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Project Zero
From first steps to best practices — stories that shaped project leaders.
Project Zero is a podcast for project managers — and the PM-curious — who want more than frameworks and certifications. Each episode features a project leader, highlighting first projects and the pivotal lessons that shaped their approach to leadership, collaboration, and delivery.
From unexpected missteps to breakthrough moments, these conversations reveal what it really takes to grow into a confident, competent project manager. It’s honest, insightful, and designed to help you lead better — whether you're managing your first task or your hundredth milestone.
Project Zero
Episode 12: Elevating Project Management for a New Era with Galanda A Brooker
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Galanda Brooker, a seasoned project manager with over 20 years of experience in tech, education, and wellness consultation. Galanda shares her career journey from a tech professional to a project manager and wellness consultant. She discusses her initial roles, the transition to project management, and her first major project at the Department of State. The conversation explores the evolution of project management skills, the impact of AI, and the importance of communication and patience. Practical advice for new project managers and insights into the diverse career pathways within project management are also highlighted.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:22 Galanda's Career Journey
01:48 Transition to Project Management
04:06 First Major Project Management Role
05:38 Family Project Management
07:00 Project Zero: The First Big Challenge
16:13 The Importance of Communication in PM
17:01 AI's Impact on Project Management
21:01 Defining Project Success
25:15 Speed Round and Final Advice
28:33 Conclusion and Contact Information
Connect with Galanda: www.galandab.com
www.tuckconsultinggroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/
