Lessons from a Seasoned PMO Leader with Andrea Cirelli

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! When I first met Andrea Cirelli in 2018, she told me, “Laura, I’ve got my seat at the table, and I need to keep it!” Over the next 6 years, I watched Andrea apply everything she learned from going through cycles of the IMPACT Engine System across three […]
Root Cause Analysis and Three Powerful Words with Mike Hannan

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi IMPACT Driver! In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Mike Hannan, a leading-edge thinker, long-time friend, partner, and business advisor, to discuss some pivotal concepts he taught me that I share in my book, The IMPACT Engine. Mike and I explore the importance of root cause analysis […]
First-Time PMO Leader with Andrea Elkin

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi IMPACT Driver! In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Andrea Elkin, who shares her incredible journey from being a junior team member with no project management experience to leading a highly successful PMO. Highlighted in my book, The IMPACT Engine, Andrea’s story is a testament to the […]
The Power of Picking Three with Kendall Lott

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! “Pick three!” Kendall exclaimed while holding three fingers close to my face. I didn’t want to hear it. – The IMPACT Engine In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Kendall Lott, a long-time friend, partner, and all-around troublemaker, to discuss a key concept he taught […]
Are You Responsible?

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! A dear friend read me a passage from a book that made me think of you. It was about problem-solving and knowing what you should and shouldn’t own. Delivery leaders often feel powerless over problems they think they can’t solve or responsible for solving issues they shouldn’t. […]
Invitation to Celebrate and Elevate

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! I have a very important message for you in today’s episode. Are you celebrating International PMO Day on May 14? I’d love for you to join me here. It’s free, plus you’ll get a sneak peek into my new book The IMPACT Engine and learn how to […]
5 Steps to Earn Your Seat at the Table with Bill Dow

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a PMO leader who commands the respect and attention of the executive team? If you’ve always wanted to know the secrets to earning your seat at the leadership table, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m […]
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 […]
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 conflict survey. […]
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 […]