Real Life PMP

Listen to the final episode in this fun conversation with Ordonna Sargeant. She talks about the resources to get started in your newfound Scrum Master role and she talks about the importance of being a partner in your agile projects. Be sure to capture your continuing education credits with the information below and make sure to connect with Ordonna--she's a great connection and mentor!

Ordonna Sargeant |  LinkedIn: in/ordonnasgtpmp/ | Instagram: ablackpmp | Twitter: ablackpmp

Real Life PMP  Podcast

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Title: Real Life PMP Podcast, Conversation with Ordonna Sargeant, real talk on growing your career in agile.

Description: 4-part episodes discussing a career path as an agile project manager/scrum master

PDU claim: 1.0 Leadership/Power Skills

Recommended Books

• Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time

Recommended Conferences

• Scrum Alliance Events (Global Scrum Gatherings, Regional Scrum Gatherings)
• Business Agility Conference (get on their mailing list for future events)
• International Conference on Agile and Flexible Manufacturing Systems (get on their mailing list for future events)

Have you been trying to figure out how to get your first scrum master role?  Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to implement your new agile training at your current job?  After listening to this episode, you'll learn from Ordonna on how to put your newfound agile skills to work.

Wondering what the day in the life of a Scrum Master is all about?  Take a listen to this episode where Ordonna breaks it down on what a Scrum Master does on a typical day.  And I loved her perspective of the Product Owner vs. the role of the Project Manager/Scrum Master.

I get asked all the time: what does a scrum master do all day?  While I have the experience, I thought it best to get the details from someone who is in the trenches ALL day.  It was a phenomenal time to talk about all things agile and then some with my friend and awesome Agilest, Ordonna Sargeant,   In Part 1 of our conversation, Ordonna shares how she got her start as a scrum master and provides her perspective on being a project manager vs. a scrum master.

As a real life PMP, do you find yourself struggling with self-doubt?  Me too!  The news, social media, and dealing with social comparison can really put a number on our self-esteem.  But we can save ourselves from the inner critic, that negative committee.  Take a listen to this episode where I provide my perspective and suggest the following exercise:

• Have your negative committee write a letter to you
• Then write a response letter

Here's the DropBox link to the exercise: Free your mind of inner self talk

Check out my blog article on this topic as well: https://themindsparq.com/blog/negativecommittee

Real Life PMP Podcast

Email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: in/themindsparq | Website: https://www.themindsparq.com/

Did you listen, read the blog, and do the exercise?  Get your 0.5 PDU via the PMI.org website.

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Title: Real Life PMP Podcast, Tackle the inner critic

Description: Podcast, Blog, and exercise for professional development.

PDU claim: 0.5 Leadership/Power Skills

In this final episode, Jennifer shares about landing her first project management role.  Her advice: don’t discount the assistant project manager roles.

Reach out!

Jennifer Golding |  LinkedIn: /in/jennifercgolding/

Real Life PMP  Podcast

Email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: in/themindsparq | Website: https://www.themindsparq.com/

Did you listen to all four episodes?  Get your 1.0 PDU via the PMI.org website.

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Title: Real Life PMP Podcast, Conversation with Jennifer Golding, Transitioning teacher find her new path into project management

Description: 4-part episodes discussing how a new project manager transitioned from full-time teaching to full-time project management

PDU claim: 1.0 Leadership/Power Skills

Interested in scholarships for the Google Coursera PM Certificate?  Check out these resources >> Financial Resources, Scholarships, and Grants

In this episode, we get real and candid about obtaining certifications.  Take a listen to the candid advice Jennifer received regarding her PM certification journey.

In this episode, Jennifer shares additional tips, such as updating your resume and leveraging LinkedIn connections, articles, and posts from people you follow. Take a listen!

There's been a wave of teachers leaving the profession to find their next career in the project management space.  I got the chance to chat with a transitioning teacher, Jennifer Golding, who recently made the leap.  In Part 1 of our conversation, Jennifer shares some of the strategies she leveraged to get her breakout role in project management.

This episode concludes my fun conversation with Ashaki Sorrell. We talk a bit about the Google project management certification and how the certificate helps you learn the language of project management

Key tips from our conversation:  

• Ask for a stretch assignment leading a small project at your current organization, 
• Shadow a project manager
• Seek out a project manager via a FaceBook group or through LinkedIn and ask them about their experience
• Join your local project management community for volunteer opportunities

Reach out!
Ashaki Sorrell,Project Management Training Academy
Email: [email protected]   | LinkedIn: in/ashakisorrell/

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Title: Real Life PMP Podcast, Conversation with Ashaki Sorrell, Pivoting into Project Management
Description: 3-part episodes discussing tips to pivot into project management
PDU claim: 0.75 Leadership/Power Skills
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