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Mukhtar Kadiri
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PM Therapy is where we get real about succeeding in the PM space. We sit down with project leaders, industry experts, and rising stars to talk about their journeys—the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. From job search strategies to career growth, we have honest conversations about what it’s really like and what it takes to thrive. No fluff, no sugar-coating—just honest stories and insights to help you navigate your career.

  1. 🚀 The Quiet PM: How to Stand Out Without Faking It.

    12/10/2025

    🚀 The Quiet PM: How to Stand Out Without Faking It.

    Can being an introvert cost you up to $760K in your career? According to research, introverts earn significantly less over a lifetime compared to extroverts, not because they’re less capable, but because workplaces often reward visibility, charisma, and loud leadership. In this episode, we sit down with Lissa Appiah, Certified Career Strategist and HR Leader, who went from “quiet and overlooked” to landing 5 promotions in 8 years, once she stopped pretending to be an extrovert and started leading in a way that aligned with her personality. 🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why introverts are undervalued at work, and how to close the income gap How to stand out as a PM without “performing” extroversion How to identify roles and environments that match your personality Practical interview, networking, and visibility strategies for introverts How Lissa landed 5 promotions by embracing (not hiding) her introversion and so much more! If you’ve ever felt drained by visibility expectations, misunderstood in interviews, or overshadowed at work despite delivering results, this episode gives you the roadmap. You’ll learn how to grow your influence, advance your PM career, and stand out authentically, without forcing yourself into an extroverted mold. 📉 Need help landing a 100–300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us! Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals. 👉 https://tally.so/r/3la956 🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir 👩🏽 Keep up with Lissa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissaappiah/ ❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, introverted PM success, and career growth!

    1h 25m
  2. PM + Job Search - Ask Me Anything Part 2 🚀

    11/26/2025

    PM + Job Search - Ask Me Anything Part 2 🚀

    The questions were too many for one episode… so we’re back. In this follow-up AMA, Mukhtar answers the PM community’s biggest questions about landing high-paying PM roles, navigating the 2025 job market, building confidence, negotiating strategically, refining résumés, and growing a long-term PM career — without burning out. If you’re early in your career, pivoting into PM, or trying to break into the $100K–$300K bracket, this episode delivers unfiltered, practical guidance you won’t get from a course or certification program. Clear strategies, real stories, and the unwritten rules that make PM careers accelerate. 🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode How to know whether you should pivot, stay, or upskill in your PM career What actually works in the PM job search market going into 2025 How to build a network that gets you referrals, not just connections How to negotiate beyond salary (50+ negotiables you’re not using) The right way to tailor your résumé in minutes, not hours How to manage burnout and perform consistentlyAnd so much more!📉 Need help landing a 100–300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us! Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals. Book through our coaching waitlist today: 👉 https://tally.so/r/3la956 🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypodApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir ❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, PM job search strategy, and career growth!

    1h 17m

  3. 11/19/2025

    🚀 Got a PM or Job Search Problem? Let’s Solve It!

    If you could sit down with a PM mentor and ask anything… what would you ask? In this special AMA episode, Mukhtar answers the most pressing, most relatable, and most career-defining questions that project managers are asking right now. From navigating burnout to breaking into high-paying roles, from résumé strategy to leadership confidence — this episode is packed with unfiltered, practical, and deeply actionable guidance. Whether you're an aspiring PM, mid-career, or pivoting into bigger roles, you’ll hear real stories, real frameworks, and the honest truth about what it takes to succeed today. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain about your next move, or overwhelmed by the modern PM landscape, this AMA gives you clarity, direction, and a roadmap you can start using immediately. The #1 piece of advice Mukhtar wishes he knew earlier in his PM journey How to build a strong PM network that leads to real job opportunities The unwritten rules of PM career growth that nobody teaches How to explain gaps, pivot effectively, and negotiate beyond salary How to lead confidently — even when your team is more experienced …and so much more! Book a free strategy call with us! Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals. 👉 Join the waitlist today: https://tally.so/r/3la956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph?si=AyjVp9OZR9yURtUEiu80Vw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/ Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir ❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, career transitions, and PM career growth! 🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode📉 Need help landing a $100–300K PM role?🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms!🤓 Want to join the next episode LIVE?

