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Are you ready to elevate your project management game? Welcome to a dynamic podcast designed to disrupt traditional thinking and revolutionize your approach to project management. Blending the powerful frameworks, methodologies, and mindsets of the PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban, infused with a strong focus on personal development, this podcast delivers real-world strategies and transformative insights. Hosted by a seasoned professional holding PMP, CAPM, and CSM certifications and boasting ...
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This podcast is all about learning and sharing knowledge for PMI® - PMP® certification. We'll use simple language and day to day examples to focus on learning. It will take dedication and grit. HUSTLE! It's Grind season Homie. See you on the other side. All the best. PMI®, PMP®, CAPM®, PgMP®, PMBOK®; and the PMI®; Registered Education Provider logo are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc
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🚀 Are you making the most of your downtime or letting it slip away? Stop wasting opportunities and transform your approach to project management! Whether you’re gearing up for your next challenge or pursuing your CAPM certification, this empowering guide has you covered. 💼 🎯 What you'll learn in this episode: ✅ How to break down silos through cross…
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8 Actionable Strategies to Boost Your Confidence as a Project Manager 🚀 Ready to Build Unshakable PM Confidence? 💪 Discover this empowering guide filled with proven strategies to crush imposter syndrome, thrive in project management, and create a bully-free work environment! If you’ve ever doubted your skills or felt the weight of negative feedback…
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Leading from Day One: Blueprint for New Hires to Truly Make an Impact Feeling ignored in your new job? Over-eager to impress? In this episode, Ed shares his true story and unpacks actionable points to avoid sabotaging your first 30 days at work. Learn the importance of meeting the organization where they are, building trust, and gathering requireme…
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Workplaces today bring together Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—all with unique mindsets, values, and expectations. This mix often leads to misunderstandings and friction. 🎥 In this video, we break down: 🔹 What generational conflict looks like 🔹 Why it happens 🔹 Simple, practical strategies to handle it effectively Whether you're a team…
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Key Project Management Documents: Focus on Deliverables That Drive Success In this episode, Ed dives into the importance of focusing on key project management documents that truly impact project success. He shares a personal story about the strategic decision to not use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a straightforward project, emphasizing tha…
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🚀 Ready to take your project management career to the next level? I help aspiring and seasoned project managers lead with confidence, influence without authority, and build a career they’re proud of.👉 https://pxl.to/b694tx: Apply now for my 1:1 coaching program, and let’s elevate your potential: Breaking Into Project Management: Tips and Personal J…
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In this episode of the 5 Minutes Podcast, Ricardo explores John Maeda’s Ten Laws of Simplicity as a guide for project managers seeking focus, flow, and impact. Key principles include reducing non-essential elements, organizing work clearly, using time efficiently, embracing learning and diversity, and linking tasks to purpose. Emotional intelligenc…
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Mastering Leadership: Clear Communication & Team Success In this insightful episode, we explore effective leadership and the pivotal role of clear communication. Sharing personal stories and actionable tips, the speaker outlines how clear communication, active listening, maintaining a positive attitude, and effective delegation can transform projec…
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🚀 Ready to conquer the PMP exam WITHOUT falling for the 2-week trap? 🌟 If you've ever thought about cramming for this career-defining certification, STOP right there! This empowering guide is here to transform your approach and set you up for long-term success. ✅ What you’ll learn in this episode: - Proven strategies to master your PMP exam prepara…
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Struggling to move from Project Coordinator to Project Manager? 🚧 You're not alone. In this insightful episode, "Won't Get Promoted to PM Because I'm Not Owning Projects as a Coordinator," we dive deep into why talented coordinators often find themselves stuck and overlooked during promotion opportunities. Drawing on over a decade of real-world pro…
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Struggling to stay focused or constantly battling procrastination? In this video, I share simple yet powerful strategies to improve your productivity — including the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method that helps you work smarter, not harder. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to stay on top of daily tasks, thes…
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Master Effective Meeting Leadership: Turn Frustration into Inspiration In this episode, we transform unproductive meetings into successful, inspiring sessions. Sharing a personal story of a chaotic meeting, Edward explores essential meeting management techniques, focusing on conflict resolution, staying flexible, recapping progress, maintaining hig…
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Mastering Project Management in 2025: Key Strategies for Success In a rapidly changing world, project managers must adapt to new challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we explore how to dominate project management in 2025, focusing on data privacy, strategic orchestration, blending AI and human leadership, agile methodologies, stakeholder s…
