Career Development Panel | The PM Career Reset: Lessons, Pivots and What Actually Works
Presentation Title
Career Development Panel | The PM Career Reset: Lessons, Pivots and What Actually Works
Session Abstract
If you’re a project manager who’s been reflecting on your career, questioning what’s next, or quietly recalibrating your plans for the year ahead, this conversation is for you.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Reflect on common career patterns and turning points in project management roles
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Identify practical lessons that support career growth, resilience, and adaptability
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Gain perspective on navigating career transitions, stalls, and changing expectations in the profession
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Apply shared insights to inform their own career planning and decision-making
PDUs - Power Skills - 0,5 PDU
- Business Acumen - 0,25 PDU
- Ways of Working - 0,25 PDU
- Total amount -1 PDU
Speaker panel:
Kevin McGowan
Speaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinscottmcgowan/
Kevin McGowan is a Senior Project Management and program leader with experience delivering complex initiatives across public, non-profit, and technology organizations. He has held executive leadership roles and led national-scale programs, with a focus on clarity, consistency, and leadership in uncertain delivery environments.
Deanna Davies
Speaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannaedavies/
Deanna Davies is a dynamic educator, keynote speaker, and facilitator with over 30 years of experience in building strategies, partnerships, and programs that deliver real-world results. Known for her engaging and energetic style, Deanna creates workshops and sessions that combine practical application with deep, meaningful learning, helping participants move beyond theory to transform how they lead and collaborate.
With 25+ years leading diverse teams, Deanna’s facilitation style invites curiosity, courage, and active participation—creating spaces where learning is transformative and lasting. She is passionate about helping individuals tap into their full potential and lead with empathy, resilience, and purpose. Trained in somatic yoga practices and continuously deepening her knowledge, Deanna integrates movement, breathwork, and body awareness into her facilitation to support emotional intelligence and grounded leadership. Deanna recharges & finds pause in nature, embraces an active lifestyle, and continuously seeks growth through challenge and reflection.
Ogaga Johnson
Speaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogagajohnson/
Ogaga Johnson is an award-winning project management executive, speaker, and educator. She has led award-winning, multi-million-dollar projects across diverse sectors, including ocean, aviation, and sustainable energy, with experience spanning global markets.
She is the Founder of Verisult, a project management training and consulting firm that helps career changers and immigrants land better jobs, while supporting organizations to recruit, train, and retain a high-performing workforce.
Temisan Sagay
Speaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temisansagay/
Temisan Sagay is a seasoned strategic leader and transformational keynote speaker with over 17 years of experience driving mission-critical programs across technology, consulting, and professional services. As Founder & CEO of Orbelix Inc., he empowers individuals and organizations to step into their full authority - crafting strategy, systems, and storytelling that deliver real-world transformation.
His keynote presentations blend strategic vision, real-world case studies, and actionable frameworks - empowering leaders to turn complexity into clarity and drive sustainable success.
