AI is transforming project management, corporate training, and creative strategy but for many leaders, it still feels overwhelming. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Tanya Boyd, Co Founder of Project Success Academy and Director of Creative Collaboration at Corbeau, to explore how AI, creativity, and continuous learning are reshaping the future of project leadership. With more than 20 years of experience across disaster recovery, healthcare, IT, marketing, and government, Tanya brings a rare blend of strategic project leadership, creative innovation, and real world resilience. From Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery to PMI leadership, keynote stages, and AI powered corporate training, Tanya’s journey proves that adaptability, communication, and curiosity are the ultimate competitive advantages. As a PMP®, PMI ACP®, keynote speaker, and co author of Projectland Goes to the Movies, Tanya shares how project managers, executives, and everyday professionals can embrace AI not as a threat but as a tool for growth, creativity, and transformation. Together, Matt and Tanya unpack how leaders can overcome AI imposter syndrome, use AI to sharpen communication, strengthen personal branding, improve training programs, and future proof their careers in an era of intelligent transformation. In this episode, Tanya reveals: ◼️ How disaster recovery shaped her project management journey ◼️ Why AI imposter syndrome is real and how to overcome it ◼️ The biggest fears project managers face about AI ◼️ Why continuous learning is the key to career resilience ◼️ How AI can enhance creativity, communication, and leadership ◼️ Practical ways project managers can use AI today ◼️ Why authenticity matters when using AI for personal branding ◼️ How AI can improve speaking, presentations, and corporate training ◼️ Why networking and visibility are more important than ever ◼️ How to future proof your career in a rapidly changing economy ◼️ Why relationship building remains a uniquely human advantage ◼️ The evolving role of project managers in an AI driven world ◼️ How AI can create more time for strategy and leadership ◼️ Why curiosity and communication unlock innovation Key Learnings ✔ AI should be used as a growth tool not a fear trigger ✔ Continuous learning is essential for career resilience ✔ Project managers must combine technical, strategic, and people skills ✔ AI can enhance communication, creativity, and execution ✔ Authenticity matters even more in an AI powered world ✔ Networking and visibility are critical career accelerators ✔ AI can strengthen leadership through better preparation and strategy ✔ Adaptability is the ultimate advantage in uncertain times ✔ Human relationships remain irreplaceable ✔ Leaders who embrace AI now will gain long term competitive advantage 💬 Tanya’s Most Powerful Quotes “We all feel like we’re behind with AI and that’s normal.” “You’re never going to have it all figured out just like project management.” “Continuous learning is your greatest protection.” “AI can help you grow, but authenticity is what makes you matter.” “The goal is to gain more time back for relationships and strategy.” Follow Tanya Boyd Website: https://projectsuccessacademy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectSuccess_Academy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-success-academy/posts/?feedView=all Follow Matt Zembruski Website:
