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I originally recorded "You're a Project Manager and You Don't Even Know It" in October 2020. I'm re-releasing it based on a message I received on Reddit from a Teacher looking to transition into Project Management.
Find the Project Management Experience Tracker on my website at https://hopeisnotaplan.org/tools/
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Hey there, friend. It’s Kevin. Welcome back to the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast. Today, I want to have a little check-in with you. It’s like a virtual wellness consult, just you and me.
And if you're looking for some resources to help you work through any challenges you might be facing, head over to our website at hopeisnotaplan.org. We've got a whole toolkit of tips, tricks, and inspiration to keep you moving forward. Want to check in directly? Follow me and the show on @hopesnotaplan on X and Instagram. View workouts, cold plunge, and Jiu Jitsu videos on the Hope is NOT a Plan YouTube channel.
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"For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted…" - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
It is said that Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon in response to Proverbs in the Bible. In it, King Solomon’s point is that life is not so simple as to fear God and choose wisdom. While important, it is also vital for us to go through journeys, hardships, and seasons, if you will.
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of understanding and embracing these seasons and provide actionable tips for navigating them effectively.
Accept and acknowledge what season of life we are inEmbrace that season without too much harsh self-judgementGet to planning and prepare for the next seasonThank you all for listening, subscribing, and sharing the podcast with someone you think this may help.
Stay safe, accept, and move through your seasons of life with hope as fuel and action as a transformative force, and I wish you all Godspeed.
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Often, it feels like we don’t have time to exercise. We have to get the kids ready for school, or we have an early meeting, or maybe we’re traveling early. On today’s Fitness Friday, Five Workouts You Can Knock Out in 10 Minutes or Less, I’m sharing five quick and effective workouts you can squeeze in in ten minutes or less.
Tabata100 burpeesHigh-rep resistance bandsRun 1 mile for time10 minutes of mindfulnessLearn more about how to build your body, mind, and spirit at hopeisnotaplan.org, follow me on IG and X @hopesnotaplan, and visit the Hope is NOT a Plan YouTube channel for fitness, Jiu Jitsu, and cold plunge videos.
Thanks again and remember to get up, get after it each day, and I wish you all, Godspeed.
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Hello and welcome, I’m Kevin Pannell with this episode of the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast, Thriving After Cancer: A Journey of Post-Traumatic Growth. In today’s episode I’ll share what post-traumatic growth is, how it differs from resiliency, and more specifically, how cancer survivors and their families can take actionable steps to turn adversity into opportunity and emerge stronger than ever.
Embrace your emotionsBuild your support networkSet meaningful goalsPractice gratitudeEmbrace lifelong learningStay safe, embrace a growth mindset, and Godspeed,
Kevin
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Marcus Aurelius said, "It is not death that a man should fear, but rather he should fear never beginning to live."
So, how are you living? Are you living in total comfort? Is that comfort preparing you for tough times that may come? I submit it is not. I submit to you that making yourself get up and get after it in some form, whether Yoga, weights, Jiu Jitsu, etc., will prepare your mind, body, and spirit for challenges life WILL throw are you.
Get upGet after itGodspeedKevin
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So, in my early incident management career as a Planning Section Chief, I'd go with other people after disasters, help find missing people, or plan big sporting events. I was super rigid in the methodology and the tools we used, and I had to hit every step. I was wrong. Fortunately, good friends of mine helped me realize that sometimes we don't need to work on the whole process; we need to meet the needs of those in front of us. This is where Sometimes People Just Need Pizza and Port-o-Johns comes in.
In this episode, I share how to:
Focus on relationships firstAlign the team on outcomes secondCombine and align processes thirdWork together on the how fourthLastly, set the team loose to get shit doneUntil next time...
- Stay safe
- Focus on relationships, then outcomes, then on the shared process
- And Godspeed y’all
Kevin
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In Lessons from the Roman Mob and for Project Stakeholders I talk about how around 52BC, the Roman mob was comprised of Plebeians as they were called or working class people. Individually they weren't that powerful, but together, they created a mob that changed the Roman empire. In projects, our stakeholders can start to sew dissent like the Roman mob did.
So, how do we address the mob mentality we see building in project teams and redirect that energy into efficient and collaborative work?
Listen to hear the mobDetermine where there are truths and where there is false informationAddress rudeness and unprofessionalism earlyEscalate if neededRe-baseline the team and move onJust as Pompey in ancient Rome quelled the mob, so too can modern project leaders restore order and ensure the project's ultimate success.
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I’m Kevin Pannell, Host of the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast. I am an IT Healthcare Project Management Office leader with a background in Public Safety, Special Event planning, and Incident Management and disaster response. In this episode, Hurricane Helene SITREP as of 06OCT2024, I'm providing a numerical snapshot of the impact of Hurricane Helene, the importance of shifting operations and mindset from rescue to recovery mode, and three opportunities for improvement I've observed from afar as a former Planning Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).
How you can help:
General GuidanceContact the State Emergency Management agencyCash is kingShelf stable foodWaterVolunteerState Emergency Management ContactsNorth Carolina: https://www.ncdps.gov/how-to-donateSouth Carolina: https://www.scemd.org/news/hurricane-helene-cleanup-in-south-carolina/ Georgia: https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricane-helene Florida: https://www.floridadisaster.org/disaster-updates/storm-updates/ Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/tema/updates/hurricane-helene.html Virginia: https://www.vaemergency.gov/recover/hurricane-heleneThank you to all those that stepped up and stepped into harm's way to help their fellow Americans. Godspeed to the survivors and the fallen. God bless America.
