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Why I Started a Podcast Before I was ‘Ready’
I have a podcast—it only took two years of constant convincing, several failed recording setups, multiple unheard recordings and twenty years of experience in the industry to get me here. Here’s what podcasting has taught me so far.
I Duped Oxford
How I confronted my impostor syndrome and what I am doing about it now. Oxford made a mistake. There is no way they should have let me, the student who was held back twice in highschool and the employee who has been on the verge of being ‘found out’ for years, into their prestigious establishment.
12 Books Worth the Read (Or Listen) in 2023
It was two years ago, almost to the day, that I posted my first article My 2021 Reading list (So Far). Though I can...
Unintended Consequences
The transition from traditional, PPP-type non-recourse financing has created several unintended consequences. These are captured in the data gathered but also in the literature reviewed as part of this research.
My Biggest Leadership Mistake Yet
My biggest leadership mistake and why I am still not done learning from it. During that time, I thought being a leader was as simple as: “I have a job to do and you have to help me do it.”
My Biggest Failures
Subconsciously I knew failure was the key to success—even when it sucked.
The Risk/Reward Tradeoff in Major Programmes
Have the changes made to a rational PF model to suit public-sector programme sponsors’ needs made it impossible to incorporate relational contracting into PPP structures?
Qualitative Schedule Risk Analysis vs. AI Schedule Risk Analysis in Major Projects
Project managers face many challenges when managing major projects, including meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and managing risks. Schedule risk analysis is a critical tool in identifying and mitigating potential schedule risks in major projects.
Value For Money
Biases, loss leads, competition constraints and all the other reasons I want to take a more collaborative, holistic approach to PPP projects—and what’s been stopping me.
Delivering Major Programmes: That Gut Feeling Explained
Turning my “gut feeling” understanding of PPP and Project Finance into a proper hypothesis.
The Grass Is Greener…
How your eyes can trick you into thinking you’ll find more success somewhere else