The Sunday Lunch Project Manager

This week I have the second part of my interview with John Henny, The Voice Coach.

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In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠⁠

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I have some great affiliates that I am working with

Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠⁠

AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠⁠

Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠⁠

Patreon

If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm⁠⁠

About John

John Henny has decades of experience helping thousands of voice users around the world become more effective communicators. He is a featured lecturer at top voice conferences and institutions, including IVTOM, Osborne Head and Neck Institute, VIP Worldwide Voice Conference, The Paul McCartney Liverpool Institute and USC.  He coaches professional voice users at Corporate Businesses, the US Military, Sports Announcers, and Voice Over Artists using his cutting-edge methods to help eliminate strain and bring out your best sounding, compelling voice.

He is also the author of three Amazon bestselling books, hosts the popular podcast The Intelligent Vocalist (with over 500,000 downloads) and has 130,000 subscribers with 14 million views on YouTube. He is also a seasoned on-line course creator with an extensive library of training courses for singers, speakers and voice teachers.

Links

Website: https://www.compellingspeaker.com/

Facebook / Instagram: @johnhennyvocals / @johnhennyvocals

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/johnhennyvocals/

This week I have the second part of my interview with John Henny, The Voice Coach.

Support the Show

Shop

In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠

Sponsors

I have some great affiliates that I am working with

Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠

AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠

Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠

Patreon

If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm⁠

About John

John Henny has decades of experience helping thousands of voice users around the world become more effective communicators. He is a featured lecturer at top voice conferences and institutions, including IVTOM, Osborne Head and Neck Institute, VIP Worldwide Voice Conference, The Paul McCartney Liverpool Institute and USC.  He coaches professional voice users at Corporate Businesses, the US Military, Sports Announcers, and Voice Over Artists using his cutting-edge methods to help eliminate strain and bring out your best sounding, compelling voice.

He is also the author of three Amazon bestselling books, hosts the popular podcast The Intelligent Vocalist (with over 500,000 downloads) and has 130,000 subscribers with 14 million views on YouTube. He is also a seasoned on-line course creator with an extensive library of training courses for singers, speakers and voice teachers.

Links

Website: https://www.compellingspeaker.com/

Facebook / Instagram: ⁠@johnhennyvocals⁠ / ⁠@johnhennyvocals⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/johnhennyvocals/⁠

This week is a rerun of my chat with Carl Pritchard, The Risk Guy.

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British Podcast Awards

On the 5th September ( my 25th wedding anniversary) the voting for British Podcast Awards will end and they have a peoples choice award, now I am under no delusions that I will win or get a notable mention, in fact in my opinion the Socially Distant Sports Bar should, and I have voted for them myself. However, there is a chance that it will help with the visibility of the show and potentially more listeners. I would be delighted if you could vote for the show and share on socials to get your colleagues and friends to vote. Pop along to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/britishpods2023⁠ to cast your votes.

Shop

In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠

Sponsors

I have some great affiliates that I am working with

Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠

AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠

Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠

Patreon

If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm⁠

Carl Pritchard is the principal and founder of Pritchard Management Associates and is described as "A true Project Management Hero, with a degree in comedy psychology" He is lecturer, author, researcher, and instructor. He is considered a leading authority on risk and communications management and presents on a variety of management topics, ranging from project essentials to the complexities of network diagramming and team motivation. As an author and researcher, he has published articles on project management language, advances in risk management, and on the challenges of training on the Internet. His work as an instructor has taken him around the world, training with some of the leading international training organizations, as well as for private clients and the Project Management Institute®. He is the U.S. Correspondent for the U.K. project management journal, Project Manager Today.

Carl has recorded presentations for international conferences on DVD and developed on-line training for the Project Management Institute. He was also the architect of ESI International’s landmark programs in distance learning. He serves on the Board of Directors for ProjectConnections.Com and recently recorded an extensive audio training program, The Portable PMP® Prep with Bruce Falk.

Carl regularly consults and coaches on project management, presentation skills, risk, e-learning, and course development with a variety of organizations. He serves on the board of directors and presents podcasts for ProjectConnections.com. He holds a B.A. from the Ohio State University, and is a Project Management Professional® as certified by the Project Management Institute.

