The youngest generations in the workforce don’t just want jobs—they want to deliver impact. What skills do project professionals need to ensure their efforts lead to deep social impact? And how do they build support for these initiatives? We discuss this with: Martin Irungu, founder and executive director, Empower and Serve Kenya (EmpServe), Nairobi: Irung ... Show More
May 2023
Measuring Impact With Bonnie Beresford, Laura Paramoure, and Kevin M. Yates
Measuring impact is notoriously difficult but without it, our profession cannot progress, and we won’t fulfil our potential. There is a huge role for Learning & Development in the upskilling and reskilling efforts required to plug the skills gap, but we won’t do that without hold ... Show More
53m 51s
Apr 2025
Funding Change, Not Just Charity: Maysa Jalbout on Driving Lasting Impact in Philanthropy
The act of giving isn’t just tradition—it’s a responsibility. But to create real, lasting impact, philanthropy must go beyond generosity. It needs strategy, collaboration, and a long-term vision.In this episode of Flavors of Ambition, we sit down with Maysa Jalbout, Global Educat ... Show More
47m 50s
Jun 2025
Think Being Honest Builds Trust? Not Always — Learn What Actually Works
What does it take to genuinely connect across cultures, identities, and worldviews? In this episode, we sit down with my friend Melisande Kingchatchaval Schifter to unpack the mindset and skillset behind powerful human connection. Having lived on multiple continents, worked acros ... Show More
38m 57s
Apr 2025
Talking Heads – Making a difference with impact investing
Impact investing – making investments for a positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return – is seeing growing interest from investors, even in a world where many types of sustainable investing face scepticism. Berenice Lasfargues, Sustainabilit ... Show More
6m 11s
Jan 2025
Why PMI’s New Definition of Project Success Changes Everything
Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Have you seen PMI’s latest report on redefining project success? If you’re like me, your first reaction was probably, “Well, of course!” ... Show More
25m 50s
Sep 26
Achieving Better Global Health Through Data Science
The Virtue Foundation is a nonprofit organization with Special Consultative Status to the United Nations. Its mission is to increase awareness, inspire action and render assistance through initiatives on healthcare, education, and women and justice programs, as well as innovative ... Show More
8m 24s
Mar 2025
How to Separate Passion from Pressure
Can social conditioning, past experiences, and external pressure affect the way we explore figuring out our Sparketype? Or, for that matter, any metric we might look to, as a way to help figure out what drives us? And how do we turn down the volume on social conditioning and perc ... Show More
41m 46s
Sep 9
Building a Physician Brand
Neda Nikpoor, MD, sits down with Rupa K. Wong, MD, to unpack how an intentional, authentic brand can strengthen patient trust and fuel broader impact. Dr. Wong shares how speaking directly to her core audience (millennial parents) keeps education relatable, explains why blending ... Show More
28m 45s