PMO Strategies

• 334: Be the One They Can’t Lead Without

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsBeing 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. The IMPACT Insiders Book Club is so much more than reading a book—it's a movement. Join us for live calls, deep conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how to create real change with The IMPACT Engine. It’s completely free—grab your seat now and don’t miss what’s next. 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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• 333: Reclaim Your Time and Lead With Confidence with Jimmy Burroughes

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsDo you ever feel like your week is one long emergency response drill? Most PMO and transformation leaders have spent their careers being rewarded for saving the day. But what if the very skills that got you here are now the reason you’re stuck in firefighting mode? In this episode, I’m joined by Jimmy Burroughes, high-performance leadership expert, host of The High Performance Leader Podcast, and author of Beat Burnout, Ignite Performance and Escape the Multitasking Trap. Together, we explore how to break free from reactive leadership and shift into the kind of strategic confidence that creates measurable IMPACT. Jimmy’s “village fisherman” and “icebreaker leader” analogy reveals the real mindset shift that separates busy managers from true leaders. He explains how those leaders create space, clarity, and trust so their teams can deliver results without constant oversight. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right yet still burning out, this episode will show you how to reclaim time, empower your team, and build a sustainable rhythm of leadership that doesn’t depend on chaos to prove your value. What You'll Learn: The biggest trap keeping leaders stuck in firefighting mode and how to escape it. How to reclaim 6+ hours weekly to focus on what drives business value. The “village fisherman vs. icebreaker leader” framework to change how you lead. Why confidence, clarity, and coaching are the secret to self-sufficient teams. How managing energy helps you lead with clarity and long-term IMPACT. 👉 Press play to learn how to stop saving the day and start leading it by building the systems, confidence, and capacity that turn firefighting into focused, strategic leadership. Connect with Jimmy: Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn Access The High Performance Leader Podcast P.S. Lead with simplicity and focus this year by surrounding yourself with the ideas, insights, and leaders shaping the future of strategy delivery. The PMI Global Summit 2025 will equip you with the tools, strategies, and connections to deliver measurable IMPACT. Join us November 12–15 in Phoenix, AZ—and don’t miss Laura’s session on Thursday! Stop by the PMO Strategies booth to say hello, earn some free goodies, and even get your copy of The IMPACT Engine personally signed by Laura. Click here to register. 🚀 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...

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• 332: Simplicity Is the Key to Winning

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of WorkingWe glorify being busy. The meetings, the projects, the dashboards, the endless updates. It feels like progress, but it’s not. What it really shows is how easily complexity takes over and steals focus. When that happens, teams stall, stakeholders disengage, and leaders confuse activity with real momentum. The result is frustration on every side. In this episode, I share how to recognize the complexity that slows you down, how to shift your perspective so simplicity becomes a leadership decision, and why the ability to say “no” is what creates clarity, trust, and measurable IMPACT. What You’ll Learn: Why complexity becomes the default in most organizations How simplicity creates clarity, momentum, and stakeholder confidence What changed when I simplified my own business The false belief that doing more proves leadership value How PMO leaders can build trust for stakeholders 👉 Press play to learn why simplicity is not about doing less. It is about doing the right things, really well. We’re in the process of simplifying what we do—and I’d love your input. We’ve put together a quick survey to better understand what you value, what you’d like more (or less) of, and where you need the most support. I personally read every response, and your feedback will directly shape how we move forward—especially with updates to the website. Share your thoughts at pmostrategies.com/survey. P.S. Lead with simplicity and focus this year by surrounding yourself with the ideas, insights, and leaders shaping the future of strategy delivery. The PMI Global Summit 2025 will equip you with the tools, strategies, and connections to deliver measurable IMPACT. Join us November 12–15 in Phoenix, AZ and take your leadership to the next level. Click here to register.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 INSTRUCTIONSMentioned in this episode:331: Leadership in an Era of Disruption with Ken Banta

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• 331: Leadership in an Era of Disruption with Ken Banta

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsEvery organization talks about leadership and agility, but few know how to make them real when disruption hits. When the pace of change never slows, how do you lead with clarity instead of reacting in chaos? In this episode, I’m joined by Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network and author of Seeing Around Corners: Leadership in an Era of Disruption. Together, we explore what it really takes to lead with clarity and confidence when the pace of change never slows down. Ken and I discuss how self-awareness, adaptability, and influence are redefining leadership for the next decade— and how PMO and transformation leaders can move from simply managing change to anticipating it. You’ll learn how to shift from task-focused management to outcome-driven leadership that builds executive trust and drives measurable business value. The best leaders aren’t just delivering projects. They’re strategy navigators who connect the C-suite vision with on-the-ground execution. When PMO and transformation leaders build that bridge, they become the early-warning system executives rely on to see around corners and deliver lasting IMPACT. What You'll Learn: ✅ What “seeing around corners” really means in practice ✅ How to use self-awareness to lead with credibility and purpose ✅ The difference between management and adaptive leadership ✅ Why PMO leaders are the translation link between the C-suite and delivery teams ✅ How adaptability and agility turn disruption into measurable IMPACT It’s time to get clear on what true leadership looks like in an era of disruption and how to evolve fast enough to stay ahead of it. 👉 Press play to discover how leadership built on awareness, agility, and trust helps PMO and transformation leaders turn uncertainty into IMPACT. Connect with Ken: Follow him on LinkedIn Visit www.thevanguardnetwork.com P.S. Ready to lead through disruption instead of reacting to it? The PMI Global Summit 2025 will equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to deliver measurable IMPACT. Join us November 12–15 in Phoenix, AZ and take your leadership to the next level. Click here to register. 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 |

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• 330: Does Experience Always Mean a Better Hire?

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenWe’ve all been told that the safest hire is the one with the most experience. But here’s the truth: experience doesn’t guarantee IMPACT. In this episode, I challenge the old belief that more experience automatically makes a better hire. I share a story from a PMO leader who kept meeting senior candidates with impressive résumés—people who loved their methodology but couldn’t flex with modern, collaborative ways of working. Some wouldn’t move forward without every document perfectly approved. Others resisted iterative planning altogether. Sound familiar? Experience is valuable, but mindset wins every time. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why the “more experience, better hire” belief breaks down ✅ The real pros and cons of hiring experienced PMs ✅ The strengths and gaps of junior and mid-level PMs ✅ The traits to hire for, including the IMPACT Driver mindset and outcome focus ✅ Interview questions that reveal adaptability, judgment, and value-driven thinking 👉 Press play to learn how to hire for the future, not the past. P.S. Ready to lead where strategy happens? The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you the coaching, tools, and community you need to stop operating like a support function and start driving 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 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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