After my last post, a lot of the comments centered on whether this was just “doing the job.” That reaction actually proves the point — when hidden value is invisible, it gets mistaken for inevitability. This post explores the hidden value behind successful project delivery.

If vague messages send your nervous system into overdrive, you’re not imagining it. This post explains amygdala hijacking, emotional triggers, and how to manage your response — at work and in personal life — using neuroscience-backed communication strategies.

I’m convinced every human being — yes, every single one — would benefit from learning the basics of project management.

I don’t mean living your life in Gantt charts or color-coding your grocery list (though… guilty). I mean understanding how to plan, communicate, manage risk, and adjust when things go sideways — because they will go sideways.

Project management isn’t about fancy tools or certifications. It’s about the ability to see the whole board, make decisions with intention, and not lose your mind when the unexpected happens. Which, coincidentally, is every Tuesday.

So let’s take a look at a few everyday roles that prove this point better than any MBA ever could.

Ever been told you need “a thick skin” as a project manager because everything goes wrong on your watch?
Hard pass.

When projects derail, it’s usually not because PMs aren’t tough enough — it’s because they’re framed poorly. This post breaks down why things shouldn’t land on project managers, how bad framing quietly sets PMs up to absorb blame, and what strong PMs do instead: present facts, outline options, document decisions, and let leaders own the outcomes.

If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking “why am I holding this bag?” — this one’s for you.

Even the strongest professional relationships can falter when intent and impact don’t align. The Rebuild Is the Relationship explores what happens after the misstep — when communication lands wrong, trust wavers, and you’re faced with the choice to rebuild or retreat. It’s a reflection on humility, emotional intelligence, and the quiet strength it takes to repair what words alone can’t. Because true connection isn’t built in the easy moments — it’s built in the ones you choose to fix.

Every few months, someone reaches out to me and says,

“I’m thinking about moving into project management!”

And I love that for you.
Really. I do.

But then we chat — and what I get back is a glorious word salad of PM terms.
Scope, stakeholders, risks, dependencies, deliverables — all tossed together like a Caesar with too much dressing.

Here’s the thing: you can’t just take classes.
You can’t just learn project management.

If Washington hired a Project Manager instead of another “run it like a business” exec, the shutdown would’ve ended by lunch. This Menopause Diary post breaks down political gridlock, leadership failures, and why America doesn’t need another businessman—it needs someone who can actually deliver.

Everyone loves a hero who saves the day, but what about the ones who made sure the disaster never happened? This post dives into the unseen value of great project managers — the calm captains steering clear of chaos.