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Hope is NOT a Plan

1,348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

**Stop dreaming, start achieving. **

The Hope is NOT a Plan podcast equips you with the tools and strategies to turn your goals into reality. Host Kevin Pannell, a planning pro with over 30 years of experience, teaches you to:

Crush Your Goals: Learn to set actionable plans, prioritize tasks, and conquer obstacles that hold you back.
Master Projects: Boost your time management and organization skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Thrive in All Areas: Discover productivity hacks and proven wellness techniques to achieve a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Ready to stop hoping and start doing? Subscribe now!

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Episodes

Teddy Atlas' View on How to Be More Resilient | FF64

September 02, 2022 14:36 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MB

Inspired by Brett McKay's interview of Teddy Atlas on the 'Art of Manliness' podcast from May 16, 2022. Hear the full interview at https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/manly-lessons/teddy-atlas-boxing-trainer-interview/

Come Back Stronger | FF63

August 26, 2022 13:01 - 2 minutes - 1.04 MB

Sometimes we’re in the bottom of a dark pit that seems hopeless. There is always hope. Let’s find it together and all come back stronger.

How You Can Come Back Stronger | FF63

August 26, 2022 13:01 - 2 minutes - 1.04 MB

Sometimes we’re in the bottom of a dark pit that seems hopeless. There is always hope. Let’s find it together and all come back stronger.

Yes, I'm Still Alive. Check In and Fall 2022 Preview | Bonus

August 16, 2022 12:08 - 1 minute - 727 KB

Checking in to say “Thank You” and provide a quick preview of what’s the come for the ‘People, Process, Progress Podcast’ in Fall 2022.

Check In and Fall 2022 Preview | Bonus

August 16, 2022 12:08 - 1 minute - 727 KB

Checking in to say “Thank You” and provide a quick preview of what’s the come for the ‘People, Process, Progress Podcast’ in Fall 2022.

Hiatus Summer 2022

May 16, 2022 11:27 - 1 minute - 892 KB

Taking a break for Summer 2022. Look forward to reconnecting in September 2022. Stay safe. Wash your hands. Godspeed.

Hiatus Summer 2022 | Bonus

May 16, 2022 11:27 - 1 minute - 892 KB

Taking a break for Summer 2022. Look forward to reconnecting in September 2022. Stay safe. Wash your hands. Godspeed.

I Needed to Take Time for Me. Hiatus Summer 2022 | Bonus

May 16, 2022 11:27 - 1 minute - 892 KB

Taking a break for Summer 2022. Look forward to reconnecting in September 2022. Stay safe. Wash your hands. Godspeed.

Challenge Assumptions

May 06, 2022 12:38 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MB

Sharing helpful guidance from the book Managing Projects Large and Small on the value of challenging assumptions made early in a project.

Challenge Assumptions | FF62

May 06, 2022 12:38 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MB

Sharing helpful guidance from the book Managing Projects Large and Small on the value of challenging assumptions made early in a project.

Take Time to be Silent

April 29, 2022 11:39 - 1 minute - 916 KB

"Take Time to be Silent" - Inspired by a sermon at church where the Pastor challenged each of us to unplug for 30 minutes. Well worth it.

Take Time to be Silent | FF61

April 29, 2022 11:39 - 1 minute - 916 KB

"Take Time to be Silent" - Inspired by a sermon at church where the Pastor challenged each of us to unplug for 30 minutes. Well worth it.

The Godzilla Principle | FF60

April 22, 2022 12:33 - 2 minutes - 1000 KB

In "The Godzilla Principle" I share the concept of the same name from Mark S. Dobson's book "Streetwise Project Management". 

The Godzilla Principle

April 22, 2022 12:33 - 2 minutes - 1000 KB

In "The Godzilla Principle" I share the concept of the same name from Mark S. Dobson's book "Streetwise Project Management". 

Portfolios, Programs and Projects | FF59

April 15, 2022 11:30 - 1 minute - 914 KB

'Portfolios Programs and Projects' is a quick reminder of the top down hierarchy between Portfolios (highest) Programs and Projects (lowest).

