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How to Go from Project Manager to Executive Leader ft. Samantha Wallace


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Transitioning from a project management role to an executive position can feel like an uphill battle. How do you break through career ceilings, build influence, and navigate challenges like burnout and imposter syndrome? And for PM moms, how do you balance career growth with family responsibilities? 

In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Wallace, Director at AstraZeneca and Founder of reMom, to unpack her journey from administrative assistant to executive leader. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career or looking for strategies to level up, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Samantha went from an admin assistant to a Director at AstraZeneca

  • Breaking through career ceilings and overcoming plateaus

  • Managing burnout and maintaining resilience in project management

  • Leading without authority: How to build influence as a PM

  • Unique challenges faced by PM moms and how to navigate them

And so much more!


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💌Reach out to Samantha Wallace via

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casinowallace/

Email: [email protected]


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