We've been away on a brief hiatus. Bringing you an extended episode today of 50 minutes.Host:  Patricia CrawfordPMI CarolinaMedia Coordinator Guest:  David ManticaVice President and General Manager of SoftEd US.  David fuels his passion for developing empowered knowledge workers and aiding companies in developing their teams through training and coaching; equipping them with today's critical skills necessary for working effectively in this VUCA world.David brings to us 30 years of experience and over 700 speaking engagements.  He inspires improved work practices in Marketing, Product Management, Project Management, Software Development, Executive Management and other key areas of Technology and Business Operations.*VUCA = Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, AmbiguousTakeaways:AI is not meant to replace resources.The use of AI is meant to augment the role of the Product Owner/Manager, not eliminate it.The use of AI will open the doors to more innovative solutions for the clients.Product team members should not be afraid of AI but they should embrace it and learn all that they can about it.A PMI Carolina post-talk discussionIntro by:  Carlos LegoasPMI Carolina Director of Audio/Video ProductionForward by:  Rhonda V. EvansPMI Carolina President

Host:  Patricia CrawfordPMI CarolinaMedia CoordinatorGuest:  David ManticaVice President and General Manager of SoftEd US.  David fuels his passion for developing empowered knowledge workers and aiding companies in developing their teams through training and coaching; equipping them with today's critical skills necessary for working effectively in this VUCA world.David brings to us 30 years of experience and over 700 speaking engagements.  He inspires improved work practices in Marketing, Product Management, Project Management, Software Development, Executive Management and other key areas of Technology and Business Operations.*VUCA = Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, AmbiguousTakeaways:AI is not meant to replace resources.The use of AI is meant to augment the role of the Product Owner/Manager, not eliminate it.The use of AI will open the doors to more innovative solutions for the clients.Product team members should not be afraid of AI but they should embrace it and learn all that they can about it.A PMI Carolina post-talk discussionIntro by:  Carlos LegoasPMI Carolina Director of Audio/Video ProductionForward by:  Rhonda V. EvansPMI Carolina President

Host:  Patricia CrawfordPMI CarolinaMedia CoordinatorGuest:  Coach Keith ShawA Fortune 500 experienced executive coach and consultant, certified human resources leader, former university professor, certified leadership training facilitator and DISC behavior style analyst with 30 years of experience who helps organizations create great work environments by developing a championship mindset, improving personal development, and developing world-class management skills and leadership practices which help managers become trusted, confident and well-prepared leaders that connect, engage and deliver amazing results.  He is passionate about this topic because it helped him find his way from poverty to prosperity.  He will provide the audience with inspiration, hope and a roadmap to the life, career and results they desire and deserve.Takeaways:Intentionality and Personal Development are the Gateway to Your Gift. (We get distracted by daily challenges and forget that we are responsible for our own growth and development. We have access to everything we need to succeed)Leadership Impacts Everything (Leadership has a positive impact on personal and work-related endeavors. We must increase our leadership influence and equip others with the skills necessary to lead our organizations)Leverage Leadership Engagement (Attendees are provided with 10 behaviors that facilitate greater engagement and connection with the workforce)A PMI Carolina post-talk discussionIntro by:  Carlos LegoasPMI Carolina Director of Audio/Video ProductionForward by:  Rhonda V. EvansPMI Carolina President

Host:  Patricia CrawfordPMI CarolinaMedia CoordinatorGuest:  Coach Keith ShawA Fortune 500 experienced executive coach and consultant, certified human resources leader, former university professor, certified leadership training facilitator and DISC behavior style analyst with 30 years of experience who helps organizations create great work environments by developing a championship mindset, improving personal development, and developing world-class management skills and leadership practices which help managers become trusted, confident and well-prepared leaders that connect, engage and deliver amazing results.  He is passionate about this topic because it helped him find his way from poverty to prosperity.  He will provide the audience with inspiration, hope and a roadmap to the life, career and results they desire and deserve.Takeaways:Intentionality and Personal Development are the Gateway to Your Gift. (We get distracted by daily challenges and forget that we are responsible for our own growth and development. We have access to everything we need to succeed)Leadership Impacts Everything (Leadership has a positive impact on personal and work-related endeavors. We must increase our leadership influence and equip others with the skills necessary to lead our organizations)Leverage Leadership Engagement (Attendees are provided with 10 behaviors that facilitate greater engagement and connection with the workforce)A PMI Carolina post-talk discussionIntro by:  Carlos LegoasPMI Carolina Director of Audio/Video ProductionForward by:  Rhonda V. EvansPMI Carolina President

