PM Untold
The podcast that unravels the hidden stories behind exceptional leadership, brought to you by the collaboration of PMI Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg
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📅 20/06/25 • 21m54s
In this inspiring episode of PM Untold, we sit down with Vilma Luīze Gertāne, co-founder of Rising Girls Global—a social initiative born from the Women@Dior x UNESCO program. Based in Paris and fluent in multiple languages, Vilma brings her international relations expertise to empower young women worldwide to pursue their dream careers.
We explore:
- How to start and scale a global virtual project
- Effective strategies for engaging Gen Z across cultures
- Tools and tactics to manage distributed teams
- The young women impacted by Rising Girls Global
If you’re passionate about social impact, cross-cultural teamwork, and next-gen empowerment, this episode offers powerful lessons in project leadership beyond business.
📅 19/05/25 • 31m30s
In this episode of PM Untold, we welcome transformation expert Davy De Regge, Managing Partner at iConnect, to explore an often overlooked but vital topic in project management—project promotion. With a rich background in business analysis, project management, and digital transformations across logistics and finance sectors, Davy shares practical insights on how and why project managers should actively promote their initiatives.
We discover:
- Why promoting your project is not just a “nice to have” but a strategic necessity
- Real-life tactics Davy used to drive engagement across stakeholders
- Common challenges in project promotion—and how to overcome them
- The measurable benefits of strong project communication and visibilit
Whether you're delivering digital transformation or simply trying to gain traction for your latest initiative, this episode offers actionable strategies to boost your project's impact and recognition.
📅 18/04/25 • 43m47s
In this inspiring episode of PM Untold, we sit down with Diepak Kasi, a seasoned trainer and coach who made the bold leap from a 20+ year corporate career in Telecom and IT to launching his own leadership coaching journey. Diepak shares the motivations, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped his path from corporate project management to empowering individuals across the globe.
We explore:
- What triggered his transition to self-employment
- What method he used to analyse what to do as a career
- How project mangement skills helped him thrive beyond the 9-5
- How he manages risk, motivation, and balance in his new chapter
- Practical advice for anyone thinking of taking a similar leap
Whether you’re dreaming of entrepreneurship or simply want to lead with more intention, this episode is packed with authentic insights and encouragement.
📅 08/03/25 • 52m54s
In this episode, we are exploring project management, women in tech & expat Life in Luxembourg with Julia Khalyavko, who is an IT Project Manager at PwC Luxembourg and the Sponsorships Manager at We-Stem, an organization dedicated to supporting and inspiring women and underrepresented groups in STEM. As an expat, Julia also founded her own initiative to help people discover Luxembourg through captivating stories that connect its past and present.Join us as we dive into Julia’s experiences as a female project manager, a passionate advocate for women in tech, and an expat in Luxembourg.
We explore:
- The challenges of being a project manager and strategies to overcome them
- The people who have inspired her career journey
- The key qualities of a successful project manager
- Support available for women pursuing careers in tech
- Insights into expat life in Luxembourg
📅 13/02/25 • 26m41s
In this episode, we explorethe human side of Project Management with Dr. Elissa Farrow, who is a futurist, an author, and a strategist. In the world of project management, it's easy to get lost in the sea of deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. But at the heart of every successful project lies the human element. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of project management from a human perspective. We'll discuss topics like building strong teams, effective communication, leadership, and the emotional intelligence needed to navigate the complexities of today's projects.
📅 23/12/24 • 33m20s
As the Christmas and the New Year are approaching, let’s have an inspiring end of year reflection on 2024 with Anja Vandenbergh, the president of PMI Belgium Chapter and Richard Woodham, the president of PMI Luxembourg Chapter. we explore the standout achievements, overcoming challenges in the PMI chapters, and sharing untold stories from their careers. Discover their goals for 2025 and gain invaluable advice for project managers to thrive in the new year. Tune in for an episode filled with insight, inspiration, and actionable wisdom for the PM community.
📅 17/10/24 • 39m49s
In this episode, we’re delighted to have Olina Glindevi and Ben Walder, co-authors of the Visual Agile Coach Playbook, for a deep dive into the power of visual communication in Agile and project management. Olina, a senior Agile Coach and expert in visual facilitation, and Ben, a seasoned change management leader, discuss how visual tools can help simplify complex workflows, inspire collaboration, and drive transformation across organizations. They share practical insights on using their playbook, which features templates and tools for Agile practitioners, managers, and teams looking to increase engagement and transparency. From overcoming challenges like remote work and rigid organizational structures to real-life success stories, this episode offers a rich look at how visual methods can boost innovation and effectiveness in today’s fast-paced work environments. Tune in to learn how to enhance your team’s performance with visuals, whether you're an Agile coach, project manager, or change leader!
📅 20/09/24 • 31m24s
In this episode, we’re excited to have Grégor Nicolas back, an experienced project management professional, founder of G Group Solutions, and passionate advocate of the minimalist project management system P3.express. With years of experience in project management and change management across various industries, Grégor has dedicated his career to simplifying complex processes and empowering teams to achieve success.
