Podcast Episodes

Remember Project Managers, It's Not REALLY Your Project | PPP #95

Season 2 Episode 95

This episode was inspired by re-listening Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode, Jocko, Echo (good evening), and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self-evaluation before l…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

We Must Seek Hardship | FF44

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional l…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Foundations Friday 43: Change a Life, Not Just the Game

Expanding on the quote hanging in the Jiu Jitsu gym I train in “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life”

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Welcome to Murder Yoga - Quick Tips for the New Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Player | PPP #94

Season 2 Episode 94

Sharing some quick tips to help brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) trainees enjoy the first steps into the BJJ world.

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Foundations Friday 42: It's Not A Calculated Risk If You Haven't Calculated It

The title reflects insight from Naved Abdali and perfectly captures that we cannot consider risks if we don't take time to calculate them. In this episode I share some practical tips on how to evalua…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

How to Build an Effective Project Intake Process | PPP #93

Season 2 Episode 93

In this episode I expand on the three key elements of defining the need, initiating the request and approving the project I believe are essential for setting up projects, organizations and people for…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Foundations Friday 41: Pick the Right Tool for the Job

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

How to Become Irreplaceable as a Project Manager with Donna Gregorio, PMP | PPP #92

Season 2 Episode 92

Sharing Donna Gregorio's 30+ years of Project Management and leadership experience through a great conversation on how Project Managers should seek to become irreplaceable not irrelevant, the importa…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Foundations Friday 40: Become Irreplaceable, Not Irrelevant

Sharing a concept from veteran Project Manager Donna Gregorio and author of 'The Successful Project Manager'. Donna and I discuss this concept more in depth in the upcoming 'PPP92: The Successful Pro…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

The Practical Benefits of Playing Video Games for Project Managers | PPP #91

Season 2 Episode 91

Video games are fun. They can also help us build build or enhance some of our Project Management skills. Check out this episode to hear more about history of video games, Project Management's use in …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago