Best Project Derailed Podcasts (2025)

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122 | 6 Steps to Winning Wellness Coaching Clients (Without Feeling Salesy) 18:37

13h ago18:37

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Creating an Effective Wellness Coaching Freebie Funnel Hey Friend, If you're sharing blog posts, recording your podcast, and showing up on all the social media platforms but still wondering why it's not turning into paying clients — this one’s for you. In today's episode, I’m walking you through Freebie Funnel Basics and showing you exactly how to …

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EP 495: Ann Leckie vs. The "Well, Actually" Bros 1:01:44

7d ago1:01:44

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Is an AI chatbot, like ChatGPT, a search engine? Does it scour the internet for helpful information so that it can respond to user queries? These questions were at the heart of a small kerfuffle on Bluesky last week between decorated speculative fiction writer Ann Leckie and a few prominent tech thinkers. Honestly, it bummed me out. But I found tha…

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121 | High Impact Podcasting: How to Squeeze Every Ounce of Value with Asana 28:13

8d ago28:13

28:13

Maximize Your Podcast's Potential: Effective Repurposing with Asana Hey Friend! Are you publishing a podcast week after week, but still wondering why it’s not driving more traffic, leads, or engagement? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to take that one podcast episode you’re already creating and turn it into a full month of content u…

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EP 494: How Structure Transforms Ideas 23:49

13d ago23:49

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"I have so many thoughts and not enough time to think them," I recently blurted out to my husband. For me, "thinking thoughts" means scribbling notes or writing messy paragraphs about whatever is on my mind. Of course, no one wants to read my scribbles or suffer through my unrefined musings. So once I've spent some time thinking thoughts, I have to…

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120 | Repurpose Your Way to Enhanced Reach and Engagement 10:24

14d ago10:24

10:24

Hey Friend! Let’s be honest—creating content from scratch all the time? Exhausting. If you’ve ever stared at your screen wondering what to post next, feeling the pressure to keep up, I see you. I’ve been there, too. When you’re running a business, juggling family, and wearing all the hats, content creation can start to feel like just one more thing…

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119 | The Easy Way to Create a Tiny Offer 12:47

21d ago12:47

12:47

Hey friend, Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—showing up online, giving value, sharing free resources—and still not seeing the kind of consistent income you expected? If you're nodding along, this episode is for you. Today I’m walking you through a simple way to create a tiny offer that actually sells—without starting from scrat…

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Navigating Capital Project Uncertainty in 2025: Economic Challenges and Strategic Solutions 34:20

22d ago34:20

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In this episode of "The Risky Planner" podcast, hosts Nate Habermeyer and Albert Brier tackle the pressing issue of uncertainty in capital investments during 2025's volatile economic climate. The hosts discuss how inflation, interest rates, supply chain problems, and trade tensions are creating unprecedented challenges for capital project planning.…

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EP 493: The Prescription Economy 20:15

27d ago20:15

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"No one is ever completely safe from the critical gaze of a culture steeped in the makeover ethos." —Micki McGee I have a theory that you can measure the decline of any social media platform by the time it takes for its feed to become a firehose of unsolicited advice. Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn are all sludge piles of advice now, but it took…

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118 | Boosting Productivity: Seven Habits for Business Owners and Creators 21:35

28d ago21:35

21:35

Seven Practical Habits for Boosting Productivity Hey Friend! Feeling like there’s never enough time in the day? You’re juggling your business, your content, and your life—and most days, it just feels like a lot. This episode is here to help you take back your time with seven practical habits to boost your productivity without sacrificing your peace…

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117 | Five Hidden Habits Derailing Your Business Progress 8:29

1M ago8:29

8:29

Five Time Wasters Derailing Your Small Business Success Hey Friend, Ever feel like you should have plenty of time to move the needle in your business... but the day just slips away from you? This episode is for you. Today, I’m breaking down five sneaky time-wasting habits that might be secretly slowing down your business growth—and what you can do …

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EP 492: How We Realize Higher Values Through Enabling Structures 26:20

1M ago26:20

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Intractable challenges are often the result of a lack of imagination. That is, our solutions are constrained by existing systems and structures that likely created the problem in the first place. To dream up novel solutions that allow us to realize higher values, we need to build structures that enable and extend our imaginations. And sure, I'm tal…

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116 | Awareness and Content Creation: Harnessing the Power of Now 14:10

1M ago14:10

14:10

The Power of Presence in Life and Content Creation Ever feel like you’re stuck in content chaos or always rushing through your day, juggling too many tasks, and not really making progress? In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause and breathe with me. We're talking about what it really means to be present—not just in your life, but in your busines…

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EP 491: Meet Your Tiny Capitalists 18:08

