In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, Trina Schaetz talks with Ashley Simmons, VP of PMO at Summit Seven, about PMO leadership, stakeholder management, organizational strategy, and leading change with curiosity.

Trina first heard Ashley speak on a panel at PMO UnCon in San Diego in spring 2026, where Ashley’s talent for stakeholder management, organizational strategy, and change stood out right away.

In “The Curious Yes,” Ashley shares how she developed that strength across her career, from project specialist to PMO executive, and how some of the mindset behind it started even earlier, back when she was playing national team soccer.

This conversation is especially valuable for project managers, PMO leaders, and business leaders who want to build trust, support executive decision-making, and drive business value.

Topics include:

• PMO value 
• Stakeholder management 
• Executive decision-making 
• Business acumen 
• Curiosity in leadership 
• Project manager career growth 
• Mentorship 
• The power of a “curious yes”

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