This time, Grégor dives into the challenges of overly complex project management systems and discover how P3.express offers a refreshing, simplified approach. We’ll explore the origins of P3.express, how it works, and why it's becoming a go-to methodology for project managers looking for a practical, lightweight system. Grégor shares insights on how to start using P3.express, its key differences from other systems, and how it can be tailored to meet specific project needs.
📅 16/08/24 • 28m50s
In this episode, we talk with Jas Madhur. With over 30 years of international experience in software and systems development across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Jas is a seasoned expert in business change and operational efficiency. His consulting and coaching focus on maximizing organizational value through people-oriented approaches.
We will explore Jas’s extensive experience in conflict management. We’ll cover:
- The different types of conflicts in project management and how to recognize and categorize them
- The stages of conflict and strategies to navigate them
- The effectiveness of addressing conflicts early versus intervening after escalation
- Tools and strategies for conflict resolution, including the Campfire mechanism
- Prioritizing people-centric approaches in conflict management
📅 22/07/24 • 32m57s
In this episode, we talk with Stijn Janssens, who is a renowned export in project, program, portfolio management and a Certified Trainer & Advisor. His extensive career spans across various sectors, starting as a consultant with companies like KPN and PwC, and later as a project manger for the European Commission and the telecommunications sector. For over seven years, he has been a dedicated trainer in methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, P3O, PMP.
We'll discuss the evolution and future of PMOs, the clarity of roles between PMOs and PMs, and how to improve their relationship. Stijn will also share real-life experiences, lessons in risk and knowledge management, and advice for project managers on leveraging PMO resources to achieve project goals.
📅 14/06/24 • 45m29s
In this episode, we talk with Saby Waraich, who is recognized by Thinkers360 as a Global Thought Leader and Influencer in the Top 10 for Project Management and Business Strategy, and in the Top 50 for Leadership, Saby Waraich is not just a speaker—he's a practitioner in the trenches every single day. Delivering keynotes and workshops that are as inspiring as they are practical, Saby marries actionable insights with a captivating storytelling style. His mission is not just to inspire but to prepare you with the strategies needed to excel personally and professionally.
Saby shares his project management journey, his insight in how to develop leadership, his secret equation of building trust and a life-time story of how to lead a tough and complex project into success.
📅 17/05/24 • 41m40s
In this episode, we talk with Stuart Thorp, who is a senior project and program manager with decades years of experience in global corporations across many sectors. Recently, Stuart stepped out of full-time corporate activity to focus on mobilizing climate action on a global scale.
Stuart shares his journey from Telecoms R&D engineer to project/program manager and now to an environmental warrior. With his engineering and project management background, Stuart shares a unique perspective on how to tackle climate crisis as a project manager.
📅 19/04/24 • 24m19s
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mark van Helvoort, who is a senior member of IEE, KIV and EMC as well as a PMP and PBA. He has led and participated in a large variety of public-private partnership projects. He (co-)authored a high number of patents, scientific and technical papers, and has nearly 80 publications, including two books. Mark has been working at Philips for 25 years, and he is currently responsible for Public-Private Partnership Programs in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Mark shares his journey from electronic engineering PhD to project management and his experience in managing AI projects in Philips.
📅 15/03/24 • 29m52s
In this episode, we talk with Grégor Nicolas, a senior project manager and business with years of experience across various sectors. He is also the founder of the consulting company G Group Solutions to better serve organizations and individuals with their project management needs and change management. Grégor shares his journey from a junior consultant to a professional who led millions of euro projects and provides insights into “The Grey Zone: Where Project Management Meets Consulting”.
📅 23/02/24 • 45m52s
In this episode, we talk with Geert Vercaeren, a senior business consultant and leadership coach with more than 25 years of experience in leading complex business transformation, organizational development, and HR transformation projects. He is also the founder of the consulting company B15 and the author of "Humanizing Strategy: How to Master Emotions, Values, and Beliefs When You Execute Plans"
Geert shares his journey from commercial engineering to consulting and provides insights into building a high-performing team and a real-life case study.
📅 15/12/23 • 33m47s
In this episode we talk with Chris F. Kindermans, a very knowledgeable global Project / Portfolio Economy Professional, a Board Member of PMIEF and past president at PMI Belgium chapter. Chris tells us his journey from an economist to a PMP. He also shares his knowledge and experience in project management educational foundation and why it is so important for the young generation to arm themselves with project management skills.
📅 17/11/23 • 57m42s
In this episode we talk with Natalie Boudou, an executive coach and facilitator and the author of “HumanForce. The Power of Emotions in a Changing Workplace.” Natalie tells us her journey from a corporate lawyer to working in the field of emotional intelligence. She also shares her knowledge and experience in unleashing the potential and strength of human capital and building cultures of engagement, innovation and connection in project management.
📅 06/10/23 • 20m16s
In this episode we talk with Olivier Lazar, Vice President for Social and Community Impact at PMI on Project Sustainability. This special episode linked to the Sustainability summit, which is taking place on the 8th of November.
