In this episode, Scott sits down with Kate, a PMP® student whose journey wasn’t picture-perfect — and that’s exactly why it’s so valuable.

Kate failed her first attempt at the PMP exam. She came close, but nerves and overwhelm got the best of her. Instead of letting that setback define her, she regrouped, worked with the All In PM Prep program, and came back just weeks later to absolutely crush the exam.

This is an honest, transparent conversation about what really happens when the pressure of the PMP exam hits. You’ll hear:

• Why nerves derailed her first attempt (and how she recognized it)

• The simple changes she made in her prep the second time around

• How she shifted her mindset to walk into the exam with confidence

• Encouragement for anyone who feels overwhelmed or is doubting their ability

Kate’s story proves that failing once doesn’t mean you’re done — it means you’re learning. If you’re preparing for the PMP exam, this episode will give you a real-world perspective and the motivation to push through to success.

If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I’ll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282.

Three little words trip up more PMP students than almost anything else: Risk, Issue, Assumption. Get them confused on the exam, and you’ll wreck a question you could have nailed.

In this episode, Scott unpacks these concepts with clear definitions, fun analogies, and exam-focused insights so they finally stick. You’ll learn:

• The simple difference between risks, issues, and assumptions (Clouds, Rain, Park)

• Why positive risks (opportunities) matter as much as threats

• How risks, issues, and assumptions flow into one another on real projects

• The common exam traps PMI uses to confuse you — and how to avoid them

• Real-life scenarios (including a funny Mickey Mouse napkin example) that make it unforgettable

📌 Key takeaway: Risks, issues, and assumptions aren’t the same. Each has its own log, timing, and process. Get them straight, and the exam questions suddenly become obvious.

👉 Want Scott to help you master confusing PMP concepts and build a plan that fits your life? Call or text 757-759-5282.

If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, call or text me at 757-759-5282. I’ll help you create a plan that works and gets you exam-ready.

PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct isn’t a side topic — it’s a core exam filter. On test day, PMI is asking: Can I trust you to lead this project with integrity?

In this episode, we break down the four values — Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, and Honesty — with vivid examples, red lines, and the common traps that cause students to stumble. You’ll learn:

• The gold standard behaviors PMI expects you to demonstrate.

• The absolute NOs that always eliminate answer choices.

• The common confusion points (gifts, bribes, favors, cultural practices) — and how PMI wants you to think about them.

• The exam “common sense” tools: the Front-Page Test, the Law → Policy → PMI ladder, and the 4D Rule (Disclose, Decline, Document, Delegate/Recuse).

• A mini quiz of real exam-style scenarios where we walk through the right and wrong choices together.

👉 Bottom line: Skills make you a project manager. Ethics make you a leader. And on the PMP exam, ethics can make the difference between passing and failing.