PM-Mastery
Helping Project Managers grow and master their project management skills while sharing the stories of other project management professionals.
Episodes
76 episodes
How To Build A Risk System That Works
A risk register doesn’t save a project. Leadership does. Russ Parker joins me to get brutally practical about what “risk management” looks like when it’s more than a checkbox: leaders defining risk appetite, teams building the habit of talking ...
A Grandfather of the PMP: Lee Lambert's Project Management Journey
In this episode:Lee Lambert, the self-described "grandfather of the PMP" and last living founder of the certification from 1984, brings his wealth of experience and trademark humor to this enlightening conversation about project m...
Transitioning Between Industries: A Project Manager's Journey with Walt Sparling
Ever wonder how someone becomes a successful project manager? Walt Sparling's remarkable journey from an accidental drafting student to a cross-industry PM expert reveals the unexpected path many professionals take into this dynamic field.<...
Leadership Beyond Tools: The Human Element in Project Management with John Connolly
The project management landscape stands at a pivotal moment—not just technologically, but demographically. With approximately 15 million (25 million per a 2021 PMI report) new project management positions emerging globally by 2030 (half from re...
Discussing Project Hacks, Self Care and Post Mortems With Robert Hean
Robert's journey from IT help desk technician to systems manager and project management instructor reveals how unexpected career paths often yield the most valuable insights. When tasked with teaching experienced construction project managers t...
Mastering the PRFAQ Framework for Project Managers with Marcelo Calbucci
Unlock the secrets of effective project management in this engaging episode as we delve deep into the PRFAQ Framework—a powerful tool initially developed by Amazon. Join us as Marcelo Calbucci shares his insights into how the PRFAQ Framework ca...
Getting Our Retrospectives Right: It's Not Just a Checkbox! With Dave Westgarth
In this episode:Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dave Westgarth, a delivery manager based in the northeast of England, where we explore the art of project management mastery. From his rich experience in technology pro...
Mastering Adaptability in Project Management with Clinton Brooks Herman
In this episode: Clinton Brooks, affectionately known as the man with three first names, returns to the PM Mastery Podcast to share insights from his latest venture, the Adaptive Project Management Strategies course for PURE ...
Navigating the Project Management Landscape: Insights and Opportunities with Melissa (Chapman) Magee
Join us for an inspirational conversation with Melissa Chapman, a trailblazing project manager currently blazing new trails in the food and beverage industry. Melissa shares her incredible journey from being the first project manager at her pre...
Empowering Leadership Through Empathy with Ellen Ramsey
In this episode:Discover the power of empathy in leadership with our insightful guest, Ellen Ramsey. As an associate professor from Lynn University, Ellen shares her journey into project management, revealing how authenticity and ...
Transforming Risk into Opportunity: Insights from Tanya Boyd
In this episode: Discover the art of transforming risk into opportunity with Tanya Boyd as she unveils her upcoming course, "From Risk to Reward," within the PURE Project Management Certification program. This episode promise...
From Marine Corps to Project Management with Russ Parker
In this episode: Could transitioning from a military career to project management be your next strategic move? Join me as I chat with Russ Parker, a retired Marine Corps officer turned project manager and PM trainer. From ass...
A New Era in Project Management Certification
Understanding the nuances of project management is crucial to achieving success today. This episode dives into the new PURE Certification program, highlighting the importance of real-world application in varied environments, taught by instructo...
Transforming Goals into Achievements with David Alvarez a Dedicated Goal Setter
This episode with David Alvarez is meant to compliment the recent posts on the PM-Mastery website around year-end goals and self-development planning. You can find links to the posts that inspired this episode below in the show notes. In hindsi...
Creative Storytelling in Project Management: Tanya Boyd's Journey from Swamps to Boardrooms
In This Episode: Ever wondered how a unique blend of creativity and nature can transform project management? Tanya Boyd, our guest on the PM Mastery Podcast, reveals her journey from the swamps of Louisiana to her current rol...
PM-Mastery's Top Five Episodes of All Time - 2024
In This Episode:This is a special milestone issue. 2024 has been a crazy year for many with various life and career transitions. I wanted to do a special milestone issue with the top five most downloaded podcast episodes as of Oct...
From Classroom Stories to Real-World Success - with David Odeleye, CAPM
In This Episode:In this quick episode of PM Mastery I sit down with David Odeleye, an IT project manager at Bell Bank in Fargo, North Dakota. David's journey into project management started during his master's degree, inspired by ...
Amanda Caught up with Walt, Our Host after a Recent Job Change
Is your job stressing you out? Sometimes you need to make a change. Tune into the current episode of PM Mastery, where Amanda Sherman steps in as host to interview our regular guide, Walt Sparling. Walt dives into his journey from the design in...
Communication for Project Managers - A LinkedIn Live Event Recording
This is an audio recording of my First LinkedIn live where I pulled together a group of talented Project Management professionals to do a quarterly series called "PM Knights and Ladies of the Round Table". This is the only episode o...
From Bricklayers to Battery Storage: Juniel Miller's Journey in Renewable Energy Project Management
Ever wondered how growing up in a family of bricklayers could lead to managing large-scale renewable energy projects? This episode of PM Mastery features Juniel Miller, who takes us through his captivating journey from a construction-heavy upbr...
Discussing Processes from a PM Perspective on the Everyday Business Problems Podcast
In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, I joined Dave Crysler to share my insights on process improvement and efficiency from the perspective of a project manager. The conversation covers the integration of project ma...
Overcoming Setbacks and Achieving Project Management Success with Skye Dodd
In This Episode:How do you turn an unexpected career setback into a launchpad for success? This week on PM Mastery, I am excited to welcome back Skye Dodd, who shares her inspiring journey from social work to project management. ...
Navigating the Currents of Project Management: An Insightful Voyage with Project Management Leadership Coach Benjamin Chan, PMP, P.Eng, CMC, ASM
In This Episode:Ever felt like you're treading water in the vast ocean of project management? Synchronize your strokes with the wisdom of Benjamin Chan, PMP, P.Eng, CMC, ASM, a project management leadership success coach hailing f...
Thriving in the Transformative Landscape of Project Execution with Ozias Sanchez, PMP
In This Episode:I had the pleasure recently of sitting down again with Ozias Sanchez to get a one-year update on his project management journey. Ozias earned his PMP in March 2023, was interviewed on the podcast in April 2023, and...
Mastering the Art of Project Management with David Abadurin: Navigating Challenges and Cyber Security in a Digital Age
This was a great interview with a project management professional who has been involved with many fields that a project manager may encounter across multiple industries. I was impressed with the incredible breadth of David's knowledge. His un...
