Stepping Into an Existing PMO: Your 90-Day Road Map

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Leading an Existing PMO: Your First 90 Days with the IMPACT Engine Framework  Stepping into an existing PMO, the first 90 to 180 days set expectations for relevance and executive trust across the organization.  In this episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I’m sharing a practical playbook for those first […]

How Communication Agility Helps Leaders Build Strategic Presence with Dori Gilbert

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Project and transformation leaders face high-stakes conversations every day.  They report up, align across, and guide teams—all while trying to move strategy forward inside complex, fast-changing environments.  The pressure isn’t just to deliver. It’s to be clear. To be heard. To be taken seriously.  With shifting priorities, competing agendas, and layered decision-making, even […]

219: Storytelling for Project People with Dawn Mahan

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!  Are you a good storyteller? You may be able to explain things to people, but can you engage them in a way that has them supporting your cause?   Good storytelling is a powerful skill that can help you become a better leader and elevate your influence. […]

217: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Change Intelligently Leading Projects Around the Globe with Barbara Trautlein

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Whether it’s expected or unexpected, change is inevitable in any organization. Every project brings change, making change management a crucial element of a project leader’s job.  Addressing resistance to change can be exhausting and demoralizing to those you’re trying to lead. If you’re wondering how to effectively […]

088: Difficult Stakeholders

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Today’s topic…managing stakeholders! In my recent survey, many respondents listed managing stakeholders as one of the most challenging aspects of their day-to-day responsibilities. So how do you effectively engage your stakeholders, even the most difficult ones?You’ll learn some simple steps you can take immediately to manage your stakeholders more […]

076: How PMOs Can Lead Change with Valerie Zeller

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) In this episode, we dive into why PMOs are in the perfect position to lead change within organizations. It is now the time for PMOs to become “Chief Transformation Officers” and support the digital transformation within their enterprise.  Join us to discover why now is the time to evolve […]

073: Tying Strategy to Projects with Rani Pangam

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) In this episode, you will learn how PMOs play a vital role in tying strategy to business value realization. As we transition to the “new normal” of a pandemic, companies are shifting focus from cost optimization to value optimization. I’m joined by Rani Pangam who is […]

058: Courageous Cultures with Karin Hurt and David Dye

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) This is a very exciting epidsode! My friends Karin Hurt and David Dye have just released their new book Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates.  In this episode, I sat down with these two to talk about ways you can create a […]

044: Taking Care of Your Team During Coronavirus

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Learn ways to support your team members and keep them productive during stressful times. This episode is sponsored by the IMPACT Inner Circle Membership Program. Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive in, I wanted to let you know that the IMPACT Inner Circle Membership has undergone a […]