In this special wrap-up episode, Trina and Mathew look back on the standout moments and superpowers from Season 2 of Wear Your Cape to Work.

Together they revisit the insights, stories, and lessons that made this season unforgettable and share what they learned from each inspiring guest.

• Precision under constraint.
  The season opened with Jeff Conner, program manager from NASA, who described project management before online tools existed. Paper files, couriers, and in-person signoffs still led to flawless execution. His story showed how precision and accountability were the original super tools.
• Courage in leadership
  David Doty’s episode, It Takes Courage, stood out for his transparency and strength. Building a district from scratch under scrutiny, he modeled brave leadership and reminded us to celebrate real wins.
• Admirable endeavors: global aid when everything changes
  Lucas King explained how policy shifts or crises can reshape USAID projects overnight, proving adaptability across governments and cultures.
• Empowering people’s strengths
  Project Insight customer Linda Goodrich of CureIS showed how aligning people’s passions with their work improves results through forecasting and a balanced pace.
• Finding calm thru clarity
  Lisa Haymes of Rimkus showed how organization creates calm and confidence.
• Curiosity as a catalyst
  Renee Clayton of Byte Strategies urged PMs to stay curious, experiment, and use AI thoughtfully to stay adaptable.
• Grit with generosity
  Charlene Reynolds, Director at John Wayne Airport, advanced by taking tough projects and shared guidance on leadership, motivation, and mentoring.
• Reliability that builds trust
  Fisayo Folarin rebuilt her project management career after moving from Nigeria to Canada, showing how reliability and honesty build trust.
• Comfortable in conflict
  Agatha Agbanobi’s passion for HR and DEIB work showed how empathy and courage turn conflict into progress and reminded us to see what teams carry beyond work.
• Decisive steadiness
  Sanjiv Bhagat from Amazon explained how a bias for action drives innovation, pairing decisiveness with humility in global logistics.
• Innovation with integrity
  Steve West reflected on the shift from faxed spreadsheets to real-time dashboards and the vision for one connected command center giving leaders a complete picture of work.

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