Rephonic
Artwork for People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes541Founded18 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ManagementBusinessCareers

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

Latest Episodes

Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Dr. Maggie Sass and Dr. Ross Blankenship, consulting psychologists and authors of Friction: How Tension, Emotion and Change Reveal Better Leaders. Project managers are trained to remove blockers, and much ... more

Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Dr. Jeremy Pollack, a social-organizational psychologist and founder of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, author of Wired for Peace: Using 7 Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflicts. Jeremy looks at... more

YouTube

Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Johan Roos, professor and executive advisor at Hult International Business School, Executive Director of the Peter Drucker Society Europe, and co-inventor of the LEGO® Serious Play® method. Johan is the au... more

YouTube

Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick, a psychologist, speaker, and author of Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and Minds through Turbulent Times. Owen has spent close to 30 years studying how beliefs form and change, interview... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Projectified
ProjectifiedProject Management Institute
Coaching for Leaders
Coaching for LeadersDave Stachowiak
Coaching Real Leaders
Coaching Real LeadersMuriel Wilkins
HBR IdeaCast
HBR IdeaCastHarvard Business Review

Recent Guests

Maggie Sass
Co-author of Friction: How Tension, Emotion and Change Reveal Better Leaders
Author, Consultant Psychologist
Episode: PPP 522 | Are You Removing the Wrong Friction?, with Maggie Sass and Ross Blankenship
Ross Blankenship
Co-author of Friction: How Tension, Emotion and Change Reveal Better Leaders
Author, Consulting Psychologist
Episode: PPP 522 | Are You Removing the Wrong Friction?, with Maggie Sass and Ross Blankenship
Jeremy Pollack
Author of Wired for Peace, Neuroscience-based conflict expert
Author, Wired for Peace
Episode: PPP 521 | Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflicts, with Dr. Jeremy Pollack
Johan Roos
LEGO Serious Play co-creator; professor and executive advisor
Hult International Business School; Peter Drucker Society Europe; LEGO Serious Play
Episode: PPP 520 | Are Smarter AI Tools Making Us Less Capable?, with LEGO® Serious Play® co-creator Johan Roos
Owen Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, author of Inner Propaganda
Author of Inner Propaganda
Episode: PPP 519 | Overcoming the Inner Propaganda That Sabotages Projects and Teams, with Owen Fitzpatrick
Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Founder and CEO of Decisive, a decision sciences company
Decisive
Episode: PPP 518 | Why Better AI Prompts Aren't Enough for Better Decisions, with author Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Gustavo Razzetti
Author of Forward Talk, book discussion guest
Episode: PPP 517 | The Hidden Costs of Avoiding Difficult Conversations (And What To Do Instead), with Gustavo Razzetti
Stuart Taylor
Author of Becoming the Project Manager
Author
Episode: PPP 516 | Becoming the Project Manager, with Stuart Taylor
Tom Rath
Author of What's the Point? and researcher
Author, Speaker, and Researcher
Episode: PPP 515 | The Dangerous Drift Away from What Matters Most, with author Tom Rath

Host

Andy Kaufman
Lead host focused on leadership and project management, presenting interviews and frameworks for people-centric project success

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 328 ratings
  • Deep dive podcast into leadership topics

    Andy the host reads the book. He focuses on a specific topic and has a real discussion over the interview.

    No trite question list with bland answers you have heard five time before.

    Definitely a must listen podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aespiritus
    France3 months ago
  • Great Resource for PMs

    Andy's podcast is fantastic resource for adding tools into your PM toolbox. He’s an easy listen, presents interesting and diverse topics, and it’s an excellent way to earn PDUs for PMP certification.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Handyman9867
    United States4 months ago
  • Thoughtful, engaging and practical

    Andy is incredibly engaging and brings wonderful speakers onto his show who provide very practical, tangible advice for becoming better leaders. He is warm, welcoming and structured to make sure his audience gets great value out of each conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AttiaQ
    United States5 months ago
  • Secure silver

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tripeng
    Canada6 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The format avoids generic questions, offering book-informed, real-world insights.
Listeners often mention the high production quality and useful frameworks from guests.
Listeners value the host for thoughtful, practical leadership discussions.
Guests bring diverse expertise with actionable takeaways for PMs and leaders.
Audiences appreciate PDUs for certifications and the accessible, engaging host style.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

PPP 521 | Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflicts, with Dr. Jeremy Pollack
Q: What inspired the Sapien Model and how does it help in real-world conflicts?
The Sapien Model consolidates core psychological needs into a framework that explains why people react defensively and how to address those needs through safety, affiliation, identity, autonomy, engagement, and noble pursuits. This helps practitioners diagnose the underlying drivers of conflict and tailor de-escalation and empathetic strategies.
PPP 517 | The Hidden Costs of Avoiding Difficult Conversations (And What To Do Instead), with Gustavo Razzetti
Q: What is backward talk, and how does forward talk change the dynamics of a difficult conversation?
Backward talk frames objections from the past; forward talk reframes them as questions about what conditions could change to make progress, offering concrete options rather than dead ends.
PPP 515 | The Dangerous Drift Away from What Matters Most, with author Tom Rath
Q: When did this drift away from meaningful work become more than an abstract idea for you?
Tom explains it emerged from observing the abundance of content and the dopamine-driven cycle of constant responding, which made purposeful work feel rarer unless you deliberately invest time in meaningful projects and conversations.
PPP 511 | How Great Leaders See Differently, with Cornelia Choe
Q: What practical steps does Cornelia share for leaders to avoid 'autopilot' and keep a 3D understanding of their organization?
She recommends asking who is not at the table to gain different perspectives, pausing to ask what information is missing, and deciding how to incorporate or reject new insights to update the mental map without overhauling it all at once.
PPP 510 | The Word Great Leaders Keep Using (And Most Leaders Avoid), with Marcus Buckingham
Q: What role does AI play in creating loving experiences, and where does it fall short?
AI can support by handling repetitive tasks and pattern recognition, but it cannot truly understand or create human flourishing; the most valuable parts of a job involve experiences that evoke love, which AI cannot replicate.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leadership, people management, and delivering projects, with frequent deep dives into practical frameworks for team dynamics, decision-making, and career growth within project environments. Episodes often feature authors, consultants, and practitioners who bring structured methods—from change management and negotiations to AI-assisted decision making and memory systems—applied to real-world workiry challenges. A notable strength is its willingness to connect leadership theory to tangible outcomes, offering actionable tips for managers, PMs, and executives while highlighting the human side of project work. The format tends to combine thoughtful questioning with book-informed insights, guest expertise, and actionable takea... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Projectified
2. Coaching for Leaders
3. Coaching Real Leaders
4. HBR IdeaCast
5. A Bit of Optimism

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 18 years ago and published 541 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Maggie Sass
2. Ross Blankenship
3. Jeremy Pollack
4. Johan Roos
5. Owen Fitzpatrick
6. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
7. Gustavo Razzetti
8. Stuart Taylor

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days