In this special wrap-up episode, Trina and Mathew look back on the standout moments and superpowers from Season 2 of Wear Your Cape to Work.
Together they revisit the insights, stories, and lessons that made this season unforgettable and share what they learned from each inspiring guest.
- Precision under constraint.
The season opened with Jeff Conner, program manager from NASA, who described project management before online tools existed. Paper files, couriers, and in-person signoffs still led to flawless execution. His story showed how precision and accountability were the original super tools. - Courage in leadership
David Doty’s episode, It Takes Courage, stood out for his transparency and strength. Building a district from scratch under scrutiny, he modeled brave leadership and reminded us to celebrate real wins. - Admirable endeavors: global aid when everything changes
Lucas King explained how policy shifts or crises can reshape USAID projects overnight, proving adaptability across governments and cultures. - Empowering people’s strengths
Project Insight customer Linda Goodrich of CureIS showed how aligning people’s passions with their work improves results through forecasting and a balanced pace. - Finding calm thru clarity
Lisa Haymes of Rimkus showed how organization creates calm and confidence. - Curiosity as a catalyst
Renee Clayton of Byte Strategies urged PMs to stay curious, experiment, and use AI thoughtfully to stay adaptable. - Grit with generosity
Charlene Reynolds, Director at John Wayne Airport, advanced by taking tough projects and shared guidance on leadership, motivation, and mentoring. - Reliability that builds trust
Fisayo Folarin rebuilt her project management career after moving from Nigeria to Canada, showing how reliability and honesty build trust. - Comfortable in conflict
Agatha Agbanobi’s passion for HR and DEIB work showed how empathy and courage turn conflict into progress and reminded us to see what teams carry beyond work. - Decisive steadiness
Sanjiv Bhagat from Amazon explained how a bias for action drives innovation, pairing decisiveness with humility in global logistics. - Innovation with integrity
Steve West reflected on the shift from faxed spreadsheets to real-time dashboards and the vision for one connected command center giving leaders a complete picture of work.
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