Portfolios, Programs and Projects

April 15, 2022 11:30 - 1 minute - 914 KB

'Portfolios Programs and Projects' is a quick reminder of the top down hierarchy between Portfolios (highest) Programs and Projects (lowest).

The Art of the SBAR

April 08, 2022 10:31 - 1 minute - 791 KB

In 'The Art of the SBAR' I share the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR = "ess-bar") to discuss issues with leaders.

The Art of the SBAR | FF58

April 08, 2022 10:31 - 1 minute - 791 KB

In 'The Art of the SBAR' I share the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR = "ess-bar") to discuss issues with leaders.

The Shop and Show Progress | Bonus

April 01, 2022 12:59 - 1 minute - 861 KB

"Thank you!" for helping the 'People, Process, Progress' Podcast increase listens/downloads by 120% this month over last. Please support the show by visiting the store at peopleprocessprogress.com

The Shop and Show Progress

April 01, 2022 12:59 - 1 minute - 861 KB

"Thank you!" for helping the 'People, Process, Progress' Podcast increase listens/downloads by 120% this month over last. Please support the show by visiting the store at peopleprocessprogress.com

How to Optimize Your Website's SEO | PPP #108

March 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MB

Sharing lessons I learned recently while optimizing my blog posts using the Yoast SEO plugin for the peopleprocessprogress.com website.

Optimize Your SEO

March 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MB

Sharing lessons I learned recently while optimizing my blog posts using the Yoast SEO plugin for the peopleprocessprogress.com website.

Optimize Your SEO | PPP108

March 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MB

Sharing lessons I learned recently while optimizing my blog posts using the Yoast SEO plugin for the peopleprocessprogress.com website.

Life Experience Matters

March 25, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MB

Inspired by a stay at home mom that had been out of the workforce who I advised to think about how she could map her life experience as she considers getting into project management. Also some thoughts for hiring managers to not discount the hundreds or thousands of repetitions parents get in managing tasks and milestones on the homefront.

Life Experience Matters | FF56

March 25, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MB

Inspired by a stay at home mom that had been out of the workforce who I advised to think about how she could map her life experience as she considers getting into project management. Also some thoughts for hiring managers to not discount the hundreds or thousands of repetitions parents get in managing tasks and milestones on the homefront.

Foundations Friday 56: Don’t Sell Your Life Experience Short

March 25, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MB

Inspired by a stay at home mom that had been out of the workforce who I advised to think about how she could map her life experience as she considers getting into project management. Also some thoughts for hiring managers to not discount the hundreds or thousands of repetitions parents get in managing tasks and milestones on the homefront.

PPP107: Applying 7 Marine Corps Leadership Standards to Project Management

March 21, 2022 22:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Lessons from Call Sign Chaos

March 21, 2022 10:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Lessons from Call Sign Chaos | PPP107

March 21, 2022 10:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Life Lessons I learned from Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) book "Call Sign Chaos" | PPP #107

March 21, 2022 10:09 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Sharing U.S. Marine Corps Officer standards as outlined by Gen. James Mattis (USMC, Ret.) in his book Call Sign Chaos and how we as Project Managers can apply them to our field.

Foundations Friday 55: Treat the People, Not the Project

March 18, 2022 05:07 - 1 minute - 427 KB

In EMS and Healthcare we are taught to not get tunnel vision by looking only at the monitor and not paying attention to our patient’s signs and symptoms. As Project and Program Managers we should follow the same sentiment and not get locked into only how good our KPI‘s are tracking but should dive deeper into how the people are or are not adapting to the output of our projects.

Treating People Over Project | FF55

March 18, 2022 05:07 - 1 minute - 427 KB

In EMS and Healthcare we are taught to not get tunnel vision by looking only at the monitor and not paying attention to our patient’s signs and symptoms. As Project and Program Managers we should follow the same sentiment and not get locked into only how good our KPI‘s are tracking but should dive deeper into how the people are or are not adapting to the output of our projects.

