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Own Your Career Path to Project Management

by Kayla Quijas · English · Business

You want to become a project manager — but your career path feels messy, you don’t have the title, and a part of you keeps thinking, “This won’t work for me.” This podcast helps you transition into project management with a clear plan, a stronger story, and the confidence to move before you feel r

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest: 7 Jul 2026
Language: English

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7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Episode 12: The Hidden Gaps Nobody Talks About in Project Management

Most project managers think the biggest barriers to career growth are experience, certifications, or technical skills. But the real obstacle is often something far less obvious: trust. In this episode, Cheri Smith and I explore the hidden gaps that keep talented professionals from landing interviews, earning promotions, and becoming the obvious choice in a crowded market. We dive into why positioning matters more than ever, why networking is so often misunderstood, and how building trust—not just collecting credentials—is the key to accelerating your project management career. Tune in to…

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E11 · 19 Apr 2026 · 15 min
Episode 11: AI Is Ruining Your Pivot into Project Management (Here’s Why)
If you’re using AI to help you pivot into project management, you might actually be sabotaging your own positioning without even realizing it. In this episode, we break down how relying on tools like ChatGPT to rewrite your resume can quietly destroy your credibility—and why it leads to fewer callbacks, more frustration, and a cycle of burnout. You’ll get a clear understanding of what’s really going wrong and how to reposition yourself as a strong, confident project manager instead of just another generic applicant. Tune in to learn: • Why AI-generated resumes make you sound generic (and how…
E10 · 29 Mar 2026 · 27 min
Episode 10: You Already Have Project Management Experience (Here’s Proof)
If you’ve ever questioned whether your experience actually “counts” as project management, this episode is your wake-up call. We’re breaking down the difference between real project management experience and resume fluff—and uncovering the hidden ways you may already be doing PM work without realizing it. You’ll get a powerful mindset shift, a clear definition of what truly qualifies as a project, and a simple framework to help you confidently position your experience (without exaggerating or feeling like an imposter). Tune in to learn: • What actually qualifies as project management…
E9 · 1 Mar 2026 · 26 min
Episode 9: Why Highly Capable Project Managers Are Invisible in the 2026 Job Market
Why is it so hard to land a job in 2026 — even if you’re highly qualified? In this episode, we break down exactly why the 2026 job market feels brutal, especially for experienced professionals trying to pivot into project management or level up their careers. If you’ve applied to 50, 100, or even 200 roles and feel like you’re shouting into a void, you’re not imagining it. AI in hiring, automation in recruiting, one-way video interviews, AI screening agents, and overwhelming applicant volume have fundamentally changed the game. In today’s market, experience alone is not enough. You’ll learn:…
E8 · 21 Feb 2026 · 19 min
Episode 8: How to Nail a Project Manager Interview and Actually Get the Offer
In this episode, we break down how to nail a project manager interview and convert more interviews into offers by focusing on positioning, confidence, and hiring manager psychology. If you’re landing interviews but not getting offers, the problem isn’t your experience — it’s how you’re framing it. You’ll learn why clarity reduces perceived risk, how to shift from a doer mindset to a leadership mindset, why preparation is imposter syndrome kryptonite, and how to show up like a consultant who diagnoses problems instead of waiting to be judged — making it obvious to hiring managers that you are…
E7 · 7 Feb 2026 · 37 min
Episode 7: How To Translate Your Experience into Project Management Language
🎯 Struggling to Translate Your Experience into a Project Management Role? You're not alone—and this episode is your ultimate guide to finally bridge that gap. If you're pivoting your career into project management but can't quite articulate your experience in the right language, this is for you. Kayla breaks down why talented professionals often feel stuck—even after years of experience—and how you can confidently reframe your skills to land your next PM role. 💼 ✅ In this episode: How to recognize real project experience (even without the title) Why "buzzword stuffing" is killing your…
E6 · 7 Feb 2026 · 41 min
Episode 6: Do I need a PMP to Be a Project Manager?
Thinking about a career transition into project management but feeling stuck without a certification? In this episode, we bust the myth that you *must* have a PMP to land your first project management role. 🚀 Career coach Kayla Quijas shares real stories of professionals who successfully pivoted into PM roles—with or without the PMP. From touring band managers to ex-Marines, discover how reframing your past experience can unlock the door to a new career path. ✅ You’ll learn: Why a PMP certification is not the golden ticket people think it is How to identify and articulate your **project…
E5 · 25 Jan 2026 · 30 min
Episode 5: You Have Project Management Experience — You Just Don’t See It Yet
Thinking about transitioning into project management but don’t have the title? In this episode, we bust the myth that you must have prior PM experience to make the switch. Whether you're a generalist, career pivot-er, or stuck in a role that no longer serves you, this conversation is your guide to confidently owning your value and making the leap into project management. 🚀 We explore: What counts as project management experience (even without the title) Why career transitions often trigger fear—and how to move past it How to reframe your "hopscotch" background into a PM superpower Real…
E4 · 25 Jan 2026 · 29 min
Episode 4: How to Network (Even if You Don't Have a Network)
Making a career pivot into project management can feel overwhelming—especially when you don’t know anyone in the field. In this episode, Kayla Quijas and Nada Bhuhendi dive into the real challenges of networking, especially for career changers, introverts, and those transitioning from non-traditional roles. 🎯 In this episode, you'll learn: • Why building a network before you need it is crucial for your project management job search• The biggest networking mistakes people make (and how to avoid them)• A step-by-step breakdown of Kayla’s "Three R’s" networking framework: Rooms, Reps, and…
E3 · 17 Jan 2026 · 36 min
Episode 3: How to Get Your First Project Management Role
In Episode 3, I’m joined by the incredible Nada Buhendi to unpack exactly what it really takes to break into project management — even if you’ve never held the official title. You’ll hear how I went from cake decorator to Senior Project Manager, and how my client Frank landed a senior PM role without the PMP — by learning how to reframe his existing experience and build the kind of network that opens doors. You’ll learn how to: Identify what counts as real project experience (yes, even if you’ve never worked in corporate) Reframe your background using project management language and…
E1 · 12 Jan 2026 · 37 min
Episode 2: How Do You Know You're Meant to Be a Project Manager
If you feel pulled toward project management… but keep doubting yourself because your career path looks messy, you’ve never had the project manager title, or you don’t feel qualified yet, this episode is for you. This conversation breaks down why “I’m not ready” is usually not a skills problem — it’s a confidence and clarity problem. You’ll learn how to connect the dots in your experience, spot the signs you already think like a project manager, and move past the fear that comes with leaving what’s familiar to rebuild in something new. You’ll learn:• How to find the common denominator in…
E2 · 11 Jan 2026 · 37 min
Episode 1: What’s Holding You Back when Pivoting into Project Management
If you’re trying to pivot into a project manager role but keep hearing that voice in your head — “I’m not qualified… I’ve never had the title… I’m too busy… I need more education first” — this episode is for you. In Episode 1, we’re diagnosing the real reason your project management pivot feels so hard even when you’ve already done the work: identity lag. (Yep — you can have the experience and still feel like an imposter.) I’ll walk you through the exact shift that helped me go from cake decorator to Senior Project Manager — and helped clients land project manager roles without ever holding…

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Own Your Career Path to Project Management is a English business podcast from Kayla Quijas. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Kayla Quijas
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest episode: 7 Jul 2026
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