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365: Why Organizations Struggle to Make Data-Driven Decisions with Scott Ambler
Jun 21, 2026
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364: How PMOs Build Credibility
Jun 14, 2026
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363: AI Adoption That Sticks with Tracey Lovejoy
Jun 7, 2026
30m 50s
362: 6 Powerful Steps to Building a PMO Executives Actually Trust
May 31, 2026
39m 17s
361: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Every PMO Leader Needs Right Now with Eddie Monroe
May 24, 2026
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| 6/21/26 | 365: Why Organizations Struggle to Make Data-Driven Decisions with Scott Ambler | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of WorkingOrganizations have more data than ever before.More dashboards.More reports.More tools.More conversations about AI.And yet, many leaders still cannot get the trusted information they need to make fast, confident decisions.In this episode, I am joined by Scott Ambler to discuss why organizations continue struggling with fragmented data, siloed systems, disconnected reporting, and decision-making delays.Scott is a recognized thought leader, international keynote speaker, former Vice President at PMI, and co-author of 31 books, including his latest book, Not Just Data: How to Deliver Continuous Enterprise Data.Together, we share why better decision-making does not come from creating more reports. It comes from building the systems that allow trusted enterprise data to flow continuously to the people who need it, when they need it.If your organization is investing in dashboards, reporting tools, transformation, AI, or enterprise modernization, this conversation will help you see the data foundation underneath all of it.What you’ll learn:🔹 Why more reporting does not always lead to better decisions.🔹 How siloed systems and disconnected data slow strategy execution.🔹 Why executives may still lack decision-ready information with constant reports.🔹 What continuous enterprise data pipelines are and why they matter.🔹 Why AI cannot compensate for poor data quality.🔹 How PMO and transformation leaders can help protect and prioritize the data work.🔹 Why trusted data flow is becoming a strategy delivery capability, not just an IT concern.Press play and learn why better decision-making does not start with more dashboards. It starts with trusted enterprise data that supports decisions, action, and measurable IMPACT.Connect with Scott Ambler:Follow Scott Ambler on LinkedInVisit ScottAmbler.comP.S. Want help applying what I teach in The IMPACT Engine?This summer, I’m hosting The IMPACT Application Lab inside the IMPACT Insiders Book Club, where book owners will take one real strategy delivery challenge and work through how to Map the Mess, Make Your Case, and Build Your Plan.Your book is your ticket.📘 Get the book here.👥 Join IMPACT Insiders here.Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | 364: How PMOs Build Credibility | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsOne of the hardest parts of leading a PMO has nothing to do with project management. It is credibility. You can have the right framework, the right tools, the right templates, and the right intentions. But if the organization does not trust the PMO yet, every process you introduce can feel like more overhead. More meetings. More reporting. More templates. More “governance.” And suddenly, the PMO that was created to help the organization deliver strategy is being seen as the thing slowing everyone down. That is the credibility deficit. And many PMOs start there before they have even had a chance to prove themselves. In this episode, I’m talking about how PMO leaders build credibility in a way that actually sticks. Not through control. Not through more process. Not by chasing people with templates and dashboards. Through visible business value. Because credibility does not come from authority. It comes from helping the organization solve real problems, make better decisions, and move strategy forward. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why many PMOs start with skepticism instead of trust. • How to spot the credibility deficit before it becomes a bigger problem. • Why more process can make the PMO look like bureaucracy if value has not been demonstrated first. • The fastest way to build credibility with executives who are already questioning ROI. • Why visible early wins matter more than building the perfect operating model. • How to shift from reporting activity to communicating outcomes. • Why consistency is what turns one win into real executive trust. • How credibility expands your influence and earns the PMO a stronger role in strategy delivery. I also share a client example where the organization thought it had a delivery problem, but the real issue was prioritization. With more than 300 initiatives underway and everything treated like a top priority, no amount of extra methodology or reporting was going to fix the problem. The shift happened when the PMO helped leadership connect the work to the business goals, identify what truly mattered, and make the hard calls about what needed to pause. That is where credibility starts. Not by proving the PMO is busy. By proving the PMO helps the organization focus, decide, and deliver. If your PMO is doing good work but still not getting the trust, influence, or executive confidence to match, this episode will help you see what may be getting in the way and what to do next. Press play and learn the five moves that help PMO leaders build credibility, earn trust, and become the strategy delivery partner the organization actually needs. P.S. Want help applying what I teach in The IMPACT Engine? This summer, I’m hosting The IMPACT Application Lab inside the IMPACT Insiders Book Club, where book owners will take one real strategy delivery challenge and work through how to Map the Mess, Make Your Case, and Build Your Plan. Your book is your ticket. 📘 Get the book here. 👥 Join IMPACT Insiders here. Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | 363: AI Adoption That Sticks with Tracey Lovejoy✨ | AI adoptionchange management+4 | Tracey Lovejoy | MicrosoftCatalyst Constellations | — | AI adoptionchange resistance+5 | — | 30m 50s | |
| 5/31/26 | 362: 6 Powerful Steps to Building a PMO Executives Actually Trust✨ | PMOstrategy delivery+4 | — | PMO StrategiesPMI | — | PMOexecutive trust+7 | — | 39m 17s | |
| 5/24/26 | 361: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Every PMO Leader Needs Right Now with Eddie Monroe✨ | entrepreneurial mindsetPMO leadership+3 | Eddie Monroe | CCE Business SolutionsYour Career Will... | — | PMOleadership+3 | — | 40m 43s | |
| 5/17/26 | 360: Top 5 PMO Mistakes That Keep PMOs from Demonstrating Value✨ | PMO valuegovernance+3 | — | PMO StrategiesPMI | — | PMO mistakesdemonstrating value+5 | — | 46m 06s | |
| 5/10/26 | 359: Trust and Alignment: The Real Drivers of Success with Dr. Kimberly Strickland✨ | trustalignment+4 | Dr. Kimberly Strickland | SAS Institute | — | trustalignment+4 | — | 38m 00s | |
| 5/3/26 | 358: 4 Questions to Ask Before Expanding Your PMO Services✨ | PMO services expansionstrategic influence+3 | — | PMI | — | PMOservices expansion+6 | — | 32m 08s | |
| 4/26/26 | 357: How to Lead Without Burning Out with Mita Broca✨ | leadershipsustainability+4 | Mita Broca | PMI Norway ChapterUnilever+3 | Oslo, Norway | sustainabilityleadership+5 | — | 39m 41s | |
| 4/19/26 | 356: Helping Executives Make Better Decisions✨ | executive decision makingPMO advisory role+3 | — | PMO StrategiesPMI | — | PMOexecutives+6 | — | 33m 57s | |
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| 4/12/26 | 355: The Strategy Gap Your PMO Must Close Now✨ | strategic planningPMO leadership+3 | — | PMIThe IMPACT Engine Book | — | PMOstrategy gap+5 | — | 32m 25s | |
| 4/5/26 | 354: Stop Wasting Time: End Your Meeting-Based Culture Now✨ | meeting cultureproductivity+3 | — | — | — | meetingsproductivity+3 | — | 29m 51s | |
| 3/29/26 | 353: Dangerous Risk Mistakes PMO Leaders Make Every Day with Russ Parker✨ | risk managementproject management+4 | Russ Parker | 44 Risk PMPMI+1 | — | risk managementPMO+7 | — | 45m 49s | |
| 3/22/26 | 352: 5 Ways to Turn Failure Into Strategic Feedback | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsFailure hits differently when you lead transformation. When governance fails to stick. When prioritization gets ignored. When a roadmap stalls. It feels personal. But what if it's not failure? What if it's feedback? In this episode, I challenge the belief that setbacks are verdicts. We reframe them as data that sharpens strategy and design. What You'll Learn: • Why transformation setbacks feel personal for PMO leaders • The difference between failure thinking and feedback thinking • How governance breakdowns expose executive misalignment • The early career lesson that led to The IMPACT Engine • What failing forward looks like in disciplined PMO leadership 🎧 Press play to shift from protecting credibility to strengthening your system. P.S. Is your PMO seen as overhead instead of strategic? Most PMOs don't fail because of people or tools. They fail because of positioning. Watch the free Rescue Your PMO webinar to assess what's going wrong and fix it fast. Learn more and register now. Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | 351: From Releases to Results with Egil Østhus | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of WorkingChallenge a common belief: moving faster means accepting more risk. That tradeoff is outdated. My guest this week is Egil Østhus, Co-founder and CEO of Unleash, a leading open-source feature management platform helping enterprises reduce innovation risk and connect software delivery directly to measurable business outcomes. Egil brings experience from both engineering and PMO leadership roles, giving him a rare perspective that bridges strategy, delivery, and real-world execution. Together, we explore how PMO and transformation leaders can go fast and stay in control by shifting from celebrating releases to measuring real business outcomes. Traditional delivery metrics like on-time and on-budget are not enough. Senior leaders don’t care that software was deployed. They care whether it improved customer experience, reduced risk, or increased revenue. What You’ll Learn: Why shipping to production is not the same as delivering business value How controlled feature releases create faster learning cycles Why small experiments outperform large scope commitments How to measure success through stakeholder-defined outcomes If you are ready to accelerate strategy delivery without creating operational chaos, this episode will reshape how you think about speed, risk, and IMPACT. 👉 Press play and start iterating your way to measurable business value. Connect with Egil: Follow him on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleash P.S. If leadership keeps questioning the value of your PMO, the problem is probably not your team. It may be your starting point. Join me on Tuesday, June 2 at 12:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM BST for a free House of PMO webinar on how PMOs can become seen, trusted, and valued for the IMPACT they create. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions if you’ve been curious about IMPACT Engine Fundamentals, IMPACT Engine Practitioner, or the full IMPACT Engine System. Register for the free webinar here.I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 3/8/26 | 350: Industry Benchmarks Are Not a Strategy | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenIndustry benchmarking has become one of the most sophisticated ways leaders justify decisions they already want to make. “Top-performing organizations are doing this.” “Best-in-class companies operate at this maturity level.” Suddenly the direction feels obvious. Except it isn’t. In this episode, I examine how benchmarking quietly derails performance when context is mistaken for strategy. Maturity chasing feels disciplined. Governance expansion feels responsible. But when structure outpaces capability, execution slows instead of accelerates. You’ll hear why benchmarking is politically powerful, how maturity models create false signals of advancement, and where complexity without capability creates fragility inside your governance systems. What You’ll Learn 1️⃣Why benchmarking reduces accountability instead of strengthening it 2️⃣How maturity scores improve while performance stays flat 3️⃣The structural law that complexity must match capability 4️⃣The disciplined test leaders should apply before adopting any benchmark ▶️Press play to learn how to design governance systems for measurable IMPACT instead of optics. P.S. Stop doing everything yourself and start driving transformation. The IMPACT Engine System™ is our self-paced, implementation framework designed for strategy delivery leaders. Show up with the clarity and confidence your organization needs. Learn more and get started today! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | 349: 5 Reasons Spreadsheets Are Killing Your PMO Credibility | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsIf spreadsheets were the secret to PMO credibility, you’d already have a seat at the executive table. Instead, many PMO leaders are buried in trackers, refining templates, and chasing status updates… still not being seen as strategic partners. In this episode, I’m reflecting on why tools feel productive but often keep you stuck. I share how over-processing slows you down, how documentation gets mistaken for delivery, and what to focus on instead if you actually want traction and trust. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why tools feel safe but don’t build credibility ✅ How over-governance turns you into the bottleneck ✅ Why documentation is not the same as delivery ✅ What happens when you stay buried in templates ✅ How to pivot from tracking activity to driving real business value Spreadsheets are useful. Templates are helpful. But they are not the secret to successful leadership. 👉 Press play and learn how to stop hiding in tools and start leading with strategy. P.S. If you’re tired of polishing dashboards and ready to build a true strategic operating system, the IMPACT Engine System™ gives you the framework to shift from tracking work to driving measurable IMPACT. Learn more and register today! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | 348: Does Your Schedule Reflect a Strategic Leader? | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsIf someone looked at your calendar for the last two weeks, would they see a business leader or a high-priced administrative assistant? You tell everyone you’re strategic. You say you’re focused on value. But if your day is packed wall to wall with status updates, meeting invites, and data chasing, your calendar is telling a different story. It’s telling your organization that you are in the weeds, you’re overwhelmed, and you aren’t available for the strategic conversations that actually move the needle. In this episode, we talk about the "Time Audit." I share a story about a colleague who mastered the "Power Hour" and why most PMO leaders are doing $15 an hour work while receiving a $50 an hour paycheck. It is time to stop proving you can do everything and start showing you know what to prioritize. What You’ll Learn: How to conduct a real time audit to identify your leadership leaks The math behind why "comfort work" is threatening your strategic value perception Why no one ever got promoted for being excellent at Excel How to reclaim your "Power Hour" to focus on strategy before execution ▶ Press ️play to learn how to audit your time and shift your focus back to where it belongs: on strategy, alignment, and driving business IMPACT. P.S. Looking for more guidance on how to build your strategic value as a PMO, transformation, or strategy delivery leader? The IMPACT Engine System helps leadership teams shift from reactive oversight to outcome ownership with the strategic alignment and clarity they need. Learn more and get started today! