolution Emma Kelly, Program Manager, The Water Project Kristina Curtiss, PMP, CEO, VP of Communications, PMI San Diego Season Two will Air in May/June 2025.

In this episode, we sit down with Kristina Curtiss to discuss the unique role of project managers as translators—bridging the gap between technical teams, stakeholders, and business objectives. Kristina shares her journey from office management to leading large-scale healthcare and IT projects. Timestamps & Topics: 2:12 Kristina’s early career at Home Depot 3:00 Transitioning from office management to construction projects – similarities in organizational skills 3:35 The role of time management, operational logic, and communication in project management 4:30 Entering the healthcare project management space 5:41 Implementing EPIC healthcare information systems 6:00 Moving into IT project management and navigating the transition 7:30 How leaders identify and nurture talent within their teams 8:20 The challenge of relocating IT teams across 5 hospitals and 28 clinics 9:42 The importance of change management—engaging stakeholders and addressing resistance 10:15 Using emotional intelligence to understand and address concerns 10:55 Managing scope creep and keeping projects aligned 11:15 The unique skill of translating technical details into business impact 11:45 Preparing organizations for transformation—from paper-based health records to digital systems 14:45 How Emotional Intelligence 2.0 helped Kristina refine her ability to translate across teams 🔗 https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-2-0-Travis-Bradberry/dp/0974320625 15:45 Building strong workplace relationships for career success 18:00 Level Up Your Leadership—the role of emotional intelligence in advancing leadership skills 19:00 PMI San Diego and the value of professional communities 🔗 https://pmi-sd.org/ 20:20 Relationship management as a key leadership skill 21:00 Getting the PMP Certification and its impact on her career 🔗 https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp 22:30 How great leaders recognize untapped potential and open new career opportunities 23:00 Accepting constructive feedback and authentic compliments to grow professionally 23:50 The debate: Are project managers born or made? 25:00 Coaching and consulting—helping others shine in their careers 26:00 Finding fulfillment through volunteering and mentoring 27:15 Team assessments—recognizing individual strengths to build high-performing teams 28:00 Kristina’s role as VP of Communications and its impact on her leadership journey 📖 Kristina’s Featured Book: Unstoppable: The Rise of Female Global Leaders 🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7L6PX7N 🌐 Resources & Links: 🔗 Project Insight Website: https://www.projectinsight.com 🔗 Watch the Video Podcast:https://projectinsight.com/wearyourcapetowork 🎧 Subscribe to Wear Your Cape to Work Podcast: YouTube / @projectinsightpmsw Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5WMdTji... Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... RSS https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2419669.rss

Today's guest is Jeremiah Hammon, PMP. His passion for PMBOK guidelines is contagious, and his company, Project Revolution stands, by and supports project managers who are headed to certifications or who want to gain leadership roles in their organization. He believes in the power of people in projects, and we're going to talk to him about laying the best foundation for project management work. His superpower is building bridges on teams and bringing emotional intelligence to your relationships and leadership roles. 02:00 – Jeremiah’s history: How he became an accidental project manager in the production & manufacturing sector. 02:15 – Why he believes people are the power in business. 02:40 – The key to success: Learn the sector, understand processes, and build relationships. 03:02 – Jeremiah’s deep dive into Project Management principles and how he felt the power of PMBOK-aligned methodologies. 03:30 – Earning his PMP certification was a turning point, giving him access to higher industries like nuclear energy. 04:00 – Transitioning into the nuclear and robotics sectors—how PMP was essential for entry and success. 04:45 – The role of PMBOK-aligned project management in high-stakes industries. 05:15 – Jeremiah’s new sector: Missile Defense. Standing up Quality Systems, Manufacturing Teams, and Compliance Work. 06:17 – A reminder that there’s always a team behind success—no PM works alone. 06:45 – Building bridges as a project manager and aligning diverse stakeholders. 07:19 – Your network is your net worth – inspiring teams to achieve what seems impossible. 08:00 – Tapping into team potential: Listening, understanding, and truly caring about each individual. 09:30 – How to fit relationship-building into a busy project schedule. 09:55 – Project Revolution’s mission: Creating better leaders for a better world. 11:05 – Helping professionals pass the PMP exam and implement its principles effectively. 12:00 – Leadership training and PMBOK as a guiding framework. 13:00 – What is PMBOK? Breaking down its role in structured project management. 15:00 – Project Insight: A project management software built on PMBOK best practices. 15:36 – The impact of earning the PMP certification on career growth. 16:40 – The societal impact of project managers—how PMs shape the future. 17:00 – Project Revolution as a strategic partner for organizations implementing project management. 18:00 – Combatting resistance to change in project environments. 19:00 – The importance of aggregating data across teams and software tools for better decision-making. 20:00 – Managing healthy tension in projects. 21:00 – Emotional intelligence as a key skill for project managers. 21:30 – Leadership training and the levels of leadership in project management. Find Jeremiah on LinkedIn Follow Jeremiah https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahrhammonjr/ Follow Trina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinaschaetz Find Mathew https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-sparkes/ Project Revolution website https://www.projectrevolutionllc.com/ Project Insight's PMBOK-compliant Features by Domain: https://projectinsight.com/project-management-software/project-insight-pmbok-aligned-features-by-domain.pdf Project Insight Website: projectinsight.com Follow Wear Your Cape to Work Website: WYCTW.com Follow Project Insight Website: projectinsight.com LinkedIn: /company/projectinsight Instagram: /projectinsight/ X formerly Twitter: /projectinsight Facebook: /ProjectInsightPMSW Free PDU Project Management Webinars: projectinsight.com/project-management-webinars/ Subscribe to Wear Your Cape to Work Podcast on: YouTube / @projectinsightpmsw Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5WMdTji... RSS https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2419669.rss

Today’s superhero guest is Kevin Perkins, a long-time technical product manager with years of experience shaping and considering SaaS product development. He joins Steve West, CEO of Project Insight, for an engaging conversation on their early entrepreneurial friendship and the evolution of project management—where it was 20 years ago, where it stands today, and where it’s headed in the future. Can we trust Kevin’s insights on what’s next? Absolutely. His superpower lies in his ability to see the big picture, anticipate industry trends, and lead innovation before the rest of the world is ready. You won’t want to miss this discussion! 1-5 min: Kevin’s Journey in Product Management -Kevin’s career path and how he got into product management -Steve and Kevin’s entrepreneurial connection -Early entrepreneurs when the internet was born -What was data connectivity like before the internet? -Pre-online project management and learning as you go 5-12 min: The Evolution of Project Management & Kevin's Superpower -Early tools in the early internet -Agile born out of necessity -Creating products to be monetized or invested in -Digitizing businesses -Superpower of self-placement in the history and future of project management 12-16 min: Building High-Performing Project Teams -How teams adapted before modern PM software -People want software developed yesterday – agile as a response -How Agile helps keep projects iterating and customers informed 16-23 min: How Tech is Transforming Project Management -The first chats weren’t Teams and Slack -Extranets – before the cloud application idea -Taking company intranet activities and exposing them to external platforms -Transformation of PPM tools – many tools emerged and disappeared 23-24 min: Expert Insights on Scaling & Growth Willingness to change – staying adaptive in tech and business Don’t have to be an expert, but must keep moving with technology 24-36 min: The Future of Project Management -Project Management from the dotcom days to now -Kevin’s endeavor with Squeezer app – making web pages mobile-friendly -Cobbling tools together to make systems work -Putting project management online -Interoperability with best-of-breed tools -Bringing in t-shirt sizes and story points and converting them into measurable data -Tightly integrating applications to bring data to PMs 36-41 min: Riffing on the Future: AI, PM, and Beyond -Future of project, program, product, and portfolio management -AI skepticism & anticipation -2025 – the year of the agent? Follow Kevin / kevinperkins Follow Steve: / steve-west-cali Follow Trina: / trinaschaetz Project Insight Website: projectinsight.com Follow Wear Your Cape to Work Website: WYCTW.com Follow Project Insight Website: projectinsight.com LinkedIn: /company/projectinsight Instagram: /projectinsight/ X formerly Twitter: /projectinsight Facebook: /ProjectInsightPMSW Free PDU Project Management Webinars: projectinsight.com/project-management-webinars/ Subscribe to Wear Your Cape to Work Podcast on: YouTube / @projectinsightpmsw Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5WMdTji... RSS https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2419669.rss #projectmanagement #projectmanagementsoftware #project #pmo #projectmanager #dotcom #azuredevops #jirasoftware #msprojectonline #msproject #projectmanagementpodcast

