Real Life PMP

In this episode, we tackle the challenges of long-term unemployment head-on, offering practical strategies to stay motivated and maintain well-being during this transitional period. From volunteering and self-care practices to embracing personal time, we explore avenues to preserve balance and resilience. Additionally, we discuss the importance of preparedness amidst job insecurity, providing listeners with valuable insights to navigate uncertain times with confidence.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Sabina Sulat, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in employment and unemployment dynamics. In this episode, Sabina shares her expertise and personal journey, offering valuable insights on navigating unemployment with agility and resilience. From discovering Sabina's zone of genius to delving into her latest book, "Agile Unemployment," listeners will gain practical wisdom for thriving amidst career transitions.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Sabina Sulat, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in employment and unemployment dynamics. In this episode, Sabina shares her expertise and personal journey, offering valuable insights on navigating unemployment with agility and resilience. From discovering Sabina's zone of genius to delving into her latest book, "Agile Unemployment," listeners will gain practical wisdom for thriving amidst career transitions.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Twanna Gill, we delve deeper into the day-to-day realities of a digital detox. I talk about the practicalities and personal experiences of living through a detox. Join the conversation as I share the highs and lows, the unexpected challenges, and the surprising benefits of a day in the life of a digital detox.

In this special episode, I'm taking you along on my personal quest for a digital detox. Watch the video as I chat with my project manager and business bestie, Twanna Gill, and talk about what it means to disconnect from the digital world for a bit during the 2023 holiday season.

In this special episode, I'm taking you along on my personal quest for a digital detox. Take a listen as I chat with my project manager and business bestie, Twanna Gill, as I talk about what it means to disconnect from the digital world for a bit during the 2023 holiday season.

Brandi wrote a book!  Tune into this episode to learn about Brandi’s book, Real Flow: Break the burnout cycle and unlock high performance in the new world of work. Watch the video.

Brandi wrote a book!  Tune into this episode to learn about Brandi’s book, Real Flow: Break the burnout cycle and unlock high performance in the new world of work. Take a listen.

In this episode, Brandi shares her unique journey into agile and how she applies the practices and frameworks into helping businesses thrive. Watch the video!

In this episode, Brandi shares her unique journey into agile and how she applies the practices and frameworks into helping businesses thrive. Take a listen.

Meet Brandi Olson, a leadership coach and organizational designer with decades of experience applying Lean-Agile practices in unconventional contexts. Brandi believes that leaders and teams shouldn’t have to choose between doing good work, and your own humanity.

Meet Brandi Olson, a leadership coach and organizational designer with decades of experience applying Lean-Agile practices in unconventional contexts. Brandi believes that leaders and teams shouldn’t have to choose between doing good work, and your own humanity. 

In this episode, you'll learn about Thomas's three letters: B.U.D. What are you doing to be a B.U.D. for your clients and stakeholders?  Watch the full video to learn more.

In this episode, you'll learn about Thomas's three letters: B.U.D. What are you doing to be a B.U.D. for your clients and stakeholders? Take a listen to learn more.

Sales is about helping people and listening to their needs.  Very similar to what I do as a project manager.  Still not convinced that sales and project management go hand and hand?  Take a listen for more insight from my sales coach, Thomas Ellis.  Here's the video version of the conversation.

Sales is about helping people and listening to their needs.  Very similar to what I do as a project manager.  Still not convinced that sales and project management go hand and hand?  Take a listen for more insight from my sales coach, Thomas Ellis.

Without sales, you don't have a business.  Without having a conversation, your project (and sales) are going nowhere.  Take a listen to part 1 of my conversation with Thomas Ellis, my sales coach, who has been with me since I started my business.  I credit the coaching I received from Thomas as the reason have stayed in business and grown my revenue.  Here's the video version of our conversation.

Without sales, you don't have a business.  Without having a conversation, your project (and sales) are going nowhere.  Take a listen to part 1 of my conversation with Thomas Ellis, my sales coach, who has been with me since I started my business.  I credit the coaching I received from Thomas as the reason have stayed in business and grown my revenue. 

Have you been trying to figure out how to get your first scrum master role?  Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to implement your new agile training at your current job?  After listening to this episode, you'll learn from Ordonna on how to put your newfound agile skills to work.

Wondering what the day in the life of a Scrum Master is all about?  Take a listen to this episode where Ordonna breaks it down on what a Scrum Master does on a typical day.  And I loved her perspective of the Product Owner vs. the role of the Project Manager/Scrum Master.

I get asked all the time: what does a scrum master do all day?  While I have the experience, I thought it best to get the details from someone who is in the trenches ALL day.  It was a phenomenal time to talk about all things agile and then some with my friend and awesome Agilest, Ordonna Sargeant,   In Part 1 of our conversation, Ordonna shares how she got her start as a scrum master and provides her perspective on being a project manager vs. a scrum master.

In this episode, we get real and candid about obtaining certifications.  Take a listen to the candid advice Jennifer received regarding her PM certification journey.

In this episode, Jennifer shares additional tips, such as updating your resume and leveraging LinkedIn connections, articles, and posts from people you follow. Take a listen!

There's been a wave of teachers leaving the profession to find their next career in the project management space.  I got the chance to chat with a transitioning teacher, Jennifer Golding, who recently made the leap.  In Part 1 of our conversation, Jennifer shares some of the strategies she leveraged to get her breakout role in project management.

In part 2 of this conversation with Ashaki Sorrell, we get real about the PMP: it's not the golden ticket to that first 100K project manager job. Your first step may be to take an entry-level role.  Many of us had to earn our "stripes" to get to where we are in our project management careers. Experience matters. You may need to get your start as a project coordinator or project specialist working under the guidance of a senior project manager.

Check out Part 1 of this dynamic conversation with Ashaki Sorrell about how she helps women pivot into project management through her Project Management Training Academy program. We explore the foundation of the program through what Ashaki breaks down into the 3 E’s: Education, Exposure, and Experience.

Barbara Mason provides her insight on getting back in the game and start where you are with networking.  Especially the offline, in-person.  You can start with your neighbor, the person waiting in line at the coffee shop, or the parent at the cheerleading tryouts.  This conversation had me fired up on the resources available to me online and offline to get back in stride with my networking skills.  

In Part 1 of this conversation with Barbara Mason, the CEO and Founder of Career Pathways Consulting, we discuss tips to networking online and offline--meaning in person. When starting your networking journey, start where you are. Don't try to pattern someone else where it is overwhelming and you're not being your authentic self.

Part 5 of Crystal's conversation with Carlo Nino about Agile and just being a good project manager. Take a listen as we chat about being "purely" agile and social capital.

Did you listen to all 5 episodes?  Get your 1 PDU via the PMI.org website.

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Provider: MindsparQ

Title: Real Life PMP Podcast, Conversation with Carlo Nino

Description: 5-part episodes discussing the value of multiple Agile certifications, career progression and social capital.

PDU claim: 1 Leadership

Connect with Carlo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlonino/

Agile Certifications FAQs (Source: PMI): https://www.pmi.org/certifications/agile-certifications/agile-certification-faqs

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Part 3 of Crystal's conversation with Carlo Nino about Agile. The takeaway: do your research.  Don't just aimlessly take a certification class if it doesn't serve a purpose.

Part 2 of Crystal's conversation with Carlo Nino about achieving his 5 Agile certifications.  He provides an eye-opening breakdown as to why he pursued the various credentials.

Part 1 of Crystal's conversation with Carlo Nino about achieving various Agile certifications.  In this segment we first get to know about Carlo and what led him to a career in project management.

I changed the name of the podcast.  It is now called Real Life PMP. Take a listen as to the reason why!