PMO life isn’t tidy. My blogs lean into the chaos, laugh at the bumps, and show how to still get sh*t done—projects, people, and all.
Being right about the issue doesn’t mean you handled it right
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.
Stop Taking Classes — Start Managing Something Already
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 — Not Another Businessman, the Shutdown Would Be Over by Lunch
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.
When Smooth Looks Simple: The Hidden Work of PMOs (Because avoiding the storm never trends on LinkedIn)
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.