334: Be the One They Can’t Lead Without

Nov 16, 2025

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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Being useful is fine. But being indispensable? That’s a whole other level.

This is what it means to be the ride-or-die right hand. The person leaders don’t have to chase, double-check, or worry about. The one who delivers relief and results when the pressure is on.

So if leaders are looking for someone they can truly count on, how do you make sure that’s you?

In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies podcast, I share why being the “I’ve got your back” leader changes everything, how to shift from optional to essential, and what it takes to earn the kind of loyalty that executives reward with trust, opportunity, and investment.

What You'll Learn:

Why executives don’t need more reports.
How to become the “ride-or-die” right hand to your leaders.
Why being indispensable goes beyond doing your job well.
How to anticipate problems and protect your leader’s credibility.
What loyalty looks like when you show up as the calm in the storm.
How to ask the right questions to shift from staff to essential.

👉 Press play to learn how to become the one your leaders can’t lead without, and build the trust, loyalty, and presence that drive IMPACT.

P.S. Featured Resource: If you’re focused on building a PMO that actually moves the business forward, download The Case for a Strategy-Driven PMO. It’s a quick, practical guide to help you build an executive-ready business case and define the outcomes your leaders care about most. And, when you download the resource, you’ll be on the list for an invitation for a one hour live session where I will walk you through the Strategy-Driven PMO Canvas. Download the guide.

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Warmly,

Laura Barnard

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