Bob Mahler PMP, PMI-RMP in

Bob Mahler PMP, PMI-RMP

Initiator · DISC type Di
Trainer at CBT Nuggets
📍 Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States

Bob Mahler is a project management trainer and business development director with over 20 years of experience, currently creating content for CBT Nuggets. A former U. S. Army Green Beret, he transitioned his expertise in military operations to managing complex telecommunications and disaster recovery projects before dedicating his career to training. He holds PMP, PMI-RMP, and MBA credentials.

Outside of his professional life, Bob is an avid fisherman, often found fishing for bass and trout near his home in Tennessee. Described by colleagues and students as energetic, funny, and an amazing coach, he brings a battle-tested, results-driven mindset to everything he does, valuing humor and practical, no-nonsense solutions.

Unique fact: Bob was part of the small volunteer team of subject matter experts who developed the Risk Management chapter for the 6th Edition of the PMBOK® Guide.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Trainer
Location
Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Bob shows up

Impact-Oriented
Friendly Challenger
Risk-Accepting

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Bob cares about

Practical PM Training
He focuses on helping learners move from theory to immediate, practical implementation of project management concepts to bring greater value to their work.
Risk Management
He has a professional affinity for risk management, having co-developed the PMBOK Guide's chapter on the topic and regularly speaks on integrating risk, quality, and process improvement.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Trainer
CBT Nuggets
1-2020 - 12-2024
Senior Director Business Development
Velociteach
12-2015 - 1-2020
Director of Business Development
Velociteach
8-2010 - 11-2015
Principal Owner
Strong Matrix-Verified SDVOSB, 1099 Trainer for Velociteach
1-2011 - 1-2013
VP of Marketing (volunteer position)
PMIWDC
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2008
MBA
University of Phoenix
2001 - 2003
BA
Wheeling University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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