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Being a Project Manager with Mike Fesko PMP | PURE PM

Being a Project Manager with Mike Fesko PMP | PURE PM

Being a Project Manager 4 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Being a Project Manager is a podcast that helps project coordinators, analysts, and junior project managers transition into confident leaders. Hosted by Mike Fesko PMP, each episode provides practical skills, career advice, and leadership strategies tailored for those looking to advance in project management. The show bridges the gap between current support roles and becoming a recognized project leader. Listeners can connect with the host via LinkedIn and support the podcast through a coffee donation.

Episodes

What is a "Watermelon Project"?
What is a "Watermelon Project"? Aug 17, 2026 770 The Watermelon Project — Why "Green" Status Reports Are Lying to You Ever heard of a "watermelon project"? Green on the outside, red on the inside. In this episode, Mike Fesko breaks down why so many projects look perfectly fine in status reports right...
Lessons Learned the Right Way
Lessons Learned the Right Way Jul 8, 2026 245 In this episode I walk you through "Lessons Learned" meetings, why you need them, and how to get the most out of them. Why? Because most "lessons learned" meetings are a box-checking formality — captured, filed, and forgotten. In this episode, I'll bre...
7 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome for Project Managers
7 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome for Project Managers Jun 21, 2026 940 Don't Imposter Syndrome stop you in your tracks and stunt you career growth! I've been there, still feel it some days, but here are 7 actionable ways that you can keep it from stopping you. Show Notes / Sources: • Clance, P.R. & Imes, S.A. (1978). "The...
Mastering Project Communication
Mastering Project Communication Jun 10, 2026 1087 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpfesko/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpfesko/ ) My Communication Path Visualizer: https://mediaventuresllc.gumroad.com/l/communicationpathvisualizer ( https://mediaventuresllc.gumro...
The CAPM vs PMP Decision (new PMP exam)
The CAPM vs PMP Decision (new PMP exam) Jun 1, 2026 632 Here are show notes for the episode: CAPM vs. PMP: Which Certification Should You Get First in 2026? With the PMP exam changing in July 2026, the CAPM vs. PMP question has a new wrinkle — and the answer depends entirely on where you are in your career ...

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