2M ago18:08

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Many of us (most?) have an inner voice that loves to remind us that "If there's time to lean, there's time to clean" or that "Coffee is for closers." We nag ourselves about being more productive, working more efficiently, or hustling for more money. Even if we value rest, care, and comfort, that voice can be hard to ignore. Well, meet your Tiny Cap…

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115 | Turn Canva Chaos into a Simple Social Media System 11:34

2M ago11:34

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Streamline Your Canva Workflow for Social Media Success Hey friend, If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in disorganized Canva graphics or wasting time searching for designs you know you made but can’t find — this episode is going to save you hours. Today, I walk you through five simple steps to organize your Canva account so that content creat…

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How PMOs Drive Real Business Impact in Mega Projects: Lessons from Dubai’s Real Estate Digital Transformation 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

In this episode of The Risky Planner, Nate Habermeyer talks to Albert Brier, who is live from Dubai, where he's leading the setup of a PMO for one of the most ambitious real estate developments in the world. ThSey explore how digital transformation is redefining project management in MENA, with a strong focus on project controls, budgeting, schedul…

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114 | From Juggling to Thriving: 5 Step Strategic Planning for Business Success 14:11

2M ago14:11

14:11

From Juggling to Thriving: 5-Step Strategic Planning for Business Success Feeling overwhelmed trying to balance your online business, family responsibilities, and consistent content creation? Strategic planning isn’t just a luxury—it’s a must. In this episode, I’m walking you through my 5-step strategic planning process to help you move from juggli…

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EP 490: Standardize Me 25:02

2M ago25:02

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Standardization is one of those ideas that, once you see it, you can't unsee it. It's a mental model that can explain, at least in part, many of our social, political, and personal challenges. Whether it's the clothes we wear, the language we use, the dates we go on, or the people we vote for, our choices are often unknowingly constrained by standa…

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113 | Outsmart Procrastination: Your Guide to Effective Planning 12:18

2M ago12:18

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Breaking Free from Procrastination: Turning Overwhelming Projects into Manageable Steps What’s Inside Today’s Episode? If you’ve been putting off launching your podcast, creating that course, or setting up an email funnel, you’re not alone. Procrastination isn’t about laziness—it’s about fear, overwhelm, and not knowing the next step. In today’s ep…

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EP 489: Temporal Bandwidth 15:34

2M ago15:34

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This episode is about the long term—the commitments, projects, and relationships we can work on when our "temporal bandwidth" widens. How we perceive time and our ability to do what's meaningful to us in time does have to be constrained by the urgency of now. There are ways to feel more grounded and create more possibilities at the same time. Footn…

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112 | How to Reduce Decision Fatigue in Content Creation and Simplify Content Decisions 15:44

2M ago15:44

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Combating Decision Fatigue in Content Creation In this episode, we’re diving into decision fatigue in content creation—why it happens, how it impacts your business, and the seven simple ways to streamline your content decisions. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices involved in creating a blog post, podcast, or video, this …

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EP 488: Honeydew (Or, 3 Biases That Derail Remarkable Projects) 19:51

3M ago19:51

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Most of the work I do that's not this revolves around coaching, editing, and/or thinking with people who have meaningful ideas they want to better express to the world. In this work, the question I hear most often is about making sense of a complex idea—the kind of idea that contains many smaller, supporting ideas and stories and research. The sort…

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111 | How to Elevate Your Energy Before Creating Content And Why it is Essential with Ang Barnard 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Using Intentional Energy to Elevate Content Creation with Ang Barnard Hey Friend! If you’ve ever sat down to create content and felt completely drained or uninspired, this episode is for you! Today, I’m joined by the incredible Ang Barnard a communication consultant, keynote speaker, career coach, and host of the Intentional Mind Podcast. Ang share…

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EP 487: Rethinking Our Tech Mythology 19:00

3M ago19:00

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The tech industry has a central role in shaping our work, our communication, and even our identities. Its mythology is woven into the products and services we use on a daily basis. So understanding how the people leading the tech industry think—how they perceive their own stories and generate their own hype—is a solid step toward making sense of wh…

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110 | It’s Messy: Google Drive Disorganization and How to Organize 16:52

3M ago16:52

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Organize Your Google Drive: Streamline Productivity and Reduce Stress If your Google Drive is a cluttered mess filled with random folders, poorly named files, and endless searches for that one document you know you saved somewhere, this episode is for you. A disorganized Google Drive isn’t just frustrating—it’s costing you time, energy, and maybe e…

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Navigating Capital Projects in an Uncertain World 31:32

3M ago31:32

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In this episode of the Risky Planner Podcast, hosts Nate and Albert reunite after Albert's travels to Dubai to discuss the impact of Trump's recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. They explore how these tariffs affect capital projects across various industries, particularly construction and energy infrastructure. Albert provides …

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EP 486: How Knowledge Really Does Become Power 26:50

