PM Therapy – Details, episodes & analysis

What does it really take to grow from a first-time project manager to a trusted executive leader? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Fola Alabi, CIO and Strategic Project Leader, to unpack her incredible career evolution—from starting out unsure about her direction, to leading multimillion-dollar initiatives across continents.If you've ever felt stuck, questioned your progress, or wondered how to level up from “just doing the job” to becoming a transformational leader, this one’s for you. Fola shares real, raw stories from every chapter of her journey—before PM, as a rising professional in the UK and U.S., and finally as an influential voice in the PM leadership space. It's honest. It's tactical. And it’s exactly the kind of wisdom you wish you heard earlier in your career.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:🔹How to navigate the 3 key stages of a PM career: Before PM, PM, and PM Leadership🔹The real mindset shifts required to lead high-impact projects and teams🔹What it takes to bounce back from tough moments and setbacks🔹How to lead with authenticity and grow influence over time🔹The worst PM advice Fola’s ever gotten—and what to do insteadand so much more!📉 Need help landing a 100-300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us!Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: https://tally.so/r/3la956👩🏽Follow Fola via LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/folafalabi/🎙️Check out Fola’s podcast, The Strategic Leaderhttps://strategicprojectleader.com/🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!🔹Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠🔹Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, career transitions, and leadership growth!#ProjectManagement #CareerGrowth #PMLeadership #WomenInTech #AuthenticLeadership #PMTherapyPod

What’s going on in the world of project management right now? In this week’s episode of PM Therapy, we react to some of the most talked-about trends in the PM space—from companies removing middle management to the rise of AI job interviews and deepfake candidates. It’s part news breakdown, part therapy session.

We explore what it means when titles don’t reflect your impact, when layoffs target the “doers,” and when PMs are expected to lead while quietly fearing for their own jobs. If you’ve been scrolling headlines wondering, “What does this mean for me?”—this episode is your chance to unpack it all with us.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

🔹What’s really driving the trend toward flatter organizations

🔹How AI hiring tools are changing the job search (and what’s getting lost in translation)

🔹The rise of fake candidates and “proof of human” job applications

🔹The role of job titles in today’s market—and whether they still matter

🔹How Gen Z is pushing back on traditional career paths in project management

and so much more!

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👨🏻Connect with Benjamin Chan via LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcoachben/

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🔹Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠

🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

🔹Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614

🔹TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/

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#projectmanagement #futureofwork #orgdesign #AIinrecruiting

AI is changing the game in project management—but should PMs be worried or excited? In this episode of PM Therapy, we sit down with Lloyd Skinner to explore how AI is reshaping the PM landscape. From automating tasks to providing better decision-making insights, AI has the potential to enhance productivity—but it also raises big questions about job security and the future of the role.

If you’ve been wondering how to stay ahead in an AI-driven world, this episode is for you. We’ll break down the real opportunities and risks AI presents for PMs, share practical ways to integrate AI into your workflow, and discuss how to gain AI experience even if your company isn’t fully embracing it yet. Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with career strategies, tools, and expert advice to help you future-proof your PM career.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The truth about AI’s impact on project management—threat or opportunity?

• How AI can help PMs work smarter (and where it falls short)

• The best AI tools for PMs to increase efficiency today

• Strategies to gain AI experience without waiting for your company to catch up

• Where the future of AI and project management is headed

and so much more!

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👨🏻Reach out to Lloyd Skinner via

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-j-skinner-6654b11/
• Email: lloyd.skinner@greyfly.ai

🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!

• Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod⁠
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/

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#AIinPM  #ProjectManagement #ProgramManagement #FutureOfWork #AIandPM #Leadership

Transitioning from a project management role to an executive position can feel like an uphill battle. How do you break through career ceilings, build influence, and navigate challenges like burnout and imposter syndrome? And for PM moms, how do you balance career growth with family responsibilities? 

In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Wallace, Director at AstraZeneca and Founder of reMom, to unpack her journey from administrative assistant to executive leader. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career or looking for strategies to level up, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Samantha went from an admin assistant to a Director at AstraZeneca

• Breaking through career ceilings and overcoming plateaus

• Managing burnout and maintaining resilience in project management

• Leading without authority: How to build influence as a PM

• Unique challenges faced by PM moms and how to navigate them

And so much more!

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Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today:⁠https://tally.so/r/3la956

💌Reach out to Samantha Wallace via

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casinowallace/

Email: samantha@re-mom.com

🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/

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#projectmanagement #careercoach #leadershipdevelopment #womeninleadership #careeradvancement #burnoutrecovery #workingmoms

Job hunting as a Project Manager can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this special AMA session, PM career coach, Treasure Akiokpo, joins us to answer your biggest questions about landing a high-paying PM role.

We cover everything from standing out in a crowded job market to preparing for interviews, making career transitions, and overcoming common job search struggles. Whether you're applying to your first PM role or looking to level up to a six-figure position, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights to help you take the next step in your career.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:

• How to position yourself for $100-300K PM roles

• Top job search mistakes PMs make (and how to avoid them)

• Strategies to stand out in applications and interviews

• Tips for career transitions into project management

• Answers to real job search questions from the PM community

• and so much more!

