In this conversation, Sayali Alia shares her complete journey, from deciding to go directly for PgMP (skipping PMP) to handling the most challenging milestone, the application.Along the way, Kailash Upadhyay shares practical insights on how to approach PgMP with the right mindset, structure, and strategy, including how AI can support your preparation in a smart way.If you’re planning for PgMP or feeling stuck anywhere in your journey, this will give you clarity and direction.Chpater's00:00 Introduction to Shaili's Journey02:10 Choosing PGMP Over PMP07:07 The Importance of Mentorship11:56 Navigating the PGMP Application Process17:20 Structuring the Certification Journey19:40 Overcoming Challenges in Preparation25:12 Final Week Strategies Before the Exam30:19 Exam Center Experience and Logistics33:25 Family & Friends contribution39:12 The Role of AI in Exam Preparation42:48 Applying PGMP Knowledge in the WorkplaceIf PgMP is on your radar and you want a structured, proven approach instead of figuring things out on your own, you can join my upcoming PgMP online cohort. Here is the link for information and enrollmenthttps://www.addonskills.com/course/project-management/pgmp-certification-trainingI’ve supported 850+ professionals globally and authored the widely accepted book Excelling Program Management: A PMI-PgMP Study Companion.For any specific queries or 1:1 discussion, you can reach out directly:📩 Email: info@addonskills.com📱 WhatsApp: +91-98208-45035Or just drop a message saying “PgMP” and we’ll take it forward.Moreover, if this conversation helped you, share it with someone who’s preparing for PgMP.

If you’re preparing for PMP and wondering what it really takes to clear it on the first attempt, this conversation is for you.

I recently sat down with Shikha Thakur, who earned her PMP in her first attempt with two above target and 1 target scores. She opened up about her journey, the doubts she faced, how she structured her preparation, and what actually worked when it mattered the most.

This is not a theory. It’s a real experience, with honest lessons that many aspirants miss.

Take some time and listen to this full episode. If you stay with it, I’m confident you’ll walk away with clarity and a stronger approach towards your own PMP goal.

And if you’re planning your next step, you can explore our upcoming PMP cohorts here

https://www.addonskills.com/course/project-management/pmp-certification-training

If something is holding you back or you just want to talk it through, reach out to team Addon Skills®. Sometimes one right conversation makes all the difference.

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Is governance really universal?Or does the same governance model behave differently across regions?In this episode of P3M with Kailash Upadhyay, we dive deep into a critical but often overlooked reality: governance must adapt to regional dynamics to truly enable program success.Joined by Qasim Bhatti, a Governance Leader with over 20 years of international experience across the Middle East, North America, and global markets, this conversation explores why many programs appear green on dashboards yet struggle to move decisions.We discuss:• How Enterprise Environmental Factors shape governance outcomes• Why decision velocity matters more than process heaviness• The gap between reporting and real decision enablement• How influence networks differ from formal org structures• Practical examples of governance reset in complex programsThis session is designed for PgMP professionals, PMO leaders, portfolio heads, executive sponsors, and senior program decision-makers who operate across regions and want governance that genuinely supports value delivery.If you work in the P3M domain, this discussion will challenge how you apply governance in real-world contexts.Watch, reflect, and share within your professional network.Subscribe for more conversations that elevate Portfolio, Program, and Project leadership.#P3M #ProgramGovernance #PgMP #PMO #PortfolioManagement #Leadership