251: Courageous Leadership: Women in Project Management with Apriel Biggs
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Did you know that currently only 26.7% of tech jobs are filled by women? The majority of those are entry-level positions, which means an even smaller percentage of women are in leadership roles in the industry. All too often, women find themselves struggling to balance personal and […]
248: When Workplace Conflict Strikes with Karin Hurt
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Do workplace conflicts leave you feeling drained and frustrated? Do you wish you knew how to handle disagreements more effectively to get better results? In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, Karin Hurt to discuss practical tips based on a nationwide workplace collaboration and […]
246: Sustainably Delivering IMPACT with Brian Cohn & Mark Adler Madsen
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Last week, we explored the challenge of sustainability in business. This week, in part two of our series with Mark Adler Madsen and Brian Cohn, we dive into practical strategies for helping your project teams consistently perform at a high level while navigating the relentless pressure to deliver […]
245: Delivering Sustainable IMPACT with Brian Cohn & Mark Adler Madsen
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Climate dominates sustainability talk, but true sustainability runs deeper than carbon footprints. It means embedding ethical, social, and ecological values into the core of an organization. In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Adler Madsen and Brian Cohn for a two-part series on managing sustainability projects and […]
233: Mind-Reading Techniques for Project Leaders with Alex Chapman
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Who wouldn’t love a little mind-reading prowess at work, right? 😉 It’d be a game-changer! For project and PMO people, truly getting to what executives really want (beyond what they say) can feel like a puzzle. But guess what? Our guest, IMPACT Summit […]
231: Organizational Change Maturity With the PMO with Isolde Kanikani
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Change is inevitable. This is no secret in the PMO world, yet we still run into roadblocks all the time when leading change initiatives. One of the main factors that causes a change initiative to fail is lack of organizational change maturity. But what exactly […]
225: Standing Up a Strategy Delivery Office as a New PMO Leader with Mike Welch
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! This week, I’m bringing you the last of three success stories from IMPACT Engine System students who shared the secrets to their success at this year’s IMPACT Summit. Mike Welch had no experience as a project manager and had never led a PMO when I met […]
224: Quitting and Bouncing Back with Paul Dunningham
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Get your popcorn ready! This episode is going to be fun (and maybe even hit a little close to home). 😉 IMPACT Engine System and IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind student, Paul Dunningham shares hilarious and poignant stories from his 15+ year career as a PMO leader. […]
222: Why Mindset Matters
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Today, we’re delving into a crucial but often neglected topic. When I queried my IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind students about their top advice, they unanimously emphasized the pivotal mindset shifts that propelled them to success. I know you’re probably here to learn actionable tactics and strategies to […]
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. […]