Welcome to our podcast, which is dedicated to project, program, and portfolio managers who are passionate about professional growth. Join us as we share valuable tips, innovative strategies, and insightful information about various projects. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or stay updated with industry trends, our podcast is your go-to resource for all things project management.
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In this podcast, PMO leaders and those wanting to capitalize on the best of project management to deliver the organization’s strategy,will uncover the hidden secrets of the best PMOs, learn the game-changing techniques that transform any PMO into a value-driven IMPACT Engine, and explore the best ways for the PMO to become an integral part of the fabric and future of an organization. After spending two and a half decades helping organizations deliver change, with 15 of those years in the sho ...
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We talk People, Projects, Process, Performance (but in an interesting and fun way). Are you tired of hearing "Work smarter, not harder" or our favourite "Just give 110%" with no real helpful guidance and what that means or even where to start? We can help you improve things and have some fun while we do it. This is a show that gets down to real stuff you can use in your work and life. We explain the jargon and get back to simply getting results. Reduce the frustration, do things easier, fast ...
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Are you carrying the burden of every project challenge and organizational misstep? This episode challenges project leaders and PMO professionals to stop owning all the pain—and start translating it into executive priorities. L…
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S2.E2.The Disappearance of Junior Roles: Hiring Smarter, Leading AI-Driven Teams with Gerard Pietrykiewicz
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33:35What happens when AI becomes a job requirement—and human roles have to justify their own existence? In this eye-opening episode, Aina Alive welcomes back Gerard Pietrykiewicz to explore a bold internal memo from Shopify’s CEO (https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaslaney/2025/04/09/selling-ai-strategy-to-employees-shopify-ceos-manifesto/) that declare…
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen One of the most frustrating realities of organizational life: delayed decision-making. Whether it's analysis paralysis, decision fatigue, or simply poor communication, I’m revealing the common reasons why executive decisions s…
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302: From Process to Business IMPACT with Stephen Jenner
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34:02Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Most PMOs fail—not because they aren’t doing enough, but because they aren’t doing the right things. In this episode, Stephen Jenner shares why traditional PMO approaches fall short and how to shift from process obsession to r…
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301: Project Management Meets AI: Are You Prepared? with Tim Goodman
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38:25Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen AI is the shiny new thing that has everyone buzzing. But are we actually solving real problems—or just chasing the hype? Too many companies are diving into AI without considering data readiness, decision-making processes, and …
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300: The IMPACT Insiders Book Club – Join the Movement!
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23:14Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Reading The IMPACT Engine is just the first step—real IMPACT happens when you apply what you’ve learned. That’s why we’re launching the IMPACT Insiders Book Club, a free, interactive experience where we’ll break down key takea…
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S2.E1.AI in Project Management: Tools, Risks, and the Future of PM with Gerard Pietrykiewicz
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31:42In this episode, Aina sits down with Gerard, a seasoned program manager and AI enthusiast, to explore the real-world impact of AI on project management. Together, they break down practical use cases, risks, and misconceptions surrounding tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini. Gerard shares how AI helps him handle technical documentation, generate…
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299: Have We Outgrown Our Project Management Methods? with Jasmine O’Reilly
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26:19Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working For decades, project management has relied on structured methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. But as business evolves, are these methods keeping up? In this episode, I’m working with Jasmine O'Reilly to challenge the status…
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298: Building Resilience: Turning Stress into Strength with Annmarie Curley
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44:29Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about leading with confidence, even under pressure. In this episode, I’m joined by Annmarie Curley to learn about the science of stress, the heart-brain connection, and practical str…
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297: The Costly Agile Mistake Holding Your PMO Back with Fatimah Abbouchi
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42:42Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Agile and PMOs—two worlds that many believe can’t coexist. But the truth is, they must. In this episode, Fatimah Abbouchi joins us to break down the biggest mistakes PMOs make when trying to integrate Agile and governance, and…
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296: The Hidden Reason Projects Fail (And How to Fix It) with Alexandra Chapman
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40:36Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Executives don’t manage projects day-to-day, but they live with the results. What if the key to successful strategy execution isn’t just delivery—but how projects are set up from the start? Most project failures don’t happen d…
