Powering ProjeX: From Vision to Victory

Send us Fan Mail Most project managers know AI can help. But knowing that and actually having it set up, loaded with context, and ready to execute meaningful work are two very different things. In this episode, DK walks you through exactly how she has configured Claude CoWork from scratch: the desktop setup, projects, skills files, and voice prompting, then runs a live trial on a real (dummy) port...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest risk to your next project is not the budget, not the technology, and not even the stakeholders? What if it is the skills gap you have been quietly tolerating for years? In this episode of Powering ProjeX, DK sits down with Kestrel Stone, founder and CEO of Elemental Projects, to confront a truth the industry keeps sidestepping: organisations are racing to deliv...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where AI promises unprecedented productivity, many organizations remain stuck between ambition and hesitation. Leaders see the opportunity, yet governance fears, privacy concerns, and slow bureaucratic systems are holding them back. In this episode of Powering ProjeX , DK brings together an expert panel to tackle the real question facing project leaders today. How do yo...

Send us Fan Mail Autonomous vehicles are no longer a future promise. They are already reshaping safety, accessibility, and how humans interact with machines at scale. In this episode of Powering ProjeX, host Daniela Kellett sits down with leaders from the Tesla Owners Club of Australia to unpack what Full Self-Driving, autonomous fleets, and AI-driven mobility really mean for society, policy, and...

Send us Fan Mail Errors used to slow projects down. Now they accelerate them. This episode explores what happens when AI becomes your debugger, collaborator, and technical companion. 🔑 Key Quote: “Every error became momentum. That’s the real magic of troubleshooting with AI.” 📘 What You’ll Learn: • How AI transforms the debugging experience • Why iteration cycles become energising, not fatiguing...

Send us Fan Mail Using AI to Create AI — The New Iterative Development Model 🔑 Key Quote: “AI didn’t just build components, it reshaped the rhythm of creation.” ✨ What You’ll Learn: • How AI can co-develop prototypes and production-grade architecture • Why iteration cycles compress from weeks to minutes • How strategic thinking becomes the human’s core value • Lessons from building onboarding, l...

Send us Fan Mail From Idea to Concept: How AI Turns Expertise into Momentum 🔑 Key Quote: “AI didn’t replace my expertise, it amplified it. Clarity became the new superpower.” ✨ What You’ll Learn: • How an idea becomes a structured concept using AI • Why expertise is still the engine behind innovation • How generative models accelerate early-stage thinking • Why the distance between idea and prot...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine unlocking massive efficiency gains utilising AI in project delivery, yet realizing the game-changing deals that truly move the needle will always belong to humans.   In this powerful episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK is joined by David Myall, Ryan Chaffey, and Luke Belfield for a no-holds-barred discussion on where AI delivers transformative value in projects and where i...

Send us Fan Mail What if AI could level resources instantly, identify the perfect project team, forecast bottlenecks before they appear, and prevent burnout before it starts? In Episode 29 of the Powering ProjeX AI Series , DK and technology leader David Myall dive deep into how AI is transforming resource allocation , capacity planning , and portfolio decision-making across modern projects and pr...

Send us Fan Mail Ever been involved in a project where the technology was ready but the people weren’t? From billion-dollar ERP rollouts to corporate restructures, one truth stands firm: a successful project requires humans being sufficiently and successfully changed. In this powerful episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK sits down with veteran Change Manager Romaine Charlton to uncover the five thi...

Send us Fan Mail AI is transforming how we work, but are we managing that change, or letting it manage us? In this special short session of Powering ProjeX, host Daniela Kellett (DK) reconnects with Romaine Charlton, a seasoned Change Manager, to unpack the human side of AI implementation. Together they explore what happens when project teams rush to deploy generative or agentic AI without first p...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their revolutionary impact on project management in this insightful episode of the Powering ProjeX podcast.  Host DK, alongside experts Ryan Chaffey, David Myall and Andrew MacNeill, unpack how LLMs can be applied in project management to analyze unstructured data from emails, documents, and meetings, and reveal hidden risks,...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of the Powering ProjeX, host DK engages in a candid conversation with globally renowned culture consultant, speaker, and five-time bestselling author Colin D. Ellis.  So, does anyone really care about project management? DK and Colin explore the pervasive challenges faced by project managers (PMs), including feelings of undervaluation, burnout from unrea...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled to articulate your project management experience in a way that lands you the role you deserve? Join us as Andrew Bath, a career coach with 25 years of recruitment experience, shares how to craft a compelling career story and navigate transitions with confidence. Discover actionable insights to elevate your project management journey!   In this insightful ep...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could predict software project failure before it even begins?  In this episode of Powering ProjeX , host DK sits down with Colin Hammond , CEO of ScopeMaster, to uncover how AI-driven functional sizing is transforming software delivery. From the cosmic sizing model to automated requirement analysis, this conversation shows how you can turn project chaos into predictabl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Powering ProjeX Podcast, host DK sits down with Josh Horneman, founder of Howll, to explore how businesses can harness AI to amplify human intelligence while prioritizing data privacy and ethical control. Guest Bio: Josh Horneman is a visionary entrepreneur, business coach, and AI advocate based in Perth, Australia. As founder of Howll, he develops secure lo...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine jetting off to a remote village, not as a tourist, but as a volunteer, building infrastructure alongside indigenous elders and realizing that true success isn’t in the bricks laid, but in the trust earned across cultures. In this episode of Powering ProjeX , host DK sits down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman , Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware , to explore how cultu...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of the Powering ProjeX podcast, host DK engages in a deep conversation with Greg Lawton, CEO and Co-founder of Nodes & Links, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing project intelligence.  Drawing from his eclectic background, from stars to schedules to managing large-scale defence programs, Greg offered profound wisdom on the intersection of AI, hum...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK dives deep into the persistent struggles of project management and explores ground-breaking solutions with cognitive scientist Dr. Lia DiBello Ph. D, Principal Scientist @ Applied Cognitive Science Labs.  Despite advancements in tools and methodologies, project success rates remain stagnant at around 30-40%. DK and Dr. DiBello discuss ho...

Send us Fan Mail Ever stepped into a massive project with zero PM training, feeling like you're assembling a plane mid-flight? You're not alone! That's the wild world of the Accidental Project Manager.  In this episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK sits down with Erik Donert, a PMO powerhouse who traded a career in finance for leading $MM+ transformations.  Certified in PRINCE2 and SA...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Powering Projects Podcast, host DK is joined by seasoned data warehousing expert Julian Hebden to discuss the intricacies of delivering successful data projects. The conversation covers the significance of independent assurance, iterative experimentation, and problem understanding in ensuring long-term value.  Julian shares insights from his experience in bo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, join host DK and industry experts Ryan Chaffey, David Myall, Andrew MacNeill, and Luke Belfield, as they delve into the transformative potential of AI in project management.  The experts discuss the feasibility of AI-driven decision-making, task prioritization, and the challenges posed by siloed communication in fast-paced project environments. They debate the ben...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Powering ProjeX podcast, host DK, Dr Chivonne Algeo and Campbell Johnston explore if the project management industry is ready to become a profession. Project management, despite its critical role in delivering complex, costly, high-value projects across industries and the globe, is not a registered profession globally or in Australia. The industry fundamenta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK is joined by Professor Paul Boudreau, a distinguished project management expert and AI researcher.  They discuss the prevalent challenges in project and portfolio management, with a focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) can predict and mitigate project failures. Insights include the significant potential of AI in enhancing the planni...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK speaks with Leh Simonelli, CEO of IPMA Australia, as we discuss competencies, leadership, and the future of the project management industry.  The podcast highlights IPMA Australia's mission to elevate project management standards in Australia, emphasizing a competency-based certification model that prioritizes leadership and behavio...