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In What You Need to Know About Disaster Response, I provide my insight as a former Firefighter-EMT and Incident Management Team (IMT) member on the early impact of Hurricane Helene, what should be happening on the ground in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and how listeners can help those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Focus areas:
Search and Rescue (SAR)Public Safety and Environmental HazardsMass Care and ShelteringInfrastructure Assessment and RepairCommunication and Coordination“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:89
Stay safe people of TN, NC, and VA, don’t give up and help each other, and Godspeed,
Kevin
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Have you ever wondered what superheroes and project managers have in common? While they may seem worlds apart, there are surprising parallels between the challenges they face and the strategies they employ. In this episode, Parallels Between Comic Book Superheroes and Project Managers, we'll explore five key areas where comic book heroes and project managers share similarities, from problem-solving and leadership to resource management and communication. By understanding these parallels, we can gain valuable insights into effective project management techniques and the qualities that make great leaders.
more at hopeisnotaplan.org
Stay safe, leverage your inner superhero, and Godspeed,
Kevin
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This week, I was fortunate to hear from a leader who innovates in changing social determinants of health to social drivers of health. In Thought from the Road: How to Convert Fitness Determinants into Motivational Drivers, I take this guidance to heart and see that it directly applies to ourselves in our fitness and wellness areas.
more at hopeisnotaplan.org
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“Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to seasonal changes. SAD typically begins in the fall and ends in the spring. Symptoms of SAD may include feeling sad, having low energy, overeating, and sleeping too much.” - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
In this episode, How to Prepare for and Push Through Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), we will discuss the importance of hope and action to prepare for and overcome seasonal depression.
Episode outline:
Importance of sunlightValue of exerciseCleaner dietSocial connectionsTalking to othersStay safe, prepare to be less SAD, and Godspeed,
Kevin
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If you want to Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, improve bone health, and have an overall better quality of life, you’ll make regular fitness part of your life.
Join me on How to Fit Fitness into a Busy Schedule as I share three tips to help you make fitness part of who you are, not just something you do.
Prioritize exercise like you do the DentistIncorporate activity throughout your dayFind exercise movements you enjoy doingGet up, get after it, and Godspeed,
Kevin
More at hopeisnotaplan.org
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In How to Solve the Resource Allocation Riddle, I share three planning elements that will help Program Managers, Project Managers, and Team Leaders more effectively plan for, coordinate, and support the resources on their projects.
Conduct thorough resource planning and forecastingOptimize resource utilization through effective time management and prioritizationDevelop a contingency plan for resource shortagesStay safe, take care of your resources, and Godspeed.
More at hopeisnotaplan.org
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In Three Nutrition Myths Debunked, I debunk common nutrition myths that often trip up people working hard to lose weight and stay in shape.
Myth 1: You can never drink diet sodaMyth 2: All carbs are badMyth 3: Low-fat means healthyMore resources, show notes, tools, and templates at hopeisnotaplan.org
Remember to get up, get after it, and I wish you all, Godspeed.
Kevin
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In How to Tame the Scope Creep Monster, I share three key actions Program Managers, Project Managers, and Team Leaders should take to keep the scope on track while leaving room for team and life dynamics to drive the customer's needs.
Define and communicate the scope earlyEstablish a clear and dynamic change control processPrioritize customer needs and set clear expectationsStay safe, visit hopeisnotaplan.org, subscribe, and Godspeed.
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Are you nervous about starting an exercise program? Does going to a "globo-gym" fill you with dread? On this inaugural episode of Fitness Friday I share three tips you can follow to get started on your fitness path with or without getting a gym membership.
More at https://hopeisnotaplan.org/strengthen-your-pillars/
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Welcome back to the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast! I'm your host, Kevin Pannell. I’m a veteran of the US Navy, Public Safety in Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Public Health and Healthcare, and Information Technology spaces. In this second season, I’ll dive deep into the challenges of program and project management. I’ll identify a problem, discuss the hope, and provide actionable planning steps that will empower you to tackle these challenges head-on.
I'll also keep you motivated with Fitness Friday segments. These short, but impactful five minute or less episodes will offer tips to keep your mind and body healthy to help you stay ready to lead teams and drive organizational success.
More resources, episodes, and a way to contact me at hopeisnotaplan.org.
Until then, remember, while hope ignites, it’s action that transforms.
Godspeed and thank you for listening,
Kevin
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I'm taking this moment to express my sincere gratitude for all of you who have been listening, sharing, and supporting the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast.
Last month, we reached a milestone of 414 downloads, bringing our total to over 2.1k! That's more than 100 high school classrooms worth of listeners! And the best part? Our retention rate is an amazing 84%, which means you're not just listening, you're actually engaged and getting value from every episode. I'm truly humbled and excited to be on this journey with you all.
And let's not forget our YouTube channel! We've hit 454k views and 679 subscribers! Thank you for spreading the word and sharing our content with your friends and family.
Thank you for being an amazing part of this community. I can't wait to see what we accomplish together in the coming months. Until then, take some time for yourself, recharge, and come back ready to conquer your goals. Remember, hope is not a plan, but a good plan can bring hope.
Stay safe, wash your hands, and Godspeed,
Kevin
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