The No Really Everything’s Fine Podcast

AI? Not I aka Understanding how to use Chat GPT in Proposal Management

Are you ready to take your Proposal Management skills to the next level?
We are in a time when new technologies present opportunities for Proposal Managers to expand their capabilities, potentially increasing the overall effectiveness of their writing and analysis of the competitive landscape.  
In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Klein of BKJAMIN Consulting about the incredible potential of large language models like Chat GPT. 
If you've spent little time understanding the possibilities of these tools within the context of Proposals, this episode gently introduces how AI and Proposals combine. 
 
Hosts
Kathryn Bennett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbennettwrites/ 
Nora Foux
https://www.linkedin.com/in/norafoux/ 
Nicole Robinson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-a-robinson-6223b35a/
 
Guest:
Ben Klein
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkjamin/
 
 

Picture Perfect aka How to Utilize Graphic Design to Enhance Your Proposals

Are you a proposal manager looking to enhance your submissions? Do you have a passion for graphic design? Then you won't want to miss this episode! 
Join us for an informative conversation with Roxanne Marquez from Red Queen Creative, an experienced proposal leader with advanced InDesign and graphic design skills. Roxanne shares actionable advice on using graphics to make your proposals stand out. We'll cover tips to help you start with graphic design and explore ways to incorporate it into your proposal submissions.
 
Hosts
Kathryn Bennett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbennettwrites/ 
Nora Foux
https://www.linkedin.com/in/norafoux/ 
Nicole Robinson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-a-robinson-6223b35a/
 
Guest:
Roxanne Marquez
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanne-marquez/ 
https://www.redqueencreative.me/
 

How to Sell Yourself aka The Importance of Developing and Selling Your Personal Brand as a Proposal Manager

As a Proposal Manager, it can be challenging to establish a strong personal brand to advance in your career. You may feel unsure how to differentiate yourself and stand out in the industry. That's why we invite you to join us in the dumpster for a valuable and fun conversation with Uniqueka Walcott, host of Career Conversations, an experienced proposal industry leader with a healthy obsession with Personal Branding. She shares actionable advice on developing and promoting your personal brand so that you can achieve your professional goals.
 
Hosts
Kathryn Bennett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbennettwrites/ 
Nora Foux
https://www.linkedin.com/in/norafoux/ 
Nicole Robinson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-a-robinson-6223b35a/
 
Guest:
Uniqueka Walcott
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uniquekawalcott/
 
 
 

Getting a seat at the table aka Understanding How to Internally Sell the Value of You and Your Team

As proposal professionals, we don't always know how to get to that next level in our careers to become managers. For new managers it's not always clear how to get the resources you need for your team to be successful. Join us for an insightful discussion with the venerable Lisa Puckrin, CF APMP, a 17 year veteran manager of the proposal industry who shares with us some very actionable tips on how to get your seat at the leadership table.
Hosts
Kathryn Bennett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbennettwrites/ 
Nora Foux
https://www.linkedin.com/in/norafoux/ 
Nicole Robinson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-a-robinson-6223b35a/
 
Guest:
Lisa Puckrin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapuckrin/ 
 
 

Herding cats aka Knowing that YOU as a proposal professional ARE a leader even if you’re not a leader of people

We all know there's no degree track for working in proposals. Realistically, the vast majority of folks who work in proposals fall into the profession - so did we! Join us for an incredible discussion with the amazing Ceri Mescall, CAP CPP ES-M APMP Fellow, about how to become a leader in the proposal space. In this episode we talk with Ceri about the importance of mentors, candid (possibly challenging) feedback, and how to establish yourself as a leader even if you aren't a leader of people or haven't been through official leadership training.

Don’t send that spicy email aka learning when you’re burning out so you don’t burn it all down

Do you recognize when your normal, daily proposal stress is crossing over into burnout territory? Have you ever struggled like we have to express that you're starting to feel burned out without sounding like you're complaining? Join us for the very first episode of our second season as we chat with burnout expert Rachelle Ray about some easily missed early burnout warning signs, and get some actionable tips about effectively communicating when you're burning out.

You’re an Enabler aka How Proposal Teams and Sales Enablement work together!

In the world of proposals Sales Enablement may be a function that is separated in your organization.  On this episode the hosts chat with the amazing Steph White a Sales Enablement professional who is here to educate our listeners on the benefits of having Sales Enablement synced with Proposal Management.  

Let’s get Digital aka How Digital Marketing and Proposal Management work together feat. Lindsay Diven

There are many disciplines that compliment and contribute to the overall success of Proposal Managers; and Digital Marketing is certainly one.  In this conversation with Digital Marketing expert Lindsay Diven of Marketer's Take Flight the hosts lean into the conversation about how the two can work together to improve organizational visibility and support cross functional activities for each practice.  

Know when to Fold em’ aka Why you need a Go No Go process

The go no go conversation from a SME's perspective.How can the SME support the decision making to start a proposal response or stop! Hosts Katherine, Chris and Nora host Andrew Peloso aka. Mr. SME in a conversation about the Go No Go process and the importance of SME buy in to support the decision.  

Making S**t Up As I Go aka How Does One Become A Proposal Professional

So you're interested in proposal management or you've just started in proposals and you're not sure what can come next? This is the episode for you, on this episode the hosts discuss how they each fell into this career, what were some of the other career choices they've made, how they dealt with possibly changing careers, and the benefits of industry accreditation.  Finally, gain some insight into how to use proposal management to advance a career outside of proposals.