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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!(c) 2001-2025 Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. Economía Exito Profesional Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • PPP 480 | What If You Managed Your Life Like a Project? Insights from Coach Tony Weaver

    PPP 480 | What If You Managed Your Life Like a Project? Insights from Coach Tony Weaver
    Oct 7 2025
    Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Coach Tony Weaver, author of Project Manage Your Life: Your Blueprint for Achieving Any Goal — One Step at a Time. After decades of leading complex IT, marketing, and transformation projects, Tony turned his project management skills inward and used them to lose over 100 pounds. That journey sparked a new mission: helping others apply the same proven methods to their own goals, whether it’s health, finances, career, or just finally following through on something important. In this conversation, you’ll hear how to turn vague intentions into measurable, motivating goals. Tony shares how to break down big ambitions into doable milestones, track your progress without becoming a slave to the data, and stay consistent with joy instead of burnout. He unpacks what SMART goals actually look like in the real world and explains why the project mindset can transform not just what you achieve, but how you feel while doing it. If you’re looking for practical ideas to move forward on goals that matter to you, at work or at home, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “Project management absolutely changed my life.”“Life is agile.”“Every goal is a project. Project management is just applying structure to that goal.”“Your brain doesn’t care about your happiness. It cares about keeping you safe. That’s why it resists change.”“Once you build confidence in yourself, the goal you set becomes just a jumping-off point.”“Setting a goal is an act of hope. It says that tomorrow can be better than today.”“Track what you can control. Influence is important, but control drives change.”“Focus on the things you control. Keep an eye on the results, but don't obsess about them.”“The safest place to be is in your comfort zone, not trying.”“Some numbers matter. Some are interesting. Some aren't even interesting.”“Letting a goal die of loneliness? That's a recipe for regret.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:36 Start of Interview02:00 How Project Management Led to a New Mission06:14 Mentorship, Coaching, and Project Management in Life07:40 What Project Management Looks Like in Everyday Terms11:20 Why Good Intentions Don’t Lead to Change13:10 Why Most People Don’t Set Goals15:24 Setting a Goal as an Act of Hope18:00 Common Goal-Setting Mistakes and How to Fix Them21:30 Building a Plan that Actually Works for You23:50 Why You Should Plan Celebration, Not Just Completion24:38 How to Track Progress Without Obsessing Over Data29:20 The Danger of Focusing Too Much on Lagging Indicators30:45 Two Client Success Stories34:34 Where to Learn More About Coach Tony35:28 End of Interview36:03 Andy Comments After the Interview39:05 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Tony and his work at OperationMelt.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 376 with Nick Sonnenberg. It’s an episode about how to stop drowning in work, and though the focus is more about life on the job, there are so many ideas from Nick that can help you in your personal life.Episode 81 with Ben Snyder, where we talk about how everything is a project. We’re always working on projects, and there are so many ways to apply our project knowledge to other areas of life.Episode 17 with John Wittry. It’s perhaps more of a time management episode, but it’s about taking back your life, and there’s a theme for how project management ideas can apply. Level Up Your AI Skills During these interviews, I often mention our AI Made Simple course. Join other listeners from around the world who are taking this course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we’ve put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We’ve helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we’d love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I’d love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that’s why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It’s 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it’s all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Topics: Goal Setting, Project Management, Productivity, SMART Goals, Personal Growth, Behavior Change, Tracking Progress, Milestones, Motivation, Self-Leadership, Coaching, Resilience The following music was used for this episode: Music: Brooklyn Nights by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://...
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  • PPP 479 | The AI Skills You Need to Stay Relevant, with Matt Mong

