Being a Project Manager

Being a Project Manager with Mike Fesko PMP | PURE PM

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Stuck in project support and ready to lead? "Being a Project Manager" is the podcast that bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Each episode delivers the practical skills, career advice, and leadership strategies that help project coordinators, analysts, and junior PMs become confident, recognized project leaders. Built for where you actually are and designed to get you where you want to go. Reach me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpfesko/VALUE received? If inclined, thank you for supporting this podcast at https://mediaventuresllc.gumroad.com/coffee

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Being a Project Manager

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Lessons Learned the Right Way 08.07.2026 4:05

In this episode I walk you through "Lessons Learned" meetings, why you need them, and how to get the most out of them. Why? Because most "lessons learned" meetings are a box-checking formality — captured, filed, and forgotten. In this episode, I'll bre...

7 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome for Project Managers 21.06.2026 15:40

Don't Imposter Syndrome stop you in your tracks and stunt you career growth! I've been there, still feel it some days, but here are 7 actionable ways that you can keep it from stopping you. Show Notes / Sources: • Clance, P.R. & Imes, S.A. (1978). "The...

Mastering Project Communication 10.06.2026 18:07

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpfesko/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpfesko/ ) My Communication Path Visualizer: https://mediaventuresllc.gumroad.com/l/communicationpathvisualizer ( https://mediaventuresllc.gumro...

The CAPM vs PMP Decision (new PMP exam) 01.06.2026 10:32

Here are show notes for the episode: CAPM vs. PMP: Which Certification Should You Get First in 2026? With the PMP exam changing in July 2026, the CAPM vs. PMP question has a new wrinkle — and the answer depends entirely on where you are in your career ...