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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Many leaders think their job when stepping into an existing PMO is to keep things running smoothly.

But most of the time? That’s exactly how you miss the chance to make it matter.

In this episode, I walk you through how to take charge of a PMO you’ve inherited, using the IMPACT Engine framework to understand why it exists, reset its purpose, and realign it with today’s business needs so it delivers real IMPACT in its first 90 to 180 days.

I'll share why momentum without direction is just motion and the exact steps to diagnose how your PMO is seen, reset its purpose, and make early changes that earn trust without resistance.

This episode will give you a clear plan to reset alignment, build credibility, and create the PMO that’s needed now, not just the one you were handed.

What You'll Learn:

• The first shift you must make in week one (hint: it’s not templates).
• How to assess reality fast without a months-long audit.
• Which 2–3 high-IMPACT services to (re)launch first.
• Building a 90–180 day plan that earns buy-in and trust.
• How to prove the model with early wins leaders can feel.
• The rhythm to keep relevance as strategy changes.

👉 Press play to learn how to step into an existing PMO, earn trust fast, and set the stage for real IMPACT.

P.S. It’s the IMPACT Engine Book’s anniversary! 🎉 Celebrate with the IMPACT Insiders Book Club movement alongside hundreds of PMO and transformation leaders. Join us for live calls, deep conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how to create real change with The IMPACT Engine. Click here to learn more!

P.P.S. On September 10, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The IMPACT Engine! Whether you already own the book or have been waiting to grab a copy, now’s your chance. Not on the newsletter yet? Join today so you don’t miss the exclusive September 9 sneak peek at special offers and giveaways—my way of saying thanks for an incredibly IMPACTful year!

Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!

I welcome your feedback and insights!

I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!

Warmly,

Laura Barnard

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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Everyone thinks strategy fails because of poor execution.

But most of the time? It’s poor communication.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dori Gilbert—an executive coach, transformation strategist, and certified PMO leader who’s helped delivery teams and executives close the gap between strategy and execution by developing what she calls “communication agility.” It’s a framework built on three essential traits: courage, context, and conflict fluency.

We get into why executives hesitate to delegate, why middle managers struggle to advocate, and why project leaders often avoid the very conversations that could change everything. This episode gives you practical tools to build trust, shift perception, and communicate with strategic presence—even when the stakes are high.

This episode will give you a clear path to elevating your visibility, earning stakeholder buy-in, and leading through change with confidence and clarity.

What You'll Learn:

• Why leaders don’t trust handoffs (and how to fix it)
• The 3Cs of Communication Agility
• How to develop strategic presence (without faking confidence)
• What “empathetic action” looks like in real conversations
• How to lead up, out, and across with clarity and influence

👉 Press play to learn how to build real traction with your words, not just your workload.

Connect with Dori:

Follow her on LinkedIn

Check out her website

Visit KiteAgility.com

Download Your Internal Conflict Messaging System Guide

P.S. If you’re ready to lead with clarity instead of noise, The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you the tools, coaching, and support to communicate with confidence and influence at the highest level. Click here to learn more 🚀

P.P.S. On September 10, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The IMPACT Engine! Whether you already own the book or have been waiting to grab a copy, now’s your chance. Not on the newsletter yet? Join today so you don’t miss the exclusive September 9 sneak peek at special offers and giveaways—my way of saying thanks for an incredibly IMPACTful year!

Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!

I welcome your feedback and insights!

I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please

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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills

PMOs were never meant to be just about tracking outputs. The real reason executive teams approve the creation of a PMO is to drive better business outcomes.

In this episode, I’m talking about how the original purpose of the PMO has been buried under layers of process, compliance, and bureaucracy—and what it takes to bring it back to driving meaningful results.

I break down why purpose must come before process, how too many PMOs have slipped into measuring activity instead of outcomes, and the three commitments I’ve seen high-IMPACT PMOs make that set them apart from the rest.

This episode is your blueprint for shifting the conversation from project volume to business velocity—especially if your PMO is being recognized more for producing status reports than for delivering strategic IMPACT.

What You'll Learn:

• Why PMOs that focus on outcomes over process always win
• How to set strategy up for success before execution even begins
• Ways to optimize delivery systems to accelerate results, not slow them down
• How to hold your PMO accountable to real-world business outcomes
• Practical steps to reframe your value without waiting for permission

👉 Press play to learn how to build real traction with your words—not just your workload.

P.S. Looking to shift your PMO from execution to true strategic influence? The IMPACT Engine System gives you a clear, step-by-step path to deliver measurable outcomes, build executive trust, and elevate your role across the organization—without the chaos and overwhelm.

P.P.S. On September 10, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The IMPACT Engine! Whether you already own the book or have been waiting to grab a copy, now’s your chance. Not on the newsletter yet? Join today so you don’t miss the exclusive September 9 sneak peek at special offers and giveaways—my way of saying thanks for an incredibly IMPACTful year!

Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!

I welcome your feedback and insights!

I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!

Warmly,

Laura Barnard

GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS