Speaker Spotlight: George Pitagorsky
By Peace Enoch
George Pitagorsky is a multi-disciplinary consultant, coach, and author who blends his expertise in project, program, and process management with decades of study and practice in mindfulness and wisdom traditions. His diverse experience as a technology professional, manager, and executive: informs his work, creating a practical and grounded approach to topics that are often discussed in more theoretical terms. He is known for making complex concepts clear, accessible, and unintimidating, focusing on practical techniques that people can apply in their daily lives.
In his workshop, The Mindful PM: Managing Chaos without Losing Your Mind, he explores how mindfulness, combined with pragmatic tools and techniques, helps project managers, business analysts, and other professionals navigate uncertainty with clarity and resilience. Attendees can expect to learn strategies for managing stress, replacing reactivity with responsiveness, and performing optimally even in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
George hopes participants leave with the resolve to apply what they’ve learned, understanding that anyone can cultivate a centered mindset to manage thoughts and emotions effectively if they commit to the effort.
He is particularly interested in the application of values-based systems thinking and critical thinking in addressing challenges within the PM/BA space. While the rise of AI, hybrid work models, and stakeholder complexity presents both opportunities and concerns, George emphasizes the importance of considering the big picture when implementing changes. Narrowly focused solutions can create ripple effects, but a thoughtful, system-aware approach can prevent surprises and support sustainable results.
George’s inspiration for speaking on this topic comes from living in a time of rapid change and uncertainty. He aims to help professionals manage themselves and their projects with skill, compassion, and calm, seeing the ability to navigate chaos as a key contributor to wellness and performance.
A surprising personal fact about George is his playful side: while some are taken aback by his silliness and sarcasm, others are impressed by his strategic thinking and calm acceptance of imperfection. Even George himself is amazed at having created an AI coaching bot, Ask George, blending technology with his passion for guiding others.
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