  
  

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Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: 

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🙋🏽‍♀️Want to learn more from Treasure? Follow her on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iyesome-akiokpo-a886781a0/

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• Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/

  
  

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#jobsearch #interviewtips #resumetips #howtogetajob #PMjobsearch #jobsearchstruggles

Your personal brand is your superpower, but where do you start? In this episode, we talk with Allison Peck, a career development advisor and PM influencer, who shares her expert strategies for growing your brand, engaging your audience, and even going viral on social media. Whether you're looking to boost your LinkedIn presence or establish yourself as a thought leader, this episode is packed with practical steps & actionable insights on how to do just that!

🎯What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why personal branding is crucial for project managers.

• Practical steps to grow your personal branding, audience and authority in the PM space.

• How to create engaging content and go viral on social media.

• Career marketing strategies to accelerate your PM journey.

📉 Need help landing a 100-300K PM role? Book a strategy call with us!Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today:

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📲 Connect with Allison Peck:

Learn more from Allison or reach out directly here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-peck10000/

📚 Get Allison's must-read book "Smart Brevity" here:

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Brevity-Power-Saying-More/dp/1523516976

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• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw

• YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod

• Tiktok:

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• Instagram

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#ProjectManagement #PersonalBranding #PMCareer #PMPlaybookPodcast

Job hunting for a $100K-$300K project management role can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone! In this AMA in Job search Series, we sit down with PM industry experts for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, tackling the biggest challenges project managers face in their job search.

Whether you're struggling with applications, interviews, or career transitions, this episode is packed with real, practical advice to help you stand out and land your next role.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:

• How to position yourself as a top PM candidate in a competitive job market

• Common job search mistakes that hold PMs back—and how to fix them

• Strategies for crafting a winning resume and LinkedIn profile

• Interview tips to confidently land a high-paying PM role

• How to navigate career transitions into project management

• and so much more!

📉 Need help landing a 100-300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us!

Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: 

⁠https://tally.so/r/3la956

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• Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠

• YouTube:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Tiktok:

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Instagram

⁠https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/

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#jobsearch #interviewtips #resumetips #howtogetajob #PMjobsearch #jobsearchstruggles

Freelancing as a project manager offers flexibility, independence, and unlimited growth potential—but where do you start? In this episode, we sit down with Kayla McGuire, founder of Kayla McGuire Consulting, to dive into the world of freelancing & consulting for PMs. Kayla shares her journey from traditional employment to freelancing and consulting, breaking down step-by-step how to break into the freelancing world. If you're ready to take the leap and build your own PM business, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get started!

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between freelancing, consulting, and contracting for project managers, program managers, portfolio managers, etc..

• How to transition from a corporate PM role to freelancing successfully.

• Practical strategies for finding freelance PM opportunities and clients.

• How to work with agencies and build a steady project pipeline.

  
  

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Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: 

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📲 Contact Kayla McGuire: Learn more from Kayla or reach out directly here: 

• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamcguire/

• Kayla’s website: https://www.kaylamcguire.com/

• Kayla’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaylamcguire

📚Access Free PM Resources from Kayla

• Free PM Freelance course:https://www.kaylamcguire.com/course

• PM freelance guidebook: https://kaylamcguire.gumroad.com/

🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!

• Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠⁠

• YouTube:

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠⁠

• Tiktok:

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• Instagram

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#ProjectManagement #Freelancing #HowToBeAFreelancer #FreelancePM #PMConsultancy #PMCareer #PMPlaybookPodcast #ProgramManager #PortfolioManager

The PMP exam is a game-changer for project managers, but preparing for it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we talk with Gabor Stramb, a seasoned PMP coach, who shares his proven framework for mastering the PMP in just 8 weeks. From effective study techniques to avoiding common pitfalls, this episode is full of practical advice to help you achieve PMP success.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:- Gabor’s step-by-step approach to passing the PMP exam in record time.- Common mistakes PMP candidates make (and how to avoid them).- Expert tips on mindset, preparation, and time management.📅 Ready to Take the Next Step?Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: https://tally.so/r/3la956📞 Connect with Gabor Stramb:Want to learn more from Gabor or work directly with him? Reach out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabor-stramb/

🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!

• Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠

• YouTube:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Tiktok:

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Instagram

⁠https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/⁠

💡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share for more expert advice on project management, leadership, and career growth!#pmp #projectmanagement #PM #PMplaybookpodcast#

What happens when a seasoned PM leader opens up about the moments they felt completely out of their depth? In this episode, Steven J. Smith gets real about the invisible struggles behind the title. From executive-level uncertainty to leading a PMO in a company that builds tools for PMs, Steven unpacks what it truly means to grow in this field—mentally, emotionally, and strategically.

If you're an ambitious project manager striving for leadership—or feeling like you're faking it till you make it—this conversation will resonate. Steven shares the hard-won lessons no one prepares you for, alongside actionable strategies to lead with clarity, navigate ambiguity, and grow with confidence.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:

• How to transition from IC to executive leadership (and what to unlearn along the way)

• Mental models for making decisions in high-stakes, ambiguous situations

• How senior PMs deal with imposter syndrome, loneliness, and fear of failure

• What separates good PMs from truly great leaders

• The future of PM tools and how AI will shape your workflow

• and so much more!
  

📉 Need help landing a 100-300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us!

Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: ⁠https://tally.so/r/3la956

👨🏻‍🦳Want to connect with Steven Smith?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjosephsmith/

🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod⁠

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/
  

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