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In this episode, Ricardo discusses how to handle stalled negotiations, using the U.S.–China trade tensions as a case study. He highlights that project managers often face deadlocks not due to unsolvable problems, but due to repeated arguments. Instead of pushing harder, Ricardo suggests pausing, reframing the issue, and focusing on interests rather…
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🔥 Are you a Passionate Project Manager, or is it Just a Job? 🔥 🔥 Ready to transform your project management game and thrive in any workplace? Let’s go! Master these 8 project management secrets today and unlock proven strategies to build a bully-free work environment, overcome imposter syndrome, and boost your leadership skills. YOU GOT THIS! 🎯 Wha…
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Mastering Project Leadership: 8 Critical Insights for Success 🌟 Ready to transform your project management game? Struggling with workplace bullies, imposter syndrome, or chaotic team dynamics? YOU GOT THIS! 💪 This empowering guide reveals 7 proven strategies to master project teams and thrive as a leader! 🚀 🔥 What you'll learn: ✅ The power of asser…
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🔍 You’ve mastered the map—but have you ever truly walked the territory? 🔥 Ready to Master Project Leadership? Stop hiding behind templates and start leading with purpose! 🚀 This empowering guide dives into proven strategies to transform your leadership style and prioritize PEOPLE over processes. Whether you're tackling workplace bullies, overcoming…
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The #1 Reason Project Managers Struggle (It’s Not Discipline — It’s THIS) 🔥 Are you ready to unlock the secret to project management success? It’s not just about discipline—it’s about FOCUS! This empowering guide will transform how you lead, manage, and thrive in every project you take on. Discover the truth behind what separates good project manag…
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Project Leadership: Thriving Outside Your Comfort Zone In this video, Ed shares an inspiring story about being assigned a project outside his expertise and how he successfully managed it. He provides practical tips for project managers, including identifying subject matter experts, conducting detailed kickoff meetings, defining project scope, gathe…
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In this episode, Ricardo discusses the impact of tariffs and global trade tensions on project management. He shares five practical tips: (1) Review international dependencies to assess risks to cost and timelines; (2) Diversify suppliers to reduce vulnerability to specific countries; (3) Update risk analysis to include political and economic uncert…
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🚀 Ready to take your project management career to the next level? I help aspiring and seasoned project managers lead with confidence, influence without authority, and build a career they’re proud of. 👉 Apply now for my 1:1 coaching program, and let’s elevate your potential: 🔗 https://pxl.to/edwardcokejr You’re busy—but are you genuinely being effec…
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How to Have Confidence as a Non-Technical Project Manager Do you ever feel apprehensive or unsure when leading technical discussions or managing technical teams? You’re not alone. Many exceptional project managers effectively navigate technical projects without deep technical expertise—because confidence isn't about knowing all the answers, it's ab…
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Are you exhausted from constantly being micromanaged? Do you feel like your professional growth is stunted by endless check-ins and constant oversight? You're not alone—and fortunately, there's a proven way out. 🚀 Ready to Break Free from Micromanagement? Take control of your career and transform your workplace experience with this empowering guide…
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Strategies for Managing Conflict as a Project Manager 🔥 Ever feel like you're losing control under pressure? YOU GOT THIS! In this empowering guide to "Mastering Emotional Control Under Pressure," discover how to transform confrontational moments into opportunities for growth, leadership, and respect. Whether you're facing workplace bullies or navi…
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STOP Making Mistakes That Destroy Team Trust: Mastering Leadership: Transparency, Trust, and Team Success In this episode, E.D. dives into the principles of transparent and effective leadership. The host discusses the importance of sharing decision rationales, honoring commitments, showing vulnerability, defending your team, and giving public credi…
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In this episode, Ricardo emphasizes the importance of monitoring corporate support in projects. Projects often start with enthusiasm, but as challenges arise, support may wane. Ignoring this decline can lead to failure. Ricardo advises openly addressing the issue with stakeholders, even if it's uncomfortable. Recognizing when support is lost allows…
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Coaching Program: https://pxl.to/edwardcokejr 🚨 Are You Unlocking Your Full Potential as a Project Manager? 🚨 Every successful project manager has a hidden advantage—have you discovered yours? In this powerful video, you'll uncover three transformative strategies that separate average project managers from the ones everyone respects, trusts, and fo…
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🚀 Ready to master stakeholder engagement in project management? Dive into our latest video, where experts Phill, Darrell, and Ed reveal groundbreaking strategies for the future of managing projects and stakeholders! 🌟 Discover how AI influences project management, enhancing efficiency and decision-making capabilities. Learn the art of Emotional Int…
