Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Michelle Labrosse, the founder and Chief Cheetah of Cheetah Learning. They discuss Michelle's career journey, the importance of learning and focus, and her approach to accelerated learning. Michelle shares insights on removing hurdles in learning, dealing with information overload and distractions, and achieving mastery. She emphasizes the importance of thorough project assessment and planning, as well as the need for continuous learning and curiosity. Throughout the discussion, she shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for effective project management.

Sound Bites

"I was thrown from the car. So I think that now they would label me Asperger's but I wasn't Asperger's. I had a brain injury."
"When you teach people how to be good at test taking, you open up a whole world for them."
"We do a lot with anxiety. We have a lot of people saying they cured my test anxiety."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:45 Start of Interview
01:48 Michelle's Early Life and Family Influence
03:03 Discovering and Overcoming a Brain Injury
07:14 The Impact of 'Do What You Are'
14:16 What Makes Learning Fast, Easy, and Fun?
27:53 Project Management Tips for Beginners
28:54 Understanding Project Risks
29:07 The Importance of Stakeholders
29:13 Resources and Self-Assessment
30:50 Curiosity and Humility in Project Management
33:10 Dealing with Project Challenges
36:40 Parenting and Project Management
41:54 Wrap Up
42:19 Andy Comments After the Interview
44:36 Outtakes

Learn More

You can learn more and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn at LinkedIn/in/Best-PMP-Exam-Prep-Course.

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Topics: project management, career, accelerated learning, leadership, continuous learning, curiosity, parenting, identity capital

The following music was used for this episode:

Music: Fantastical Ferret by Tim Kulig
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Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter
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PPP 433 | The Power of Curiosity and Learning with Michelle LaBrosse

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

PPP 433 | The Power of Curiosity and Learning with Michelle LaBrosse