Have you ever felt that your background doesn’t quite “fit” the traditional PM mold?
In this episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri speaks with Melissa Chapman Magee, who made a successful transition from teaching and NGO work into project management. Melissa shares her unique journey, insights into industry-switching, and the mindset shifts required to overcome imposter syndrome during major career pivots.
If you’re considering a career shift, feel stuck or struggling with self-doubt as you transition into PM, this episode is for you!
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to successfully pivot from teaching or nonprofit work to project management
The hardest part of transitioning into PM and how to overcome self-doubt
Key strategies to present yourself as an “industry-agnostic” PM
The challenges of switching industries once you’re already a PM
How coaching can help PMs overcome common career strugglesAnd so much more!
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