The Art of Done | Skills Recharged

The Art of Done (AOD) originated out of discussions from Calm In The Chaos podcast centered around the mental health practices for project management professionals. AOD is not about doing less or lowering standards. It is an intentional approach that helps project management professionals close their workday with the same discipline they use to lead projects. It creates clear cues that tell the brain the work is contained and tell the body it is safe to stand down.

When practiced consistently, the impact is real. Better recovery, clearer focus, and more sustainable performance, at work and at home. The workday stops crossing over into personal time, and the next day starts with clarity instead of carryover.

High performance is not just about how we execute. It is also about how we close.

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Meet the Podcast Co-hosts

Program Manager:

Michele Badie, PMP, CPMAI

As a workforce development strategist and program manager, Michele Badie, PMP, delivers strategic solutions that drive progress across the financial, legal services and retail industries. She also empowers professionals to stay on top of their games through her professional development network, Keep Your Stride®.

Michele’s mission? Help project and program management professionals stay workforce-ready by keeping their skills recharged, competitive and aligned with the future of work. As co-host of the podcast, Calm In The Chaos, Michele works to remind project professionals to prioritize their mental health. She also hosts the Career Tipper® podcast, with insights designed to continue to inspire confidence, clarity and continuous growth.

Corporate Wellness Expert: Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil, LCSW

Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil, LCSW, is recognized as a thought leader at the intersection of mental health, leadership and resilience. She’s a licensed therapist, speaker and corporate wellness consultant specializing in mental health strategies for project managers, entrepreneurs and organizational leaders. With more than two decades of experience and certifications in anxiety treatment, trauma-informed care and integrative mental health, she blends evidence-based practices with holistic strategies to help individuals and teams thrive. Valerie wrote “Evolve Your MVP: A Woman’s Self-Help Guide on How to Journal for Personal Growth” and co-hosts Calm In The Chaos, where she shares tips and tools for navigating modern work-life challenges.

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