Carl has authored seven texts, including:

Risk Management: Concepts & Guidance, 5th Edition

The Project Management Communications Tool Kit, 2nd Edition

The Risk Management Memory Jogger

Project Management: Lessons from the Field

Website: https://carlpritchard.com/

This week we have a rerun of my conversation with Ruth Pearce, The Project Motivator.

Support the Show

British Podcast Awards

On the 5th September ( my 25th wedding anniversary) the voting for British Podcast Awards will end and they have a peoples choice award, now I am under no delusions that I will win or get a notable mention, in fact in my opinion the Socially Distant Sports Bar should, and I have voted for them myself. However, there is a chance that it will help with the visibility of the show and potentially more listeners. I would be delighted if you could vote for the show and share on socials to get your colleagues and friends to vote. Pop along to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/britishpods2023⁠ to cast your votes.

Shop

In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠

Sponsors

I have some great affiliates that I am working with

Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠

AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠

Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠

Patreon

If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm⁠

About Ruth

For over 20 years Ruth has taken on large scale projects in financial services software houses, state government, education, and nonprofit organisations.

In 2011, Ruth and the team were the winners of the PMI Distinguished Project award, she had found a niche at that time. She has also launched a book called Project Motivator recently Unlocking the secrets of strengths based project management. With a comment from Ken Blanchard "Ruth knows project management from the inside out, she knows the best project managers use their influence to engage their teams. And with that engagement comes motivation and commitment to the projects and to each other. Read be a project motivator and watch your project teams thrive."

Now she's a writer speaker, a group team coach, and a certified coach trainer. And she's continued to project manage with a passion, she brings bravery, curiosity, fairness, appreciation, and gratitude to all she does. Her motto is be helpful, be strong, be brave, and be curious.

Links

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-pearce-projectmotivator/

Website: https://projectmotivator.com/

Book:

This week we have a recast of my interview with Peter Taylor, The Lazy Project Manager, the first interview I did back in 2019.

Support the Show

British Podcast Awards

On the 5th September the voting for British Podcast Awards will end and they have a peoples choice award, now I am under no delusions that I will win or get a notable mention, in fact in my opinion the Socially Distant Sports Bar should, and I have voted for them myself. However, there is a chance that it will help with the visibility of the show and potentially more listeners. I would be delighted if you could vote for the show and share on socials to get your colleagues and friends to vote. Pop along to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/britishpods2023⁠ to cast your votes.

Shop

In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠

Sponsors

I have some great affiliates that I am working with

Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠

AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠

Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠

Patreon

If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm⁠

About Peter

Seasoned business executive and experienced leader of commercial strategy and transformational change with TLPM, Ceridian, Aptos, BSI, Kronos/UKG, Infor, Cognos/IBM, in Manufacturing, Health, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Aerospace, Education, Finance, and Public Sector. Over 30 years of combined expertise in strategic project planning through execution and transformational change management inclusive of change execution methodologies, coaching/mentoring and facilitation in global mature/emerging market countries. Proven track record of leading complex enterprise-wide business transformational strategic initiatives that required innovative and creative thinking, restructuring business units and processes, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of functions and transforming operating models that contributed billions of dollars in financial results. Experience of driving change management, business transformation, service transition, project strategies, technology roadmaps, and business benefits realisation

Author of the #1 bestselling book 'The Lazy Project Manager' ( www.thelazyprojectmanager.com ) and co-host of www.thesquidofdespair.com podcast

This week I have part two of my chat with Kelly McGinley, The Function and Flow Expert.

Support the Show

British Podcast Awards

On the 5th September ( my 25th wedding anniversary) the voting for British Podcast Awards will end and they have a peoples choice award, now I am under no delusions that I will win or get a notable mention, in fact in my opinion the Socially Distant Sports Bar should, and I have voted for them myself. However, there is a chance that it will help with the visibility of the show and potentially more listeners. I would be delighted if you could vote for the show and share on socials to get your colleagues and friends to vote. Pop along to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/britishpods2023⁠ to cast your votes.

Shop

In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/shop⁠

Sponsors

I have some great affiliates that I am working with

Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠

AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual⁠

Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠

Patreon

If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to ⁠www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm⁠

About Kelly

Kelly started Function & Flow to help teams and organizations, just like yours, work better, smarter, and more effectively…together. In short, to Do Productivity Differently.

Over two decades of experience as an educator and project manager have taught her that industries and missions are as different as the day is long. But, the foundational principles of getting things done are always the same. Get to the core, collaborate effectively, choose a path, and commit.

Her superpower is helping you simplify that process.

When not nerding out on this incredible work, her own sense of balance comes from her best friend/husband, home in the woods, dogs who think she invented peanut butter, and her enjoyable, albeit endless, pursuit of being a slightly less bad yogi, runner, and musician.  

Website

⁠https://www.findfunctionandflow.com/⁠

Get a copy of Kelly's book Start With Better Meetings and Meeting Makeover Mini-Course for free here: ⁠https://programs.findfunctionandflow.com/SWBM-Book-Landing⁠

Socials:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellysmcginley/ ⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/FindFunctionAndFlow/⁠

This week I have part one of my chat with Kelly McGinley, The Function and Flow Expert.

Support the Show

British Podcast Awards

On the 5th September ( my 25th wedding anniversary) the voting for British Podcast Awards will end and they have a peoples choice award, now I am under no delusions that I will win or get a notable mention, in fact in my opinion the Socially Distant Sports Bar should, and I have voted for them myself. However, there is a chance that it will help with the visibility of the show and potentially more listeners. I would be delighted if you could vote for the show and share on socials to get your colleagues and friends to vote. Pop along to www.nigelcreaser.com/britishpods2023 to cast your votes.

Shop

In the shop we have a chance to buy mine and my guests' books, I get a bit of cash for all of them. www.nigelcreaser.com/shop

Sponsors

I have some great affiliates that I am working with

Online PM Courses: Dr Mike Clayton offers a variety of project management courses for the beginner just starting out to a seasoned professional wanting to hone their skill. Check it out here www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses

AirManual: This software provides an excellent solution to documenting processes, but does much more than just documenting it creates an easily maintainable and useable set of process documentation, including interactive checklists. Rather than an out-of-data Visio diagram and a pile of difficult to navigate and maintain Word documents you get a one-stop tool. Check it out here www.nigelcreaser.com/airmanual

Riverside: To create a podcast you need good tools and I would, and have recommended Riverside to anyone wanting to create a podcast. It allows you to record, edit, interview and manage all of your podcasts. Even the free layer gives enough features and functionality for me to run my whole show, so if you are planning to start a podcast or know someone who is go to www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside

Patreon

If you just fancy buying me a coffee or similar why not pop to www.patreon.com/sundaylunchpm

About Kelly

Kelly started Function & Flow to help teams and organizations, just like yours, work better, smarter, and more effectively…together. In short, to Do Productivity Differently.

Over two decades of experience as an educator and project manager have taught her that industries and missions are as different as the day is long. But, the foundational principles of getting things done are always the same. Get to the core, collaborate effectively, choose a path, and commit.

Her superpower is helping you simplify that process.

When not nerding out on this incredible work, her own sense of balance comes from her best friend/husband, home in the woods, dogs who think she invented peanut butter, and her enjoyable, albeit endless, pursuit of being a slightly less bad yogi, runner, and musician.  

Website

https://www.findfunctionandflow.com/

Get a copy of Kelly's book Start With Better Meetings and Meeting Makeover Mini-Course for free here: https://programs.findfunctionandflow.com/SWBM-Book-Landing

Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellysmcginley/

This week I have part two of my interview with Ken Stearns, The Guy with a Jar.

Sponsors

Online PM Courses: ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcourses⁠

Riverside: ⁠www.nigelcreaser.com/riverside⁠

Ken is a grandfather, father, midwestern boy, writer, speaker, photographer, and lyricist. In his early fifties, he decided to replace his habit of reading with writing while travelling. Little did he know that this simple change would lead him on a transformative journey of self-discovery and creativity.

For 20 years, he lived and worked in 15 countries across Asia, immersing himself in new cultures, languages, and experiences. Along the way, he found himself consumed by the thoughts inside him as they fought tirelessly to be heard. Writing became his outlet, his way of processing the world around him and sharing his ideas with others. And with a lot of time on his hands in cars, planes, and airports, it poured out of him.

As he embraced change and pursued his passion for writing, he discovered new depths of growth and transformation. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but taking chances and trying new things can lead to unimaginable opportunities and personal fulfilment.

At 59 years old, Ken left his corporate job behind to dedicate his life to giving real people and real conversations a place to be heard. He is a man on a mission; uncovering the true essence of America.

