In episode 29 of The Project Shrink Podcast I am talking to Dave Prior about Project Managers and Personal Branding.

Dave is the author of the Drunken PM blog, PMP, Scrum Trainer and past chair of the PMI IT&T SIG and this is his second appearance on my podcast.

We discuss the following questions:

• Why should PMs care about personal branding?
• What is a personal brand in the first place?
• How do you take care of your own brand and can you name some examples of personal branding in PM or outside PM?
• Can you name some easy techniques/steps to start a personal brand?

Kimberly Wiefling explains the 4 steps she is using to improve her own interpersonal communication skills. Kimberly is the author of “Scrappy Project Management”.

This interview is based upon four funny and insightful blog posts she wrote in the beginning of this year at UCSC Extension blog.

Dear Diary #1 – Thanks for the Dish Towel

Dear Diary #2 – Dad, Can You Spare Some Change?

Dear Diary #3 – Conjuring Action

Dear Diary #4 – The Fortune’s in the Follow Up

Are you a Project Manager and looking for a way to contribute more to society?

The PMI Educational Foundation might be right for you:

“The purpose of the PMI Educational Foundation is to promote economic, educational, cultural, and social advancement through the application, development, and promotion of project management concepts, theories, and life skills.”

In episode 24 of The Project Shrink Podcast I am talking to Andrew Stitt about the work of the PMIEF.

You can watch the episode below or by following this link.

In episode 21 of The Project Shrink Podcast I am talking to Christine Hohlbaum. She is the author of “The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World”. We are talking about personal productivity, time management, the art of delegation and expectation management.

You can watch the episode below or follow this link.

I recorded this episode of Project Shrink on this lazy Sunday afternoon; a great time to think about how you want to be perceived as a professional. It’s the kind of knowledge that can really make a big difference in your career, but also in life.

I am delighted to talk to Margaret Meloni on this subject. She consults with individuals and organizations on the topic of conflict resolution and she coaches professionals in advancing their careers. She used to work as a Project Manager, so she knows our profession.

Margaret answers the following questions:

• Why is it important to define yourself as a professional?
• How do you get to know what you bring to the table?
• How do you broadcast that to others?

You can view the video below… or follow this link to YouTube.com.