Bridging the Battlefield and the Boardroom with Brian Smetana | PM-ProShow

Organizational Change Management in High-Stakes Projects with Clint Keeley, PMP

How do you get more than 160 sites to adopt a new system? Or lead a team through a $300 million water crisis? That takes more than solid project management skills. It takes effective Organizational Change Management. In this episode of the PM-ProShow, we sit down with Clint Keeley, MS, PMP, Senior Organizational Change Manager at BAE Systems, to discuss the human side of complex, high-stakes projects. Clint shares practical insights on driving adoption, overcoming resistance, and helping organizations navigate major transformations successfully. An Army veteran and former consultant, Clint has led enterprise-wide IT rollouts, supported healthcare initiatives for SimonMed, and mentored transitioning service members through American Corporate Partners (ACP). Whether you're a project manager, military leader, or professional responsible for leading change, this episode offers actionable lessons you can apply immediately. Want to strengthen your project management and leadership skills? Explore PMP, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, and other certification training at PM-ProLearn.com

From Military to Civilian: Networking, Leadership & PM Skills That Actually Work | Donald Gray

Transitioning from military service to civilian project and program management isn't about starting over — it's about translating experience the right way. In this episode of PM-ProShow, we're joined by Donald Gray, Program Manager at Tiber Creek Consulting and a veteran leader with 20+ years of executive, training, and program management experience. Donald shares real-world stories from his transition, how networking actually works outside the uniform, and what veterans should focus on 12–18 months before separation to set themselves up for success. We dig into: * Leading 15+ integrated project teams across technical, contractual, and financial lanes * What military leaders need to unlearn to succeed with civilian clients and contracts * How credentials like PMP, CSPO, CMMI, and ISO fit into a smart transition plan * Practical unit-level habits that immediately improve performance * Where Agile practices and classic PM discipline work best in government and defense programs * What companies get wrong (and right) about hiring, training, and retaining veteran talent Whether you're transitioning out, already in industry, or responsible for training teams, this conversation is packed with lessons you can apply immediately. If you're serious about translating military leadership into civilian project management credentials, this is exactly what we help veterans and professionals do every day. Learn how our certification programs work and request more info here: https://www.pm-prolearn.com/enroll

From CW5 to Corporate: Mike Theroux on Turning Military Sustainment Into Civilian Advantage

What does it really take to move from leading $6B+ in military sustainment to winning in corporate industry? In this episode of PM-ProShow, retired Army CW5 Mike Theroux breaks down how senior military leaders can stop underselling themselves—and start translating readiness, sustainment, and change leadership into real civilian impact. Mike shares how certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMI-ACP, and CCMP became accelerators in his transition, not just résumé fillers. We dig into what "future fight readiness" actually looks like at the unit level, how project management and Agile thinking sharpen both military and corporate teams, and what companies still get wrong about hiring—and retaining—veteran talent. We wrap with a rapid-fire Blind Slot Rank Game ranking pay, work-life balance, leadership responsibility, sense of purpose, and civilian bureaucracy. If you're preparing to transition, leading troops today, or hiring veterans tomorrow—this episode delivers clarity you can use.

Bridging the Battlefield and the Boardroom with Brian Smetana | PM-ProShow

This week on the PM-ProShow, we sit down with Brian Smetana — Inspector General NCO, senior Army leader, and 23-year veteran — to break down what it really takes to transition, lead, and win beyond the uniform. Brian gives a raw, ground-level perspective on preparing for retirement after more than two decades of service across logistics, recruiting, law enforcement, and leadership. From the emotional side of transition to the practical tools that actually move the needle, he lays out what soldiers need now to own their next chapter. We get into: * How to approach military transition like a mission — and crush it. * Why cross-trained, adaptable leaders dominate the future fight. * How certifications like PMP and Agile strengthen soldiers today, not "after the Army." * What companies get right (and wrong) when hiring and keeping veteran talent. * What environment helps veterans thrive in the civilian world. * Rapid-fire Blind Slot Rank Game — Brian ranks service experiences 1–5, no repeats. Whether you're an active-duty leader, a transitioning service member, or a company trying to understand veteran firepower, this episode brings clarity, honesty, and straight-up value. Subscribe to PM-ProShow and join the community that refuses to play small.

Leading the Leaders: How Ken Killingsworth Turned 29 Years in the Army into a Civilian Powerhouse

Ken Killingsworth went from Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army to Director of Watco University — where he now leads leadership development and corporate learning for one of America's top transportation companies. In this episode of The PM-ProShow, Ken sits down with us to talk about what it really takes to lead the leaders — in uniform and beyond. From designing learning systems that drive performance to mentoring service members through their transition, Ken shares the hard truths, practical wins, and lessons learned from nearly three decades in leadership. We dig into: * How he pivoted from military to corporate leadership without losing his sense of mission * What veterans must do now to crush their transition (not just survive it) * Why certifications like PMP® and Agile aren't just resume candy — they're force multipliers * How companies can stop "hiring veterans" as a gesture and start leveraging them as strategic assets If you're a service member, vet, or corporate leader who wants to keep winning after the uniform, this episode is your playbook.