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Episodes
- #185 | Why Governance Fails (And What It’s Really Meant to Do) with Ross Garland
What if governance isn’t slowing your projects down—but the very thing protecting them from failure? In this powerful episode, Fatimah is joined by Ross Garland, President of P3GQA and global expert in Project, Programme and Portfolio Gove…
- #184 | Why Regulatory Programs Stall After Approval - and How to Design Ones That Actually Run
In this special episode, we explore a challenge many regulated organisations face but rarely articulate clearly: why regulatory programs often struggle long after approval has been secured. Most regulatory initiatives don’t fail because th…
- #183 | Why “target operating models” fail without capability clarity - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 7
Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #7 Organisations invest heavily in Target Operating Model (TOM) design. New structures are defined. Governance is redesigned. Processes are mapped. So why do so many of the same problems st…
- #182 | Capability and Regulation: Why Compliance Keeps Failing - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 6
Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #6 Organisations invest heavily in compliance frameworks, policies, and controls. So why do regulatory failures keep happening? In this episode of Capability Unboxed , Fatimah Abbouchi expl…
- #181 | Capability Ownership: The Hard Conversation Leaders Avoid - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 5
Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #5 Capabilities don’t sit neatly inside org charts. But accountability still needs to. In this episode of Capability Unboxed , Fatimah Abbouchi tackles one of the most avoided leadership qu…
- #180 | Strategy Doesn’t Fail. Execution Does - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 4
Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #4 Strategy isn’t usually the problem. Execution is. And more often than not, the real issue isn’t poor intent — it’s fragmented capability. In this third episode of our Capability Unboxed…
- #179 | Why Organisations Treat Capabilities and People as the Same Thing and Why That Breaks Execution - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 3
Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #3 Ever heard someone say, “We don’t have the capability,” when what they really meant was, “We don’t have the person”? In this episode of Capability Unboxed , Fatimah Abbouchi tackles one…
- #178 | Capability vs Capacity (Why Most Planning Is Broken) - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 2
Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #2 Most organisations plan for capacity and assume capability. And that’s exactly where things start to break. In this punchy second episode of our Capability Unboxed mini-series, Fatimah A…
- #177 | What Is Capability (Really)? - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 1
Capability Unboxed Mini Series – Powered by CIAB+ | Part 1 We use the word capability constantly, in pitch decks, strategy docs, PMO reviews, but rarely pause to define what it actually means. And when organisations assume it just means sk…
- #176 | Throw Back Episode - #135 | Leading Change: Insights from Transformation Expert Matt Dragun
Jump back in with Matt Draugun! Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Matt Dragun, a seasoned change leader with over 18 years of experience in overseeing transformational projects across the globe. Matt, a self-proclaimed…
- #175 | Throw Back Episode - #149 | From Kid Coder to Tech Leader, Adventures in AI and Global Tech with Martin Cooperwaite
Dive back in with Martin Cooperwaite! Martin Cooperwaite, co-founder of Kiandra, takes us from his early days of coding adventure games as a kid to leading one of Australia’s top software companies. Inspired by his dad’s source code books,…
- #174 | Throw Back Episode - #143 | Transforming PMOs into Strategic Powerhouses with Laura Barnard
Dive back in with this insightful episode! Ever wondered how to transform your PMO into a strategic powerhouse? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Laura Barnard, a trailblazer in integrating PMOs and project management with orga…
- #173 | The Making of a Global Virtual Conference: A Behind the Scenes Look Review with Joe Pusz
What does it take to run a global virtual conference with 1,000+ attendees, 75+ volunteers, live translation, and zero paywalls? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Fatimah Abbouchi (Founder & CEO of AMO) is joined by her co-founder of The…
- #172 | PMO Trends for 2026: Reflections & Predictions – From Capability Clarity to Governance Simplicity
The pace of change has outgrown old PMO playbooks—so it’s time for a new one. In this future-focused episode, we unpack five key trends reshaping the PMO by 2026 and share practical ways to shift from performative reporting to real value d…
- #171 | Building Capability in Delivery Teams: Where to Start (and What to Avoid)
When decisions stall, frameworks bloat, and teams start spinning—it’s not always a process problem. It’s often a capability gap. In this practical and insight-rich episode, I reframe how real delivery capability gets built—not through endl…
- #170 | How Modern PMOs Earn Their Strategic Seat with Amireh Amirmazaheri
What if governance didn’t feel like bureaucracy, but like momentum ? In this episode, we sit down with Amireh Amirmazaheri to explore how modern PMOs grow from “project admin” to strategic partner by blending trust, clarity, and creativity…
