PMO Strategies

• 325: Why Public Sector Projects Really Fail with Matthew Oleniuk

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsPublic sector projects rarely fail because of bad process. They fail because of behaviors no one is willing to confront. In this episode, I’m joined by Matthew Oleniuk, senior public sector delivery advisor, oversight leader, and founder of TheRiskInsider.com. With 15+ years managing politically sensitive, billion-dollar projects, Matthew brings a refreshingly blunt perspective on what it really takes to lead under pressure. We break down how project failure in the public sector often has nothing to do with method and everything to do with misaligned culture, disengaged leadership, and risks buried under “green” dashboards. This episode is a candid roadmap for project professionals working in highly structured, politically charged environments who are tired of pretending the system is enough and ready to start delivering anyway. What You'll Learn: Why green dashboards can hide red-flag behaviors that derail delivery. How to stop mistaking oversight for progress. Why real risks don’t show up on a register and how to name them anyway. How courageous delivery leaders create “mini-cultures” of performance. What to do when the culture rewards compliance over outcomes. The one question every PMO should ask before creating a new tool or report. Press play to learn how real delivery happens when you confront what the process alone can’t fix. Connect with Matthew: Follow him on LinkedIn Visit his website Get early access on his course Download the Public Sector Project Health Check P.S. If your PMO is still chasing tasks instead of driving strategy, it’s time for a reset. Join me October 15–16 for the IMPACT Engine Practitioner Course—a live, virtual two-day certification program designed to help you deliver real business value, not just reports. Seats are limited, so reserve yours now. 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 |...

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• 324: Your First 90 Days to PMO Leadership Success

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsMany leaders think their job when stepping into an existing PMO is to keep things running smoothly. But most of the time? That’s exactly how you miss the chance to make it matter. In this episode, I walk you through how to take charge of a PMO you’ve inherited, using the IMPACT Engine framework to understand why it exists, reset its purpose, and realign it with today’s business needs so it delivers real IMPACT in its first 90 to 180 days. I'll share why momentum without direction is just motion and the exact steps to diagnose how your PMO is seen, reset its purpose, and make early changes that earn trust without resistance. This episode will give you a clear plan to reset alignment, build credibility, and create the PMO that’s needed now, not just the one you were handed. What You'll Learn: The first shift you must make in week one (hint: it’s not templates). How to assess reality fast without a months-long audit. Which 2–3 high-IMPACT services to (re)launch first. Building a 90–180 day plan that earns buy-in and trust. How to prove the model with early wins leaders can feel. The rhythm to keep relevance as strategy changes. 👉 Press play to learn how to step into an existing PMO, earn trust fast, and set the stage for real IMPACT. P.S. It’s the IMPACT Engine Book’s anniversary! 🎉 Celebrate with the IMPACT Insiders Book Club movement alongside hundreds of PMO and transformation leaders. Join us for live calls, deep conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how to create real change with The IMPACT Engine. Click here to learn more! P.P.S. On September 10, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The IMPACT Engine! Whether you already own the book or have been waiting to grab a copy, now’s your chance. Not on the newsletter yet? Join today so you don’t miss the exclusive September 9 sneak peek at special offers and giveaways—my way of saying thanks for an incredibly IMPACTful year! 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...

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• 323: Communicate With Courage with Dori Gilbert

