Episode 08: How Hurricane Katrina Launched a PM Career with Tanya Boyd

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Tanya Boyd, the Director of Creative Collaboration at Project Success Academy. Tanya shares her non-traditional journey into project management, which began with her work on the Road Home Program created after Hurricane Katrina. She discusses how she transitioned from a background in English and journalism to a peer reviewer and eventually recognized her role as a project manager. Tanya also reflects on the importance of communication, adaptability, and learning from failures. The episode delves into her experience with PMI certifications, working in disaster recovery, and the evolving landscape of project management methodologies. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 Tanya's Background and Role 01:26 Journey into Project Management 03:31 The Accidental Project Manager 04:57 Project Zero Experience 08:15 Lessons Learned and Overcoming Challenges 22:30 Importance of Communication 26:19 Speed Round and Final Reflections 29:42 Conclusion and Farewell Connect with Tanya:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-boyd-pmp-project-personality/Connect with Alex Tuck Personal LinkedIn: @Alex Tuck Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: @Tuck Consulting Group Email: [email protected]