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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.
Episodes
22 episodes
Episode 22: Top Leadership Takeaways for Project Managers with Alec Jacobson
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Alec Jacobson, an ESG consultant and co-founder of AB Power. Alec shares his unique career journey from a freelance journalist and nonprofit founder to his current roles at TetraTech an...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:36
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Episode 21: Key Priorities for Project Managers to Achieve Effective Service Delivery
This discussion focuses on key areas project managers should prioritize for effective service delivery in small businesses or departments. Emphasis is placed on the importance of comprehensive communication plans, the cadence of communication m...
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37:21
Episode 20: The Project Manager’s Balancing Act with Pete Walker
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Pete Walker, a co-founder of Navigate, about his extensive experience in project management. Pete shares his journey from being an industrial engineer and psychologist to a project mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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27:25
Episode 19: Breaking Through Your Comfort Zone as a Project Manager with Saby Waraich
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck welcomes keynote speaker and upcoming author, Saby Waraich. Saby shares his extensive experience spanning 30 years in technology, currently serving as Chief Information Officer and Chief Informati...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:22
Episode 18: Developing a Custom Onboarding Plan from Scratch with Matt Mayabb
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Matt Mayabb, Senior Director of Program Management at NeuroFlow. Matt discusses his journey from working at Humana to being part of NeuroFlow through its acquisition of Quartet Health. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:48
Episode 17: Building a PM Career With Senior Project Manager Walt Sparling
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Walt Sparling, an author, podcaster, and senior project manager with an international real estate company. Walt shares his journey from working in mechanical, electrical, and architectu...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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31:50
Episode 16: The Art of Organized Chaos in Project Management and AI with Eduardo Rios
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Ed Rios, CEO of Tech Ed Productions, about his journey from being a technical manager at Citibank to a project and program management expert. Ed recounts his initiation into project man...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:41
Episode 15: Psychological Safety in Project Management with Amervis López Cobb
In this episode, host Alex Tuck interviews Amervis López Cobb, a transformation architect and expert in psychological safety. Amervis shares her journey from at-risk youth to building and rescuing project management offices, and discusses why p...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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30:50
Episode 14: Navigating Role Transitions and AI in Project Management with David Morris
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews David Morris, the head of the PMO at Kinetix Technology (one of Tuck Consulting Group’s clients in the IT Professional Services space). David shares his journey from a business analyst ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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26:23
Episode 13: Building Executive Presence in Project Management with John Connolly
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews John Connolly, a Project Management Trainer at Scaling Strategies. John shares his unique journey from a librarian to a project management leader. He discusses his first major project, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:39
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:17
Episode 11: The Impact of AI on Project Management with Alex Morgan
In this episode, Alex Morgan shares a unique and unexpected journey into the field of project management. Moving to New York without a concrete career plan, Alex initially took up various temporary jobs. A chance encounter at Moody's Analytics ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:54
Episode 10: AGILE2025 Edition - Stories from Attendees
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck introduces a new format featuring live interviews with top Agile project leaders from the Agile 2025 conference. The episode highlights key conference takeaways, including Tricia Broderick's keyno...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:08
Episode 09: Mastering Project Dynamics with Tim Kephart
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Tim Kephart, VP of Strategic Programs at M2 Orthopedics and Founder of KCPM Health. Tim shares his journey into project management, detailing his experiences managing complex healthcare...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:20
Episode 08: How Hurricane Katrina Launched a PM Career with Tanya Boyd
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Tanya Boyd, the Director of Creative Collaboration at Project Success Academy. Tanya shares her non-traditional journey into project management, which began with her work on the Road Ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:59
Episode 07: From Process Engineer to Expert PM with Amy Marshall-Carney
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Amy Marshall-Carney, co-founder of Sage Echelon Consulting, about her journey from being a youthful 'natural project manager' in her personal life and early career to becoming a promine...
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30:10
Episode 06: Accidental Project Manager to Productivity Nerd with Jacqui Myslinski
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck introduces guest Jacqui Myslinski, founder of Productivity Nerd, a consulting firm. Jacqui shares her journey from sales and marketing to becoming an 'accidental' project manager. The conversation...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:41
Episode 05: From Master Scheduler to Fractional CIO: Dr. Sheila Volante's Journey
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Expert Project Manager and Fractional CIO, Dr. Sheila Valante. Dr. Sheila shares her journey from a master scheduler at Ronald Reagan Hospital to rescuing organizations from project fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:15
Episode 04: From Business Analyst to Project Leader with ClickUp's AJ Castellucci
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews AJ Castucci, the Senior Manager of Services at Clickup. AJ discusses his career trajectory, starting as a business analyst and consulting in healthcare IT to his roles at Smartsheet and...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:28
Episode 03: From Pre-Med to Project Management Consultant with Jessica Caresse White
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Jessica Caresse White, founder of J Caresse Consulting. Jessica shares her unexpected journey into project management, moving from studying pre-med to a career in consulting and project...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:44
Episode 02: From Engineer to Project Management Consultant with Brutus Segun
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Brutus Segun, the founder of Innovation SGP and a seasoned project manager. Brutus shares his journey from working with technical ecosystems to formally entering the project management ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:21
Episode 01: Introducing Project Zero
Project Zero, hosted by Alex Tuck, Founder and Principal of Tuck Consulting Group, delves into the real-life experiences of project managers as they navigate their first significant projects. In this episode, Alex shares insights from his own i...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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