{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F90fd6242-eab9-4f4d-b67a-38dc8fe73e25","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"251: Courageous Leadership: Women in Project Management with Apriel Biggs\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/90fd6242-eab9-4f4d-b67a-38dc8fe73e25\"></iframe>","title":"251: Courageous Leadership: Women in Project Management with Apriel Biggs","description":"Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\nHey, IMPACT Driver!\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nDid you know that currently only 26.7% of tech jobs are filled by women? The majority of those are entry-level positions, which means an even smaller percentage of women are in leadership roles in the industry.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nAll too often, women find themselves struggling to balance personal and professional demands, lacking the necessary support to thrive in their careers. I know this all too well, spending many of my earlier years working in PMOs and building my company as a single mom!\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nSome would say that the odds are stacked against women in the workplace, but I\u2019m not OK with that.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nWhat can we do to fix this problem and give everyone the support they need to thrive in the workplace?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nIn this episode, IMPACT Summit speaker and a Certified Enterprise Agile Coach (CEC) with the Scrum Alliance, Apriel Biggs, and I will have an honest conversation about women in project leadership. She will share empowering insights from her career that will help you overcome any setbacks you may face in the professional world.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nThis podcast episode isn\u2019t only for women! It\u2019s for anyone who wants to create opportunities for their teams to thrive. In fact, you might be surprised by what I share regarding how I was treated in the workplace by men and women.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nCheck it out now.\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nEnjoy!\u00a0\u00a0<br />\nConnect with Apriel Biggs<br />\nFind Apriel Biggs in LinkedIn<br />\nP.S.\u00a0International PMO Day is just around the corner. That's right, on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, we'll be celebrating the vital role that Project Management Offices play in organizations across the globe.\u00a0Reserve your seat today\u00a0and learn more about how you can participate!<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\nThanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!<br />\nI welcome your feedback and insights!\u00a0<br />\nI\u2019d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!<br />\nWarmly,<br />\nLaura Barnard<br />\n\u00a0<br />\n\u00a0<br />\nGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES<br />\nTELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN<br />\nPDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS<br />\n\u00a0","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/69f16f4d-4c5c-4fbd-978d-b27602a97661/new-podcast-image.png"}