In this inspiring episode of The Good PM Life, host Sandy Lawler sits down with none other than Amy Landino—renowned YouTube creator, keynote speaker, coach, and author of Good Morning, Good Life. Amy opens up about her journey from launching videos in 2007 to building an internationally recognized personal brand. But what does all this have to do with project management? Everything.

Amy and Sandy dive into the often-overlooked truth: many aspiring project managers already have the skills—they just haven’t given themselves the credit yet. Amy shares powerful advice on taking the leap before you feel fully ready, embracing your past experiences, and managing self-doubt along the way.

***To get exclusive access to the Extraordinary Action Framework Amy mentioned during today's episode, follow Amy on Instagram and send her a direct message with the text "Good PM"***

🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How creating content can teach you project management principles
• Why courage often comes before clarity in your career journey
• How to reframe “I’m not ready” into action and growth
• The parallels between managing a brand and managing projects
• Why sharing your voice publicly (like on LinkedIn or YouTube) builds confidence and community

💬 Notable Quotes: 🗣️ “You learn so much by putting yourself out there.” — Amy Landino 🗣️ “If you’ve ever planned, organized, scoped, or solved a problem—you’ve practiced project management.” — Sandy Lawler

📚 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Good Morning, Good Life by Amy Landino
• Amy’s YouTube channel: AmyTV
• Connect with Amy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/schmittastic/?hl=en

🌟 Who Should Listen:

• Aspiring project managers questioning if they’re “ready”
• Creatives looking to turn passion into process
• Anyone navigating a career leap with fear and excitement

🙌 Connect with Sandy:

• LinkedIn: Sandy Lawler
• Website: The Good PM Life

Are you stuck in task-mode as a project manager and wondering what it takes to truly lead? In this episode of The Good PM Life, host Sandy Lawler shares the game-changing mindset shift from simply managing tasks to becoming a confident, people-first leader.

Sandy gets personal with real-world stories and practical tips from her 25+ years of experience managing projects across tech, infrastructure, and enterprise environments. You’ll learn the difference between being a task chaser and a team anchor—and how leadership can be quiet, consistent, and deeply impactful.

Whether you’re new to project management or looking to grow into a more strategic role, this episode gives you the roadmap.

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You’ve got the skills. You’ve updated your resume. You’ve applied to dozens of project management roles—and maybe even landed a few interviews.

But the offers? Still not coming. So... what’s the problem?

In this episode of The Good PM Life, I’m unpacking the real reasons qualified candidates keep getting passed over for project manager jobs—and how to fix it.

Whether you’re transitioning from a different career, coming from a non-traditional background, or just trying to stand out in a sea of applicants, this episode is packed with practical, honest advice to help you finally get noticed and get hired.

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