Shortlisted: Recent Episodes
APMP GMC
Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives. Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they interview guests, talk about wins, and answer member questions.
Join Heather Finch as she chats with Karin Olson Held about her most memorable proposal. They also talk about the value of mentorship and the increased responsibility that comes with new jobs. Check out GMC's mentorship program here: https://gmcapmp.org/programs/mentorship/
Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join Heather Finch (and our previous host Paul Lockwood!) as they chat with Kim Sheldon about taking a leap of faith to start her own company. They also offer advice about how to build a client base and the best food in Texas. Visit PROPOSALand.com and download the 'PROPOSALpreneur Playbook' - your essential checklist for launching a thriving freelance proposal consulting company.
Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join Heather Finch as she chats with Danielle Boyce about her most memorable proposal, answers a Dear GMC question, and offers advice about making the most of your APMP membership. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join Heather Finch as she chats with Bruce Farrell about his most memorable proposal, answers a Dear GMC question, and shares his journey to “every day better.” Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Follow Bruce's journey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucedfarrell/
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with Samantha from Dragonfly Editorial! Sam shares her journey to starting her own business along with tips for improving readability in your documents. The crew also answers a member's question about improving the quality of content from your writers. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with Dr. Lori Coffae about the power of rhetoric! Lori shares some strategies and theories for getting audiences (including proposal evaluators) to think and feel. They also answer a member's question about investing in content development resources and the skillsets needed to tell stories. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with Mike Parkinson from 24 Hour Company. They chat about being a graphics nerd, orals coaching and finding what makes you excited. They also answer a member's question about working with family. Check some greater resources (and goodies) from Mike below! Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives. Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with Chris Simmons from Rainmakerz Consulting and learn what life is like for an independent consultant! They also answer a member's question about hiring outside help and finding what you're good at. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they preview what's ahead for the podcast in 2023! They also answer a member's question about setting goals for the new year. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch and special guest Mindy Marchel in our final episode of 2022 as they talk about managing high-touch proposals for federal clients. Thank you again to Salentis International, one of our sponsors for this year's annual symposium! Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch and guest Kati (Stutsman) Schoenwitz as they talk about being a jack-of-all-trades and pitfalls for high performers. They also answer a member's question about making proposals "pretty." Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch and guest Tori Bunk as they talk about APMP's new Mental Health Affinity Group, why we love this profession, and tips for prioritizing yourself. They also answer a member's question about feeling guilty when taking time off! Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with guest Marcus Hammond as they talk about carrying lessons learned from one industry to another. They also answer a member's question about the job hunt and understanding your market value as a proposal manager! Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with guest Loni Hawks as they talk about maintaining work/life balance and hobbies. They also answer a member's question about penguins! Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with guests Sonali Oberg, Lindsay Lange and Kaitlin Kousaie as they talk about challenges and successes with the APMP certification exam. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Business shout-outs
Rainbow Cone: https://www.rainbowcone.com/
The Morton Arboretum: https://mortonarb.org/
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with guest, Mercedez Thompson, about life-long learning. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with guest, Hayley Watkins. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Join hosts Paul Lockwood and Heather Finch as they chat with guest, Karin Olson Held. Shortlisted is a podcast from the Greater Midwest Chapter, or GMC, of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals where we chat about proposals, the business of winning work, and nailing the shortlists in our lives.
Music credit: Our theme music is by AlexGrohl from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/)