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295: How AI is Reshaping Project Management: Insights from Scott Ambler
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39:42Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen AI is no longer a distant future—it’s here, and it’s reshaping how organizations deliver strategy. Some leaders are resisting the change, while others are using AI to gain a competitive edge. The question is: Which side will y…
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294: Elevate Your Leadership: Mastering the Resilient Mindset with Susanne Madsen
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38:28Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Your technical skills got you here—but your mindset will determine your success. 🚀 This week on the PMO Strategies Podcast, I welcome Susanne Madsen, an executive coach and leadership expert, to uncover how project leaders can st…
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293: How to Harness the Power of Community in Your PMO with Galen Low
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37:39Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Are you drowning in a sea of generic project management advice? With AI-generated content and repetitive best practices, it’s becoming harder to find meaningful, experience-driven insights that actually move the needle. That’s…
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi, IMPACT Driver! The rules of leadership are shifting – and if you’re still managing projects the same way, 2025 might be a tough year. The leaders who thrive will be those who know how to think strategically, speak the languag…
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292: The Roadmap to Becoming an IMPACT Driver
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36:42Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills The rules of leadership are shifting – and if you’re still managing projects the same way, 2025 might be a tough year. The leaders who thrive will be those who know how to think strategically, speak the language of executives, an…
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi, IMPACT Driver! Have you ever walked out of an executive meeting wondering why your project didn’t get the green light—despite all the hard work your team put into it? The problem isn’t the project. It’s how you’re presenting …
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Have you ever walked out of an executive meeting wondering why your project didn’t get the green light—despite all the hard work your team put into it? The problem isn’t the project. It’s how you’re presenting it. In this week’s …
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! If you’ve ever felt like your executives and other stakeholders don’t really appreciate all you bring to the table (or maybe even see you as administrative overhead), you’re not alone. In this week’s episode…
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290: From Project Execution to Business Value
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34:23Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen If you've ever felt like your executives and other stakeholders don't really appreciate all you bring to the table (or maybe even see you as administrative overhead), you're not alone. In this week’s episode, I’m diving into o…
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Why PMI’s New Definition of Project Success Changes Everything
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25:50Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Have you seen PMI’s latest report on redefining project success? If you’re like me, your first reaction was probably, “Well, of course!” For years, we’ve known that project success isn’t just about execution…
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289: Why PMI’s New Definition of Project Success Changes Everything
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25:43Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Have you seen PMI’s latest report on redefining project success? If you’re like me, your first reaction was probably, “Well, of course!” For years, we’ve known that project success isn’t just about execution – it’s about deliv…
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288: Reflect, Recalibrate, and Set Intentions for 2025
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29:02Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi, IMPACT Driver! Happy New Year! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all that you do – the hard work you put in, the effort you make to drive change inside organizations, and the way you show up every day. Thank y…
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Even the most successful leaders know when it’s time to ask for help. In this week’s episode, I dive deep with executive coach and storyteller Deepak Daniel as we discuss the importance of vulnerability in leadership and how aski…
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286: Transform Your Team Dynamics with Servant Leadership as a Service with Erik Rueter
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31:10Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Curious about how combining empathy and tech-inspired tools can elevate your leadership style? This week on the PMO Strategies Podcast, I’m joined by Erik Rueter to explore Servant Leadership as a Service—an innovative approach t…
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285: 3 Keys to Build Your Project Management Career with Candice Benson
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43:07Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Freelance project managers and contractors often face the feast and famine cycle—one moment you’re buried in projects, and the next you’re scrambling to find new work. How do you build a steady pipeline of opportunities? In th…
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284: Is Your PMO Ready for the AI and Agile Revolution? with Tao Chin Liu
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36:17Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working MOs are evolving fast! In today’s podcast episode, we explore how AI and Agile integration can streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and give your team more time to focus on high-impact work. 🚀 Tune in as we break do…
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283: The Ambidextrous Project Manager with Mark Burnett