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Are you a project manager who feels like you’ve hit a ceiling—despite being certified, experienced, and driven? It might not be your skills that are holding you back… It could be your mindset. In this video, I reveal 8 powerful growth mindset habits that every successful project manager should adopt—habits that separate high-performing leaders from…
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Uncovering Lean Product Development: Eliminating Hidden Wastes In this episode, Ed explores the 8 hidden wastes that undermine the efficiency of product teams, focusing on Lean Product Development. He explains the core principles of Lean, compares it with Agile, and offers real-world examples from companies like Toyota and Amazon. The episode empha…
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Unleash Your Inner Power: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome I presented this virtual speech during Phill's training week for laid-off employees. Phill is my mentor and coach in leadership and project management. 🌟 Do you ever feel like a fraud, even after your successes? You're not alone! 💡 This empowering guide reveals proven strategies to overcome imp…
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In this episode, Ricardo discusses the impact of Vibe Coding, an approach where generative AI writes code based on natural language commands. He highlights that this technology could revolutionize software project management, making traditional planning less relevant. With faster execution and instant corrections, the need for documents and process…
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🔥 STOP Ignoring These Project Management Mistakes! 🔥 ⚡ Are you making these deadly project mistakes? Stop sabotaging your success and fix them NOW! 🔥 Transform your approach to project management with this empowering guide packed with proven strategies and actionable tips. From ditching perfectionism to embracing collaboration, this video will help…
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HOW to be EFFECTIVE As Project Manager| Good, Bad & Ugly: Mastering Project Management: From Setbacks to Solutions In this episode, ED shares powerful insights on navigating project management challenges. Learn from a real-life project failure story and discover actionable tips on embracing accountability, effective communication, escalation strate…
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Overcoming Challenges in Project Management: Tips for Resilience and Confidence Feeling out of place in project management? This episode will empower you with strategies to navigate fears, professional setbacks, and decisiveness under pressure. Learn actionable tips to maintain focus, control the controllables, develop a resilient mindset, and mast…
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Mastering Project Timelines: Proven Strategies for On-Time Delivery In this episode, E.D. discusses essential timeline strategies that exceptional project managers use to ensure timely project delivery. Key points include escalating issues before they become crises, maintaining transparent communication, defining clear project scopes, managing scop…
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🔥 STOP Ignoring These Project Management Mistakes! 🔥 ⚡ Are you making these deadly project mistakes? Stop sabotaging your success and fix it NOW! 🔥 Transform your approach to project management with this empowering guide packed with proven strategies and actionable tips. From ditching perfectionism to embracing collaboration, this video will help y…
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In this second episode of the SXSW series, Ricardo shares insights from South by Southwest, highlighting three major trends: (1) the evolution of artificial intelligence, with adaptive models learning in real-time and energy consumption challenges; (2) advances in biotechnology, including projects to resurrect extinct species; and (3) the impact of…
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🚀 Are you ready to stop managing tasks and start truly leading your team? This empowering guide has EVERYTHING you need to transform your leadership style and build a team that thrives! 🌟 👉 Say goodbye to workplace bullies and imposter syndrome—this episode is your proven roadmap to creating a bully-free work environment while mastering the art of …
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🚀 Project Management mistakes sabotaging YOUR success? Let’s fix that! 💪 🔥 Transform your project outcomes with this empowering guide! In today's episode, we’ll uncover the proven strategies to eliminate time-wasting traps and help you lead with confidence. From assertive communication to building a support network, YOU GOT THIS! Ready to thrive an…
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8 Crucial Mistakes Killing Your Credibility as a Project Manager & How to Fix Them Are unresolved conflicts and inconsistent communication damaging your credibility as a project manager? In this episode, we explore eight common mistakes that can erode your authority and provide actionable tips to address them. Learn how to tackle conflicts head-on,…
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Creating Psychological Safety in Project Management: Key Steps for Success In this episode, we explore the critical role of psychological safety in project management. We discuss how psychological safety, defined as the shared belief that team members can take interpersonal risks without facing negative consequences, fosters better communication, r…
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Ricardo recorded this special 5 Minutes Podcast from SXSW in Austin, Texas, where he explores AI and technology trends in project management. Key insights include small language models optimized for specific tasks, biotech integrating neuron cells into computing, AI’s influence on human behavior, and vibe coding, which allows users to build softwar…
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