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | 347: Evolving PMOs: Agility and Data-Driven Value with Youssef Mouzahem | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of WorkingIs your PMO measured by how tightly it controls process and compliance, or by how much it actually contributes to the bottom line? Old school PMOs were built for predictability, documentation, and control. In a business landscape that moves this fast, that model has a shelf life. The real divide today is control versus contribution. The PMOs that adapt faster deliver outcomes sooner, earn stakeholder trust, and prove their value with data. In this episode, I have an incredible conversation with Youssef Mouzahem, Senior Associate Director of Commercial and Contracts at Jacobs. We dig into how you can evolve your PMO from enforcing processes to driving real business value.What You’ll Learn: Why traditional PMOs are losing relevance and exactly what is replacing them How to balance structure with speed through adaptive governance The critical role of predictive analytics in proving business value to executives How to move your PMO from compliance driven to results driven The first steps to diagnose your PMO’s maturity and start building your roadmap ▶ Press ️play to learn how to shift your PMO from process-heavy control to an agile, data-driven engine of measurable business value. Connect with Youssef Mouzahem: Follow Youssef on LinkedIn Learn More About JacobsP.S. The IMPACT Engine System helps leadership teams shift from reactive oversight to outcome ownership with the strategic alignment and clarity they need. Learn more and get started today! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | 346: AI-Powered Leadership Intelligence for PMO leaders with Ben Perreau | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills85% of managers are accidental managers; promoted without preparation. So how do you uncover blind spots, strengthen psychological safety, and lead with clarity? Ben Perreau, CEO of Parafoil, combines AI and behavioral science to help managers become stronger leaders. Discover why traditional leadership development fails PMO leaders and how leadership intelligence offers a practical approach to continuous growth through real-time feedback. What You’ll Learn: Why 85% of managers feel unprepared for leadership Blind spots AI helps you spot in real time How AI-powered feedback differs from traditional coaching The single most important feedback ritual every leader needs to put in place Why your superpower isn't in fixing weaknesses; it's in building on your strengths Press ▶️ play above to discover how leadership intelligence can transform the way you lead your team. Connect with Ben Email the Parafoil team Connect on LinkedIn P.S. Want to move from accidental manager to strategic leader? The IMPACT Engine System gives you the framework to uncover your blind spots, build team trust, and lead with confidence. Learn more and register here. Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | 345: 3 Questions to Align With Strategy | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsYou know that feeling when you're working incredibly hard, but executives still ask, "What is the PMO actually doing?" It's frustrating. You're drowning in meetings, status reports, dashboards, and escalations. So much motion, yet stakeholders still don't see your value. The problem isn't your effort. It's clarity. In this episode, I'm sharing three deceptively simple questions that change everything about how you're perceived as a PMO or transformation leader. These questions are the difference between being seen as someone who tracks work and being seen as someone who drives business outcomes. When you consistently ask these questions, you stop sounding like an order taker and start sounding like a strategist. You move from execution to intent. From activity to IMPACT. What you'll learn: How to reframe your work in business terms that resonate with executives Why "because leadership asked for it" is a red flag for misalignment The fastest way to build credibility by reporting IMPACT instead of progress How these three questions anchor directly into the IMPACT Engine System How to transform your PMO from a reporting function to a support partner 👉 Press play to discover how three simple questions can elevate your entire approach to PMO leadership. P.S. If you're ready to become the strategy navigator your business needs, the IMPACT Engine Practitioner Certification gives you the coaching, tools, and step-by-step framework to make it happen. This live online workshop runs for four half-day sessions: February 11-12 and 18-19, 2026. Learn more and register now! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | 344: 10 Things PMO Leaders Need to Know (But Probably Don’t) | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsThere’s a moment I see over and over again with PMO leaders. You’re working hard. You’re doing what you were taught. You’re tracking delivery, building governance, reporting status, and trying to “earn” credibility. And yet…you’re still stuck. Still being pulled into admin work. Still left out of strategy conversations. Still wondering why leadership doesn’t see you as a true partner. In this episode of the PMO Strategies podcast, I’m sharing 10 things PMO leaders need to know, but probably don’t. Not because you’re not capable. Not because you’re doing it wrong. But because most PMO leaders were never taught what actually builds credibility, trust, and influence at the leadership level. What you’ll learn: Why being busy doesn’t equal being strategic The difference between project delivery and strategy delivery Why confidence comes from structure, not having all the answers How reporting activity erodes credibility while outcomes build trust What PMO leaders must stop doing if they want a seat at the table 🎧 Click play now to rethink what it really means to lead a PMO. Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | 343: Why a PMO Charter is a Bad Idea | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenHave you ever spent weeks crafting the "perfect" PMO charter, got executive sign-off, and then watched it collect dust while stakeholders still questioned your value? Here's what nobody tells you: You don't need a charter. Not first. Not yet. And maybe not at all. In this episode, I'm calling out the biggest myth in PMO establishment—that you need a formal charter to be legitimate. Spoiler alert: Projects need charters. But if you're building a strategic function? You need something completely different. Here's what you'll discover: Why charters are strategy in a vacuum (and how that backfires) The six stages of the IMPACT Engine System™ that successful PMOs follow How to build trust and credibility BEFORE you define your structure Why you need a business plan, not a charter The exact process for co-creating services that stakeholders actually want Bottom line: Does the sales department have a charter? Does IT? Does Finance? No. They have business plans. Because they're built to deliver ongoing value, not temporary results. Your PMO is no different. Ready to stop defending promises you made too early and start building a PMO the business actually wants? Click play to listen now and learn why the traditional charter approach sets you up for failure (it's basically strategy in a vacuum), and what successful PMOs do instead. P.S. If you're ready to become the strategy navigator your business needs, the IMPACT Engine Practitioner Certification gives you the coaching, tools, and step-by-step framework to make it happen. This live online workshop runs for four half-day sessions: February 11-12 and 18-19, 2026. Learn more and register now! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | 342: Becoming a Confident PMO Leader | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsConfidence as a PMO leader doesn’t come from having the loudest voice in the room, the most templates, or the perfect dashboard. Real confidence comes from clarity—knowing what matters, why it matters, and how the work you’re leading actually creates impact. In this episode of the PMO Strategies podcast, I describe what confidence really looks like for PMO leaders, why so many capable leaders struggle with self-doubt, and how a trusted framework changes everything. We talk about the hidden cost of operating in reactive mode and how clarity—not hustle—is what builds confidence that lasts. Through real-world examples and a powerful leadership story, I share how PMO leaders can stop second-guessing themselves and start leading with intention, credibility, and IMPACT. What you’ll learn Why confidence is rooted in clarity, not charisma How operating without structure erodes leadership confidence Where confident PMO leaders actually get their confidence How a trusted framework eliminates second-guessing Why clarity fuels credibility and influence 🎧 Listen now to learn how to become a confident PMO leader with a roadmap you can trust. 🎯 Learn more: If you’re ready to stop winging it and start leading with confidence, the IMPACT Engine Practitioner Certification gives you a proven framework to design, deliver, and communicate PMO value with clarity. This live online workshop runs for four half-day sessions February 11-12 and 18-19. Learn more and register today! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | 341: Start Your Year Stronger | Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsHello January! New year, new PMO goals! By now, I’m guessing you’re already dealing with a full inbox and back-to-back meetings. And just like that...the excitement you had about improving your PMO is starting to fade as the noise takes over again. This is the point where most PMO leaders start losing the year. Not in March. Not in Q2. Right here, when urgency returns faster than intention does. In this episode, I’m not talking about resolutions. I’m talking about structure. The kind that changes what you say yes to, what you say no to, and how you set focus before the calendar fills up. You’ll learn: ✅ Why resolutions fail leaders and what strategic leaders do instead. ✅ How to define one leadership decision that changes how you show up. ✅ How to choose a 30-day outcome that creates visible momentum. ✅ How to align with executives and stakeholders before you deliver. ✅ A practical weekly playbook to protect focus and show progress fast. 👉 Press play to avoid starting January on autopilot. And don’t forget to download the Start Stronger worksheet so you can lock your leadership decision, set your January outcome, and build a 30-day plan that holds once the pressure ramps up. P.S. If you missed the first session, this is your opportunity to catch it live. I’m hosting another FREE live workshop, Building a Case for a Strategy-Driven PMO, on January 15 from 11:00–12:30 pm Eastern. We’ll focus on how to diagnose what’s getting in the way, align stakeholders, and build delivery plans that create visible results. This is your chance to work through it with me in real time. 👉 Learn more and register today! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS | — | ||||||
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12 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.