People. Process. Progress.

“Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to seasonal changes. SAD typically begins in the fall and ends in the spring. Symptoms of SAD may include feeling sad, having low energy, overeating, and sleeping too much.” - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 

In this episode, How to Prepare for and Push Through Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), we will discuss the importance of hope and action to prepare for and overcome seasonal depression.

Episode outline:

• Importance of sunlight
• Value of exercise
• Cleaner diet
• Social connections
• Talking to others

Stay safe, prepare to be less SAD, and Godspeed,

Kevin

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If you want to Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, improve bone health, and have an overall better quality of life, you’ll make regular fitness part of your life.

Join me on How to Fit Fitness into a Busy Schedule as I share three tips to help you make fitness part of who you are, not just something you do.

• Prioritize exercise like you do the Dentist
• Incorporate activity throughout your day
• Find exercise movements you enjoy doing

Get up, get after it, and Godspeed,

Kevin

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In How to Solve the Resource Allocation Riddle, I share three planning elements that will help Program Managers, Project Managers, and Team Leaders more effectively plan for, coordinate, and support the resources on their projects.

• Conduct thorough resource planning and forecasting
• Optimize resource utilization through effective time management and prioritization
• Develop a contingency plan for resource shortages

Stay safe, take care of your resources, and Godspeed.

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In Three Nutrition Myths Debunked, I debunk common nutrition myths that often trip up people working hard to lose weight and stay in shape.

• Myth 1: You can never drink diet soda
• Myth 2: All carbs are bad
• Myth 3: Low-fat means healthy

More resources, show notes, tools, and templates at hopeisnotaplan.org

Remember to get up, get after it, and I wish you all, Godspeed.

Kevin

In How to Tame the Scope Creep Monster, I share three key actions Program Managers, Project Managers, and Team Leaders should take to keep the scope on track while leaving room for team and life dynamics to drive the customer's needs.

• Define and communicate the scope early
• Establish a clear and dynamic change control process
• Prioritize customer needs and set clear expectations

Stay safe, visit hopeisnotaplan.org, subscribe, and Godspeed.

Are you nervous about starting an exercise program? Does going to a "globo-gym" fill you with dread? On this inaugural episode of Fitness Friday I share three tips you can follow to get started on your fitness path with or without getting a gym membership.

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• Get up
• Get after it
• Subscribe
• Godspeed

Welcome back to the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast! I'm your host, Kevin Pannell. I’m a veteran of the US Navy, Public Safety in Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Public Health and Healthcare, and Information Technology spaces. In this second season, I’ll dive deep into the challenges of program and project management. I’ll identify a problem, discuss the hope, and provide actionable planning steps that will empower you to tackle these challenges head-on. 

I'll also keep you motivated with Fitness Friday segments. These short, but impactful five minute or less episodes will offer tips to keep your mind and body healthy to help you stay ready to lead teams and drive organizational success.

More resources, episodes, and a way to contact me at hopeisnotaplan.org.

Until then, remember, while hope ignites, it’s action that transforms.

Godspeed and thank you for listening,

Kevin

I'm taking this moment to express my sincere gratitude for all of you who have been listening, sharing, and supporting the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast.

Last month, we reached a milestone of 414 downloads, bringing our total to over 2.1k! That's more than 100 high school classrooms worth of listeners! And the best part? Our retention rate is an amazing 84%, which means you're not just listening, you're actually engaged and getting value from every episode. I'm truly humbled and excited to be on this journey with you all.

And let's not forget our YouTube channel! We've hit 454k views and 679 subscribers! Thank you for spreading the word and sharing our content with your friends and family.

Thank you for being an amazing part of this community. I can't wait to see what we accomplish together in the coming months. Until then, take some time for yourself, recharge, and come back ready to conquer your goals. Remember, hope is not a plan, but a good plan can bring hope.

Stay safe, wash your hands, and Godspeed,

Kevin

In today’s episode, The Top 5 Reasons Taking Ownership at Work is Hard, let's explore why owning our situation at work is the crucial first step towards improving ourselves, our teams, and our organizations. But first…

Episode references:

-        Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

-        Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop

-        Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

-        Joyce Meyer’s Enjoying Everyday Life Radio Podcast

Stay safe out there, take ownership and start moving forward, and Godspeed,

Kevin

On today’s Five-Minute Friday,How to Complete a Project YOU Self-Check, I’m checking in. We’ll recap how you can lead the most important project ever: Project YOU!

In this episode:

• Review of Project YOU phases
• Checking in with yourself
• Refining your focus
• Self-accountability and support
• Making Project YOU a Lifelong Program

Stay safe, invest in yourself, and Godspeed.