BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69dadf93e07a6 SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting – September 2025 - What I Learned Taking the Bar Exam (That PMs May Want to Know Too) DESCRIPTION:(HYBRID MEETING) \;What I Learned Taking the Bar Exam (That PMs May Want to Know Too) This is a hybrid meeting. If you will attend virtually\, select \"virtual\" check box on the registration page.Non-Memb ers $25\, Members $10\, Volunteers $0.   No refunds for No Show / Can cellations. College Tailgate Themed Chapter Meeting! Show your school spirit! Wear gear from your alma mater\, favorite university\, or the coll ege your family roots for. Come ready to learn\, connect\, and enjoy a fun tailgate-themed menu! Date &\; Time Thursday\, September 25\, 2025 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location NC State University  \; Agenda 5:00 – 6:30 PM: \;Social &\; Networking Hour (outdoors\, g ames\, networking\, Location: ) 6:30 – 7:00 PM: \;Chapter An nouncements 7:00 – 8:00 PM: \;Speaker Presentation &\; Cl ose  \; Additional Event Details: Parking: All publi c parking on Centennial campus is free after 5pm. The closest public garag e to Engineering Building 2 (EB2) is the Partner's Way Deck. (please see m ap below) Partner's Way Deck: 851 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC 27606 Outdoor Networking and Games: We will gather on the North si de of the Oval green area (also marked on map) ahead of the meeting for th e field games\, and then make our way inside to the meeting room. \;Me eting Room: Our chapter meeting will take place in room 1231 in EB 2\, this room is on the ground floor. Location of Room: Engineering Bu ilding II: 890 Oval Dr\, Raleigh\, NC 27606 Room 1231 in EB2 - Grou nd Floor  \; Abstract Taking the bar exam was more than a test of knowledge—it was a test of preparation\, resilience\, and ada ptability under extreme pressure. As project managers\, you’ll rarely fa ce a single two-day event that defines your professional future\, but you& nbsp\;will \;face moments where the pressure is high\, uncertainty is real\, and success depends on how you show up.  \; From that exper ience\, here are three lessons that translate directly to project manageme nt: Preparation and Planning are Only Half the Story \;– Lik e studying for months before the exam\, project planning is essential. But when the unexpected happens (fatigue\, anxiety\, surprises)\, resilience and adaptability become just as critical as the plan itself. Susta inable Performance Requires Managing Energy\, Not Just Time \;– The bar exam is a marathon\, not a sprint. Success came from managing breaks\, pacing effort\, and maintaining focus. Similarly\, PMs must guide their t eams to protect energy\, reduce burnout\, and build stamina for long proje cts. Mindset Shifts Change Outcomes \;– On test day\, shifti ng from fear of failure to curiosity and hope made all the difference. For PMs\, reframing challenges\, building psychological safety\, and leaning into strengths can unlock higher performance and stronger collaboration. Objectives Learning Objectives for PMs By the end of this sessi on\, project managers will be able to: Recognize the parallels bet ween professional “crucible” moments (like the bar exam) and high-stak es project challenges. Apply strategies for managing energy\, resi lience\, and mindset to sustain themselves and their teams under pressure. Leverage character strengths and reframing techniques to transfor m fear and uncertainty into motivation and focus. Presenter: Ruth \;Pearce\, JD\, PCC\, \;PMP\, \;is \;a leadership coa ch\, author\, and speaker who helps legal professionals build resilience\, strengthen wellbeing\, and lead with confidence. With expertise in projec t management\, behavioral science\, and positive psychology\, she brings p ractical tools that support ethical decision-making and sustainable succes s. Ruth \;is the author of \;Be a Project Motivator \;and&nb sp\;Be Hopeful\, Be Strong\, Be Brave\, Be Curious\, and her five LinkedIn Learning courses have been viewed by more than 165\,000 learners worldwid e. As a Professional Certified Coach and member of the International Coach ing Federation’s AI Coaching Coalition\, she is shaping ethical\, human- centered approaches to leadership and coaching in an AI-enabled world. B y participating in this event\, attendees acknowledge and accept that NCPM I (North Carolina Project Management Institute) is not responsible for any injuries\, accidents\, or damages that may occur as a result of participa tion. Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with the nature of the activities involved. LOCATION:890 Oval Dr\, Raleigh\, NC 27606 DTSTART:20250925T210000Z DTEND:20250926T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250828T180912Z ORGANIZER;CN=PMI North Carolina Chapter:MAILTO:bounce@ncpmi.org GEO:35.772906;-78.674036 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=890 Oval Dr\, Raleigh\, NC 27606;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=NC State - Engineering Building II:35.7729 06;-78.674036 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR