Hosted by Karen Colligan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 76 episodes
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Karen Colligan, an expert in People Development, shares what she has learned in her 20+ years of creating, delivering and leading innovative people initiatives.Karen’s matter-of-fact and inspirational style will motivate you to immediately put her tips and ideas into place.
Karen Colligan hosts Smart People Think Podcast, a education show with 76 episodes published.
Meet Kevin Deasy, Fractional Director and Senior Management Consultant in IT Digital Transformation. To Kevin, leadership is the art of influencing and guiding a group toward a shared destination, standing in stark contr
Meet Dr. Stewart Desson, CEO of Lumina Learning, a leader who sees leadership in layers: strategy and vision plus the ability to inspire purpose and meaning. Dr. Desson believes leaders must celebrate humanity so people
Meet Emma Weaver: Founder of Mental Wealth International. Emma strongly believes that true influence begins with the courage to be your authentic self. For Emma, leadership is an active, values-led journey—one that requi
Meet Kevin Mitchell, Co-Founder and CEO of Graphene. For Kevin, leadership is about creating clarity, having conviction, and owning decisions—even when you don’t have all the answers. It’s about accountability and bringi
Meet Marsha Clark, Owner of Marsha Clark and Associates. For Marsha, leadership is a mindset—one rooted in accountability for both intended and unintended consequences. She believes trust is built by giving first, leadin
Meet Jackie Gilna-Turton, Founder and CEO of We Are Global Irish. For Jackie, leadership is deeply personal—it’s about who you are, the values you stand by, and how you evolve over time. At her core, she is a bridge-buil
Meet Maryann Pagano, CEO of BlackHawk Data. For Maryann, leadership begins with authenticity—“I am just me.” As CEO, she focuses on guiding and mentoring others, drawing on her own experiences to help employees develop a
In this candid conversation with Dr. Janet L. Walsh, Karen Colligan dives into what it really means to lead—starting with yourself. From owning your leadership identity to stepping up in your career, we share real-world
Meet President and CEO of Birchtree Global, LLC – Dr. Janet L. Walsh. Dr. Walsh defines leadership as the ability to inspire a vision—to coach, educate, and guide others toward it. She leads with transparency, clear comm
Meet the visionary and dynamic Founder and CEO of Luminary – Cate Luzio. Cate Luzio believes leadership starts with standing up for what you believe in—and for others. She values listening, trusting your talents, and fin
Dr. Jean Oursler believes leadership starts with you—understanding your strengths, identifying gaps, and continuously learning and growing. She knows that before you can motivate, inspire, and create a vision, you must f
Meet Rebecca Osam, Managing Director of Bexx Group Ltd. Rebecca Osam leads Bexx Group Ltd. with a visionary approach, charting a clear path toward success while embracing innovation and adaptability. As the captain of he
Meet Manish Patel, CMO of SentryBay. Manish Patel leads with a strong vision, inspiring his teams through empathy and a shared sense of purpose. He believes leadership is rooted in trust, which is built by valuing and en
Meet Meryl Simmons, EOS Implementer at Outpace and Business Coach. Meryl Simmons champions a vision of unity and purpose. She believes trust is built through consistent, transparent actions and must be earned over time.
Meet Alyssa Nolte, CEO of TruVue and Principal Consultant for Ology. Alyssa Nolte believes trust is built through a series of actions and is a natural byproduct of consistent, trustworthy behavior. She emphasizes that tr
Meet Rob Blasi, Partner and Chief People Officer at Riviera Dining Group. Rob believes that leaders must constantly evolve their leadership styles to stay effective. Passionate about education and development, he thrives
Meet Danielle Hughes, Chief Personality Officer for More Than Words Marketing, as she shares what inspires her to be a great leader. Danielle leads through action and inspires others to keep motivating themselves. She be
Meet Jason Cone, Chief Public Policy Officer at Robin Hood, and Co-Founder of BlueCheck Ukraine as he shares what inspires him to be a great leader. Jason believes Leadership is about taking risks, finding yourself every
Welcome Joel Greenwald, ESQ, the Founder and Managing Partner of Greenwald Doherty LLP Counsel for Employers. Joel underscores the significance of decisiveness, leading by example, and effective communication, even in th
Meet Jerry Gibson, Executive Director of Systems that Work, LLC. Jerry defines leadership as investing in PEOPLE! Lead your team with integrity, consistency, and honesty. Find a mentor and then be a mentor. Embrace mista
Kevin Mitchell
Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience · Trinity College Dublin
1 appearance on this show
Cate Luzio
Banking Executive to Empowerment Leader & Founder of Luminary · We Are Luminary
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Jean Oursler
Dr. · Brain Tree Group
1 appearance on this show
Manish Patel
CMO · Nava Ventures
1 appearance on this show
Danielle Hughes
Chief Personality Officer · More Than Words Marketing
1 appearance on this show
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