Treating People Over Project

March 18, 2022 05:07 - 1 minute - 427 KB

In EMS and Healthcare we are taught to not get tunnel vision by looking only at the monitor and not paying attention to our patient’s signs and symptoms. As Project and Program Managers we should follow the same sentiment and not get locked into only how good our KPI‘s are tracking but should dive deeper into how the people are or are not adapting to the output of our projects.

PPP 106: Project Management Principles and Practical Application

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Head over to the ‘People, Process, Progress’ Podcast YouTube channel get subscribed and get the notification when the video version is released!

Learn Project Management Principles

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Head over to the ‘People, Process, Progress’ Podcast YouTube channel get subscribed and get the notification when the video version is released!

Learn Project Management Principles | PPP106

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Head over to the ‘People, Process, Progress’ Podcast YouTube channel get subscribed and get the notification when the video version is released!

Listen to Learn the Foundations of Waterfall Project Management | PPP #106

March 14, 2022 12:02 - 33 minutes - 44.7 MB

We go chasing waterfalls in this one…Project Management Waterfall, that is! Join me on this audio tour of Waterfall Project Management. Key Focus Areas: Project Intake Project Phases Initiation Planning Execution Monitoring Closing

Foundations Friday 54: What Makes a Project? Let Us Count the Ways!

March 11, 2022 19:29 - 4 minutes - 4.93 MB

On this Foundations Friday 54 I share four key definitions from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and practical considerations that can help Program and Project Managers determine whether they are still in project mode or supporting operational task completion.

What Makes a Project? | FF54

March 11, 2022 07:29 - 4 minutes - 4.93 MB

On this Foundations Friday 54 I share four key definitions from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and practical considerations that can help Program and Project Managers determine whether they are still in project mode or supporting operational task completion.

What Makes a Project?

March 11, 2022 07:29 - 4 minutes - 4.93 MB

On this Foundations Friday 54 I share four key definitions from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and practical considerations that can help Program and Project Managers determine whether they are still in project mode or supporting operational task completion.

Time to Re-Charter Your Project? | FF53

March 04, 2022 14:15 - 2 minutes - 986 KB

If your project or planning seem to be going off the rails or circumstances have changed quite a bit, maybe it’s time to pause and re-charter your project.

Foundations Friday 53: Maybe It’s Time to Re-Charter Your Project

March 04, 2022 14:15 - 2 minutes - 986 KB

If your project or planning seem to be going off the rails or circumstances have changed quite a bit, maybe it’s time to pause and re-charter your project.

Time to Re-Charter Your Project?

March 04, 2022 14:15 - 2 minutes - 986 KB

If your project or planning seem to be going off the rails or circumstances have changed quite a bit, maybe it’s time to pause and re-charter your project.

Share Your Experience | FF52

February 25, 2022 13:50 - 1 minute - 895 KB

A reminder for those of us that have some life and professional experience that we have opportunity to help others succeed and should pay it forward when we can.

Share Your Experience

February 25, 2022 13:50 - 1 minute - 895 KB

A reminder for those of us that have some life and professional experience that we have opportunity to help others succeed and should pay it forward when we can.

Foundations Friday 52: If You Have Experience, Share It

February 25, 2022 13:50 - 1 minute - 895 KB

A reminder for those of us that have some life and professional experience that we have opportunity to help others succeed and should pay it forward when we can.

PPP105: Brief History of Yoga and The Benefits for Project Managers

February 24, 2022 03:17 - 19 minutes - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

Here are the Benefits of Yoga for Project Managers | PPP #105

February 23, 2022 15:17 - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

Yoga and Project Management

February 23, 2022 15:17 - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

Yoga and Project Management | PPP105

February 23, 2022 15:17 - 28.4 MB

Sharing a brief history of Yoga, how I've incorporated it into my regular exercise routine and my thoughts on the practical application of Yoga for Project Managers.

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