Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen



Are you carrying the burden of every project challenge and organizational misstep?

This episode challenges project leaders and PMO professionals to stop owning all the pain—and start translating it into executive priorities. Learn how to shift from outputs to outcomes and use our five-step IMPACT Communication Framework to finally get leadership buy-in, accelerate decision-making, and unlock real business value.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why outputs ≠ outcomes—and how to stop confusing the two
• How to make your pain their pain using strategic language
• Five-step IMPACT Communication Framework in action
• The danger of wearing project chaos as a badge of honor
• Moving from being blamed to being a business partner

👉 Press play to stop solving the wrong problems and start making a strategic IMPACT today.

P.S. 🚨 You’re Invited to Something Bigger Than Just a Book Club…

The IMPACT Insiders Book Club launches April 22 — and it’s not just about reading a book. It’s about stepping into a movement.

Together, we’re unpacking The IMPACT Engine and activating what it means to be a true changemaker. This isn’t surface-level stuff — this is about real transformation, real connection, and real IMPACT.

✅ Live sessions + recordings

✅ Behind-the-scenes insights I’ve never shared publicly

✅ A community of driven, purpose-fueled leaders just like you

It’s 100% free to join — but the movement kicks off soon.

➡️ Reserve your spot now and don’t miss the very first call.

This is your calling. Are you in?

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Warmly,

Laura Barnard

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