Armed with a jar full of questions that he developed over three years of self-reflection, Ken is on the road interviewing strangers in 111 cities across the nation. Each episode of The Jar features a new guest whose life story unfolds slowly through the thought-provoking questions in hand. Listen to guests’ share their deepest thoughts, struggles, and triumphs, painting a vivid picture of the human experience.

Now 60, he's fueled by passion and purpose as he’s turning strangers into friends. With the help of a remote small team, he's dedicated to giving everyday Americans a platform to be heard. With no topic or story off limits, you can expect to hear some of the most fascinating and unexpected stories from the most unexpected people. From the bustling streets of New York City to the serene shores of Santa Monica, The Jar is discovering the lives of the strangers you pass by on the street.

The Jar is more than a podcast - it's a movement to highlight what it means to be human and live well, together. Ken's journey will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, inspiring you to see the world in a new light. So buckle up, and join Ken Stearns on this thrilling adventure as he discovers the heart and soul of America, one conversation at a time. And who knows? You just might be the next guest on The Jar, sharing your story and leaving a lasting impact on the world.

Website: https://www.thejar.live/

Books

Dear God: Book of Self: https://amzn.to/3PJSnOW

Dear God: Letters to God: https://amzn.to/43fJX4N

This week I have part one of my interview with Ken Stearns, The Guy with a Jar.

Ken is a grandfather, father, midwestern boy, writer, speaker, photographer, and lyricist. In his early fifties, he decided to replace his habit of reading with writing while traveling. Little did he know that this simple change would lead him on a transformative journey of self-discovery and creativity.

For 20 years, he lived and worked in 15 countries across Asia, immersing himself in new cultures, languages, and experiences. Along the way, he found himself consumed by the thoughts inside him as they fought tirelessly to be heard. Writing became his outlet, his way of processing the world around him and sharing his ideas with others. And with a lot of time on his hands in cars, planes, and airports, it poured out of him.

As he embraced change and pursued his passion for writing, he discovered new depths of growth and transformation. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but taking chances and trying new things can lead to unimaginable opportunities and personal fulfillment.

At 59 years old, Ken left his corporate job behind to dedicate his life to giving real people and real conversations a place to be heard. He is a man on a mission; uncovering the true essence of America.

Armed with a jar full of questions that he developed over three years of self-reflection, Ken is on the road interviewing strangers in 111 cities across the nation. Each episode of The Jar features a new guest whose life story unfolds slowly through the thought-provoking questions in hand. Listen to guests’ share their deepest thoughts, struggles, and triumphs, painting a vivid picture of the human experience.

Now 60, he's fueled by passion and purpose as he’s turning strangers into friends. With the help of a remote small team, he's dedicated to giving everyday Americans a platform to be heard. With no topic or story off limits, you can expect to hear some of the most fascinating and unexpected stories from the most unexpected people. From the bustling streets of New York City to the serene shores of Santa Monica, The Jar is discovering the lives of the strangers you pass by on the street.

The Jar is more than a podcast - it's a movement to highlight what it means to be human and live well, together. Ken's journey will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, inspiring you to see the world in a new light. So buckle up, and join Ken Stearns on this thrilling adventure as he discovers the heart and soul of America, one conversation at a time. And who knows? You just might be the next guest on The Jar, sharing your story and leaving a lasting impact on the world.

Website: https://www.thejar.live/

Books

Dear God: Book of Self: https://amzn.to/3PJSnOW

Dear God: Letters to God: https://amzn.to/43fJX4N

This week we have part two of my chat with Hilary Kinney PMP, The Parenting Project Manager or The Project Managing Parent (you decide).

Hilary Kinney is a project director with 17 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company. She is also an award-winning blogger and author of the book Project Management for Parents, providing resources for busy families to build teamwork, get organized, and streamline life at home. She is the proud mother of an elementary school student and her recent parenting accomplishments include teaching him to plan his day independently, make dinner, and get his chores done without complaining - most of the time. Her career achievements range from facilitating a C-suite-sponsored customer recognition program across 7,000 properties globally, to directing special projects for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company President’s office.

Hilary earned a B.S. in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. She holds a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification from the Project Management Institute, as well as a Change Practitioner Certification from the Prosci® Change Management Leadership Center. She lives with her family in the Washington, D.C. area.

Find out more here: https://www.projectmanagementforparents.com/

Grab her book here https://amzn.to/3OyhOlZ