Project Management Podcast: Project Management for the Masses with Cesar Abeid, PMP
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsThe weekly PM for the Masses Podcast focuses on helping the Project Manager or aspiring Project Manager take their life and career to new levels.
The host, Cesar Abeid, interviews Project Managers and other professionals who are doing extraordinary work and as a result are seeing fantastic results that push both their personal and professional life forward. Cesar takes what is working for these professionals and breaks it down into actionable items you can implement right away in your job or in your personal life.
You, Project Manager, already have the skills necessary for adding value and getting things done. The PM for the Masses Podcast will encourage you to use your knowledge set to take control of your career and your life.
You, more than any other professional, have what it takes to do awesome things.
Your life is a project. You are the manager.
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Episodes
Epic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup
March 04, 2024 06:07 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBMark J. Woeppel shares his experience leading a massive project to clean up the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 oil spill. The post Epic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Linking Your Thinking and Note-Making with Nick Milo
August 22, 2023 02:25 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBNick and Cesar explore the essence of note-making vs. note-taking. Dive into the challenges of the digital age, Nick's trust in Obsidian, and a glimpse of his workshop. The post Linking Your Thinking and Note-Making with Nick Milo appeared first on PM for the Masses.
The Power of Wanting
August 14, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBTracy Duez and Cesar delve into the transformative power of wanting more, challenging the notion of 'wanting' as selfish. They explore purpose's role in desire and offer tools like the Wheel of Wants to clarify aspirations. Learn about aligning head and heart, fulfilling purpose, embracing growth, and how wanting can foster a more fulfilling life. The post The Power of Wanting appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Project Management for Parents
August 01, 2023 21:11 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBIn today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'. We'll explore the integration of project management principles in parenting and how it promotes harmony and efficiency within the family. Don't miss out! The post Project Management for Parents appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Artificial Intelligence in Project Management
July 26, 2023 00:23 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBDiscover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management as Cesar explores the realm of AI with guest Tom Ummells, the creator of Tom's Planner. The post Artificial Intelligence in Project Management appeared first on PM for the Masses.
A Blueprint for Hiring Team Members
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBToday I chat with author Tatiyana Cure, author of "Hiring to Win." We cover strategies for hiring and keeping talent in your organization. The post A Blueprint for Hiring Team Members appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Effective Strategies for Hiring Team Members: Insights from a Talent Acquisition Expert
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBToday I chat with author Tatiyana Cure, author of "Hiring to Win." We cover strategies for hiring and keeping talent in your organization. The post Effective Strategies for Hiring Team Members: Insights from a Talent Acquisition Expert appeared first on PM for the Masses.
The Power of Playfulness in Leadership
May 25, 2022 10:57 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBToday I bring you the scrappy Kimberly Wiefling, who will delight you with her playful take on leadership and project management. The post The Power of Playfulness in Leadership appeared first on PM for the Masses.
What is coaching?
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBLara Hogan explains the difference between coaching and mentoring, then goes on to coach me in a very real, scarily authentic coaching session. Don't miss this one. The post What is coaching? appeared first on PM for the Masses.
The Hybrid Future of Project Management (and Work!)
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.6 MBMore companies are adopting a "hybrid" situation in which some employees work from home some or all of the time, while others work from the office. How do we ensure success in this new reality? The post The Hybrid Future of Project Management (and Work!) appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Valuable Change with Brendon Baker
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBHow to ensure your change initiative pays off, with guest Brendon Baker, author of the excellent book "Valuable Change." The post Valuable Change with Brendon Baker appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Practical advice to manage successful projects with Kevin Torf
October 08, 2021 20:48 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAn open and frank conversation with Kevin Torf about project management and leadership, as well as tidbits of his pithy and practical book. The post Practical advice to manage successful projects with Kevin Torf appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Remote Leadership at Tumblr, with Lance Willett
September 30, 2021 15:40 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBLance Willett, Chief Product & Technology Officer at social media platform Tumblr shares his leadership philosophy, his views on project and product management, and distributed work at Tumblr. The post Remote Leadership at Tumblr, with Lance Willett appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Onboarding Matters: How to Welcome Customers so They Stick Around
September 21, 2021 15:43 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBToday I chat with Donna Weber, the world's leading expert on customer onboarding. The post Onboarding Matters: How to Welcome Customers so They Stick Around appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Develop Your Strategic Thinking
February 07, 2021 18:52 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBHow do develop your strategic thinking? Today I chat with author Greg Githens on the most important way to improve your thinking and up your impact in the world. The post Develop Your Strategic Thinking appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Joy to the World: Finding the Joy in Business and Life
January 30, 2021 14:17 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBToday we talk about joy in the workplace, with my guest Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations. The post Joy to the World: Finding the Joy in Business and Life appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Shared Leadership with Kevin Hancock
November 08, 2020 12:12 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBToday I bring you one of my favourite conversations I have had on this podcast. I will introduce you to an accomplished CEO who lost a CEO's most powerful tool: his voice. But what he has found in the process of dealing with this loss is truly remarkable. The post Shared Leadership with Kevin Hancock appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Acing your Project Management Job Interview with Elizabeth Harrin
October 25, 2020 13:26 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBLearn how to ace that job interview for your next project management role with Elizabeth Harrin. The post Acing your Project Management Job Interview with Elizabeth Harrin appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Master Your Mornings to Build Resilience
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBBe intentional about your mornings so you can be at your best during the day. Crafting your perfect morning routine with Sasha Marie Stone. The post Master Your Mornings to Build Resilience appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Mimicking Nature in Projects and Organizations: Biomimicry
June 24, 2020 04:29 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBCan nature help us lead projects and design better organizations? Learn the principles of the new science of Biomimicry today with my guest Lex Amore. The post Mimicking Nature in Projects and Organizations: Biomimicry appeared first on PM for the Masses.
The Green Ember, with S.D. Smith
May 15, 2020 04:10 - 49 minutes - 68.8 MBAs a break from project management, today we have a fascinating conversation with author S.D. Smith about life, courage, bravery, finding purpose, faith, and even a little Jurassic Park. The post The Green Ember, with S.D. Smith appeared first on PM for the Masses.
How to be Indistractable, with Nir Eyal
April 27, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBWhat could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become “indistractable?” Today I chat with Nir Eyal, author of the excellent book Indistractable. We cover tips and techniques to avoid distractions and get focused. The post How to be Indistractable, with Nir Eyal appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Value Stream Mapping with Karen Martin
April 20, 2020 21:17 - 41 minutes - 57 MBCesar Abeid talks with author Karen Martin on the benefits of value stream thinking for your organization. The post Value Stream Mapping with Karen Martin appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Leadership during times of disruption
April 13, 2020 12:09 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBHow do you lead in times of disruption? Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your ability to lead yourself and your team? Today I chat with the excellent "Leadership Freak" Dan Rockwell on how to exercise leadership during times such as these. The post Leadership during times of disruption appeared first on PM for the Masses.
How to Thrive During Difficult Times
April 06, 2020 15:40 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBYou are likely staying home and away from many things that have kept you busy. In this episode, I share my tips to keep your body, mind, and soul engaged so you learn to do well and even thrive in difficult circumstances. The post How to Thrive During Difficult Times appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Remote Project Management and Distributed Agile Teams
March 27, 2020 10:33 - 47 minutes - 66 MBCesar Abeid talks with authors Johanna Rothman and Mark Kilby on managing distributed agile teams. The post Remote Project Management and Distributed Agile Teams appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Project Managing Large Corporate Events
December 29, 2019 19:46 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBCesar Abeid and Megan Marcel from Automattic talk about planning and managing large corporate events. It's all project management! The post Project Managing Large Corporate Events appeared first on PM for the Masses.
The PMP Exam is changing in 2020: All you need to know to prepare
November 29, 2019 17:10 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBCesar Abeid and Cornelius Fichtner talk about the upcoming changes to the PMP exam and the best strategies to get your certification right now. The post The PMP Exam is changing in 2020: All you need to know to prepare appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 121: Project Leadership in 2019 with Susanne Madsen
August 30, 2019 12:50 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBCesar Abeid and Susanne Madsen talk about today's new challenges in project leadership and the second edition of her book, The Power of Project Leadership The post Episode 121: Project Leadership in 2019 with Susanne Madsen appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 120: Building a Remote or Distributed Project Team
May 10, 2019 14:52 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBCesar Abeid and Karen Arnold of Automattic talk about the benefits of building a distributed/remote team and how to get started. The post Episode 120: Building a Remote or Distributed Project Team appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 119: Going from Project to Product
May 02, 2019 02:53 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBCesar Abeid and Dr. Mik Kersten talk about the necessary shift from project to product thinking. The post Episode 119: Going from Project to Product appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 118: Developing a Serving Mindset
December 26, 2018 19:05 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBCesar invites Farnoosh Brock back to the podcast today to talk about developing a serving mindset. This is the topic of her new book: The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business. Though primarily directed towards... The post Episode 118: Developing a Serving Mindset appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 117: Project Delivery and Emotional Intelligence
December 22, 2018 17:41 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBCesar invited Colin Ellis to be a guest on the show today. Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author and renowned project leadership and culture expert who works with organizations around the... The post Episode 117: Project Delivery and Emotional Intelligence appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 116: The Power of One-On-One Meetings
July 14, 2018 13:56 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBCesar invited Jason Evanish join him on this episode. Jason is the CEO and founder of GetLighthouse.com which is software and a blog dedicated to helping people be awesome managers. They help managers in over... The post Episode 116: The Power of One-On-One Meetings appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 115: The #1 Area Project Managers Must Develop for Success
June 23, 2018 13:15 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBCesar & Traci invited Rick Morris, best-selling author, mentor, and evangelist for project management as well as an all-around great guy to join them on this episode. Rick’s appetite for knowledge and passion for the... The post Episode 115: The #1 Area Project Managers Must Develop for Success appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 114: The State of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
