What does it look like to build a project management career from the very beginning—and rise all the way to VP? 

In this episode of PM Therapy, we sit down with Alahna Anderson, a powerhouse PM leader whose career began as an admin assistant and evolved into executive-level leadership at top firms. She didn’t take the traditional path, and that’s exactly why her story resonates.

If you've ever doubted whether your unconventional background could lead to senior roles—or struggled with how to transition from “doing the work” to leading the work—this episode will give you the roadmap. Alahna opens up about what it was like to work on digital strategy before it was trendy, how she navigated tough career gaps, and what really changes when you step into leadership. It’s inspiring, honest, and packed with practical takeaways.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Series:

• How to grow your career from administrative roles into PM leadership

• The mindset shifts required to move from execution to strategy

• How to manage gaps or unconventional transitions with confidence

• What leadership really looks like behind the scenes

• Real stories about managing early digital, SEO, and client-facing projects

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