🎙️ Simplifying Project Management:
🔥 EPISODE OVERVIEW
- Ever tried to explain project management and watched eyes glaze over?
- In this episode, I will do my very best to simplify the complex world of project management by using kid-friendly analogies that make anyone...
- Yes, even a 5-year-old understands what project managers actually do. From baking cookies to solving puzzles, this episode breaks down leadership, clarity, and teamwork in simple terms.
- By the end, you’ll not only know how to explain your job to anyone but also how to lead your team with empathy, connection, and simplicity that cuts through the noise.
✅ 1:1 COACHING
- If imposter syndrome is slowing you down or you struggle to explain your value as a project manager, my 1:1 coaching will help you communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and make every conversation count. 👉 Apply here: https://pxl.to/edwardcokejr
🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to explain your project management role in a way that anyone can understand
- Why simplicity builds trust and clarity with your team and stakeholders
- The eight analogies that redefine complex PM responsibilities in everyday terms
- How to communicate your leadership value without technical jargon
- Why empathy is your greatest superpower as a project manager
- How to turn “What do you actually do?” into an engaging conversation starter
- How storytelling can transform your leadership communication
- The mindset shift from managing projects to connecting people
🕒 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction: Explaining Your Job to a 5-Year-Old
00:14 – A Cookie Baking Lesson
00:53 – The Cookie Baker Analogy
01:03 – Simplifying Project Management
01:47 – Point 1: The Cookie Baker
02:34 – Point 2: The Clever Detective
03:06 – Point 3: The Project Magician
03:49 – Point 4: The Lifeguard
04:33 – Point 5: The Adventure Storyteller
05:13 – Point 6: The Small Firefighter
05:52 – Point 7: The Superhero of Solutions
06:34 – Point 8: The Puzzle Expert
07:35 – Conclusion: The Essence of Project Management
✅ 1:1 COACHING
- If imposter syndrome is slowing you down or you struggle to explain your value as a project manager, my 1:1 coaching will help you communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and make every conversation count. 👉 Apply here:
