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The Pulse Podcast
Welcome to ‘The Pulse Podcast’ - the go-to podcast for project professionals, whether your a contractor navigating the tricky demands of a gig-economy or a professional seeking expert advice and insights. Each episode brings together experienced professionals, and experts to discuss real world challenges, share strategies, and offer actionable advice.
Episodes
17 episodes
Becoming a Leader: Fail fast, Fail Forward
SummaryIn this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Mark Pratt interviews Daisy Gorham, who shares her journey from a temp to a successful consultant in project delivery, particularly in high-stakes financial crime transformation programs. Dai...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Legacy or Dependency: You Can’t Leave Both
In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Alex Jordan shares his unique career journey from the Merchant Navy to the tech industry, highlighting key experiences and transitions, including his current role in a non-profit organisation. He discusses ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:35
Stop Selling Your Time: The Lie Most Contractors Believe About Value
"People buy from people."In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Tom Crawley shares his journey from being a contractor to becoming a successful business owner in the software development industry. He discusses the challenges he faced whil...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:07
The Jelly Woman Speaks: What Actually Gets Projects Over the Line
"It’s not about the tech, the plan, or the process. It’s about whether the people using it feel heard. That’s what sticks—or slides off the wall." – Vicky HighamIn this episode of the Pulse podcast, Vicky Higham shares her u...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:13
I Hated Project Management: Why I Built My Entire Career Around It
"I hated project management when I first started. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else. Funny how that works."In this conversation, Stuart shares his journey into project management, discussing his transition from a computer s...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:21:43
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You Only Network When You Need Something? That’s Why It Fails
SummaryIn this conversation, the guests emphasise the importance of networking without an agenda, highlighting that genuine connections are built when there are no expectations of receiving something in return. The discussion also touch...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:15
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The PMO Myth: It’s Not Just Red Tape
“For me, pragmatism has to conquer everything. It's not about enforcing rules for the sake of it. A great PMO is tailored to set projects up for success—not to drown them in process.” - Sian LewisSummaryIn this episode of the Pul...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:20
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Failing Forward: What Rejection Teaches Us
"Invest an hour a day into yourself."In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Simon shares his journey from engineering to recruitment, emphasising the importance of candidate experience and the role of recruiters in shaping career paths. H...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:16
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Why Most Projects Are Doomed: Empathy Unlocks Progress
"Silos fragment everything—it's like breaking a piece of glass over and over again."In this episode of the Pulse podcast, Christina shares her unique journey into project management, starting from her university days to her cur...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:58
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You’re Not Special: Here’s Why That’s Good
SummaryIn this episode of the Pulse podcast, host Mark Pratt interviews Craig Kent, a CRM expert and freelance consultant. Craig shares his journey from scepticism about contractors to becoming a CRM guru, emphasising the importance of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:22:32
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Complex Change, Simple Steps: What It Takes to Make It Stick
SummaryIn this episode of the Pulse podcast, host Mark Pratt interviews Julie Gibson, a seasoned program manager with extensive experience in project delivery and business transformation. Julie shares her journey into project management...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:13
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Recruiters Aren’t Your Enemy: But You Might Be Theirs
"Networking is like investing in a future bank."In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Lisa Hendry shares her extensive journey in the recruitment industry, detailing her transition from a recruitment consultant to a project manager and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:42
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You’re Measuring the Wrong Thing : And It’s Costing You Millions
"What do you want to achieve?"In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, host Mark Pratt engages with Benjamin Smith, an experienced project manager, to explore his journey from engineering to leading global project teams. They discuss key s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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58:35
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The Art of Failure: Lessons They Don’t Teach You
"Keep your hand on the pulse" - Amit ShahIn this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Amit shares his career journey from consulting to his current role at HSBC, emphasising the importance of specialisation in regulatory compliance and proj...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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55:45
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Stop Trying to Do It All: How Boundaries Create Better Leaders
"In project management, relationships aren’t optional—they’re essential." SummaryIn this episode of the Pulse podcast, Mark Pratt interviews Lisa Ali, a seasoned project manager with extensive experience in the public sector. L...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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56:30
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Networking Lies We've All Believed: What Actually Works
"I did the job that I wanted to do, not what I was paid for."🔥 In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Maxine Gregory shares her extensive journey in project management, detailing her transition from operations to project delivery and her...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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