    1h 3m
  4. 🚀 How to Pivot Into Project Management and Then Into Leadership

    11/12/2025

    🚀 How to Pivot Into Project Management and Then Into Leadership

    Most of us don’t “plan” to become project managers, we grow into it. But how do you keep growing once you’re there?This week on PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri, PMP sits down with Joey Perugino, a seasoned PM, mentor, and founder of Let’s Talk Project Management, to unpack the personal and professional reinvention every PM needs to stay relevant, confident, and fulfilled.Joey’s journey — from banking director to program manager and mentor — is a masterclass in pivoting with purpose. He shares what it really takes to lead without a title, develop strategic influence, and continuously evolve your career.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode 🔹How to build confidence and credibility when there’s no clear path into project management🔹The mindset shifts required to move from tactical PM to strategic leader🔹Why mentorship and community accelerate career growth🔹How to pivot, whether from PM to Scrum Master, or from task leader to strategic advisor🔹Why giving back to the PM community can transform your own career📉 Need help landing a $100K–$300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us → https://tally.so/r/3la956🎧 Listen to PM Therapy on your favorite platforms🔹Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod🔹Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar Kadiri, PMP on LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/m-kadir🧑🏻‍🦳Keep up with Joey Peruginohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyperugino/❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for more real conversations about career growth & leadership in project management.

    1h 2m
  5. He Created Scrum. Here’s What He Thinks About Agile Now. ft Jeff Sutherland

    11/04/2025

    He Created Scrum. Here’s What He Thinks About Agile Now. ft Jeff Sutherland

    What happens when the co-creator of Scrum sits down to talk about the past, present, and future of Agile? In this episode of PM Therapy, host Mukhtar Kadiri, PMP sits with Jeff Sutherland, the inventor of Scrum and one of the original authors of the Agile Manifesto, for an unfiltered conversation on how Scrum began, where Agile stands today, and how AI is redefining the way we work. Before pioneering Scrum, Jeff was a fighter pilot, professor, and VP at multiple companies and that journey shaped how he built one of the most influential frameworks in modern project management. This episode dives into his lessons from six decades of leadership, innovation, and transformation. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🔹The origin story of Scrum — and what inspired its creation 🔹Why 58% of Scrum teams still fail, and how to fix it 🔹How to scale Agile effectively (and what most companies get wrong) 🔹How Jeff’s AI Scrum teams achieve 30x performance gains 🔹The shift from retrospective Scrum to prospective Scrum 🔹What the next decade of Agile and AI-driven project management looks like 📉 Need help landing a $100–$300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals: 👉 https://tally.so/r/3la956 🚀 Listen to PM Therapy on your favorite platforms: 🔹Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod 🔹Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614 🧑🏻‍🦳Keep up with Jeff Sutherland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsutherland/ 🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar Kadiri, PMP on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir ❤️Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations on Agile, Scrum, AI, and project leadership.

    1h 27m
  6. 🔴 The PMP is Changing...What You Need To Know (with Ahmed Ben Hamouda)

    10/29/2025

    🔴 The PMP is Changing...What You Need To Know (with Ahmed Ben Hamouda)

    The PMP certification is evolving again and with the upcoming release of the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition, every project manager needs to understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare.In this episode of PM Therapy, host Mukhtar Kadiri, PMP sits down with Ahmed Ben Hamouda, PMP trainer, educator, and one of LinkedIn’s most followed PM voices, to unpack what’s next for the PMP, how to stay ahead of the curve, and whether the PMP is still the gold standard in today’s world of Agile, AI, and rapid change.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🔹What’s changing in the upcoming PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition and PMP exam🔹How these updates affect both new candidates and certified PMPs🔹Proven strategies to prepare and pass the PMP under the new format🔹Whether the PMP has lost its way and how PMI can regain trust🔹The truth behind Agile integration, bootcamps, and certification mills🔹What the future of PM certification could look like in the next 3–5 years📉 Need help landing a $100–$300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us!Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals: 👉 https://tally.so/r/3la956🚀 Listen to PM Therapy on your favorite platforms:🔹Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod🔹Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🔹TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/🤓 Want to join live for the next episode?Follow Mukhtar Kadiri, PMP on LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir👨🏽Follow Ahmed Ben Hamouda, PMP on LinkedIn🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhamouda/🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ahmedbenhamoudapro🔹WhatsApp: +216 28 608 945❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on project management, PMP certification, and career growth.

    1h 18m
  7. Is Agile Becoming Obsolete? with Nigel Thurlow

    10/22/2025

    Is Agile Becoming Obsolete? with Nigel Thurlow

    Agile has been the buzzword in project management for over two decades, promising faster delivery, happier teams, and better outcomes. But has it really delivered on these promises? Is Agile becoming obsolete, or is the conversation more nuanced than that? In this episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri sits down with Nigel Thurlow, the first-ever Chief of Agile at Toyota Connected, to unpack the state of Agile today.Nigel, who helped create Scrum the Toyota Way™, has trained over 9,000 people globally and worked with major organizations like Vodafone, GE, Microsoft, 3M, and more. He shares his candid thoughts on Agile’s strengths and weaknesses, the commercialization of Agile, the “Fake Agile” epidemic, and where Agile 2.0 (or the Flow System) is headed.Whether you're a fan of Agile or a skeptic, this episode will challenge your assumptions and offer new perspectives on the future of Agile and project management.🎯 What You’ll Gain in This Episode:🔹The history and evolution of Agile and what it got right (and wrong)🔹Why Agile (and traditional project management) may be becoming obsolete🔹The rise of the “Fake Agile” epidemic and what’s really happening in organizations🔹Thoughts on Agile 2.0 and the Flow System🔹Practical implications of Agile transformations and what PMs should know🔹Nigel’s recommendations for books, apps, podcasts, and productivity hacks📉 Need help landing a $100K–$300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us! Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today:https://tally.so/r/3la956🚀 Check out PM Therapy on your favorite platforms:🔹Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod🔹Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614🔹TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, Agile, leadership, and career growth!

    1h 27m
  8. How to Reinvent Yourself as a PM...Before You're Forced to.🚀

    10/15/2025

    How to Reinvent Yourself as a PM...Before You're Forced to.🚀

    In today’s rapidly changing world, from AI disruption to shifting workplace expectations and widespread burnout, project managers need to adapt and reinvent themselves before circumstances force them to. In this episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri sits down with Dr. Tony Prensa to explore why reinvention is essential for PMs and how to approach it proactively. Dr. Tony shares practical strategies for assessing your current skills, embracing mindset shifts, and taking concrete steps to future-proof your career. From the PM Leadership Manifesto to everyday routines that drive growth, this episode is packed with actionable advice for PMs at any stage of their career. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🔹Why PMs need to reinvent themselves in today’s evolving economy and workplace 🔹How to know if it’s time for change or if you’re on track 🔹Concrete steps to reinvent yourself, including mindset shifts and practical day-to-day actions 🔹Dr. Tony’s top recommendations: books, apps, podcasts, productivity hacks, and ways to reset when overwhelmed 🔹Real-world advice for navigating uncertainty, burnout, and career transitions 📉 Need help landing a $100K–$300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us! Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: https://tally.so/r/3la956 🚀 Check out PM Therapy on your favorite platforms: 🔹Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod 🔹Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614 🔹TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod 🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/ 🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir 👨🏽Follow Dr. Tony Presa, PMP on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtonyprensa/ ❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, career reinvention, and leadership! #projectmanagement #careergrowth #pmleadership #reinventyourself #burnoutprevention #futureofpm

    1h 15m
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PM Therapy is where we get real about succeeding in the PM space. We sit down with project leaders, industry experts, and rising stars to talk about their journeys—the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. From job search strategies to career growth, we have honest conversations about what it’s really like and what it takes to thrive. No fluff, no sugar-coating—just honest stories and insights to help you navigate your career.

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    Mukhtar Kadiri
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