3M ago26:50

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What does my new website, the TikTok "ban," and the ongoing purge of "woke" from government websites have in common? The power to decide what content counts and what doesn't—and use that power to shape the knowledge and experiences of others. In this episode, I continue to examine the state of The Website today. Amidst a backdrop of diffuse epistem…

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109 | How to Wow Your Clients with a Seamless Client Onboarding Process Using HoneyBook 11:02

3M ago11:02

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Hey Friend! Have you ever wondered if your client onboarding process is actually costing you potential business? Imagine a system so seamless that your clients feel valued from the very moment they reach out. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to create a simple yet exceptional client onboarding process using HoneyBook. From lead captu…

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EP 485: Broken Links 41:56

3M ago41:56

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I'm back! Maybe you noticed or maybe you didn't—but the show (and my newsletter) has been on its longest hiatus since its inception. In the final quarter of 2024, I decided I wanted to (re)consolidate my web presence, abandon most "platforms," and breathe some new life into my work. This episode reflects on both my own challenges with wrangling my …

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108 | Creating a Simple Sales Funnel for Life Coaches and Online Business Owners: It Begins with Your Content 15:46

3M ago15:46

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Creating a Simple Sales Funnel for Life Coaches and Online Business Owners Hey Friend! If you’re a life coach or online business owner feeling overwhelmed by the idea of creating a sales funnel, today’s episode is exactly what you need. We’re diving into how to create a super simple sales funnel that helps you turn potential customers into loyal, p…

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107 | Stop Waiting for Perfect: How Imperfect Action Can Transform Your Business 13:33

4M ago13:33

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Hey Friend! Do you ever feel stuck waiting for the “perfect” moment to launch that course, start that podcast, or grow your online presence? In today’s episode, we’re diving into why imperfect action is the key to building momentum and making real progress in your business. You’ll hear practical strategies to overcome fear, ditch perfectionism, and…

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106 | Just Start: Write Your Content, Write Your Podcast Script The Time is Now 15:47

4M ago15:47

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Overcoming Writer's Block and Enhancing Content Creation Hey Friend! If you've ever sat down to write a blog post or a podcast script only to find yourself staring at a blank page with a blinking cursor taunting you, this episode is for you. In today’s show, I’m sharing actionable tips to help you overcome writer’s block, create a simple writing ro…

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105 | The Power of Valuing Your Time: Strategies for Small Business Owners 17:53

4M ago17:53

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Episode 105: The Power of Valuing Your Time: Strategies for Small Business Owners Hey Friend, Have you ever felt like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? As small business owners, we juggle so much—clients, content, family, and more. But here’s the truth: If you don’t value your time, no one else will. In today’s episode, I share a story abo…

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104 How to Succeed With Your Small Business Resolutions 17:08

4M ago17:08

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Mastering Business Resolutions: Setting New Standards for Success Hey Friend! Are you tired of setting business resolutions in January only to feel overwhelmed and off track by February? Studies show that most people abandon their resolutions within just seven days. But this year can be different. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to set standard…

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AI Impact on Project Management, Data Analytics, and Risk 31:59

4M ago31:59

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In this episode of the Risky Planner Podcast, hosts Nate and Albert kick off the new year with reflections on the post-holidays and how AI is reshaping careers in project management and risk analysis. Key Discussion Points: AI as a Force Multiplier: Albert shares his experience using AI tools over the break, discussing how AI is transforming profes…

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103 | Overcoming Over-Planning: Narrow Your Focus to Achieve Your Dreams 8:39

4M ago8:39

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Overcoming Over-Planning: Narrow Your Focus to Achieve Your Dreams Hey Friend! Do you feel like you’re constantly spinning your wheels—planning everything but accomplishing little? Over-planning might be the culprit holding you back. If you’re trying to juggle too many big projects at once, it’s time to hit pause and refocus. In today’s episode, I’…

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102 | Planning Your Best Year: Visioning and Goal Setting for Transformational Coaches 13:34

5M ago13:34

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Year-End Planning for Entrepreneurs: Turn Reflections into Goals Hey Friend! Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality and plan your best year yet? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the second part of our year-end planning series, focusing on visioning and goal setting. Building on last week's reflection exercise, we’ll create a clear road…

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101 | Year-End Reflection for Life Coaches and Content Creators 13:36

5M ago13:36

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Reflecting on the Year: Wins, Lessons, and Growth for Entrepreneurs Hey Friend, As the year winds down, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on everything you’ve accomplished—big and small. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the first part of a two-part series on year-end planning for entrepreneurs. Reflection isn’t about dwelling on the…

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EP 484: The Freedom to Buy 27:31

5M ago27:31

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So, health insurance is in the news. And so is Americans' feelings about it. I got to wondering how we ended up with this terrible health insurance system in the United States. I uncovered a fascinating story about the marketing campaign that sunk Truman's national health insurance program in the 1940s. I also discovered some interesting parallels …

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