Host:  Patricia CrawfordPMI CarolinaMedia CoordinatorGuest:  Maura SweeneyAmbassador of HappinessAccomplished speaker, podcaster and media guest.  Named the Ambassador of Happiness by the UNESCO Center for Peace, she delivers fun, engaging and thought-provoking presentations designed for universal appeal.Most of us wait for "someone else" to step up, create improvement or forge a better world but few recognize we can become powerful influencers and catalyzers. Whether it's at work, in our communities or in our everyday interactions, we can all learn how to lead in our own right.Takeaways:See their world in reverse (as cause v. effect)View themselves as beneficiaries v. victimsConnect with their values / talents / passions / missionLearn the four precepts on how to L.E.A.DA PMI Carolina post-talk discussionIntro by:  Carlos LegoasPMI Carolina Director of Audio/Video ProductionForward by:  Rhonda V. EvansPMI Carolina President

Host:  Patricia CrawfordPMI CarolinaMedia CoordinatorGuest:  Maura SweeneyAmbassador of HappinessAccomplished speaker, podcaster and media guest.  Named the Ambassador of Happiness by the UNESCO Center for Peace, she delivers fun, engaging and thought-provoking presentations designed for universal appeal.Most of us wait for "someone else" to step up, create improvement or forge a better world but few recognize we can become powerful influencers and catalyzers. Whether it's at work, in our communities or in our everyday interactions, we can all learn how to lead in our own right.Takeaways:See their world in reverse (as cause v. effect)View themselves as beneficiaries v. victimsConnect with their values / talents / passions / missionLearn the four precepts on how to L.E.A.DA PMI Carolina post-talk discussionIntro by:  Carlos LegoasPMI CarolinaDirector of Audio/Video ProductionForward by:  Rhonda EvansPMI CarolinaPresident

Host: Tiffany SettlesPMI CarolinaPrograms Director, North RegionGuest:  Emily Green Marketing Agency Founder & CEOKeynote Speaker What does it mean to lead with heart? First, you have to know what you believe. What are your core values? How do those define your brand, mission, and help you make the right decisions? How do you define values and mission so they can be the backbone of your brand? Emily helps guide you in the process of cultivating and communicating your values. A PMI Carolina, North Region , post- talk discussion Intro by: Patricia CrawfordPMI CarolinaMedia CoordinatorForward by: Rhonda EvansPMI CarolinaPresident

Host: Craig Oliver,  Programs Chair, North RegionGuest:  Dorice Horenstein, KeyNote Speaker, Author and CPQC Team CoachIntroduction by: Patricia Crawford, Media CoordinatorEach of us is the sum of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. If “thoughts are the language of the mind and emotions are the language of the heart,” as Dr. Joe Dispenza describes, what are the ways you can shift your thoughts to convey positive emotions that translate into behavior, developing a wholehearted and empowered leader? Are we capable of converting our emotions from present pain to future benefit? Can we merge leadership and equanimity and create a balanced life? Yes, we can! Join us to learn the tools behind Positive Intelligence to transform you into being the ideal team leader with the ultimate ROI!

Host:  Craig Oliver, Programs Chair Guest: Dorice Horenstein

D, E & I Minute - Women's History Month - March 2023

Black History Month -February 2023

Elinor Miller joins Cindy Wilson, our Programs, Metro Region Director, for a deeper dive into Informed Leadership in a Data-Driven World.Cindy Wilson, PMP, CPA  (Episode Host)PMI Carolina, VP of ProgramsDirector, Project Portfolio Manager at TIAAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiawilsonElinor Miller (Episode Guest)Life Coach - Motivational Speaker - Storytellerhttps://elinor-miller-coaching.newzenler.com/f/worksheet-gpsAbout our Sponsor:Mavendog LLC is a project leadership firm who provides Delivery Specialists to tackle your most vital projects. With core services like Strategic portfolio development, program leadership, and project and change delivery Mavendog provides versatile, do-it-all project leaders who are able to adapt, drive success and deliver project wins.Visit www.mavendog.com today to learn more about how the Mavendog way can take your project across the finish line tomorrow.Jon BioJon Vordermark is the President and Founder of Mavendog, LLC, a management consulting and project leadership firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC. With over 20 years of management consulting and project management experience, Jon has led a variety of enterprise and global initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, primarily in energy, manufacturing, and technology. Jon founded Mavendog to provide something he passionately believes the marketplace needs — project management as a specialized service and career.Jon is also a long-time member of our chapter and sometime speaker and podcast guest.

Opening Key Note:  Larry DawsonLife Coach - Motivational Speaker - Entrepreneur - https://www.larrydawsonbtbu.com/Closing Key Note:  Elinor MillerLife Coach - Motivational Speaker - Storytellerhttps://elinor-miller-coaching.newzenler.com/f/worksheet-gpsAbout our Sponsor:Mavendog LLC is a project leadership firm who provides Delivery Specialists to tackle your most vital projects. With core services like Strategic portfolio development, program leadership, and project and change delivery Mavendog provides versatile, do-it-all project leaders who are able to adapt, drive success and deliver project wins.Visit www.mavendog.com today to learn more about how the Mavendog way can take your project across the finish line tomorrow.Jon BioJon Vordermark is the President and Founder of Mavendog, LLC, a management consulting and project leadership firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC. With over 20 years of management consulting and project management experience, Jon has led a variety of enterprise and global initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, primarily in energy, manufacturing, and technology. Jon founded Mavendog to provide something he passionately believes the marketplace needs — project management as a specialized service and career.Jon is also a long-time member of our chapter and sometime speaker and podcast guest.Recorded live  at the PMI Carolina Jan Metro Kick-off 1.17.23 at The Union at Station West in Charlotte

Happy New Year everyone! Our Board Members are so excited for 2023! We have lots of great programming planned. Soon, we'll be sharing each Board Members plans for the 2023 as we continue to drive forward and continue with our 4 Pillars 2-Year Strategic Roadmap. But first, a special announcement that you'll hear more about and see more of as we continue the rich tradition of our chapter, now going into our 38th year. We hope you embrace the change.Looking forward to seeing you soon!Rhonda V EvansPresident PMI Metrolina d/b/a PMI Carolina!

Join us as we talk about Volunteerism, Finding Perspective and What's Next.

Join us as we discuss Voluntarism, Photographing Gators and What Rich will be doing next.

Learn more about Kevin Yount, our exiting VP of Technology

Learn more about Rich Sauser, our exiting VP of Marketing.

Military Outreach Team:David Pfleeger  (Episode Host)Senior Account Manager, Sherpa https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pfleeger-59554a44/Tabetha Gregory PMPProject Manager at Hyosung America https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabetha-gregory/ Rick Sabedra, PMP, CSSGB, ITIL v3, CCMPRetired and looking for my next vacation destinationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-sabedra-pmp-cssgb-itil-v3-ccmp-6601612/Emily Whitted, PMPManager at CapTech Ventures, Inchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-whitted-pmp-993506b8/Olivia LoveIT Project Managerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-love-84002b18b/Vinod Kumar, PMI Metrolina Director, Audio & Visual (PgMP, CSM) (Coordinator)PMI Metrolina Programs, Metro DirectorVice President - Customer Success at GAVS Technologies.https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinoddhiman/

Vidya Raman joins Cindy Wilson, PMP, CPA, Metro Director for a deeper dive into How to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.Cindy Wilson, PMP, CPA  (Episode Host)PMI Metrolina Programs, Metro DirectorDirector, Project Portfolio Manager at TIAAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiawilsonVidya Raman (Episode Guest)Professional Speaker with Corporate Leadership experiencehttps://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/vidyaraman/Abouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vidyaraman/Vinod Kumar, PMI Metrolina Director, Audio & Visual (PgMP, CSM) (Coordinator)PMI Metrolina Programs, Metro DirectorVice President - Customer Success at GAVS Technologies.https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinoddhiman/