Konshuhs Agility-Project Manager Coach & Agile Coach, Trainer, Mentor & Author
Are you ready to elevate your project management game? Welcome to a dynamic podcast designed to disrupt traditional thinking and revolutionize your approach to project management. Blending the powerful frameworks, methodologies, and mindsets of the PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban, infused with a strong focus on personal development, this podcast delivers real-world strategies and transformative insights. Hosted by a seasoned professional holding PMP, CAPM, and CSM certifications and boasting over a decade of hands-on experience, each episode provides actionable advice to sharpen your leadership, enhance communication skills, and master stakeholder engagement. Whether you're managing cross-functional teams, seeking continuous improvement, or...
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3 Fears Nobody Talks About After Passing the CAPM
<p>You studied for months.</p><p>You sacrificed weekends.</p><p>You finally passed the CAPM exam.</p><p>Then something unexpected happened.</p><p>Instead of feeling completely confident, new questions started to take over.</p><p>Can I actually get a job?</p><p>Do I know enough?</p><p>What if everyone realizes I'm new?</p><p>In this episode of Project Leadership Lab, I share my own experience after earning the CAPM certification, including the interview that exposed a gap in my experience and ultimately changed the way I viewed professional growth.</p><p>If...
PMP Exam 2026: Everything Changing and What You Need to Know | A Conversation with Phil Akinwale
<p>The PMP® Certification exam is changing in 2026, and these updates will impact how future project managers prepare for one of the most respected certifications in the profession.</p><p>In this special episode, I'm joined by my mentor, Phil Akinwale, to break down the upcoming PMP Exam changes, explain what PMBOK® Guide 8 means for certification candidates, and discuss how Agile, leadership, business value, and new question formats are reshaping the future of project management.</p><p>More importantly, we discuss something that many certification candidates overlook: passing the PMP exam isn't just about memorizing processes. It's about learning to th...
Why Smart Professionals Stay Stuck Waiting for Validation
<p>The leadership lesson that changed how I think about confidence, criticism, and professional growth.</p><p></p><p>Have you ever delivered great work, exceeded expectations, and still found yourself wondering why the people you wanted recognition from never gave it?</p><p>In this episode, I share a real project experience that completely changed the way I think about leadership and confidence. </p><p>What started as a successful project retrospective became a powerful lesson in seeking validation, handling criticism, and building confidence from evidence rather than approval.</p><p>If you've ever questioned yourself because of someone...
The Project Manager Role Changed. Nobody Told You.
<p>If you've been applying for project manager positions and wondering why interviews feel different, you're not imagining it.</p><p>The expectations for project managers are evolving. Organizations are looking beyond schedules, status reports, and meeting facilitation. They're looking for leaders who take ownership, communicate with executives, influence without authority, and drive business outcomes.</p><p>In this episode, I share what I discovered after reflecting on multiple interviews and explain why performing a personal retrospective after every interview can reveal where the profession is headed.</p><p>If you're a Project Manager, Program Manager, Scrum Master, PMO Leader...
The PLAN-Q Learning System: How to Study Smarter for the CAPM Exam
<p>Most people think passing the CAPM® certification is about finding the perfect study guide, watching more videos, or taking endless practice exams.</p><p>The truth is that success starts with building a learning system.</p><p>In today's episode, I share the PLAN-Q Learning System, the exact framework I wish someone had taught me before I started pursuing project management certifications. You'll learn how to study with intention, build consistency, use your time more effectively, and turn practice exams into one of your greatest learning tools.</p><p>If you've ever felt overwhelmed by CAPM study materials, this e...
Why Every Company Thinks They Don't Need a PMO... Until They Do
<p>Most organizations don't realize the value of a PMO until projects begin falling behind schedule, budgets start growing, and stakeholders lose confidence.</p><p>In this episode, I share a personal experience that completely changed how I think about Project Management Offices and why governance isn't about controlling people. It's about protecting projects.</p><p>If you've ever struggled to introduce best practices only to hear, "That's not how we do things here," this episode is for you.</p><p>I also break down the three principles every project manager, PMO leader, and executive should understand about creating consistency...
Project Managers Say These Wrong Every Day | 8 Terms Every Project Manager Should Know
<p>The Project Management Terms That Hurt Your Credibility</p><p>One of the fastest ways to build credibility as a project manager isn't learning more terminology. It's learning to use the right terminology at the right time.</p><p>In this episode, I will break down eight of the most commonly confused project management terms using real-world examples, lessons learned from mentors, interview experiences, and practical project management insights.</p><p>Whether you're preparing for the CAPM, PMP, your next interview, or simply want to become a more confident project manager, this episode will help you communicate more effectively...
The Hidden Cost of Chasing Someone Else's Definition of Success
<p>Have you ever felt like you're working hard, growing, and making progress, yet somehow still feel behind?</p><p>The problem may not be your effort.</p><p>It may be the scoreboard you're using.</p><p>In this episode, I will share a personal story about failing the PMP exam three times, the advice that almost convinced him to stop, and the powerful lesson he learned about success, growth, and becoming the person you're meant to be.</p><p>"What they don't see is who I'm becoming."</p><p>That single realization changed everything.</p><p>While others...
The Difference Between Quitting and Adapting | Why Changing Your Strategy Isn't Giving Up
<p>Have you ever changed your strategy and immediately wondered if you were giving up?</p><p>Many professionals, leaders, project managers, and entrepreneurs struggle with the idea of changing direction because they associate adaptation with failure. But what if changing your approach is actually a sign of growth?</p><p>In this episode, I will discuss the critical difference between quitting and adapting, why growth often requires you to outgrow old plans, and how the strongest leaders stay committed to the mission while remaining flexible with the method.</p><p>If you've ever questioned whether a pivot, career change...
Project Management in 2026: What Nobody Is Telling New Project Managers
<p>Many aspiring project managers are asking the same question:</p><p>Is project management still worth pursuing in 2026?</p><p>With layoffs making headlines, AI automating tasks, and entry-level opportunities becoming more competitive, it's understandable why many professionals are questioning the future of the profession.</p><p>In this episode, I share a realistic perspective on what is happening inside project management today and why adaptability, AI literacy, and leadership skills may matter more than ever before.</p><p>Rather than focusing on fear, this conversation explores how project managers can continue creating value in a profession that is...
