Innovation vs. Risk: How a Former Mastercard Exec Designs AI Strategy
When AI hype is shouting “anything is possible,” it’s easy for teams—especially in regulated, risk-aware orgs—to feel like innovation is either reserved for the “creative people” or only happens in la...
10 Maalis 46min
What NATO Taught Me About EQ in High-Stakes Transformation
Emotional intelligence has always mattered in project work—but in the age of AI, it’s becoming a differentiator. In this episode, Galen sits down with Nadja El Fertasi, founder of Thrive with EQ and f...
3 Maalis 52min
Zapier’s Blueprint for Modern Project Management
In a job market that’s already shaky, it’s easy to see AI-led automation as salt in the wound. But Wade Foster flips that framing: pushing into AI is actually one of the kinder things organizations ca...
24 Helmi 42min
The Four Pillars of Trustworthy AI—and Who Owns Them
Trust in AI isn’t a vibe—it’s something you can intentionally design for (or accidentally break). In this episode, Galen sits down with Cal Al-Dhubaib to unpack “trust engineering”: a shared toolkit t...
17 Helmi 43min
The PMO’s Strategic Role in Digital Transformation
PMOs are at a crossroads. As AI-led transformation accelerates, many organizations are still treating PMOs as project police—while quietly expecting them to deliver strategic clarity, risk foresight, ...
10 Helmi 58min
Adapting Project Methodologies for AI Without Losing Control
Do project management methodologies still matter when AI can generate plans, notes, and schedules in seconds? In this episode, Galen sits down with Stan Yanakiev to unpack why the answer is still a fi...
3 Helmi 28min
What Non-Technical PMs Really Need to Know About AI
AI is touching every role, every industry, and every level of an organization—but that doesn’t mean every project manager needs to become an engineer. In this conversation, Galen Low sits down with AI...
28 Tammi 39min
How to Fund Your Innovation Projects Without Venture Capital
Navigating government grants and funding opportunities can feel like deciphering ancient runes, but for project leaders working in innovation and R&D, cracking that code could be a game-changer. In th...
21 Tammi 42min
