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Project Zero

Project Zero

Released: 2025-06-12
© 2025 Project Zero
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4 Episodes
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4 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2025-06-12
© 2025 Project Zero
Most Recent Episode
Episode 04: From Business Analyst to Project Leader with ClickUp's AJ Castellucci

Episode 04: From Business Analyst to Project Leader with ClickUp's AJ Castellucci

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews AJ Castucci, the Senior Manager of Services at Clickup. AJ discusses his career trajectory, starting as a business analyst and consulting in healthcare IT to his roles at Smartsheet and Clickup.
Time: 32:28
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews AJ Castucci, the Senior Manager of Services at Clickup. AJ discusses his career trajectory, starting as a business analyst and consulting in healthcare IT to his roles at Smartsheet and Clickup. They delve into AJ's project management experiences, his views on the evolution of project management tools from Excel to sophisticated platforms like Smartsheet and Clickup, and the differences between these tools. The conversation also covers essential project management skills, the impact of data-driven insights, the value of MBA education, and AJ's perspective on industry certifications.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:27 AJ's Role at Clickup
01:40 Early Career and First Job Experience
04:37 Project Management Challenges
07:29 Transition to Smartsheet
11:54 Smartsheet vs Clickup
15:33 Key Skills for Project Managers
17:46 Defining Success Criteria
18:26 Career Journey and MBA Experience
21:26 Transition to Clickup
23:17 Speed Round: Preferences and Tools
26:45 Certifications in Project Management
28:45 Advice for Young Professionals
30:29 Dream Project with Unlimited Resources
31:55 Conclusion and Contact Information
Connected with Alex Tuck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextuck/
Connect with AJ Castellucci: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajcastellucci/
www.tuckconsultinggroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/
Episode ID: 1000712524770
GUID: Buzzsprout-17319046
Release Date: 6/12/2025, 12:00:00 AM

Description

From first steps to best practices — stories that shaped project leaders.
Project Zero is a podcast for project managers — and the PM-curious — who want more than frameworks and certifications. Each episode features a project leader, highlighting first projects and the pivotal lessons that shaped their approach to leadership, collaboration, and delivery.
 
From unexpected missteps to breakthrough moments, these conversations reveal what it really takes to grow into a confident, competent project manager. It’s honest, insightful, and designed to help you lead better — whether you're managing your first task or your hundredth milestone.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2025-06-11

Great informative interviews!

This is a very promising podcast for project managers and business leadership! Great stories and personalities so far, which I wouldn’t honestly expect for PMs — very interesting and helpful to hear how people have gotten started in their careers and how different folks approach similar problems differently. Jessica and Brutus are wonderful introductory episodes too. Look forward to more!
Juniper Bushes
2025-05-29

Spot On

As a PM and someone who has served in various IT project roles, this podcast sounds like exactly what project members need to hear. As the Host, Alex has the kind of podcast voice and cadence that makes it easy to stay in engaged.
Glen D Justus
2025-05-22

A much needed podcast for anyone PM-adjacent

Being able to learn from the experiences and missteps of others is a valuable learning opportunity. Project Zero is going to be helpful for both new and seasoned folks who want to actively grow. I’m looking forward to hearing the stories and gaining info to use in my own work.
Kayteekins