Leadership, resilience, and steady progress in work and life.
Helping people get clear on what matters, plan for what’s real, and do the work that moves things forward.
Kevin Pannell is a leader, author, podcast host, speaker, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner whose work brings together project management, public safety, healthcare leadership, and practical lessons for everyday life.
Drawing from service in military medicine, emergency response, healthcare transformation, and team leadership, he shares ideas that help people think clearly, lead well, and keep moving forward.
Experience
Kevin Pannell’s work sits at the intersection of leadership, execution, and resilience. His career spans healthcare, government, public safety, and enterprise technology, where success depends not on good intentions but on clear planning and disciplined execution.
He currently serves as IT PMO Manager at a large academic medical center, leading an enterprise portfolio of clinical systems, digital platforms, infrastructure, and technology initiatives while building and coaching high-performing project and program teams.
Prior to his current role, Kevin led major healthcare transformation initiatives, including the technology program supporting the launch of a new pediatric hospital tower and a large-scale enterprise ERP implementation across finance, human resources, and supply chain operations.
Earlier in his career he served in public safety and emergency preparedness leadership roles, coordinating multi-agency response programs, managing federal preparedness funding, and directing large-scale emergency operations across Virginia.
Kevin began his career as a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman delivering critical care and emergency medical support in high-pressure environments.
- U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman
- Emergency Management and Public Safety Leadership
- Healthcare Transformation and Clinical Systems
- Enterprise IT Program and Portfolio Leadership
- Project Management Professional, PMP
- SAFe Agilist
- Certified ScrumMaster, CSM
- Prosci Change Practitioner
- ICS Planning Section Chief Trainer
Podcasts
People, Process, Progress
Leadership, project management, and lessons learned from real-world experience across healthcare, public safety, and everyday leadership challenges.
You-Jitsu
Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu applied to leadership, humility, pressure, discipline, and personal growth on and off the mats.
Books
The Stability Equation: 7 Pillars for a More Balanced Life
A practical framework for building stability through ownership, mindfulness, movement, boundaries, connection, sleep, and faith.
The People, Process, and Progress of Project Management
A practical leadership guide for project managers focused on aligning teams, improving execution, and delivering results through the pillars of People, Process, and Progress.
YouTube
Kevin shares training sessions, leadership reflections, and short lessons on resilience, progress, and real life through his YouTube channel.
KPannell Consulting, LLC
Kevin provides project management training and leadership speaking focused on helping public safety and professional teams improve execution, leadership, and personal resilience.
- Project management training for public safety
- Leadership development
- Mental and physical wellness speaking
Continue the Work
The ideas shared here continue through the podcasts, books, YouTube channel, and speaking work.
If you are interested in leadership, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, project management, or building a more grounded and resilient life, explore the work through the links above or reach out directly.