{"podcast":{"title":"Konshuhs Agility-Project Manager Coach & Agile Coach, Trainer, Mentor & Author","slug":"konshuhs-agility-project-manager-coach-agile-coach-trainer-mentor-author-6342767","podcast_index_feed_id":6342767,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/konshuhs-agility/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/konshuhs-agility","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/konshuhs-agility/podcast_cover_20260714_020702_512d28c1995d7592d6630b2156860b34.png","author":"Edward Coke, Jr, MSPM,PMP, CAPM, CSM, Agile Coach","episode_count":578,"summary":"Are you ready to elevate your project management game? Welcome to a dynamic podcast designed to disrupt traditional thinking and revolutionize your approach to project management. Blending the powerful frameworks, methodologies, and mindsets of the PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban, infused with a strong focus on personal development, this podcast delivers real-world strategies and transformative insights. Hosted by a seasoned professional holding PMP, CAPM, and CSM certifications and boasting over a decade of hands-on experience, each episode provides actionable advice to sharpen your leadership, enhance communication skills, and master stakeholder engagement. Whether you're managing cross-functional teams, seeking continuous improvement, or navigating complex projects, you'll gain practical tips and cutting-edge methodologies to excel in today's fast-paced landscape. Join us weekly for engaging discussions and the inspiration you need to become the exceptional project leader you've always aspired to be. Your journey toward project management excellence begins here! CLICK HERE FOR FREE RESOURCES","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:19:40.650624+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/konshuhs-agility-project-manager-coach-agile-coach-trainer-mentor-author-6342767"},"episode":{"title":"The Pressure You're Carrying Might Not Be Yours | Leadership, Expectations & Project Management","slug":"the-pressure-you-re-carrying-might-not-be-yours-leadership-expectations-project-management","published_at":"2026-06-19T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/konshuhs-agility-project-manager-coach-agile-coach-trainer-mentor-author-6342767/the-pressure-you-re-carrying-might-not-be-yours-leadership-expectations-project-management","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/konshuhs-agility-project-manager-coach-agile-coach-trainer-mentor-author-6342767","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/konshuhs-agility/2927002","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/282331/2927002/konshuhs-agility/2026_06_19_05_56_26_ddfa99b8-f567-434c-a541-d48cd19ad6f2.mp3","summary":"Most project managers believe pressure comes from deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder demands. But what if the pressure you're feeling isn't actually coming from the project? In this episode, I share a leadership lesson from a high-visibility project where everyone agreed the initiative was important, but nobody agreed on what success actually looked like. We'll discuss how unmanaged expectations create unnecessary stress, why confidence is often damaged by the stories we tell ourselves, and why strong leaders must sometimes make decisions that not everyone will like. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, second-guessed yourself, or struggled to align stakeholders around a common goal, this episode is for you. What We'll Discuss Why expectations must be clarified before they can be managed The hidden danger of stakeholder misalignment How self-doubt creates unnecessary pressure Why most people aren't thinking about you as much as you think The relationship between leadership and uncomfortable decisions How project managers can reduce stress through clarity and communication What You'll Learn ✔ How to identify misaligned expectations before they become project risks ✔ Why assumptions often create more pressure than reality ✔ How to build confidence by challenging your internal narrative ✔ Why leadership sometimes requires disappointing people ✔ How to communicate expectations more effectively with stakeholders ✔ A practical framework for reducing pressure and improving project outcomes Key Takeaway The greatest risk to many projects isn't the timeline, budget, or technology. It's unmanaged expectations. If today's episode helped you, challenged you, or gave you something to think about, I have a few resources that may help. If they're for you, great. If not, keep learning, k…","meta_description":"Most project managers believe pressure comes from deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder demands. 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