PMO Strategies

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsYour technical skills got you here—but your mindset will determine your success. 🚀  This week on the PMO Strategies Podcast, I welcome Susanne Madsen, an executive coach and leadership expert, to uncover how project leaders can strengthen resilience, manage emotions, and thrive under pressure.  Key Takeaways:  ✅ How above the line vs. below the line thinking IMPACTs leadership  ✅ Proven breathwork techniques to regulate emotions and reduce stress  ✅ The role of psychological safety in fostering high-performing teams  Great leaders don’t avoid challenges—they master their mindset to navigate them with confidence.  👉 Listen to the full episode now to discover how to strengthen your resilience and lead with confidence.  P.S. Stop the chaos—start leading with confidence! The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you expert coaching, hands-on support, and the blueprint to deliver real business value. Ready to accelerate your success? Join us here! Connect with Susanne: Follow Susanne on LinkedIn Get How to Do the Inner Work on Amazon Grab The Power of Project Leadership on Amazon Visit Susanne’s Website Download Free Leadership Resources Subscribe to Susanne’s YouTube Channel Connect on LinkedIn Follow on TikTok Follow on X / Twitter Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of WorkingAre you drowning in a sea of generic project management advice? With AI-generated content and repetitive best practices, it’s becoming harder to find meaningful, experience-driven insights that actually move the needle. That’s why this week’s podcast dives into the power of community—and how project managers and PMO leaders can leverage shared knowledge to accelerate their careers and drive business value. Guest expert Galen Low of The Digital Project Manager joins Laura Barnard to discuss how professionals can break free from outdated learning models and tap into a network of real-world expertise, mentorship, and practical solutions. Key Takeaways: ✅ Why traditional learning falls short in today’s fast-moving digital landscape ✅ How knowledge-sharing accelerates project success and leadership growth ✅ Practical steps to integrate community-driven learning into your PMO Don’t let outdated practices hold you back—discover how community can transform your leadership approach!Connect with GalenFollow Galen on LinkedInConnect on InstagramSubscribe to The Digital Project Manager on YouTubeLearn more about The Digital Project ManagerP.S. Stop the chaos—start leading with confidence! The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you expert coaching, hands-on support, and the blueprint to deliver real business value. Ready to accelerate your success? Join us here!Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsThe rules of leadership are shifting – and if you’re still managing projects the same way, 2025 might be a tough year. The leaders who thrive will be those who know how to think strategically, speak the language of executives, and drive real business outcomes.In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, we’re diving into:🎯 The key leadership shifts required to stay ahead in 2025.💡 How to break free from tactical work and focus on influence.🚀 Actionable steps to start positioning yourself as a strategic leader.If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start accelerating your leadership journey, this episode is your blueprint.👉 Listen now and get the roadmap you need to elevate your role in the year ahead.P.S. Stop the chaos—start leading with confidence! The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you expert coaching, hands-on support, and the blueprint to deliver real business value. Ready to accelerate your success? Join us here!Let’s make 2025 the year you step into your full potential.Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsHave you ever walked out of an executive meeting wondering why your project didn’t get the green light—despite all the hard work your team put into it?The problem isn’t the project. It’s how you’re presenting it.In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the critical skills you need to master to speak the language of executives and secure buy-in.You’ll learn:✅ Why tasks and deliverables don’t grab executive attention – and what to focus on instead✅ The framework I teach our mastermind students to position your projects as strategic, value-driving initiatives✅ How to highlight the consequences of inaction to create urgency and executive alignmentI also share real-world stories from my own career and from students in the IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind who made small but powerful shifts in how they communicated – and saw immediate results.💡 Ready to shift from managing tasks to leading outcomes?🎧 Listen to the episode now and discover how to elevate your executive conversations.P.S. Stop the chaos—start leading with confidence! The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you expert coaching, hands-on support, and the blueprint to deliver real business value. Ready to accelerate your success? Join us here!Let’s make this the year you lead with IMPACT!Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenIf you've ever felt like your executives and other stakeholders don't really appreciate all you bring to the table (or maybe even see you as administrative overhead), you're not alone.In this week’s episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest mindset shifts that separates project managers and PMO leaders from true strategic leaders.It’s time to stop managing and start leading.I share how to break free from the “order-taker” mentality and focus on delivering real business outcomes – not just outputs. I even share a personal story from The IMPACT Engine about how asking the right questions transformed the way my PMO was perceived by leadership.Here’s the thing – leadership doesn’t care about project plans. They care about results.So what are you doing to shift your focus to the results, IMPACT Driver?Listen now to find out how. P.S. Stop the chaos—start leading with confidence! The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you expert coaching, hands-on support, and the blueprint to deliver real business value. Ready to accelerate your success? Join us here!Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenHave you seen PMI’s latest report on redefining project success? If you’re like me, your first reaction was probably, “Well, of course!”For years, we’ve known that project success isn’t just about execution – it’s about delivering measurable value that aligns with business goals. But the fact that PMI is now championing this shift marks a significant turning point for our industry.👉 The focus is moving from just getting things done to driving outcomes that matter.In this week’s podcast episode, I break down PMI’s new perspective on project success and what this means for you as a PMO leader or project manager. Spoiler alert – this shift validates everything we’ve been talking about in The IMPACT Engine book and the IMPACT Driver Mindset concepts we cover in the IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind.Here’s what I'll walk you through in this episode:📊 Stop celebrating deliverables and start measuring outcomes.🎯 Every project must tie back to strategic objectives.🏆 Owning the lifecycle of success doesn’t stop at delivery.This isn’t just a small adjustment – it’s a complete redefinition of what it means to lead projects with IMPACT. And if you’re ready to step into that role, this episode is for you, IMPACT Driver.P.S. Stop the chaos—start leading with confidence! The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you expert coaching, hands-on support, and the blueprint to deliver real business value. Ready to accelerate your success? Join us here!Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsHi, IMPACT Driver!Happy New Year!Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all that you do – the hard work you put in, the effort you make to drive change inside organizations, and the way you show up every day. Thank you for listening to the podcast, reading the newsletter, and engaging with our content – whether you’re new here or have been around for years. You mean the world to me, and you are why I do what I do.As we wrap up the year and think ahead to 2025, I wanted to share something that’s helped me stay focused and intentional as I plan for the new year.🎧 In this week’s podcast episode, I take you through a simple 3-step process to reflect on the past year and set intentions for what’s ahead. Plus, I share a bit of my own journey (and how The IMPACT Engine launch made my list of gratitude moments).It’s not about resolutions – it’s about getting clear, focused, and ready to make things happen.✨ Give it a listen and take a few minutes for YOU before the new year kicks into full gear.Click play above to listen now.Here’s to growth and IMPACT,LauraP.S. Stop the chaos—start leading with confidence! The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you expert coaching, hands-on support, and the blueprint to deliver real business value. Ready to accelerate your success? Join us here!Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Even the most successful leaders know when it’s time to ask for help. In this week’s episode, I dive deep with executive coach and storyteller Deepak Daniel as we discuss the importance of vulnerability in leadership and how asking for help can unlock your full potential.   🧠 Key Insights: Understand why even top executives need help to succeed. 🎓 Expert Advice: Learn how to overcome the imposter syndrome and stop fearing vulnerability. 🛠️ Actionable Tips: Practical strategies for asking for help and achieving greater business outcomes.   In this episode, you’ll discover how to leverage the power of teamwork and collaboration to elevate your leadership game.   Maximize your IMPACT!   P.S. This episode is sponsored by Sciforma. As a leader in Project Portfolio Management software, Sciforma offers solutions that transform the way your PMO delivers insight-led decision-making across value-based outcomes. Sciforma enables you to take the Agile principles that have improved project execution and apply them to top-down portfolio decision-making. Using capabilities like the portfolio Kanban board, scenario modeling, and benefits tracking, you can quickly adjust your portfolio as market opportunities arise. Learn more today! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS  

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Curious about how combining empathy and tech-inspired tools can elevate your leadership style? This week on the PMO Strategies Podcast, I’m joined by Erik Rueter to explore Servant Leadership as a Service—an innovative approach to leadership that empowers you to treat team members as your most important customers.   💡 Why Listen? Discover practical tools like empathy mapping and user stories to foster team engagement. Learn how applying the platinum rule can create a stronger, more connected team. See real-life examples of how this approach has transformed team dynamics and productivity.   Tune in now to keep accelerating your IMPACT!     P.S. This episode is sponsored by Planview. Want to learn more about what Planview has to offer? Good news! Planview gives you exclusive access to the IMPACT Engine System Training and Implementation program—completely free—when you go through us. You’ll also get the full white-glove experience with our VIP customer liaison, ensuring you receive the top-tier support our IMPACT Drivers deserve. Learn more here.   📖 Learn how to elevate your PMO 🔗 Connect with Planview on LinkedIn Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS  

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Freelance project managers and contractors often face the feast and famine cycle—one moment you’re buried in projects, and the next you’re scrambling to find new work. How do you build a steady pipeline of opportunities?   In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Candice Benson, CEO of Benson Consulting Inc., who shares three essential tools every freelance PM and contractor needs to build visibility, streamline their sales process, and cultivate a supportive community.   📌 Why Listen? 💡 Strategic Insights: Learn the most critical tools to avoid the feast and famine cycle. 🎓 Expert Advice: Find out how to implement these tools for maximum benefit and long-term success. 🛠️ Actionable Tips: Take immediate steps to start building a thriving freelance PM business.   🎧 Tune in here and take control of your freelance project management career!   Accelerate Your IMPACT! Laura   Connect with Candice Follow Candice on LinkedIn. Check out Candice’s Website.View her resources   P.S. We’re gearing up for some high-IMPACT programs in 2025 and want to make sure they’re tailored to you. Help us shape the year ahead by answering a few questions here!   P.P.S. This episode is sponsored by Meisterplan. Meisterplan is an out-of-the-box tool that combines project portfolio management and resource management in an intuitive and interactive way. You will gain visibility into projects and can easily monitor resource availability and capacity, prioritize and align project portfolios to your strategy, and generate real-time scenario simulations with Meisterplan. Learn more today!   Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS