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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

Andy Kaufman, PMP, PMI-ACP
Project Management
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Coaching
Burnout
Communication
Personal Development
Self-Awareness
Decision Making
Resilience
Career Development
Empathy
Team Dynamics
The Super-Helper Syndrome
Change Management
Integrity
Collaboration
Psychology
Networking

Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management cer... more

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Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Rebecca Hinds, organizational behavior researcher and author of Your Best Meeting Ever. Rebecca brings a behavioral science lens to one of the most persistent pain points in modern work: meetings that multiply, ... more

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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Ashley Herd, HR and legal leader turned management coach, and author of The Manager Method. Ashley has led HR and legal teams at organizations like McKinsey and Yum Brands, and she brings a refreshingly real-t... more

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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Amy Leneker, leadership coach, joy strategist, and author of Cheers to Monday. Amy's journey began with a burnout so severe that her doctor put her on medical leave. It took 10 words on a medical form to chang... more

Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Evan Unger, a consultant and trainer who has spent more than 30 years helping leaders facilitate collaborative decision making across projects, programs, and organizations around the world. Evan's work foc... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Hinds
Author of Your Best Meeting Ever
Author/Speaker
Episode: PPP 506 | Stop Optimizing Meetings. Start Reducing Them, with Rebecca Hinds
Ashley Herd
Author of The Manager Method, leader in HR and legal teams
The Manager Method (book), author
Episode: PPP 505 | You've Got This: A Practical Way to Lead When You're Not Sure, with Ashley Herd
Amy Leneker
Author of Cheers to Monday
Author/Speaker
Episode: PPP 504 | How Leaders Can Reduce Stress Without Lowering the Bar, with Amy Leneker
Evan Unger
Facilitation expert in collaborative decision-making
Episode: PPP 503 | How to Facilitate Meetings That Actually Lead to Decisions, with Evan Unger
Brett Harned
Founder of the Digital PM Community and the Digital PM Summit; author of Project Management for Humans
Digital PM Community, Digital PM Summit, author of Project Management for Humans
Episode: PPP 502 | When Process Is Not Enough: The Human Side of Project Leadership, with Brett Harned
Jen Fisher
Author of Hope Is the Strategy
Author, speaker, and leadership researcher
Episode: PPP 501 | Hope Is Not a Strategy… Or Is It?, with author Jen Fisher
Steve Brown
AI futurist who has worked with Intel and Google DeepMind
Former Google DeepMind; AI futurist
Episode: PPP 500 | When AI Becomes a Digital Colleague: What Leaders Need to Know, with former Google DeepMind Futurist Steve Brown
Judd Kessler
Economist and author of 'Lucky by Design'
Wharton School
Episode: PPP 499 | How Much of Success Is Luck or Something Else, with Wharton's Judd Kessler
Joe Ferraro
Expert in having meaningful conversations and coach for executives
One Percent Better Podcast
Episode: PPP 498 | Have Better Conversations: Small Moves That Save Projects and Relationships, with Joe Ferraro

Host

Andy Kaufman
Host of the People and Projects Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 318 ratings
  • Secure silver

    Love this podcast! I learned so many valuable during my commute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tripeng
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great discussions from an engaging host

    Andy’s show offers thoughtful conversations with interesting guests. He had a gift for engaging in meaningful back and forth while never stepping over his guests. His show fills a needed space for not just for project managers but for leaders everywhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fhrishhxjsj
    United States6 months ago
  • My Favorite Leadership podcast!

    Don’t be deceived by the name of the podcast (or, maybe look closely at the 2nd word) — this is not just a podcast for project managers. Also, Andy is just an amazing host— this is my #1 overall pick for podcast to grow your leadership ability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian T- NC
    United States9 months ago
  • The People & Projects Podcast

    I am personally grateful to Andy for making my PMP recertification easy to do, with a lot of great learning, I have shared this podcast with others. Way to go and thank you Andy and his team. Have a great week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjcoelho404
    Canadaa year ago
  • This is Best Leadership, Management, and PM Podcast

    I have been a long time listener of this podcast. I have learned a lot from this podcast.

    I lead teams and projects and the discussions from this show have enabled me to develop good relations and deliver high quality results.

    Thanks Andy for your great work!

    Arif

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arif Zaidi
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is praised for helping earn PDUs and for broad topic relevance beyond strictly project management.

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PPP 506 | Stop Optimizing Meetings. Start Reducing Them, with Rebecca Hinds
Q: Why start with reducing volume before optimizing meetings?
Because reducing volume removes the baseline clutter and social pressures that make meetings feel mandatory, allowing a more deliberate redesign where the remaining meetings truly add value.
PPP 502 | When Process Is Not Enough: The Human Side of Project Leadership, with Brett Harned
Q: How have expectations of the PM role changed over time, especially with AI in the mix?
The role has shifted from task tracking to judgment, communication, and trust-building, with PMs leading without formal authority and absorbing more ambiguity; AI is seen as a tool to enhance leadership rather than replace it.
PPP 502 | When Process Is Not Enough: The Human Side of Project Leadership, with Brett Harned
Q: What do you do in your role as Brett Harned?
I describe my role as helping project leaders and teams make sense of messy work, acting as a consultant, coach, and writer who supports untangling unclear expectations and navigating pressure with a human-centric approach.
PPP 500 | When AI Becomes a Digital Colleague: What Leaders Need to Know, with former Google DeepMind Futurist Steve Brown
Q: So how do you explain the AI Ultimatum to leaders, and why isn't waiting a safe option?
The Ultimatum combines urgency with responsibility: act quickly to avoid irrelevance, but deploy AI in ways that debias data, respect human roles, and align with 21st century opportunities rather than clinging to 20th century practices.
PPP 499 | How Much of Success Is Luck or Something Else, with Wharton's Judd Kessler
Q: Can you think of any ways that parents can get better at maybe helping the kids recognize rules and incentives earlier?
Kessler suggests setting clear market rules for kids to help them understand the incentives, encouraging them to cooperate and communicate.

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A leadership and project-management show that combines practical frameworks, strategic thinking, and real-world case studies across industries. Episodes frequently explore how AI, organizational change, resilience, and effective communication shape leaders and teams, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways for delivering projects, managing people, and navigating modern workplaces. Noteworthy elements include guest experts from academia, industry, and coaching, plus a clear focus on applying concepts to everyday leadership and project-work challenges. This mix makes it helpful for listeners seeking to improve both people management and project outcomes, from PMs earning PDUs to leaders embedding smarter work practices.

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