PM Insight - Foster City Virtual Meeting: Tales from the SWAMP: Navigating the Murky Waters of Project Management
PM Insight-Foster City Virtual Meeting:
Tales from the SWAMP: Navigating the Murky Waters of Project Management
Get ready to experience project management through a unique lens of the mysterious and mystical Louisiana swamps! Just like a daring expedition into the unknown, project management often feels like wading through waist-deep mud, encountering unexpected obstacles at every turn. But fear not!
By integrating the timeless structure of the Hero's Journey and the project management knowledge domains, we'll uncover how to emerge victorious from the depths of the swamp, armed with the tools to conquer any project-related challenge that lurks in the shadows. So, grab your virtual mosquito repellent and prepare to go on an unconventional and uproarious expedition!
Together, we'll discover that with a dash of humor, a sprinkle of storytelling, and a whole lot of project management prowess, we can emerge from the swamp unscathed and ready to conquer any challenge that slithers our way!
Takeaways:- Embrace creative thinking to overcome project roadblocks
- Build resilient teams that can withstand turbulent waters
- How to turn setbacks into stepping stones for project success
About the Instructor:
Tanya Boyd
Tanya Boyd is a dynamic project manager and creative strategist with 20+ years of experience spanning disaster recovery, healthcare, IT, marketing, and government. As Director of Creative Collaboration at Corbeau and Project Success Academy, she blends imagination, strategy, and storytelling to spark bold programs, forge meaningful partnerships, and design content that drives long-term success.
A PMP® since 2014 and PMI-ACP® since 2020, Tanya also served as President and longtime leader of the PMI Baton Rouge Chapter—giving her a front-row seat to the evolving challenges project professionals face in becoming stronger, more human- centered leaders.
In 2024, she shifted gears into keynote speaking and educational video creation. She developed a 3-part communication video series for Project Success Academy and a 3- hour course—From Risks to Rewards—for the PURE Project Manager 60-PDU credential.
Tanya has delivered high-energy talks to 25+ PMI chapters on topics like generative AI, leadership, emotional intelligence, and workplace fears.
She believes curiosity and communication unlock creative solutions—and that humor and storytelling are the secret sauce for unforgettable meetings. Off the clock, you’ll find her kayaking Louisiana’s swamps, camera in hand, chasing the next wild idea.
Meeting Leader: Larry Staley
Online Registration
PMI Silicon Valley Members: $5.00
Non-Members: $5.00
Students & Veterans: Free (Please contact Meeting Leader for the discount code)
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 08-27-2025 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 08-27-2025 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 08-26-2025 10:00 pm |
| Individual Price | 5.00 |
| No. of Power Skills PDUs | 2.0 |
| Location | Virtual Event |