    PPP 479 | The AI Skills You Need to Stay Relevant, with Matt Mong
    Sep 30 2025
    Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Matt Mong, a leader at PlanAutomate, a company focused on bringing intelligent automation to the world of project management. With AI dominating headlines, Matt joins the podcast to explore what's real, what's hype, and what project managers and frontline leaders should actually be doing to stay ahead. They discuss common misconceptions about AI in projects, why structured data is critical, and how AI can evolve from productivity booster to strategic game-changer. Matt shares practical advice on balancing innovation with data privacy, how project roles may shift over time, and what leaders can do today to prepare ourselves (and even our kids) for the future of work. If you're looking for insights on how to stay relevant in an AI-transformed workplace, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “The real question isn't just what AI can do faster. It's what it can do that we couldn't do before.”“We tend to overestimate what AI will do in two years and underestimate what it will do in ten.”“If you don’t get your data in order, AI won’t be useful. It’s as simple as that.”“This isn’t about eliminating jobs. It’s about empowering people to lead and collaborate better.”“Don’t future-proof your job. Prepare for the future by experimenting and adapting.”“What if your projects could talk to you and give ongoing guidance? That’s where we’re heading.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:00 Start of Interview02:06 What's Something About AI or Projects That Drives You Crazy?05:00 How Are You Personally Using AI at Work or Home?07:00 How Are Customers Using AI Today? And Where Is It Heading?12:06 What About Concerns With Data Privacy and Security?15:00 What Other Risks or Opportunities Should Leaders Be Thinking About?17:22 Do You Agree That 'AI Won’t Take Your Job. Someone Using AI Will'?19:40 What Mindsets or Skills Should People Build Now?23:52 How Can We Prepare Our Kids for the Future of Work?27:47 Where Can People Learn More About You and PlanAutomate?29:00 End of Interview29:20 Andy Comments After the Interview33:14 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Matt and his work at PlanAutomate.com. You can take the survey that Matt mentions here: https://www.planautomate.com/survey-state-of-ai-in-project-management/ For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 463 with Faisal Hoque. He has an empowering take on how to transcend the fear and hype around AI. It’s a great discussion.Episode 415 with leaders from the software company Keto Software. It’s a great follow-up to this discussion, with some guys who have been in this space for many years.Episode 384 with PMeLa, an AI persona that I’ve been curating for a couple of years. She was the first AI to be interviewed on a leadership or project management podcast ever. In fact, YOU can talk with PMeLa here. Level Up Your AI Skills During the interview, I mentioned our AI Made Simple course. Join other listeners from around the world who are taking this course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we’ve put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We’ve helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we’d love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I’d love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that’s why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It’s 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it’s all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Topics: AI, Automation, Project Management, Future of Work, Innovation, Data Privacy, Intelligent Systems, Team Leadership, Experimentation, Upskilling, Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation The following music was used for this episode: Music: The Fantastical Ferret by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tuesday by Sascha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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  • PPP 478 | Today Was Fun: Why Great Teams Don’t Dread Monday, with author Bree Groff

    PPP 478 | Today Was Fun: Why Great Teams Don’t Dread Monday, with author Bree Groff
    Sep 26 2025
    Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Bree Groff, transformation consultant, speaker, and author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously). Bree challenges the idea that work must be draining to be valuable, offering a refreshing and practical vision for how leaders can help teams thrive, and even enjoy, their workdays. They explore how her upbringing shaped her perspective on work, why so many teams normalize burnout and busyness, and how leaders can model a healthier, more joyful approach. Bree introduces rituals, such as user manuals and daily check-ins, that foster trust and psychological safety, and she explains what it means to build “cozy teams” that perform through connection. You’ll also hear her take on performative professionalism and how to lead without losing your humanity. If you’re looking for ways to lead with more energy, authenticity, and yes, fun, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “Most work, most days, should be fun.”“Being busy is not the same as being brilliant.”“Cozy teams are teams that trust each other enough to tell the truth.”“We’ve confused being professional with looking professional.”“You can either be consumed by your calendar or create space to consume ideas.”“Even shoveling tough work can be joyful if you like your co-shovelers.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:00 Start of Interview02:03 Bree's Background and Family Influence05:47 The Normalization of Burnout10:54 Optimizing for Good Laughs with Good People17:50 Performative Professionalism vs. Authenticity26:26 Creating Fun and Cozy Work Environments33:08 Building a Trusting and High-Performing Team34:42 Practical Tools for Team Cohesion35:15 The User Manual: A Quickstart Guide to Teamwork37:01 Daily Check-ins: Enhancing Team Communication38:28 The Fast Food Rule: Effective One-on-One Communication40:38 Prioritizing Personal Well-being for Better Work46:24 Milton Glaser: Finding Pleasure in Work49:45 Applying Team Principles in Family Life51:39 End of Interview52:12 Andy Comments After the Interview56:52 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Bree and her work at BreeGroff.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 458 with Elizabeth Lotardo, about finding joy in the job you haveEpisode 333 with Bob Nelson and Mario Tamayo, on how to make work more funEpisode 82 with Bill Catlette, about how contented teams deliver better results Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we’ve put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We’ve helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we’d love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I’d love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that’s why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It’s 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it’s all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Work Culture, Team Rituals, Burnout, Psychological Safety, Joy at Work, Authenticity, People Management, Communication, Employee Engagement, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence The following music was used for this episode: Music: Summer Morning Full Version by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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