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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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!

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every 7 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
491
Years Active
2009 - 2025
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PPP 456 | Navigating Ambiguity with Confidence, with Kevin Eikenberry

PPP 456 | Navigating Ambiguity with Confidence, with Kevin Eikenberry

Summary

In this discussion, Andy welcomes back Kevin Eikenberry to talk about his new book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. They discuss how leadership complexity i…

00:34:40  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
PPP 455 | The #1 Mistake That Holds Leaders Back (And How to Fix It), with Janet Polach

PPP 455 | The #1 Mistake That Holds Leaders Back (And How to Fix It), with Janet Polach

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Janet Polach, author of The Strategic Leader's Mindset: Unlocking the Keys to Success They discuss the struggles that come with the journey of transitioning f…

00:36:58  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
PPP 454 | How AI is Changing Leadership (And What You Must Do Now), with Dr. Christie Smith

PPP 454 | How AI is Changing Leadership (And What You Must Do Now), with Dr. Christie Smith

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Christie Smith, a visionary leader and author, about her new book Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Hu…

00:45:48  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
PPP 453 | How to Actually Look Forward to Mondays, with Corinna Freitag

PPP 453 | How to Actually Look Forward to Mondays, with Corinna Freitag

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes Corinna Freitag, a coach and project practitioner, to discuss the importance of interpersonal skills in project management. They explore how to navigate workpla…

00:39:59  |   Sat 05 Apr 2025
PPP 452 | How to Build Bridges Across Divides at Work and Beyond, with Juliana Tafur

PPP 452 | How to Build Bridges Across Divides at Work and Beyond, with Juliana Tafur

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Juliana Tafur, the inaugural director of the Bridging Differences Program at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. The conversation explores practical st…

00:41:34  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
PPP 451 | Why We’re Still Bad at Listening (And How to Get Better), with Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener

PPP 451 | Why We’re Still Bad at Listening (And How to Get Better), with Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener, authors of the book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. The discussion explores the concept of…

00:54:06  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
PPP 450 | Why Most Leaders Fail—And How to Avoid Their Mistakes, with Mark Miller

PPP 450 | Why Most Leaders Fail—And How to Avoid Their Mistakes, with Mark Miller

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with Mark Miller about his book Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership. They discuss the importance of having leaders who believe in an…

00:42:47  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
PPP 449 | Beyond Scope, Time, and Cost: Rethinking Project Success, with Dave Garrett

PPP 449 | Beyond Scope, Time, and Cost: Rethinking Project Success, with Dave Garrett

Summary

In this conversation, Andy interviews Dave Garrett, a senior advisor to the CEO at Project Management Institute (PMI). They discuss the evolving definitions of project success, emphasizing th…

00:41:46  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
PPP 448 | Drifting Toward Burnout? How to Thrive When Demands Pile Up, with Marie-Helene Pelletier

PPP 448 | Drifting Toward Burnout? How to Thrive When Demands Pile Up, with Marie-Helene Pelletier

Summary

In this conversation, Andy and Marie-Helene Pelletier explore the concept of resilience, particularly in the context of workplace challenges and personal well-being. They discuss the importan…

00:37:50  |   Sat 22 Feb 2025
PPP 447 | How to Speak So People Actually Listen, with Michael Chad Hoeppner

PPP 447 | How to Speak So People Actually Listen, with Michael Chad Hoeppner

Summary

In this conversation, Andy talks with Michael Chad Hoeppner to discuss his new book Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life. The book is packed with practical drill…

00:53:07  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
PPP 446 | Why Some Leaders Inspire--and Others Drain the Life Out of Their Teams, with Adam Galinsky

PPP 446 | Why Some Leaders Inspire--and Others Drain the Life Out of Their Teams, with Adam Galinsky

Summary

In this conversation, Andy talks with Adam Galinsky about his new book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Adam discusses the elements that make a leader truly inspir…

00:46:37  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
PPP 445 | Unlocking the Power of Productive Failure, with Manu Kapur

PPP 445 | Unlocking the Power of Productive Failure, with Manu Kapur

Summary

In this conversation, Andy interviews Manu Kapur about his book Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing. They explore the concept of learning through fail…

00:40:29  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
PPP 444 | Negotiating Secrets for Project Managers, with Rick Czaplewski

PPP 444 | Negotiating Secrets for Project Managers, with Rick Czaplewski

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Rick Czaplewski, who discusses the intersection of project management and negotiation. They explore the importance of negotiation skills for project managers,…

00:31:53  |   Sat 18 Jan 2025
PPP 443 | Finding Mentors and Hidden Leadership Lessons, with Scott Millson

PPP 443 | Finding Mentors and Hidden Leadership Lessons, with Scott Millson

Summary

In this conversation, Andy welcomes Scott Millson, author of Frequency of Excellence: Tuning in to Everyday Lessons of Life and Leadership. Scott and Andy discuss the importance of lifelong l…

00:41:55  |   Sat 04 Jan 2025
PPP 442 | The Coaching Shortcut That Transforms Teams, with Dominic Ashley-Timms

PPP 442 | The Coaching Shortcut That Transforms Teams, with Dominic Ashley-Timms

Summary

In this episode, Andy discusses the challenges and benefits of being a project manager or team leader with guest Dominic Ashley-Timms, co-author of the book The Answer is a Question: The Miss…

00:37:55  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
PPP 441 | Mastering the Human Side of Project Management, with Michaela Flick

PPP 441 | Mastering the Human Side of Project Management, with Michaela Flick

Summary

In this discussion, Andy welcomes Michaela Flick to discuss her journey in project management, the importance of people skills, practical tools for managing projects, and the balance between …

00:33:34  |   Mon 23 Dec 2024
PPP 440 | Imposter Syndrome: Moving Beyond Self-Doubt, with Kelli Thompson

PPP 440 | Imposter Syndrome: Moving Beyond Self-Doubt, with Kelli Thompson

Summary

In this discussion, Andy welcomes leadership coach and author Kelli Thompson to discuss her book Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck. The conversat…

00:43:33  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
PPP 439 | The Win-Win of Volunteering: How Giving Back Benefits Your Career, with Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera

PPP 439 | The Win-Win of Volunteering: How Giving Back Benefits Your Career, with Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera, co-authors of The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership.. Ever feel like you don't have time to volunteer? Yasmina…

00:36:31  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
PPP 438 | Think Like a Customer: Delivering Value Through OKRs, with Jeff Gothelf

PPP 438 | Think Like a Customer: Delivering Value Through OKRs, with Jeff Gothelf

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with Jeff Gothelf about the importance of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as a customer-centric goal-setting framework. Based on insights from Jeff's book Who Do…

00:32:37  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
PPP 437 | Future-Prepping Your Career in the Age of AI, with Dr. Nada Sanders

PPP 437 | Future-Prepping Your Career in the Age of AI, with Dr. Nada Sanders

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Nada Sanders, co-author of The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Super Intelligent Enterprise. They delve into the current state and future of human-t…

00:43:42  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
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