Beyond Prompts: How to Use AI for Smarter Project Management
Generative AI is everywhere—transforming industries, dominating conversations, and yet, for many, it’s still just a tool for note-taking and meal planning. If you’re a project professional feeling stuck in a GenAI rut, this episode is for you. Host Galen Low sits down with AI expert Kathleen Walch to explore how project managers can move beyond basic chatbot use, rethink their AI approach, and unlock new career opportunities. Tune in to discover what GenAI truly has to offer beyond prompt eng...
4 Maalis 40min
How to Build Impactful Rapport With Your Clients
Trust isn’t free—especially when you inherit a project that's completely off the rails. But instead of going in guns blazing, what if you could build trust with authenticity and strategic partnership? Galen Low sits down with Melissa Morris, founder of Agency Authority, to discuss practical strategies for establishing trust, improving collaboration, and proving your value as a strategic partner. Whether you’re struggling with client rapport or looking to refine your approach, this conversatio...
25 Helmi 38min
How To Help Project Teams Embrace And Ace Project Presentations
Presentation day is here, and it’s not going smoothly—slides are being read off, demos are falling flat, and you’re winging it after forgetting your notes. Stakeholders are disengaged, but the project continues, and more presentations are ahead. Galen Low chats with presentation expert Renaud Taburiaux about how project managers can help their teams deliver clear, impactful presentations without wasting time preparing. Tune in to learn how to frame your work for executives and ace your next p...
19 Helmi 47min
The New Purpose of the PMO & Why Your Org Still Needs One
To some folks, a Project Management Office sounds like a stale concept more than a hotbed of innovation. But in a world where non-PM roles are increasingly expected to deliver projects and emerging tech is aggressively forcing us to change the way we work, the PMO may actually be the key to unlocking the future of project management. Galen Low is joined by Olivia Montgomery (Associate Principal Analyst at Gartner), Bruno Morgante (Board Member at The PMO Leader), and Lauren Selley (Director o...
11 Helmi 47min
Top Traits of High-Performing Project Managers & How to Cultivate Them
What sets top-tier project managers apart from everyone else? High-performance project management goes beyond mastering processes and tools; it involves cultivating a blend of adaptability, communication, leadership, and mindset. Galen Low is joined by Ben Willmott—Founder of The PPM Academy—to explore the key traits that differentiate top-tier project managers from the rest. Resources from this episode: Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsCo...
28 Tammi 38min
How To Transition From Project Management To Consulting (And Alternatives)
What do you do when you top out as a project manager? More and more Senior PMs are turning to coaching and consulting. But what's really driving that trend, and do PMs have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Galen Low is joined by Stephanie Best—Managing Director at Greannmhar—to delve into the transition from project management to consulting and how ageism and hustle culture are influencing such career choices. Resources from this episode: Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to...
21 Tammi 42min
How to Win at Your First 90 Days in a New PM Role
Starting a new role as a project manager can be both exhilarating and daunting, especially in today's unpredictable job market. Galen Low is joined by Mukhtar Kadiri—Program Director, Career Coach, and PM Recruiter at WorkTipsPro—to share how to successfully navigate the initial phase of a new PM job. Resources from this episode: Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Mukhtar on LinkedInCheck out Mukhtar’s YouTube Channel: WorkTipsPro
14 Tammi 45min
How to Get Your Team Out Of Process Documentation Hell Using AI & Automation
Your process documentation sucks. Don't worry — so do most people's. It's because it's tedious and manual to create and takes away from the fun parts of work. But wait — couldn't AI help? Galen Low sat down with Alyson Caffrey (Co-founder of Operations Agency), Gray Mackenzie (Co-founder of ZenPilot), and Brian Kessman (Founder of Lodestar Agency Consulting) to explore whether a healthy culture of AI, automation, and iterative knowledge transfer can get your teams out of process documentation...
17 Joulu 202444min