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsEveryone thinks strategy fails because of poor execution. But most of the time? It’s poor communication. In this episode, I’m joined by Dori Gilbert—an executive coach, transformation strategist, and certified PMO leader who’s helped delivery teams and executives close the gap between strategy and execution by developing what she calls “communication agility.” It’s a framework built on three essential traits: courage, context, and conflict fluency. We get into why executives hesitate to delegate, why middle managers struggle to advocate, and why project leaders often avoid the very conversations that could change everything. This episode gives you practical tools to build trust, shift perception, and communicate with strategic presence—even when the stakes are high. This episode will give you a clear path to elevating your visibility, earning stakeholder buy-in, and leading through change with confidence and clarity. What You'll Learn: Why leaders don’t trust handoffs (and how to fix it) The 3Cs of Communication Agility How to develop strategic presence (without faking confidence) What “empathetic action” looks like in real conversations How to lead up, out, and across with clarity and influence 👉 Press play to learn how to build real traction with your words, not just your workload. Connect with Dori: Follow her on LinkedIn Check out her website Visit KiteAgility.com Download Your Internal Conflict Messaging System Guide P.S. If you’re ready to lead with clarity instead of noise, The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you the tools, coaching, and support to communicate with confidence and influence at the highest level. Click here to learn more 🚀 P.P.S. On September 10, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The IMPACT Engine! Whether you already own the book or have been waiting to grab a copy, now’s your chance. Not on the newsletter yet? Join today so you don’t miss the exclusive September 9 sneak peek at special offers and giveaways—my way of saying thanks for an incredibly IMPACTful year! 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

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• 322: What are PMOs really for?

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsPMOs were never meant to be just about tracking outputs. The real reason executive teams approve the creation of a PMO is to drive better business outcomes. In this episode, I’m talking about how the original purpose of the PMO has been buried under layers of process, compliance, and bureaucracy—and what it takes to bring it back to driving meaningful results. I break down why purpose must come before process, how too many PMOs have slipped into measuring activity instead of outcomes, and the three commitments I’ve seen high-IMPACT PMOs make that set them apart from the rest. This episode is your blueprint for shifting the conversation from project volume to business velocity—especially if your PMO is being recognized more for producing status reports than for delivering strategic IMPACT. What You'll Learn: Why PMOs that focus on outcomes over process always win How to set strategy up for success before execution even begins Ways to optimize delivery systems to accelerate results, not slow them down How to hold your PMO accountable to real-world business outcomes Practical steps to reframe your value without waiting for permission 👉 Press play to learn how to build real traction with your words—not just your workload. P.S. Looking to shift your PMO from execution to true strategic influence? The IMPACT Engine System gives you a clear, step-by-step path to deliver measurable outcomes, build executive trust, and elevate your role across the organization—without the chaos and overwhelm. P.P.S. On September 10, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The IMPACT Engine! Whether you already own the book or have been waiting to grab a copy, now’s your chance. Not on the newsletter yet? Join today so you don’t miss the exclusive September 9 sneak peek at special offers and giveaways—my way of saying thanks for an incredibly IMPACTful year! 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

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• 321: The Rise of the Chief Project Officer with Aina Alive

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenPMOs were never meant to be just support teams. They’re strategic engines—and it’s time the world caught up. If you’ve been delivering projects without influence, you’re missing the opportunity to lead your company’s strategy from the inside out. In this episode, I’m joined by Aina Alive, Founder and CEO at Bee Agile and CEO and VP of Marketing at The PMO Community, and the lead editor of the Amazon bestseller The Evolution of the PMO: Rise of the Chief Project Officer, a global collaboration from 40 thought leaders across 6 continents challenging everything we thought we knew about project leadership. Together, we discuss why execution is no longer a back-office function and how a new kind of leader is emerging: the Chief Project Officer (CPO). This isn’t about renaming the PMO. It’s about reclaiming execution as a strategic capability, and building the mindset, skills, and partnerships that turn PMO leaders into strategy navigators and trusted business advisors. What You'll Learn: Why project execution is becoming a strategic differentiator What separates the Chief Project Officer (CPO) from traditional PMO leaders How to evolve from execution support to executive business partner What AI is changing (and not changing) about the role of human leadership Why emotional intelligence is now a core competency for PMO leaders First steps to reposition your PMO as a trusted strategic arm of the business 👉 Press play to learn how the future of execution belongs to those bold enough to lead it. Connect with Aina: Follow her on LinkedIn Grab the book The Evolution of the PMO & Rise of the Chief Project Officer Visit BeeAgile’s website Check out The PMO Strategy and Execution Hub P.S. Lead where strategy happens. The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you the coaching, tools, and support to stop operating like a support function and start delivering the business outcomes your executives are counting on. Click here to learn more! 🚀 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

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