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The Reality of Being a New PM
What No One Tells You About the First Year
Read Time: 5 minutes
You passed the exam.You got the role.You’re officially a project manager.
And now, you’re in meetings where everyone talks in acronyms.You’re responsible for decisions you didn’t make.You’re trying to look confident, but your stomach...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 24, 2025
career growth
new pms
pm soft skills
Leading Without a Playbook
How to Navigate Projects You’ve Never Seen Before
Read Time: 5 minutes
Some projects come with templates, best practices, and clear roadmaps.Others… do not.
You are thrown into something new:
A niche industry
A legacy system
A process no one fully understands
And somehow, you are expected to le...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 24, 2025
career growth
new pms
project delivery
You Passed the PMP. Now What?
How to Turn a Certification Into Career Momentum
Read Time: 5 minutes
You did it.
You passed the PMP exam.You pushed through the prep, the pressure, and the late nights.And now, you’re officially certified.
But before you slap it on LinkedIn and move on...
Let’s talk about how to make that win ma...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 23, 2025
career growth
new pms
pm soft skills
The Invisible Workload of a PM
Why Project Managers Burn Out Before the Project Does
Read Time: 5 minutes
You are managing timelines.You are aligning teams.You are keeping things moving.
And behind the scenes, you are absorbing tension, translating ambiguity, and quietly preventing chaos.
This is the part no one sees.The invis...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 23, 2025
career growth
pm soft skills
project recovery
From PM to Program Manager
How to Shift Your Mindset, Strategy, and Influence When Stepping Into a Bigger Role
Read Time: 5 minutes
You have mastered delivery.You can run timelines, manage teams, and bring clarity to chaos.
But now, your role is shifting.
You are not just delivering projects.You are managing the space betw...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 22, 2025
career growth
program management
team alignment