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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 491
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
PPP 436 | Breaking the PMO Failure Cycle: Strategies to Thrive, with Laura Barnard
In this episode, Andy interviews Laura Barnard about her book, The Impact Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders. They discuss Laura's journey in setting up…
PPP 435 | The Power of Gracious Assertiveness, with Yasmin Davidds
In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Yasmin Davidds about her book Graciously Assertive: How Becoming a Better Human Makes You a Better Leader. They discuss the importance of assertiveness in…
PPP 434 | The Surprising Benefits of Bad English in Leadership, with Valerie Fridland
In this episode, Andy welcomes sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to discuss her new book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. They explore the significance of language use…
PPP 433 | The Power of Curiosity and Learning with Michelle LaBrosse
In this episode, Andy interviews Michelle Labrosse, the founder and Chief Cheetah of Cheetah Learning. They discuss Michelle's career journey, the importance of learning and focus, and her ap…
PPP 432 | Why Projects Fail: Ross Garland on Avoiding Common Pitfalls
In this episode, Andy talks with one of the gurus of governance, Ross Garland, co-author of the Project, Program, and Portfolio Governance Guide. They discuss the importance of governance in …
PPP 431 | Leadership Secrets: From Self-Doubt to Confidence, with Dr. Sam Adeyemi
In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Sam Adeyemi, an influential leader and author of Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership. They discuss the impact of personal backstorie…
PPP 430 | How to Talk With a Stakeholder (or That Relative) You Don't Agree With--Without Starting a Fight, with Steven T. Collis
In this episode, Andy talks with Steven T. Collis, a law professor and author of Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change Our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues.' They …
PPP 429 | Signs That Your PMO is Going to Fail: Insights from World PMO Influencer Bill Dow
In this episode, Andy talks with Bill Dow, the Director of Enterprise PMO at University of Washington Medicine and author of multiple project management books. Bill shares his extensive journ…
PPP 428 | How a Navy SEAL Commander Can Help You Unlock Optimal Team Performance, with Rich Diviney
In this episode, Andy talks with Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL commander, about his book, The Attributes: 25 Drivers of Optimal Performance. Rich shares his insights on the difference bet…
PPP 427 | Why Attachment Theory is a Game-Changer for Leading Teams and Projects, with Dr. Judy Ho
In this episode, Andy speaks with Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, about her new book, The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner …
PPP 426 | Sal Khan on AI’s Role in Education and Project Management
In this episode, Andy talks with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, about his new book
PPP 425 | Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management, with author James Louttit
In this conversation, Andy interviews James Louttit about his book Leading Impactful Teams: Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management. They discuss the challenges of leading projects…
PPP 424 | Project Management Trends You Can't Ignore, with Karla Eidem
In this episode, Andy interviews Karla Eidem, the Managing Director of North America region at Project Management Institute (PMI). The discussion focuses on the latest trends and developments…
PPP 423 | The Hidden Cost of Bad Team Habits and How to Fix Them, with author Charlie Gilkey
In this episode, Andy talks with Charlie Gilkey, author of Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. They discuss how small, often overlooked habits shape team culture an…
PPP 422 | Project Manager Productivity Hacks, with Nigel Creaser
In this episode, Andy interviews Nigel Creaser, an active project professional and author of the book Project Manager Productivity Hacks. Nigel shares insights from his career and discusses …
PPP 421 | A Leader's Guide to More and Better Sleep, with sleep specialist Dr. Bijoy John
In this episode, Andy dives deep into the world of sleep with Dr. Bijoy John, author of Nobody's Sleeping: Seven Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health. Dr. John shares his personal journe…
PPP 420 | Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, with FranklinCovey's Kory Kogon
In this episode, Andy interviews Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey’s Vice President of Content Development, about her updated book, Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager. They discuss…
PPP 419 | How to Fix Your Boss (and Your Team), with Molly McGrath
In this episode, Andy interviews Molly McGrath, author of the book Fix My Boss: A Simple Plan to Cultivate Respect, Risk Courageous Conversations, and Increase The Bottom Line. They discuss p…
PPP 418 | How to Be Unoffendable, and Other Leadership Lessons About Excellence, with Randy Fox
In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews his friend Randy Fox about his book The Call to Excellence: Influential Leadership for Impactful Results. Randy shares the backstory of his signature …
PPP 417 | Secrets to Building Your Character (and the Character of Your Team), with Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong
In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong to discuss their book, The Character Compass. They explore the concept of character and its importance in leadership. Mary a…