Project Zero
by Alex Tuck
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About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 39 episodes
- S2 Episode 14: The Letter that Secured a High-Stakes Healthcare Position with Tom Cooper · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 14Host Alex Tuck interviews Tom Cooper, a program consultant at Rhino Healthcare Solutions. Cooper traces his path from JPMorgan operations and trading into software and project…
- S2 Episode 13: Understanding Empathy in Diverse Project Landscapes with Shane Dixon · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 13Host Alex Tuck interviews Shane Dixon, founder of Essix Consulting and managing partner at Corbeau. Dixon describes shifting from rescuing troubled in-flight projects to helping…
- S2 Episode 12: Project Management Practice on the Line to the Lead with Tyler Norman · 31 minHost Alex Tuck introduces Tyler Norman, Director of Strategic Programs at Scholastic and a frequent PMI speaker, who shares his 17-year PM journey from construction and energy…
- S2 Episode 11: Coaching the Next-Gen Project Managers with Orlando Sequera · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 11Host Alex Tuck welcomes listeners to season two of Project Zero, with a greater focus on AI’s impact, and interviews project manager and PMP coach Orlando Sequera. Sequera shares…
- S2 Episode 10: The Secret to Perfect Project Timing with Claudia Wright · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 10Host Alex Tuck welcomes IT program and project manager Claudia Wright to Project Zero season two. Wright shares her 25+ year path from data entry and administrative work at the…
- S2 Episode 9: What CEOs are Actually Looking for in a Project Manager with Zack Tembi · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 9On this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck welcomes Zack Tembi, CEO of Single Fin, a startup that supports the cybersecurity and infrastructure needs of Fortune 500/1000…
- S2 Episode 8: Building an AI Coworker for Project Managers with Shawn Harris · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 8Host Alex Tuck interviews Shawn Harris, CEO and co-founder of Co-Worked/Creative Harmony. Harris recounts his early career in technology at IBM while still an undergrad, later…
- S2 Episode 7: Clearly Communicating Ambiguity as a Healthcare Consultant with Nigisty Lulu · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 7Host Alex Tuck welcomes healthcare project management consultant Nigisty Lulu to discuss her career at the intersection of public health, healthcare operations, and health…
- S2 Episode 6: From Nonprofit Coordination to CRM Innovation with Megan Newman · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 4Megan Newman on Building Humanitru, High-Stakes Healthcare Projects, and AI-Driven Customer Support Insights Host Alex Tuck opens season two of Project Zero with Megan Newman…
- S2 Episode 5: Coding Digital Prototypes through AI with Dave Reinhold · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of Season 2 Project Zero, host Alex Tuck welcomes Dave Reinhold, founder of Venture CPO, a product management consultancy that helps clients build digital…
- S2 Episode 4: Bridging the Gap Between Project Management and Product Management with Stan Ponder · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 4Host Alex Tuck kicks off season two of Project Zero with Stan Ponder, Director of Product Management at Safety National, to explore project leader journeys and AI’s impact on the…
- S2 Episode 3: Guiding Healthcare Projects for the Underserved Populations with Jordyn Seri · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 3From Care Coordination to Health Tech: Jordyn Seri on Project Zero, Process Automation, and AI in Healthcare PM In this episode of Project Zero. Jordyn Seri, PMP is a healthcare…
- S2 Episode 2: Developing the Next Generation of Project Managers with Russ Parker · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Russ Parker, founder of Forty-Four Risk PM. Russ shares his unique journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a project…
- S2 Episode 1: Navigating Complex Projects and Embracing Challenges in Project Management with Vidura Stich · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck welcomes Vidura Stich, a healthcare management consultant from Freed Associates. Vidura shares his journey into project…
- Episode 25: Season One Finale Featuring Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Attendees · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 25In this season one finale of Project Zero, Alex celebrates the show's success and shares memorable moments and favorite highlights from past episodes. The episode features…
- Episode 24: The Importance of Process Implementation for Nonprofits · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 24In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck speaks with Galanda Brooker, Alex Morgan, and Martin Quatt about business process mapping. The discussion kicks off with…
- Episode 23: Prioritizing People in Project Management with Cathy Matosky · 26 minIn this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Cathy Matosky, a strategic program manager for a digital advertising company and a consultant in operational…
- Episode 22: Top Leadership Takeaways for Project Managers with Alec Jacobson · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 22In 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…
- Episode 21: Key Priorities for Project Managers to Achieve Effective Service Delivery · 37 minThis 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…
- Episode 20: The Project Manager’s Balancing Act with Pete Walker · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Peter Walker, a co-founder of Navigate, about his extensive experience in project management. Pete shares his journey…
