In this enlightening episode, host Dr. Dave Peltz and Dr. Joe Hamlett welcome guest Ernelita “Ernie” Dacumos—an international speaker, coach, and former healthcare professional—to explore the essence of self-confidence in women. Ernie defines confidence as knowing your worth, capabilities, and intrinsic value—without needing to compare yourself or seek approval—especially in a world saturated with social media’s idealized images. She candidly shares her own transformation from a shy, insecure immigrant battling culture shock, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, to becoming a confident introvert through self-discovery, reflection, boundary-setting, and embracing one’s unique strengths. Ernie also addresses the often-overlooked dynamic of women feeling they must compete rather than collaborate, and offers practical advice on fostering healthy relationships among women and allies: learn who you are, reflect on progress, set boundaries, and accept support without compromising authenticity.JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Ernelita Dacumosernieodacumos@gmail.comhttps://confidentlyyou.club/Book: https://a.co/d/dkgy4JYDr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of Journeys of Not So Ordinary People, host Dr. Dave Peltz and Dr. Joe Hamlett chat with Tai Cochran—affectionately dubbed the “PiMP” (a playful twist on PMP, or Project Management Professional). Tai shares that the most critical lesson he’s learned over nearly two decades in project leadership—particularly in public sector work—is to never neglect the people involved. That means engaging those affected by process changes, ensuring cross‑functional input, and securing executive and stakeholder sponsorship to avoid silos and resistance. She emphasizes servant leadership, thoughtful communication, and tools like project charters, RACI charts, communication matrices, and risk registers to build clarity, accountability, and flexibility (including buffers for unexpected delays). Tai’s practical wisdom is grounded in stakeholder alignment, transparent governance, and proactive risk management—strategies that empower teams to stay on schedule and on budget, while delivering meaningful and sustainable solutions.JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Tai Cochranwww.herpm.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tai-cochran/info@herpm.comDr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of Making Progress, Dr. Joe and Dr. Dave guides listeners through a structured exploration of what it truly means to make progress—both personally and professionally. The conversation centers on how consistent small wins, clear intention, and deliberate reflection compound over time to build momentum toward meaningful goals. Strategies include breaking down big objectives into manageable checkpoints, tracking progress regularly, and celebrating milestones to reinforce motivation. Themes like learning from setbacks, maintaining flexibility in your approach, and aligning daily actions with long‑term vision are woven throughout, offering a practical blueprint for sustained growth and self‑improvement.JONSOPhttps://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Dr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved