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Project Management Happy Hour

Kim Essendrup and Kate Anderson
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Team Dynamics
Leadership
Burnout
Trust Bricks
Not Impossible Labs
Communication
Imposter Syndrome
Humanitarian Innovation
Maine HR System Project
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Project Management Offices
Collaboration
Star Wars
Boardroom
Expectations
Negotiation

PM Happy Hour is the place for frank and honest discussion about real world issues in project management. We do it in a way that's not too dry, though it may get a bit salty from time to time. Each episode, your hosts Kim Essendrup and Kate Anderson cover a problem faced in project management today, and share practical advice, real-life examples and the occasional project horror story. Not only th... more

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Why "over-communicating" isn't about saying more — it's about knowing exactly what your stakeholders need to hear, and when.

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Recent Guests

Dawn Mahan
Author and speaker focused on Project Land concepts
Author of Meet the Players in Project Land; Project Land Goes to the Movies
Episode: 132: Why Your Most Supportive Stakeholder is Ruining your Project, with Dawn Mahan
Rachel Losser
Founder and managing partner of Losser Consulting Solutions
Losser Consulting Solutions
Episode: 131: Don't be the PM everyone hates, with Rachel Losser
Noel Nicole Ransom
Founder of Sigma Certify; VP of Implementation; PMP; Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt; Educator and Speaker
Sigma Certify
Episode: 129: How Credibility Starts with Curiosity, with Noel Nicole Ransom
Kelly Heuer
Vice President of Learning at PMI, expert in learning and professional development for project professionals
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Episode: 125: How to survive the AI landscape as a PM with PMI's Dr Kelly Heuer
Evan Unger
Facilitation and meetings expert
Evan Unger Consulting
Episode: 123 - Hungry Hungry HPPOs - managing loud personalities with Evan Unger
Bill Brantley
President and Chief Learning Officer of BAS2A, noted for work on project management, public administration, and organizational learning
BAS2A (Brantley Advanced Social Sciences Application)
Episode: 120 - How smart teams talk themselves into Failure, with Dr. Bill Brantley
Sheila Morago
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association
Episode: 113 - Top Shelf Replay: Stage direction in the boardroom
Norlander Wilson
Founder and CEO of Becoma, an operational strategy firm that helps leaders enhance their work-life balance.
Becoma
Episode: 112 - Burnout: when a 500k job isn't worth it, with Norlander Wilson
Dave Garrett
Senior Advisor at Project Management Institute
Project Management Institute
Episode: 110 - Are you defining project success wrong? Most PM's do! With PMI's Dave Garrett

Hosts

Kim Essendrup
Host of the show with a focus on practical PM leadership and engaging, human-centered storytelling.
Kate Anderson
Co-host focused on making complex PM concepts accessible and relatable, often using role-plays and real-world examples.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 745 ratings
  • It’s about the people, people!

    Such a fun and thoughtful conversation!

    Thank you for welcoming me to your show and creating space for a practical, honest discussion about the people side of projects. I loved talking about both Projectland books in the same discussion, the characters we meet on every project, and especially those saboteurs who can stay hidden until they suddenly create trouble.

    Your curiosity, humor, and genuine commitment to the project management community made the conversation feel easy and meaningful. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawn305
    United States2 months ago
  • Give it a shot! 🍹

    This podcast deserves more recognition. Kate and Kim effortlessly combine PM topics with their quirky personalities to make show that’s both entertaining and educative. My favorite thing is that PM theory is not shoved on a plate and served to us, they take the time to present ideas, friendly banter down each path and leads listeners with real world experiences, and then at the end, the listener feels like they fully digested the material and also made a buddy at the bar🍻One thing I can see why... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Smallest PM
    United States5 months ago
  • Super Helpful

    I’ve been a PM for 8 years and found this podcast at a time when I was about to step into a much bigger role with a much bigger company, a much bigger paycheck and of course MUCH more visibility and responsibility. I was nervous and looking for anything to help me prep for what was to come and Kim and Kate became my mentors by proxy at the exact right moment. I will totally credit this podcast with helping me get off on the right foot in my new role and providing some awesome insight, tips, vali... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    muska1994
    United States10 months ago
  • My favorite commute entertainment

    I’m obsessed with Kim and Kate. They’re charming, kind, warm, and affirming. They’ve helped me transition from teaching high school to earning my PMP and landing my first corporate role and now my first promotion! They gently teach the language of corporate and project management without making me feel dumb, and they make me laugh along the way! I recommend this podcast to everyone I know who wants to do their job better, PM or not.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LilKd417
    United States2 years ago
  • Great ideas, presented in a human, practical way

    These are engaging shows with really great collaborators - well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Louttit
    Ireland2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners praise approachable, human-centric take on project leadership and meeting culture.
Vibrant and practical PM discussions that mix humor with actionable advice.
Hosts connect theory to real-world scenarios and guest expertise with warmth and clarity.

Chart Rankings

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

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

132: Why Your Most Supportive Stakeholder is Ruining your Project, with Dawn Mahan
Q: What is the most valuable business lesson Dawn learned the hard way?
Dawn explains that moving from a consultant mindset to an internal PMO role revealed that 'upbringing' and the way people communicate in a corporate setting differ vastly; you must adapt your communication style and explicitly clarify expectations to prevent misinterpretations and political friction.
131: Don't be the PM everyone hates, with Rachel Losser
Q: What is the most valuable business lesson you learned the hard way?
Trusting your gut and paying attention to red flags, especially in hiring and stakeholder communication, can prevent significant problems and heartache.
123 - Hungry Hungry HPPOs - managing loud personalities with Evan Unger
Q: What practical tool helps balance participation in a virtual meeting?
Use simultaneous chat with a structured flow: ask a question, have participants type answers without hitting enter, and then share responses to ensure broad participation.
119 - TSR: They told me I'm 'too nice'??
Q: What do you do with the feedback, you're too nice?
This type of feedback often reflects societal biases and can be unconstructive; it is important to determine its validity and seek actionable insights.
114 - Happy Hour Chatter: What PMs Really Do, Fear in Decision-Making, and Lessons from Going solo
Q: Is it really about working for yourself or what your business is doing?
It can be a combination of both, with more importance placed on what you're doing depending on the level of investment needed.

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A practical, down-to-earth PM show that blends real-world project management issues with accessible coaching. Episodes frequently center on leadership behaviors, stakeholder management, risk and governance, meeting discipline, and practical frameworks drawn from case studies and high-profile productions. A standout quality is the Host duo's warmth and humor, which makes complex PM concepts approachable while still delivering actionable takeaways, guest expertise, and real-world anecdotes. The format often includes role-plays, interviews, and pragmatic playbooks that listeners can apply to their own projects, teams, and sponsorship conversations.

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4. Kelly Heuer
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7. Sheila Morago
8. Norlander Wilson

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