PM Therapy2 Apr 2025

From Translator to Program Director with Raquel Narvajas

How do you go from being a translator to leading global programs? In this episode of PM Therapy, we sit down with Raquel Narvajas, a Global Program Director, to explore her unconventional career journey. Raquel shares the pivotal moments that shaped her path, the challenges she faced climbing the PM ladder, and the invisible struggles that come with leadership.From imposter syndrome to navigating burnout, Raquel opens up about what it takes to stay resilient in project management. Plus, she reveals her favorite mental models, decision-making frameworks, and secret weapons for influencing without authority.If you've ever questioned your career path, felt like an outsider, or struggled to make your voice heard, this conversation is for you.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:• How Raquel transitioned from translation to project management• The toughest moments in her career and how she overcame them• Strategies for handling imposter syndrome and career uncertainty• The role of language and cultural fluency in PM leadership• Raquel's favorite mental models and decision-making frameworks• Practical advice for PMs dealing with burnout and self-doubt📉 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🙋🏽‍♀️Connect with Raquel Narvajas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelnarvajas/🚀 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/🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedInhttp://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 and career growth!#ProjectManagement #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ImposterSyndrome #PMCommunity #WomenInLeadership

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