The PM-ProShow: Where Military Precision Meets Civilian Success

In this episode of the PM-ProShow, we sit down with Karen Ngo, CEO Communications Manager at Microsoft and creator of the #1 ranked career blog kkarenism, to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing professionals today: translating experience into opportunity. Karen shares how she built her own career journey, why networking unlocks the hidden job market, and how she uses the Career Walking...

How do you get more than 160 sites to adopt a new system? Or lead a team through a $300 million water crisis? That takes more than solid project management skills. It takes effective Organizational Change Management. In this episode of the PM-ProShow, we sit down with Clint Keeley, MS, PMP, Senior Organizational Change Manager at BAE Systems, to discuss the human side of complex, high-stakes proje...

Transitioning from military service to civilian project and program management isn't about starting over — it's about translating experience the right way. In this episode of PM-ProShow, we're joined by Donald Gray, Program Manager at Tiber Creek Consulting and a veteran leader with 20+ years of executive, training, and program management experience. Donald shares real-world stories from his trans...

What does it really take to move from leading $6B+ in military sustainment to winning in corporate industry? In this episode of PM-ProShow, retired Army CW5 Mike Theroux breaks down how senior military leaders can stop underselling themselves—and start translating readiness, sustainment, and change leadership into real civilian impact. Mike shares how certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black...

This week on the PM-ProShow, we sit down with Brian Smetana — Inspector General NCO, senior Army leader, and 23-year veteran — to break down what it really takes to transition, lead, and win beyond the uniform. Brian gives a raw, ground-level perspective on preparing for retirement after more than two decades of service across logistics, recruiting, law enforcement, and leadership. From the emotio...

Ken Killingsworth went from Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army to Director of Watco University — where he now leads leadership development and corporate learning for one of America's top transportation companies. In this episode of The PM-ProShow, Ken sits down with us to talk about what it really takes to lead the leaders — in uniform and beyond. From designing learning systems that drive pe...

How do you take 25 years of Navy and Marine Corps experience and turn it into a successful career leading corporate teams? Anthony "Rip" Ripley has the answer. From rescue swimmer to senior leader at Lowe's, Rip's story is proof that military leadership doesn't end when the uniform comes off — it just evolves.   In this episode of The PM-Pro Show, hosts Tim Dalhouse (retired U.S. Marine and founde...

In this episode of The PM Pro Show , retired Army Chief Warrant Officer Uriel Reyes shares how earning his PMP certification accelerated his transition into civilian project management. Hear how military leadership translates into PM success, the impact of certification on landing jobs, and practical advice for veterans preparing to transition.

Confused about how to use your GI Bill to pay for certifications or training programs? In this episode of The PM-ProShow, Tim Dalhouse (PM-ProLearn CEO) and Everette Jackson (Maryland's State Approving Agency Associate Director) break it all down. Learn the difference between cert prep reimbursement and exam reimbursement, the forms you'll need (VA Form 22-10272 and 22-0803), and how to ensure you...

In this episode, we catch up with Edward Watson—one of PM-ProLearn's very first students who earned his PMP back in 2017. Edward shares how certification opened doors, built credibility, and shaped the last eight years of his career. Tune in for an inspiring look at long-term success through project management.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill has evolved—but are you using it to its full potential? In this episode, we break down how the GI Bill now covers more than just college, including professional certifications like PMP, PMI-ACP, and more. We explore recent changes, walk through how you can use these benefits, and tackle common challenges veterans and service members face when trying to access this life-changi...

In Episode 1 of the PM-ProShow, we tackle a question more professionals are asking every day: Are certifications more valuable than college degrees in today's economy? Join our hosts as they dive into recent data and real-world stories showing how the job market is shifting. Learn why project management certifications like PMP®, CAPM®, and PMI-ACP® are gaining momentum—especially for military vete...