PM Therapy4 Jun 2025

From Analyst to CIO: Fola Alabi's Journey

What does it really take to grow from a first-time project manager to a trusted executive leader? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Fola Alabi, CIO and Strategic Project Leader, to unpack her incredible career evolution—from starting out unsure about her direction, to leading multimillion-dollar initiatives across continents.If you've ever felt stuck, questioned your progress, or wondered how to level up from “just doing the job” to becoming a transformational leader, this one’s for you. Fola shares real, raw stories from every chapter of her journey—before PM, as a rising professional in the UK and U.S., and finally as an influential voice in the PM leadership space. It's honest. It's tactical. And it’s exactly the kind of wisdom you wish you heard earlier in your career.🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:🔹How to navigate the 3 key stages of a PM career: Before PM, PM, and PM Leadership🔹The real mindset shifts required to lead high-impact projects and teams🔹What it takes to bounce back from tough moments and setbacks🔹How to lead with authenticity and grow influence over time🔹The worst PM advice Fola’s ever gotten—and what to do insteadand so much more!📉 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👩🏽Follow Fola via LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/folafalabi/🎙️Check out Fola’s podcast, The Strategic Leaderhttps://strategicprojectleader.com/🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!🔹Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw⁠🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod⁠🔹Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn http://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, career transitions, and leadership growth!#ProjectManagement #CareerGrowth #PMLeadership #WomenInTech #AuthenticLeadership #PMTherapyPod

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(47)

🚨PM Problems. No Easy Answers.

In this episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri sits down with project management thought leader Andy Kaufman to tackle some of the toughest dilemmas project managers face throughout their careers.From ...

17 Jun 1h 7min

🚨PMs, Feel Stuck in Your Job Search

Are you a product manager feeling stuck in your job search? In this episode, we dive into the common hurdles PMs face when looking for their next role—from navigating a crowded job market to refining ...

3 Jun 59min

🚨PMs, Getting Interviews but Not Offers

In this episode, we unpack the biggest challenges product managers face in today’s job market: not getting interviews, struggling to convert interviews into offers, feeling underpaid, and not knowing ...

27 Mai 57min

7 Mistakes PMs Make When Trying To Land a $100-300K Role

Most product managers aren’t lacking experience—they’re often struggling with strategy. In this episode of PM Therapy, we break down 7 mistakes PMs make when trying to land a $100K–$300K role in their...

21 Mai 1h 13min

The PM Role In 10 Years

The evolving role of project managers (PMs) over the next decade is explored in this episode of the PM Therapy Live podcast. Hosted by Mukhtar Khadiri with guest Mike Clayton, the discussion dives int...

13 Mai 1h 22min

🚀 What Separates a $100K PM from a $200K PM

What separates a $100K project manager from a $200K one? Is it experience, certifications, industry, or something else? In this episode of PM Therapy, we tackle this exact question. We dive deep into ...

20 Mar 1h 37min

🚀 How Some Teams Deliver Projects 2X Faster

It’s become almost a running joke in the industry: projects rarely finish on time. But what if that assumption is wrong? What if projects could actually be delivered faster and more reliably without b...

11 Mar 1h 23min

Bridging the PM–Developer Gap ft. Irina Lamarr

We’ve all seen the memes and heard the stereotypes. PMs think developers are difficult to manage, and developers think PMs don’t understand the technical work. But where does this friction actually co...

4 Mar 1h 6min