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In the Cafe, we have Olivia Montgomery joining us! She is an Associate Principal Analyst at Capterra and her research into EQ has took the PM world by storm! In our discussion, we'll talk about the importance and challenges of Emotional Intelligence(EQ) in the workplace, particularly in the field of project management. Olivia highlights how high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) contributes to the success of project managers and makes project teams more collaborative and dynamic. We'll also cover how EQ can be misunderstood, the significance of self-awareness for EQ development, and the influences of neurodiversity on EQ. Find the EQ post: https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-the-most-successful-project-managers-get-their-edge-with-emotional-intelligence/ Connect with Olivia at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-montgomery/

Welcome to the Organized Chaos Cafe – the show where we take a look at project leadership to control a little bit of our every day craziness. Today's conversation is with ⁠Erik Rueter⁠ where we'll learn about his exciting journey in both his studies and industry! As the founder of Human Centered Success LLC, we'll take a look at all the elements that have come together to create his unique approach to leadership. We'll see how his educational journey has shaped his unique approach to project management as well as discussing a bit about DEIB to increase performance as well as the pitfalls of going through the motions. We'll then dive into how his video gaming theme has shaped his program at Human Centered Success! Get ready for a relaxed episode packed with insights - so, without further ado, let's take a sip and chill out in the cafe!

Join me in an episode of the Organized Chaos Cafe as we talk creativity, art, comic books, and project management with Marvel creative inker, Dennis Crisostomo! What drew my attention to him was coming across his comic book art in the Artist's Alley at Calgary Expo where where I commissioned a drawing of my favourite Canuck, Wolverine! We talked about his journey as a creative and how project management fits into the creative process. Even with creative projects, there's deadlines to be met and stakeholders to be managed. Come listen to his stories and our conversation! If you're looking for a creative to work with, you can find Dennis Crisostomo's: https://www.instagram.com/dens_crisostomo/ https://www.facebook.com/denniscrisostomo You can take a look at his latest project that's helping support the community impacted by the Maui wildfires: https://www.instagram.com/naupakasuperheropolymermaid/

Join myself, Ben Chan, and the Founder of Lead Outside the Lines, Tina Parker, in the Organized Chaos Café as we tackle our passion topic of authentic leadership! I had wanted to attend her presentation at the 2022 PMI Global Summit in Las Vegas but the session was so high in demand, I was left out in the cold to find an alternative session. The next best option was to have her on the podcast! Grab a cup and listen as she shares her journey through the US Air Force and how she had to go through her own life-threatening harrowing ordeals to discover her path forward! We'll talk about: The military approach to leadership creation A cautionary tale of servant leadership: The self-care hypocrite Expertise vs. Leadership Looking at what authentic leadership truly means What if I'm authentically an a$$hole? Vulnerability and being ourselves Building a team culture You can find Tina Parker at www.leadoutsidethelines.com where leaders can break the mold and scale-up! For more about Ben, Project Leadership Coaching and the Organized Chaos Café, go to www.clymbconsulting.ca! #PMCoachBen #CLYMBCoaching #OrganizedChaosCafe

This episode is a great conversation with Caroline Horste where we discuss her journey from Higher Education/Student Affairs into the space of project management. In moving into her role as a PM and a Director of Operations & Strategy at a start-up in the ed-tech space, she also discovered her passion in helping others learn more about project management. Join us in the Café as we talk about how university projects may differ from projects in other industries, how transferrable project skills can be, and the opportunities that project management can open up for you. You can find Caroline at: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemanages/ https://carolinemanages.com/  

Mark Cowley joins me in the Organized Chaos Café discussing his venture into project leadership coaching specifically with large capital projects! He'll go through a bit of the challenges of handling mega capital projects ($1B+ budgets), how he's handled cultural alignment in his international experience, and we'll also discuss the biggest mistake he has made as a project manager! Come have a seat! You can find Mark at www.markcowleyservices.com for more information on his consulting and coaching services.   

It's been quite a gap between episodes, so I wanted to give you a quick update on what I've been up to, what I've learned, and what's upcoming. Looking forward to doing more episodes! 

"What could go wrong?" Famous last words. In this episode, we're taking an different experimental approach with our first panel! Our amazing guests in the Café discuss how risk shows up and how you can manage it in both a professional and personal stage. Our panelists include: Rosanah Santos - Manager of Distribution Portfolio Delivery Office at SaskPower Martin Winter - Program Manager of Security & Information Systems at AltaLink Andrew Zakaluzny - Managing Partner at RLG International We'll dive into project team risk identification mindset, wedding planning, and personal growth. Come have a listen and see what you take away from it!

Day-dreaming, a wandering mind, just letting your mind draw a blank... Do you implement a time to do nothing? Here's a quick book discussion on the book Auto-Pilot: The Art and Science of Doing Nothing by Andrew Smart where I go through my 3 key takeaways. 

This month, as part of Asian Heritage Month,  Reiko Rogers and I share a bit about our career journey and the intersection of culture. Learn a bit more about the hiring statistics she's noticed in her role as Sr. Manager in the AWS Global Talent Intelligence group as she goes through some great tips for the interview process. As a PM Interview Coach, she's started to help boost the learnable skills that PMs should know in the interview process. Find more about her and her tips and tricks on Instagram & TikTok!

It's the pandemic, what should you do? Is your first idea to start a restaurant? Well for Vien Ly, she took the plunge into the restaurant business and has exceeded all expectations! In not only being the first purple rice yogurt drink restaurant in Calgary, she's also dived into her food innovation invention of a mochi croissant waffle. Come join our conversation in the café as she goes through her journey from an office administrator to restauranteur! Find the Chewgurt Yummy website here! https://chewgurtyummyyyc.ca/

What's the feeling you get when you think of public speaking? Nervousness? Butterflies in your stomach? Are you feeling confident? The thought of being the center of attention in front of strangers was a crazy thought until until I engaged my public speaking coach, Maria Malik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sincerelymaria/).  Join our conversation as we talk about her journey becoming a public speaking coach, the trials and tribulations, the transformations she sees in her students, and her amazing success experience with one of her LinkedIn posts going viral with over 38,000 reactions! Are you ready to speak confidently? You can also find her website at www.mariamalik.us