Finding Fulfillment in Project Management as a Mentor

Guest – Michael Huber

In this episode, Michael Huber joins Shoaib to discuss a topic many professionals face but few talk about: finding true fulfillment in a project management career. Michael shares his personal experience with the “feeling of dread” in corporate roles and how he found a renewed sense of purpose by mentoring veterans as they transition into the project management world.

The discussion highlights how military leadership translates into civilian project management and why the return on investment for mentorship is often highest for the mentor themselves.

Key Discussion Points

• The Project Manager’s Dread: Addressing the emotional disconnect that can happen even in a successful career.
• Mentorship as a Project: How to apply project management principles to the mentoring relationship for better results.
• Military to PM Translation: Breaking down the language barrier between military service and the corporate project environment.
• Managing Motivated Stakeholders: Why veterans often make for the most driven and reliable project team members.
• The ROI of Giving Back: Understanding the time commitment required and the immense professional and personal rewards of being a mentor.

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