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30:00Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Imagine switching seamlessly between your creative and analytical skills to tackle complex projects. This is the essence of ambidextrous project management, a powerful mindset that can help you thrive in today’s challenging envir…
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S1.E32. Demi Anderson on Transforming PMOs into Strategic Business Partners
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18:39In this episode of the PMO Community Podcast, Aina Alive hosts Demi Anderson, a strategic PMO leader, to discuss transforming PMOs from administrative functions to strategic assets that align with organizational goals. Demi shares insights on evolving PMOs, practical strategies for aligning with long-term business goals, the rise of the Chief Proje…
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282: Leading from the Middle with Scott Mautz
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33:52Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills No one is more crucial to an organization’s success than middle managers. They hold the unique position of needing to lead up, down, and across their organization to be truly effective. If you’re a middle manager or work closely …
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S1.E31. Farahana Jobanputra on Choosing the Right PMO Structure: Insights for Strategic Impact
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35:08In this episode of the PMO Community Podcast, Aina Alive interviews Farahana Jobanputra, a PMO expert with extensive experience across asset management, insurance, and capital markets. Farahana offers insights on choosing between centralized and federated PMO structures, strategies for transforming PMOs into strategic assets, and approaches for bui…
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S1.E30 Massimo Pirozzi on Redefining Project Success: Beyond Deliverables
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24:20In this enlightening episode of the PMO Community Podcast, Aina Alive sits down with Massimo Pirozzi, a globally recognized project management expert, to discuss how a value-driven approach redefines project success. Massimo shares his journey and expertise in focusing on value beyond project deliverables, guiding us through methods for aligning st…
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281: Unveiling the Why of Behavior to Inspire Change with Amanda Frye
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43:58Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Navigating stakeholder resistance? You’re not alone. In this week’s podcast, Amanda Frye introduces her framework of Kind Transparency—a powerful approach to managing resistance and building trust. 💡 Amanda shares actionable stra…
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S1.E29 Michael Jablonski on Empathy, Innovation, and the Role of the Chief Project Officer
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21:09In this episode of the PMO Community Podcast, host Aina Alive speaks with Michael Jablonski, a seasoned project management professional with over 20 years of experience in the Education and Logistics industries. Known for his dedication to human-centric leadership and strategic alignment, Michael shares his perspective on the evolving role of the C…
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S1.E28. Quincy Chapman on Navigating Leadership and Innovation
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24:49In this episode of the PMO Community Podcast, host Aina Alive sits down with Quincy Chapman, a senior leader known for his expertise in strategic innovation, operations, and change management. Quincy shares his incredible journey, from discovering his calling in project leadership to transforming underperforming operations into centers of innovatio…
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280: How Project Managers are Driving IMPACT for Nonprofits
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47:17Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working What if you could use your project management skills to make a real difference in the world? 🌍 In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing team behind Project Management for Change (PM4C), i…
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S1.E27. Dimitry Shlyonsky on Leveraging the P3O Personas Framework and the Rise of the Chief Project Officer
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30:48In this episode of The PMO Community Podcast, I’m joined by Dimitry Shlyonsky, a Director of IT PMO with extensive experience in managing global PMOs, large ERP programs, and sustainability initiatives. Dimitry, the creator of the P3O Personas Framework, shares his insights on how categorizing project managers based on their skills and experiences …
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279: Is Your Team Trapped in the Triangle?
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25:00Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working 🚨 Is your team getting stuck in the Triangle Trap of time, scope, and cost? 🚨 In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the hard truth: focusing too much on these metrics could be blocking your projects from delivering the real busi…
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S1.E26. Melicia Grant on The Strategic Role of the Chief Project Officer
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21:03In this insightful episode of The PMO Community Podcast, we’re joined by Melicia Grant, a project management thought leader with over 15 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries. Melicia, who holds a Master of Science in Computer-Based Management Information Systems and multiple PMI certifications, shares her expertise…
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278: From Struggles to Success: Samantha’s PMO Journey
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24:58Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Have you ever found yourself focusing on building perfect processes, only to realize they weren’t solving the real problems? In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I share the story of Samantha, a new PMO leader…
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