Navigating Leadership, Doubt & the Future of PM – with Steven J. Smith
PM Therapy21 Mai 2025

Navigating Leadership, Doubt & the Future of PM – with Steven J. Smith

What happens when a seasoned PM leader opens up about the moments they felt completely out of their depth? In this episode, Steven J. Smith gets real about the invisible struggles behind the title. From executive-level uncertainty to leading a PMO in a company that builds tools for PMs, Steven unpacks what it truly means to grow in this field—mentally, emotionally, and strategically.


If you're an ambitious project manager striving for leadership—or feeling like you're faking it till you make it—this conversation will resonate. Steven shares the hard-won lessons no one prepares you for, alongside actionable strategies to lead with clarity, navigate ambiguity, and grow with confidence.


🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:

  • How to transition from IC to executive leadership (and what to unlearn along the way)

  • Mental models for making decisions in high-stakes, ambiguous situations

  • How senior PMs deal with imposter syndrome, loneliness, and fear of failure

  • What separates good PMs from truly great leaders

  • The future of PM tools and how AI will shape your workflow

  • and so much more!

📉 Need help landing a 100-300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us!

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👨🏻‍🦳Want to connect with Steven Smith?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjosephsmith/


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