April 17, 2018 02:46 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBCesar & Traci invited Mr. Iain Fraser, Chairman of the global Board of Directors for the Project Management Institute in 2006 on to the show this week to discuss the state of project, programme and portfolio... The post Episode 114: The State of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 113: Overcoming Procrastination
April 05, 2018 03:46 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBCesar & Traci thought about publishing this episode last week but, well… you know… maybe we procrastinated. In this episode, we discuss procrastination and some anti-procrastination strategies. Some of the topics we cover are: Is... The post Episode 113: Overcoming Procrastination appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 112: Start Winning with Better Communication
March 13, 2018 01:06 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, Cesar & Traci talk with Dennis Hong of SocialSavvySage.com. Dennis offers simple, easy-to-use tips to overcome our basic communication styles especially through text communications. Some of the topics he covers are: What... The post Episode 112: Start Winning with Better Communication appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 111: 7 Ways to Handle Criticism
February 28, 2018 02:44 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode, Cesar tells Traci that she sucks! Then they talk about 7 ways to lessen the sting of criticism and not take it personally. The 7 ways are: Stop worrying about what other... The post Episode 111: 7 Ways to Handle Criticism appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 110: Unlock Your Ability to Lead using The Responsibility Process
February 13, 2018 03:21 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Cesar and Traci interview Christopher Avery, PhD. He is a reformed management consultant. After a decade helping corporations help smart, ambitious professionals find ways to cope with lives they don’t want and... The post Episode 110: Unlock Your Ability to Lead using The Responsibility Process appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 109: Expert Tips for Leading Remote Teams
February 06, 2018 02:58 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Traci turns the tables on Cesar and interviews him! Cesar is a team lead for Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and a number of other products. Automattic employs more than 600 employees, all... The post Episode 109: Expert Tips for Leading Remote Teams appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Project Managers: Help us project manage this podcast in 2018
January 15, 2018 21:20 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, Cesar and Traci explore the direction of upcoming podcast episodes. We are asking YOU, our listener, to give us your thoughts on the direction of the podcast. What is the biggest leadership or project... The post Project Managers: Help us project manage this podcast in 2018 appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 107: Real leaders set SMARTer goals
January 09, 2018 04:24 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn the final episode of our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss 4 steps to setting and achieving your goals and becoming the person you want to become. In episode 106, we talked about... The post Episode 107: Real leaders set SMARTer goals appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 106: Project Managers: Create Your Purpose
December 27, 2017 18:15 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci talk about how you can CREATE your purpose and start off the year motivated and inspired. We believe that you don’t FIND... The post Episode 106: Project Managers: Create Your Purpose appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 105: Reclaim Your Power
December 17, 2017 14:25 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss ways that you can reclaim your personal power so that you can accomplish your purpose. (Now don’t worry if you don’t know what... The post Episode 105: Reclaim Your Power appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 104: You can measure THINKING!??
December 12, 2017 03:47 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn previous episodes, Cesar and Traci alluded to the fact that you could measure your thinking. Not what you think (that would be kind of spooky), but, in fact, how you think. That’s what... The post Episode 104: You can measure THINKING!?? appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 103: The Central Question
December 04, 2017 14:44 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBCesar and Traci continue this series on Self-leadership by discussing what every leader needs to learn to do… Create Value Every job you have, every relationship you hold, every process you create has... The post Episode 103: The Central Question appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 102: What’s Your Mindset?
November 28, 2017 01:38 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBIn our last episode, we talked about mindfulness. Mindfulness gives us the ability to make a choice. in this week’s episode, we’re going to focus on our willingness to make a choice. This deals... The post Episode 102: What’s Your Mindset? appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 101: Mindfulness & Neuro-Myths
November 20, 2017 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn today’s episode, we’re discuss thinking and its impact on self-leadership. Not only how thinking is the root of all of our success but also how our thinking gets in the way of the stuff... The post Episode 101: Mindfulness & Neuro-Myths appeared first on PM for the Masses.
Episode 100: Self-Leadership
November 14, 2017 01:40 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBHas this ever happened to you? You’ve gone to a conference or seminar and learn great ideas, you had good intentions, but you didn’t get the breakthrough results? Have you ever gone to training and... The post Episode 100: Self-Leadership appeared first on PM for the Masses.