- #169 | The Visibility Gap: Why Your Work Isn’t Getting Noticed (and What to Do About It)
Why does high-impact work so often go unnoticed? In this solo episode, we explore the visibility gap —that frustrating space between the value you deliver and the recognition, resources, or trust you receive in return. Especially in PMOs,…
- #168 | Intentional Visibility: Building Your Personal Brand for Greater Impact with Carlii Lyon
What happens when the person behind some of the world’s most recognisable personal brands realises she’s neglected her own? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, we’re joined by Carlii Lyon—former international publicist turned pers…
- #167 Throw Back Episode - #136 | Unlocking the Future of Work: Insights from Atlassian's Work Futurist Dominic Price
Throwback Episode featuring with Dominic Price, Atlassian In this high-impact throwback episode, we revisit our conversation with Dominic Price—Work Futurist at Atlassian and one of the leading voices on the future of work, team culture, a…
- #166 | What's the Cost of Not Delegating? With Carmen Williams
What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t lack of time—but your reluctance to let go? In this empowering new episode, Fatimah is joined by Carmen Williams, Director of Global Teams, who shares how delegation became the mos…
- #165 | What to Look for in a Steering Committee Pack (And What to Leave Out)
Ever sat in a steering committee meeting drowning in data but starving for decisions? You’re not alone—and it’s a sign your pack might be working against you. In this solo episode, Fatimah shares what she’s learned from years of working wi…
- #164 | Navigating Strategic Transformation with Human Centred Change with Renee Giacalone
From Strategy to Execution: Making Change Stick – with Renee Giacalone Why do some organizations thrive through change while others get stuck in the gap between strategy and execution? In this practical and inspiring episode, I’m joined by…
- #163 | The Power of Volunteering in Career Growth with Yasmina Khelifi
What if saying “yes” to an unpaid role could open doors your day job never could? In this insightful episode, Yasmina Khelifi—telecom engineer, project manager, and author—shares how volunteering became a game-changer in her career. From p…
- #162 | Building Your Brand Without the Cringe, with Amanda Blesing
Ever struggled to talk about your expertise without feeling like you're bragging? You’re not alone. In this empowering episode, we sit down with Amanda Blesing—former CEO turned executive coach and self-described “Fempreneur”—to unpack the…
- #161 | Vanilla PMO: From Chaos to Control
What’s the secret to building a successful PMO from scratch? Start with vanilla. In this solo episode, I share a career’s worth of lessons on setting up a Project Management Office that delivers real value—right from day one. Just like van…
- #160 | Beyond Labels: Reimagining How We Get Things Done with Lenka Pincot & Sandy Mamoli
What if the real power lies not in choosing a side—but in mastering both? We explore how blending agile and traditional project management is redefining success across industries. In this thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by Lenka Pink…
- #159 | Navigating the Complex World of Enterprise Portfolio Management with Ryan Chaffey
The battle for PMO relevance has never been more challenging. In this essential conversation, we explore what it takes to make enterprise portfolio management successful beyond frameworks and templates. Our guest, Ryan Chaffey , Divisional…
- #158 | From Corporate Redundancy to Thriving Consultancy: Guy Thorpe's Journey
Career disaster strikes in the most unexpected moments—ask Guy Thorpe. Two weeks after receiving Employee of the Year honors at a major life insurance company, he held a pink slip after an organizational restructuring. This shocking pivot…
- #157 | Sustainability Meets Project Management: The Green PMO Revolution with Eman Deabil
What happens when project management expertise meets sustainability principles? Eman Deabil, Bahraini transformation management leader and award-winning professional, reveals the powerful intersection that sparked her global Green PMO init…
- #156 | There’s No ‘I’ in PMO: Team Dynamics and Leadership with Bill Dow
Discover the key to transforming your Project Management Office (PMO) in this insightful episode featuring Bill Dow, an industry authority with decades of experience. In our engaging conversation, Bill unveils actionable strategies to elev…
- #155 | PMOs Leading Change: Change Management & Organisational Agility (Live Webinar)
In this episode, we delve deep into the evolving landscape of Project Management Offices (PMOs) and the increasingly vital role of change management as we approach 2025. Today’s PMOs face the challenge of delivering projects and ensuring t…
- #154 | Throw Back Episode - #071 Jeff Wood - Transforming outdated PMO practices with Agile ways of working
Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Jeff Wood has over 20+ years of experience in leading transformational change including the implementation of PMOs within both the public and private sectors. Love making a differe…
- #153 | Throw Back Episode - #069 Steve Pereira - Defining flow, value stream mapping, capability mapping to transform your business
Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Steve is obsessed with making tech human and leveraging it to deliver continuous value. For the past 20 years, his focus has been on using mapping techniques to guide ambitious and…
- #152 | Throw Back Episode - #055 Steve Glaveski - Being Time Rich, Entrepreneurship Lessons, Innovating in a Pandemic & the Reverse Side Hustle
Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! In this episode, we sit down with Steve Glaveski—entrepreneur, author, and the dynamic founder of Collective Campus, one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies. Known for his wor…
- #151 | Throw Back Episode - #056 Vladimir Pacheco Cueva (Professor, Researcher, Author) - Project Academia & Industry, International Governance, Economic Diversification & Living with COVID
Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Vladimir Pacheco is currently an Associate Professor in Governance and coordinator of the International Studies programme at the Department of Global Studies in the School of Cultu…
- #150 | Bridging the Gap: Aligning Change Management and PMO for Optimal Performance
In this episode, we explore the dynamic relationship between change management and PMO alignment. Discover why synchronising these two functions is pivotal for successful organisational change and project outcomes. We discuss the benefits…
- #149 | From Kid Coder to Tech Leader, Adventures in AI and Global Tech with Martin Cooperwaite
Martin Cooperwaite, co-founder of Kiandra, takes us from his early days of coding adventure games as a kid to leading one of Australia’s top software companies. Inspired by his dad’s source code books, Martin’s passion for tech evolved fro…
- #148 | PMO Trends 2025: Future-Proofing Your Project Office - BONUS EPISODE
What if Project Management Offices (PMOs) are the unsung heroes of organizational success in a post-pandemic world? This episode promises to unlock insights into how global events have reshaped PMOs, emphasizing their growing significance,…
- #147 | Reasoning with Mark Burnett: The Journey to an Ambidextrous Project Manager
Mark Burnett, also known as "Reasoning with Mark," shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Kingston, Jamaica to becoming an influential project manager and consultant. Discover how a life-altering accident led him to create the c…
- #146 | Marketing Growth Strategies and Brand Building with CMO Alicia Kearns
Alicia Kearns, former Chief Marketing Officer at Rendera and CEO of The Growth CMO, brings over 20 years of experience in delivering enterprise and growth strategies for global tech giants like LinkedIn, SAP, and Samsung. In this episode,…
- #145 | Mastering Leadership and Innovation: Insights from Tech Entrepreneur Jordan Green AM
Jordan Green AM is addicted to applying bleeding edge technology to solve real world problems, more than 40 years in strategic governance roles and driven to discover disruptive business models. Jordan fosters solutions that change people’…
- #144 | From Small Town Dreamer to Global Strategist: An Inspirational Journey with Baishakhi Connor
What if your childhood dream was so big, it seemed impossible? Listen to Baishakhi Connor's extraordinary journey from a small town in India, where she dreamt of becoming the President of the United States, to her impactful career spanning…
- #143 | Transforming PMOs into Strategic Powerhouses with Laura Barnard
Ever wondered how to transform your PMO into a strategic powerhouse? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Laura Barnard, a trailblazer in integrating PMOs and project management with organisational strategy. Laura shares her exten…
- #142 | Beyond the Agile Manifesto: Debunking Myths and Embracing Adaptability with Maarten Dalmijn
Is your understanding of agile stuck in the past? Tune in to our latest Agile Ideas episode, where we chat with Maarten Dalmijn from the Netherlands, an agile, scrum, and product management maestro with a fascinating background that even i…
- #141 | Redefining Productivity, Leadership, Change, and Remote Success with Karen Ferris
Is the traditional office mandate pushing top talent out the door? This topic is more relevant now than ever. Join us as we engage with Karen Ferris, a Melbourne-based consultant and organizational change management expert who passionately…
- #140 | Navigating Product Management with Adrienne Tan: Leadership Shifts, Strategic Insights, and Future Trends
Do you know the key differences between Product Managers and Product Owners? In this episode, we promise to clarify this often-misunderstood distinction, especially within agile environments. Join us and our esteemed guest Adrienne Tan, co…
- #139 | Navigating Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Selection: Insights from Client Advocates
Ever wondered how to seamlessly align client needs with the offerings of tech providers? Join us on this episode of Agile Ideas as we uncover the secrets of effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions. Recorded live on May 23rd…
- #138 | Navigating IT Leadership with Katherine Maxey: Insights from a 30-Year Career
In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Maxey, Vice President of Information Technology at Enviva. With over 30 years of experience across manufacturing, retail, and the U.S. government sectors, Katherine shares her wealth of knowledge…
- #137 | Mapping the Path to Success: Capability Assessments and Strategic Planning
In this episode, we delve into the critical process of capability assessments and why it's essential for organisational growth. Understanding where your business stands is the first step to crafting a strategic plan that drives success. Jo…
- #136 | Unlocking the Future of Work: Insights from Atlassian's Work Futurist Dominic Price
Join us as we discuss modern leadership and effective teamwork with Dominic Price, a seasoned expert in tech-human collaboration and organizational success and work futurist at Atlassian (Australia's most successful tech start-up). With ov…