PM-Mastery
Walt Sparling
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Helping Project Managers grow and master their project management skills while sharing the stories of other project management professionals.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best PM-Mastery episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to PM-Mastery for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite PM-Mastery episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
01/05/21 • 27 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I interviewed Teresa O'hanlon, a construction project coordinator from Florida that works in the commercial construction sector. Apologies for the thumping sound at the end, I was unable to remove it and do not know where it came from.
Favorite Tool(s):
- OneNote
- iPhone
- Microsoft Teams
Terminology - Acronyms mentioned in this episode:
PMI - Project Management Institute
PMP - Project Management Professional Certification
SOP - Standard Operating Procedure
Links:
- This Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
- For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- pm-mastery.com
Resources:
- LinkedIn Learning - free for a month, then $19.99/month (if annual subscription) or $29.99 monthly.
Episode Sponsor:
- Freshly
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
12/29/20 • 20 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I had Amanda Sherman back to do a wrap-up, where we talked about the blog posts and podcast episodes for 2020.
Books:
Links:
- This Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
- For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- pm-mastery.com
Episode Sponsor:
- Freshly
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
12/01/20 • 31 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I interviewed Chris Chavez, a real estate project manager from Florida that works in the residential housing development sector.
Favorite Tool(s):
- MS Excel
- MS OneNote
Acronym:
- BLUF - Bottom Line Up Front
Links:
- Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
- For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- pm-mastery.com
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
11/17/20 • 24 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I interviewed Travis Chess, a construction project manager from Florida that works in the commercial construction sector.
Favorite Tool(s):
- Rico Theta 360 Camera
- Bluebeam
- BOX
Did You know?
- Alaska is the largest state in size by landmass, but they have one of the lowest populations in the entire US, which comes in at about 735,000 people. They are actually number four.
Links:
- Ricoh 360
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
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- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
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11/03/20 • 26 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I interviewed Clinton "Brooks" Herman, a construction project manager and certified PMP from Texas that works in the education sector.
Favorite Tool(s):
- iPhone
- Dell Laptop
Did You know?
- What is a Cyclotron? - Link
Links:
- iAuditor - Inspection app used to empower your workers in the field
- COAA - Construction Owners Association of America
- Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
03/02/21 • 29 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I interviewed Kurt Hornung, a Sr. IT Director from Weeki Wachee, Florida that works in the medical industry for a major hospital group. Kurt manages about eighteen IT people between four hospitals and IT Interns. Currently, he is responsible for managing around 20+ projects and also serves as the Facility Information Security Official for HIPAA.
Some of the following links are affiliate links which may earn me a commission if you click a link and go on to make a purchase; it does not cost you anything extra but helps me cover the cost of the blog and podcast. Thanks for your support!
Favorite Tool(s):
- Excel
- IPAD w/Magnetic Keyboard
- True Colors - Personality profiles by color: Orange, Gold, Green, and Blue
Quotes:
- When overburdened - "I have no more Care to Share"
- "Lack of communication breeds frustration."
Links:
- This Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
- For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- pm-mastery.com
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
05/04/21 • 41 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I interviewed Rob, an IT project manager from Florida that works in the US Air Force.
My takeaways from this interview were that we have struggles in all industries, corporate, public, or private. Technology struggles with adaptation and acceptance are every project manager's struggle.
Favorite Tool(s):
- People
Resources:
- LinkedIn Learning - free for a month, then $19.99/month (if annual subscription) or $29.99 monthly.
- Udemy - Online Learning
- My Favorite and recommended MS Project Course
- MS Teams Training options:
- LinkedIn: Link to Teams search in LinkedIn
- Udemy: Link to Teams search in Udemy
- Did You Know - The largest Salt Museum is in Turda Romania:
- Links:
- This Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
- For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- pm-mastery.com
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
07/20/21 • 25 min
In This Episode:
In this episode, I interviewed Nacole Caputo, a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Project Manager from Tampa, Florida. Nacole is an experienced project manager in the environmental industry.
Some of the following links are affiliate links which may earn me a commission if you click a link and go on to make a purchase; it does not cost you anything extra but helps me cover the cost of the blog and podcast. Thanks for your support!
Favorite Tool(s):
- Infrared Camera
- LED Flashlight
- Two Examples under $20:
Books:
- “The Seven Decisions" by Andy Andrews
Did you Know?
- A Former House Beautiful Editor Inspired the N95 Mask While Designing Bras
Links:
- This Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
- For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- pm-mastery.com
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
08/03/21 • 30 min
In this episode, I interviewed Jonah Goska, a Technology Industry Sr. Project Manager with Green Pages, from the Boston Ma. area that works 100% remotely. During the interview, we discussed some of the common issues facing projects of all types now with shortages of materials and resources.
Some of the following links are affiliate links which may earn me a commission if you click a link and go on to make a purchase; it does not cost you anything extra but helps me cover the cost of the blog and podcast. Thanks for your support!
Favorite Tool(s):
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft OneNote
Books:
Did you Know?
- BU Bridge
- Home Schooled
Links:
- PM-Mastery Mastermind
- This Episode Page w/Transcript
- For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes
- For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- pm-mastery.com
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
08/08/23 • 34 min
Dreamt of trading your teaching career for something different? Meet Melissa Chapman, a middle school teacher turned international project manager, who skillfully made this bold transition. She'll walk us through her journey, sharing invaluable insights on how teaching skills can cleverly be repurposed into the project management world. Melissa's personal story promises to inspire those considering a career switch or those simply curious about project management.
Switching careers is no small feat, but Melissa stayed steadfast and attacked each hurdle with enthusiasm and a drive to succeed. From preparing for the PMP certification exam to handling the technical aspects of project management, she's got a wealth of knowledge to share.
Our conversation takes a broader turn as we delve into the escalating trend of teachers moving towards project management roles. Why is this happening and what opportunities does this hold? Melissa shares her take on this and introduces resources like free LinkedIn optimization courses for teachers contemplating this transition.
Favorite Tool(s):
- ASANA - https://asana.com/
- OneNote - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onenote/digital-note-taking-app
Books Mentioned:
John Connolly - The Unready Project Manager
Jerimiah Hammon - The Project Management Pathway
Links:
- Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissachappy
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills - Strategy/Business Acumen (Learn More)
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
- For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.
- For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts
- PM-Mastery.com
Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/
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FAQ
How many episodes does PM-Mastery have?
PM-Mastery currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does PM-Mastery cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Pmp and Project Management.
What is the most popular episode on PM-Mastery?
The episode title '2020 Blog and Podcast Wrap-up with Amanda Sherman' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on PM-Mastery?
The average episode length on PM-Mastery is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of PM-Mastery released?
Episodes of PM-Mastery are typically released every 19 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of PM-Mastery?
The first episode of PM-Mastery was released on Oct 27, 2020.
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