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Project Management Masterclass

Brittany Wilkins


Project Management Masterclass is the podcast for project professionals who want to move beyond managing tasks and start leading projects with clarity, influence, and strategic thinking.


Hosted by Brittany Wilkins, founder of Makoway Consulting, author of Letters to My Sisters in Engineering, and creator of the emerging philosophy known as Execution Intelligence, this show explores what truly drives project success in today's increasingly complex environment.


Brittany built her career inside the gap between strategy and execution—the place where capable teams often struggle to turn plans into results. Through years of leading projects, advising organizations, and studying the leadership behaviors that separate successful initiatives from failed ones, she developed a simple belief:

Project success is rarely limited by effort. More often, it is limited by execution.

Each episode explores the principles, frameworks, power skills, and mindset required to navigate complexity, align teams, improve decision-making, and deliver meaningful outcomes. From leadership development and industry trends to lessons learned from real-world projects, Project Management Masterclass equips professionals with the tools needed to elevate their careers and lead with confidence.


Listeners come for the insight and stay for the practical perspective.

One listener shared:

"I listened during a road trip from Arkansas to Texas and was completely hooked. The content is relevant, inspiring, and genuinely memorable."

Another reflection from the same review:

"Your calm, articulate cadence makes the content accessible even for listeners who speak English as a second language."





Resources & Next Steps

Execution Intelligence Diagnostic
Identify where execution may be breaking down across leadership, decision-making, visibility, and team alignment.
https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/



Execution Intelligence Book Waitlist
Join the waitlist and receive updates on Brittany's upcoming book.
https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com


Makoway Consulting
Learn how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results.
www.makowayconsulting.com


Whether you're leading projects, programs, portfolios, or organizational change, Project Management Masterclass is designed to help you strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders.

Tap into the insights. Strengthen your leadership. Execute with intention.

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  • #19
    Jul 16, 2025 · 26 min

    19. Mastering Project Management: What Project Managers Must Know About Product Sustainability

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to consider the true cost of a product—not just the dollars spent, but the environmental footprint left behind? In this powerful episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany pulls back the curtain on what sustainability really means in the world of project management. From the design phase to end-of-life disposal, 80% of a product’s impact is locked in before it hits the factory floor—and that means you, the project manager, play a bigger role than you think. 📌 You’ll learn: Why sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it’s a business imperative The three major environmental challenges your projects must help solve How companies are moving from compliance checklists to competitive advantage What every PM needs to ask to future-proof their projects How Brittany’s real-world experience as a Sustainability PMO reshaped her entire view of project success Whether you're new to sustainability or leading ESG initiatives, this episode will challenge how you plan, build, and deliver value. 🛠️ Sustainability isn’t optional—it’s operational. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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  • #18
    Jun 24, 2025 · 22 min

    18.The Global Talent Gap in Project Management — Why the Future Depends on Us

    Send us Fan Mail This is Project Management Masterclass, hosted by Brittany Wilkins. In today’s episode, we unpack the 2025 PMI Global Talent Report—a sobering look at the critical project management talent shortage threatening global progress. You’ll learn: Why project management is not a niche—it’s the backbone of global innovation, infrastructure, and economic transformation. Where the demand for project professionals is rising fastest, including China, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. What’s causing the gap—from aging workforces to rapid AI and tech disruption. What project leaders can do about it using PMI’s M.O.R.E. mindset: Move outcomes, Own value, Realize change, Elevate impact. Whether you're just entering the field or leading complex portfolios, this episode helps you understand where the profession is headed—and how to rise with it. If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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  • #17
    Jun 10, 2025 · 24 min

    17. Mastering Project Management- Chill Can Collapse: A Case Study in Project Failure

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany Wilkins unpacks the rise and fall of the Chill-Can Project in Youngstown, Ohio—a $20 million initiative that promised over 200 jobs, economic revival, and innovation but delivered none of it. This isn’t just a case study—it’s personal. Born and raised in Youngstown, Brittany shares her firsthand experience of watching hope turn into heartbreak as communities were uprooted, homes were bulldozed, and nothing materialized. Through the lens of project management, she breaks down what went wrong: missing milestones, ignored red flags, poor risk planning, and blind optimism without validation. The episode also examines the chillingly similar case of Zoetic Global—another failed promise in the same city. 🎧 Whether you’re a project leader, policymaker, or community advocate, this episode will challenge you to rethink what responsible project management really looks like—and why the lessons we learn must be applied. 🔑 Key Topics: The emotional and economic cost of failed projects Lessons in risk, governance, and stakeholder accountability Why "lessons learned" aren't enough without action A call to project managers to lead with integrity, not just ambition Subscribe to exclusive bonus episodes and elevate your project management career with insider insights, advanced strategies, and expert guidance! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Deepen Your Project Leadership https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe

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  • #16
    May 13, 2025 · 22 min

    16. Mastering Project Management-Customer Centricity: The Mindset That Transforms Projects

    Send us Fan Mail Is the customer always right? Only if you measure success through their eyes. In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, Brittany Wilkins shares the lightbulb moment from a company town hall that redefined how she leads projects—and why the secret to lasting impact isn’t just hitting deadlines or budgets, but embracing a customer-centric mindset. Whether you’re serving internal teams or external clients, Brittany breaks down how true project excellence starts by putting the customer at the center of every decision. Discover why customer centricity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a leadership mindset that transforms priorities, builds empathy, and drives real value. From stakeholder engagement to iterative feedback loops, she offers practical ways to reframe your project approach and lead with intentionality. 🎯 You’ll learn: How to apply value-driven delivery Why user experience is your secret weapon The six ways customer centricity shows up in real-world project work Ready to stop managing tasks and start delivering transformation? Tune in—and take on Brittany’s challenge to lead your next project through the customer’s lens. Subscribe to exclusive bonus episodes and elevate your project management career with insider insights, advanced strategies, and expert guidance! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Every Organization Pays An Execution Tax. Discover Yours: https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com

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  • #15
    Apr 22, 2025 · 23 min

    15. Mastering Project Management: Waterfall or Agile for Project Success

    Send us Fan Mail Being stranded at Universal Studios taught podcast host Brittany Wilkins a valuable lesson—traditional methods still work. In this episode, she shares how that unexpected moment sparked a deeper realization about project management: the importance of knowing when to choose Agile, Waterfall, or a hybrid of both. 🚖 Agile is the Uber. Waterfall is the taxi. Both have value. Both have a place. The smartest project leaders know which ride to take based on the road ahead. 💡 What You'll Learn: Why Waterfall still works for projects requiring structure, compliance, and predictability When Agile thrives in fast-paced, feedback-driven environments How to build a hybrid approach that combines the best of both worlds Real-world analogies and case studies to help you make smarter project decisions Plus, Brittany gives a special shoutout to new listener Megan, who’s transitioning into project management and already finding value in the Masterclass community. 🔹 Subscribe to exclusive bonus episodes and elevate your project management career with insider insights, advanced strategies, and expert guidance! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308468/subscribe If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments. Enroll in the Power Skills Accelerator https://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-page If you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment. Start the diagnostic https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/ Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results. Join the book waitlist https://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.com To learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting. https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the show Every Organization Pays An Execution Tax. Discover Yours: https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com

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