PM Therapy3 Sep 2025

Transitioning from Teacher to PM ft. Melissa Chapman Magee

Have you ever felt that your background doesn’t quite “fit” the traditional PM mold?

In this episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri speaks with Melissa Chapman Magee, who made a successful transition from teaching and NGO work into project management. Melissa shares her unique journey, insights into industry-switching, and the mindset shifts required to overcome imposter syndrome during major career pivots.

If you’re considering a career shift, feel stuck or struggling with self-doubt as you transition into PM, this episode is for you!

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How to successfully pivot from teaching or nonprofit work to project management
The hardest part of transitioning into PM and how to overcome self-doubt
Key strategies to present yourself as an “industry-agnostic” PM
The challenges of switching industries once you’re already a PM
How coaching can help PMs overcome common career strugglesAnd so much more!

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