Oct 22, 202649 min
What does it take to lead a successful transformation when the road ahead is anything but predictable? In this episode of The Failure Gap , Julie Williamson sits down with Dan Johnson, CEO of Innovation Federal Credit...
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The Failure Gap
Hosted by Julie Williamson, Ph.D. · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The Failure Gap podcast is hosted by Julie Williamson, Ph.D., the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Julie delves into the critical space between agreement and alignment - where even the best ideas falter without decisive action. Through candid conversations with a diverse mix of leaders, this podcast explores both the successes and failures that shape the journey of leadership. Featuring visionary leaders from companies of all sizes, from billion-dollar giants to mid-market innovators, to scrappy start-ups, The Failure Gap uncovers the real-life challenges of transforming ideas into impactful outcomes. Tune in to learn how top leaders bridge the gap and drive meaningful progress in their organizations.
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What is The Failure Gap about?
The Failure Gap podcast is hosted by Julie Williamson, Ph.D., the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Julie delves into the critical space between agreement and alignment - where even the best ideas falter without decisive action.
Who hosts The Failure Gap?
The Failure Gap is hosted by Julie Williamson, Ph.D.. The show has published 45 episodes to date.
What has The Failure Gap covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A Conversation With Dan Johnson, CEO, Innovation Credit Union" (22 October 2026, 49 minutes), "A Conversation With Josh Kern, CEO of Snooze" (29 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "A Conversation With Debra P. Wilson, President of NAIS" (16 September 2026, 54 minutes).
How often does The Failure Gap publish?
The Failure Gap publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 45 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Failure Gap?
Booking probability for The Failure Gap is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Failure Gap requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. The Failure Gap's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Failure Gap?
The strongest fits for The Failure Gap are Business & Management Consulting. The Failure Gap has a business audience.
About the host
Julie Williamson, Ph.D. hosts The Failure Gap, a business podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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The Failure Gap
A Conversation With Josh Kern, CEO of Snooze
Sep 29, 202647 minJosh Kern’s leadership journey has taken him from Capitol Hill to marketing to the CEO seat, with plenty of restaurants along the way. Now CEO of Snooze, Josh brings a marketer’s curiosity to leading a beloved breakfast...
Sep 16, 202654 minDebra Wilson, president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), took an unconventional path into education leadership. After law school and a start at the Department of Justice, she staged what she...
Aug 19, 202644 minAlex Pregnolato, Group CFO of Liberty London, has built a career by staying curious, taking calculated risks, and refusing to get too comfortable. Born and raised in Italy, Alex’s finance journey has taken him from...
Jul 7, 202645 minSusan Lintonsmith has built a career by saying yes to opportunities that stretched her leadership. From marketing roles at Pizza Hut and Coca-Cola to leading Quiznos as CEO and now serving as President and CEO of Regis...
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Jun 16, 202645 minKristen Russell’s leadership journey is anything but linear. From managing engineers at Sun Microsystems to leading global operations at Oracle, serving as Colorado’s first Secretary of Technology, and now guiding CBTS...
Episode #38
A Conversation With Sergio Rodriguez, President and CEO, The Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation
Jun 2, 202645 minSergio Rodriguez’s leadership journey is a reminder that careers rarely follow a straight line. Starting as an architect, moving into technology consulting, and eventually becoming President and CEO of The Hector and...
May 19, 202646 minRichard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio Advisory Group, has spent more than three decades with the firm, evolving from a generalist learning the craft to leading a rapidly scaling, global organization. Along the way, he built...
Episode #36
A Conversation With Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews, Chief Human Resources Officer, VSP Vision
May 6, 202632 minKristi Cappelletti-Matthews is the Chief Human Resources Officer at VSP Vision, bringing more than three decades of HR leadership across healthcare and high tech. Her journey to CHRO started with a chance gym...
Apr 14, 202654 minKendall Colman’s leadership journey starts with a coach who saw her potential before she did. Early struggles with self-doubt and feeling out of place shifted when a field hockey coach challenged her to get out of her...
Mar 10, 202651 minJosh Miramant, founder and CEO of Blue Orange Digital, brings a leadership story that proves careers are rarely built in straight lines. He started on a path toward politics and law, then took a sharp turn into...
Feb 17, 202652 minJustin Salisbury “stumbled” into the car wash world with a mix of business education and trade school skills, then discovered it was the perfect place to put both to work. Fourteen years ago, he joined Breeze Thru Car...
Feb 3, 202647 minJustin Nassiri, founder and CEO of Executive Presence, joined Julie Williamson to explore what it really takes to move from agreement to alignment, especially when leaders know they should be more visible but struggle...
Jan 20, 202642 minChris Baird is the President and CEO of OptConnect, and his leadership story starts far from the corner office. He joined the company in 2009 as an ATM repair specialist, kept volunteering for the “extra mile” work...
Dec 3, 202548 minJeremy Sharpe grew up riding around the desert with his dad, thinking he was on grand childhood adventures while secretly getting groomed as a real estate developer. Now president of Sharpe Development Group and...
Nov 20, 202542 minIn this episode of The Failure Gap, host Julie engages in a conversation with Tony Goncalves, former CEO of Otter Media and EVP of Warner Media, about his career journey and the transition from the media industry to...
Nov 5, 202540 minIn this episode of The Failure Gap, Julie Williamson speaks with Andy Cowan, president of Particle Measuring Systems, about the significance of aligned leadership. They explore Andy's journey to leadership, the...
Oct 23, 202541 minAt Karrikins Group , we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better...
Oct 9, 202542 minAt Karrikins Group , we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better...
Sep 23, 202539 minAt Karrikins Group , we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better...
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Dan Johnson
Senior Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management Practice, PANDA–People Against the NDAA (PANDA)
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Sergio Rodriguez
President of the Cabildo Insular de La Palma, The Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation
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Carice Anderson
leadership coach and author, BlackRock
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Liza Adams
AI Advisor & Fractional CMO at GrowthPath Partners, GrowthPath Partners
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