The Disgruntled PM

Podcast by The Disgruntled PM

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About The Disgruntled PM

"The Disgruntled PM Podcast helps project managers transform daily frustrations into leadership opportunities by sharing clear strategies, no-nonsense advice, and a relatable dose of humor from experienced guests." Are you tired of endless meetings, scope creep, and stakeholders with "good idea fairy" syndrome? You're in the right place. Welcome to The Disgruntled PM, a therapy session for the modern project manager. We're the podcast that says what every PM is thinking. I skip the corporate jargon and dry theory to bring you honest, humorous, and hard-hitting conversations from the trenches of project management. I feature guests who have actually been there—from PMP coaches who failed the exam multiple times to PMs who have led groundbreaking (and chaotic) AI and tech projects. Each week, I sit down with seasoned project leaders, industry authors, PMP coaches, and innovative thinkers to have candid conversations you won't find anywhere else. I tackle the tough topics, including: • The critical soft skills and leadership tactics not found in the PMBOK. • Strategies for managing first-of-their-kind projects and emerging technology. • Real-world advice on stakeholder management, risk, and corporate communication • Actionable career advice and certification strategies If you're looking for real-world solutions and a community that understands the struggle, you've found it. I believe the best project managers are forged in the fire of frustration. Let's get disgruntled, and let's get better, together. Tune in, enjoy and don't forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe!!!!!

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50 episodes

Critical Thought: The One Thing AI Can't Replace

Martin Ilumin joins the show to strip away the vanity of "Visibility" and expose the soul-crushing reality of modern PMOs. We stop pretending that a flashy status deck is actual work and address the behavioral rot where "alignment" is just a code word for executives who can’t agree on a single direction. From the 50% capacity lie to the danger of turning every subject matter expert into a part-time project manager, This conversation is a survival guide for anyone tired of watching their project velocity die in a meeting that should have been an email. Connect with Martin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinilumin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinilumin/] Like, Follow, and Subscribe LinkedIn Show Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedisgruntledpm [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedisgruntledpm] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_disgruntled_pm [https://www.instagram.com/the_disgruntled_pm] 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmK5LZHPLJMH0YlNPrRlAA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmK5LZHPLJMH0YlNPrRlAA] 🎙️Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6qIhx0QwilQrw41n0aLXnK [https://open.spotify.com/show/6qIhx0QwilQrw41n0aLXnK] 🎙️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-disgruntled-pms/id1809317932 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-disgruntled-pms/id1809317932] 💵 Patreon: patreon.com/TheDisgruntledPMPodcast [http://patreon.com/TheDisgruntledPMPodcast] The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened [https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened]. Used with permission by The Ravened.

18 May 2026 - 53 min

Stop Consulting Everyone: The RACI Lady’s Diagnostic Fix

Ditch the 300-line spreadsheet and start diagnosing the actual behavioral dysfunction destroying your projects. Kate Breed drops in to expose why the corporate obsession with "consulting everyone" leads to massive project paralysis and how you can calculate the bleeding cost of your bloated calendar. It's time to cut the fluff, weaponize the word "informed" to protect your time, and stop letting professionals act out the trauma of their middle school group projects on your clock. Connect with Kate: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebreed/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebreed/] Like, Follow, and Subscribe LinkedIn Show Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedisgruntledpm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_disgruntled_pm 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmK5LZHPLJMH0YlNPrRlAA 🎙️Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6qIhx0QwilQrw41n0aLXnK 🎙️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disgruntled-pm/id1809317932 💵 Patreon: patreon.com/TheDisgruntledPMPodcast The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.

11 May 2026 - 44 min

Infinite Planning Is Useless: The PMP Creator’s Reality Check

Trevor Greenberg has an insightful conversation with Lee Lambert, a project management veteran and creator of the PMP certification. They explore the evolution of project management, the impact of AI, certification standards, and the future of the profession. Connect with Lee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelambert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelambert/] Like, Follow, and Subscribe LinkedIn Show Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedisgruntledpm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_disgruntled_pm 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmK5LZHPLJMH0YlNPrRlAA 🎙️Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6qIhx0QwilQrw41n0aLXnK 🎙️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disgruntled-pm/id1809317932 💵 Patreon: patreon.com/TheDisgruntledPMPodcast The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.

4 May 2026 - 59 min

Planning For Meteors: A Risk PM's Hard Truths

In this episode of The Disgruntled PM, host Trevor Greenberg and guest Russ Parker dissect the realities of risk management. They explore the fundamentals of risk management, sharing personal stories, debunking myths, and practical strategies for managing uncertainty in projects and life. Russ's uses his military background to move the conversation past theoretical frameworks helping teams address how they can proactively handle project uncertainty. Connect with Russ: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-parker/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-parker/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@44RiskPm [https://www.youtube.com/@44RiskPm] Website: ⁠https://44riskpm.com⁠ Like, Follow, and Subscribe LinkedIn Show Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedisgruntledpm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_disgruntled_pm 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmK5LZHPLJMH0YlNPrRlAA 🎙️Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6qIhx0QwilQrw41n0aLXnK 🎙️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disgruntled-pm/id1809317932 💵 Patreon: patreon.com/TheDisgruntledPMPodcast The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.

27 Apr 2026 - 51 min

Sweaty Logistics: Building A Trade Show On Gut Instinct And Risk

In this episode, Jake Jaworski shares the journey of creating Home Gym Con, a niche trade show for the home gym industry. Discover how he built the event from scratch, managed logistics, grew vendor and attendee numbers, and his vision for its future impact on the industry. Connect with Jake: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@garagegymradio?si=TZtPL598te291lG5 [https://youtube.com/@garagegymradio?si=TZtPL598te291lG5] Instagram: @garagegymexperiment Instagram: @homegymcon Website: https://garagegymexperiment.com Website: https://homegymcon.com [https://homegymcon.com] Like, Follow, and Subscribe LinkedIn Show Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedisgruntledpm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_disgruntled_pm 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmK5LZHPLJMH0YlNPrRlAA 🎙️Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6qIhx0QwilQrw41n0aLXnK 🎙️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disgruntled-pm/id1809317932 💵 Patreon: patreon.com/TheDisgruntledPMPodcast The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.

20 Apr 2026 - 41 min

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