Our superhero PMP guest today is Sree Karanakarun! Born and raised in India, Sree earned a degree in engineering and began her career as a mainframe IT developer. She quickly advanced through roles as a Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, and Project Manager, spending over 20 years in healthcare project and program management. Then, she made a bold career pivot—leaving healthcare to become a Senior IT Project Manager for Douglas County, Colorado, managing projects in the community government sector. In this episode, Mathew and I will dive into what it’s like to switch industries completely and explore her superpower: cutting through chaos as a project manager. 🚀 2:00 – Introduction to Sree Sree shares her journey in IT, healthcare, and government project management. 4:00 – Walking in the Shoes of the Team Her rise through roles—Business Analyst, Tester & QA, Developer, Architect, and Project/Program Manager. 5:00 – Speaking "Developer" as a PM Understanding terminology, methodologies, workflows, and processes to bridge teams effectively. 6:00 – Seeing Through the Chaos Using experience to close the gap between business and technology. 7:00 – Solving Puzzles Balancing tools, technology, and teams. How PMs build trust and highlight contributors. 10:00 – Representing vs. Doing the Work A PM’s role in ensuring work is accurately represented. 11:30 – Healthcare Project Management is Like an Ocean Managing large-scale projects with a broad perspective. 12:18 – Staying High-Level Focusing on the big picture without getting lost in details. 13:12 – Industry Terminology Matters Each project is a stepping stone; knowing sector-specific terms is key. 15:48 – The Significance of Healthcare Projects Critical, mission-driven work with lasting impact. 16:30 – Healthcare Project Types A look at the projects shaping the industry. 19:25 – Shifting to Community & Government Projects Exploring public sector work and its effect on daily life. 21:00 – A Universal PM Language PMs share common processes and challenges across industries. 22:40 – Emotional Intelligence in PM A crucial skill for managing teams and stakeholders. 25:00 – Strategic Thinking & Seeing Through Chaos Lessons from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 27:00 – Understanding People in Projects Navigating stakeholders, leadership, and team dynamics. 27:30 – PM Appreciation Every Day Recognizing project managers' contributions. 28:56 – Group Projects & Collaboration Why teamwork is central to success. 31:00 – PMI Mile Hi Chapter Discussing PMI’s role in the PM community. LINKS: PMI-Mile Hi Chapter: https://www.pmi.org/membership/chapters/north-america/united-states/colorado/mile-hi-chapter PMI.org Chapter Listings: https://www.pmi.org/membership/chapters Project Insight Website: projectinsight.com Subscribe to Wear Your Cape to Work Podcast on: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts RSS

Our guest today is James Phillips, an Informatics Analyst at Altamed and a dynamic leader with a rich and diverse background spanning communications, public relations, marketing, project management, medical coding, and healthcare informatics. James has been intentional about his professional development throughout his career. At every step, his sharp self-assessment has inspired him to acquire new skills, pursue additional degrees, and earn valuable certifications. Over time, he has built an impressive "super suit" of project management skills and expertise—a journey reminiscent of Tony Stark crafting his Ironman suit! What makes James truly remarkable, however, is his generosity in sharing his knowledge with aspiring project managers. He’s passionate about helping others identify their own paths and empowering them to navigate their personal PM journeys. Today, James will share his insights on how to determine if project management is the right career for you and how to chart a successful path forward in this dynamic field. Show Notes: :30 – Meet James Phillips Learn about James Phillips, an informatics analyst and dynamic leader with expertise spanning healthcare informatics, PR, marketing, project management, and medical coding. Discover how to know if you’re cut out to be a PMP (Project Management Professional) and how to connect with resources for certification. 2:31 – Started Out in Hawaii James shares his roots in Hawaii and how they shaped his early journey. 3:00 – The 9th Island of Hawaii Discover why UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) is considered the 9th island of Hawaii and how it became part of James’s story. 4:00 – Beginnings in PR & Marketing James reflects on his early career in public relations and marketing, where glitz and glamour weren’t always what they seemed. 7:00 – Transition to Medical Coding How James shifted to medical coding and discovered his passion for healthcare informatics. 8:30 – What Is Medical Health Systems Coding? James explains the role of medical health systems coding and its importance in the healthcare industry. 9:54 – What Is Project Management? What does a project manager do, and how can you start your career in this field? James shares his insights. 11:00 – Choosing Your Industry Tips on how to choose the right industry for your skills and interests, based on James’s experience. 17:30 – Lean Six Sigma Certification James discusses his Lean Six Sigma certification and its value for project managers. 19:00 – What Certifications Should You Get as a PM? Explore the certifications that James recommends for project managers to excel in their careers. 20:00 – Work-Life Balance and Skills Balance James shares his approach to balancing work, life, and skills development. 21:00 – Color Blocking: Scheduling for Balance Learn how James uses color blocking and time management techniques to maintain work-life balance. 22:00 – Time Blocking in Your Calendar Tips on effectively managing your time and prioritizing tasks with time blocking. 24:00 – Getting Involved in Your PMI Chapter The benefits of engaging with your local Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter

In this episode, we talk with Mehul Shah, the Senior Director for the PMO and Operations at Universal Destinations and Experiences (Universal Studios). He started out in electrical engineering and found his way thru data analytics into project management. He’s worked at PMOs in many different industries at companies like GE, Siemens, Scholastic, and now Universal and is going to share about his superpower of "techno-functional leadership" in building great teams that deliver the best project success. He'll also dive deep into intersection of project management, data analytics, AI and machine learning. And you’ll hear a bit about what its like to work next door to roller coasters! Follow Mehul Sha Follow Trina Schaetz Follow Steve West Show Notes 2:00 - Intro to Mehul: Electrical Engineering background, PM leadership journey, and technical roles at GE and Accenture 3:00 - Modernizing legacy infrastructure and tech stacks 3:20 - Keys to team success: Collaboration and collective knowledge 4:17 - Transition from technologist to techno-functional leader 5:43 - Leveraging data insights for successful projects 6:00 - Modernization efforts: Driving business-critical initiatives 7:00 - Leadership programs at GE and early career growth 7:16 - Era of AI and NLP: Why data and AI are not optional 8:00 - Your data should do something for you: Making data actionable 9:00 - The three most important data points for any business 14:00 - The intersection of project management, data, and technology 15:00 - How project management has evolved over the past 20 years 19:00 - Reverting to spreadsheets when systems are disparate 20:00 - Change management and adapting to new tools

Working as a project manager in the non-profit world is rewarding. The projects you work on help fulfill a mission driven vision that you can "get behind". But it also comes with great responsibility when -for instance- you manage multi-million dollar grants which hinge on successful project outcomes. Our guest on this episode is Michelle Dickstein, a PMP from the nonprofit sector - who has many PMP superpowers, including flexible communication, the ability to manage broad expectations, and functioning as a liaison between product teams. She has her masters in public health and also brings expertise in setting up enterprise PMOs, which she amusingly refers to as "Mary Poppins syndrome"—but you'll have to listen to find out why. *Introducing Michele. *PM geek moments. *Michelle’s PMP journey. *Universal PM challenges across industries. *Being a PMP in the nonprofit sector. *Mission-driven projects. *Supporting medical teams with PMP skills. *Pregnant with twins during a project. *Other unexpected health challenges. *Navigating government-funded grants. *Flexible communication strategies. *Ensuring realistic timelines. *Michele's Blog Project Insight Website: projectinsight.com Watch Video Podcast https://youtu.be/HqX50u6krSU?si=JHlHkBtZ7k52uVuM Subscribe to Wear Your Cape to Work Podcast on: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts RSS

This episode features "Time Ninja," Lindiwe Stenberg, PMP of PayPal. She's a master of setting realistic project timelines to make time for work-life balance. (Something often elusive in a project manager's world). Listen now, to hear about the "Gantt chart in her head" and how to stack projects to make work efficient as possible. *Productivity Balanced with Work-Life Balance: Lindiwe shares strategies for balancing high productivity with personal life. *Setting Realistic Timelines: The superpower of establishing achievable project deadlines. *Seeking Efficiencies: Techniques to execute tasks without wasting time. *Work-Life Balance for Project Managers: Tips on maintaining harmony between work and personal life. *Time Management Skills: Gathering abilities to effectively manage timelines. *Nursing and Time Management: Applying nursing time management skills to project management. *The Art and Intuition of PM Skills: Exploring the skill, art, and intuition involved in project management. *Mental Gantt Charts: How to visualize project timelines internally. *Stacking Projects: Learning to manage multiple projects simultaneously. *Efficient Execution: Executing tasks efficiently without unnecessary delays. *Setting Work Boundaries: The importance of stopping work at a specific time. *Project Communications: Understanding how others' work impacts yours, especially in cross-functional teams. *Automating Messages and Emails: Utilizing automation in project collaboration. *Event Project Management Powers: Special skills required for managing events. *Balancing Multiple Roles: Managing a full-time job, master's studies, volunteer work, and serving as a chapter secretary.

The cyber landscape is changing constantly. Cybersecurity Project Managers have to be comfortable with change at any moment-even if it means not completing a project they started. In episode 2 of "WYTCW", we talk to cyber program managers, Jen and Sukanya about what it’s like to manage security projects for the largest gaming company in the world, Activision Blizzard King.

This episode of Wear your Cape to Work features Steven Hall, a project manager from fairlife, milk company. We're applauding Steven's knack for cross-functional relationships and how his belief in farilife's mission to "nourish the modern world" fuels his daily project work...or it is he really fueled by chocolate milk?

The tech industry is at the forefront of innovation and problem solving. And while engineering and computer-related roles are some of the fastest growing fields in the U.S., women only hold about 25% of those positions. We sat down with Christine Cunliffe, Chapter Director of ChickTech OC, and Ellen Tran, volunteer with the organization, to discuss the importance of presenting hands-on tech opportunities to the community, company diversity and how their organization helps women excel in the tech field. To learn more about ChickTech or to donate, visit their website: https://chicktech.org/

The Project Management job market is as competitive as it is diverse. How do you set yourself apart? We know there are many questions surrounding getting your PMP certification such as, "When as a project manager should you make it official?" or "Does the certification make the person?" We sat down with Melvin Randle, Independent Project Management Consultant, to get some answers and he walked us through how those three letters known as PMP impacted his career as a project manager.

Ghostwriters — They're the unsung heroes of the content world, quietly helping to establish your favorite brands and influencers as thought and industry leaders. We talk benefits, challenges and down right obscure with ghostwriter Sarah Fister Gale to discuss the "snackable content" she writes.

Artificial Intelligence has emerged on the scene as a gamechanger, soon to be disrupting every aspect of our lives. Aside from understanding what AI is, the more important question to address is HOW it’s changing the landscape of business and the economy. We talk with Adrien Book, strategic consultant specializing in emerging technologies and blogger about what should be asked of tech companies and of humanity when it comes to AI. Read Adrien's blog: https://hackernoon.com/@ThePourquoiPas

So you can define the scope, create a project plan and track schedules. Great! One thing you might've overlooked: Coordinating a high performing team that delivers. Think IQ is everything in project management? Think again. It’s not what you know, it’s how you know. Now more than ever, emotional intelligence is a key component of leadership, driving engagement and ultimately success.

Where did you learn everything you needed to know about business? Learn why varying viewpoints, life experiences and different cultural backgrounds make a team successful.

As flexibility and remote work become the new normal, many professionals find their work and life overlapping. With technology making professionals mobile and leading this culture shift, somehow, we manage to find the work-life balance in between while continuing to innovate.