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BUILDING UP your businessDoubling Down: Recasting the Business Owner as a Leader🚀 Ready to double down on your leadership skills?In this episode of Building Up Your Business, we dive deep into the challenge of moving from passionate doer to inspirational leader—one of the toughest transitions for entrepreneurs.Karen Colligan from PeopleThink breaks down how self-awareness can transform your leadership style and why defining your core values is essential for building a strong company culture. We explore practical ways to step back from day-to-day tasks and empower your team to take ownership. Plus, Karen shares how sustainable growth depends on developing leaders at every level and creating space for i...2025-06-1733 min
Abbey of the Arts Prayer CycleCultivating Seeds of Liberation Prayer Cycle: Day 5 Evening ~ PeaceAll songs and texts used with permission. All rights reserved.
Opening Prayer written by Melinda Thomas
Opening Song: May I Be Empty by Batya Levine (a queer Jewish artist) © 2020, from the album Karov
Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
Psalm 84: Interpretation by Christine Robinson, musical setting and sung by Simon de Voil
Reading of the Night: Cynthia Bailey Manns, Embodied Spirits: Stories of Spiritual Directors of Color. Morehouse Publishing (2013) page 64.
Closing Song: Nairobi Women’s Peace Song by Karen MacKay and Nancy Nordlie, recorded by Lorraine Bayes fro...2025-05-2915 min
Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm GrowthDeveloping Leaders: Strategies to Foster Talent in Your Organization with Karen ColliganSend us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/464.Are you looking to cultivate strong leaders within your law firm?Join Moshe Amsel and Karen Colligan, leadership development expert and founder of PeopleThink, as they dive into the critical aspects of effective leadership. In this compelling episode, they explore the importance of self-awareness, cultural comprehension, and specific competencies in successful leadership. Karen emphasizes the need for clear leadership expectations, regular self-assessments, and robust development plans, all while sharing...2025-01-1646 min
Taking Back MondayLeadership Reloaded: Self-Awareness as the Key to Growth feat. Karen ColliganIn this episode of Taking Back Monday, we're diving into the heart of what makes a truly great leader—self-awareness. Hear from leadership expert Karen Colligan to explore why knowing yourself is the ultimate key to unlocking growth, both for yourself and your team.Karen, a seasoned leadership coach, shares her journey and insights on how leaders can redefine their approach by focusing inward. We discuss the importance of pausing amidst the chaos, how to align your vision with your leadership style, and why continuous learning is non-negotiable for effective leadership.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by...2024-09-0519 min
Getting Results with Dr. JeanE68: Karen Colligan: The Leadership DesertDr. Jean, The Results Queen® and her Special Guest Karen Colligan discuss the need for leadership development as organizations transition to hybrid work. Karen notes that the pandemic led to a "leadership desert" as training fell by the wayside. She and Dr. Jean emphasize that good leadership requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and communication, regardless of work model. They stress the importance of organizations prioritizing development through assessments, coaching, and growth plans to improve employee retention and performance. Karen recommends listeners reflect on their leadership journey and goals, get feedback, and ask managers for support. Dr. Jean and Karen provide a...2024-08-2334 min
The Big REthinkHow to become a better leader in the era of hybrid workThis week on The Big REthink, host Susan Campbell speaks with leadership expert Karen Colligan about how to become a better leader. Colligan is the founder of PeopleThink, a company that trains executives, teams, and individuals in leadership skills. In this episode, she shares some of the key steps to acquiring these skills – and defining a company leadership culture. Along with training, she says, the essentials include gaining clarity about one’s own values, as well as – spoiler – communication. Plus: she shares the most essential tool to cultivate, at any stage of one’s career. 2024-02-2123 min
Abbey of the Arts Prayer CycleThe Love of Thousands Prayer Cycle: Day 7 EveningCredits: All songs and texts used with permission
Opening Prayer: Written by Christine Valters Paintner
Opening Song: Holy Holy Holy by Karen Drucker from the album The Love of Thousands: Singing with Angels, Saints, and Ancestors
Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
Psalm Version: Tune: Bold Riley, Words: Kiran Young Wimberly © 2018, from the album Rest in the Shelter
Reading of the Night: Linda Hogan, Dwellings: A Spiritual History of the Living World. Simon and Schuster (1996) page 159.
Closing Song: I Am Here by Deirdre Ní Chinnéide from the...2023-11-2117 minAbbey of the Arts Prayer CycleThe Love of Thousands Prayer Cycle: Day 4 MorningCredits: All songs and texts used with permission
Opening Prayer: Written by Christine Valters Paintner
Opening Song: Ancestor Song by Te Martin from the album The Love of Thousands: Singing with Angels, Saints, and Ancestors
First Reading: Cole Arthur Riley, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us. Convergent Books, 2022, (pg 60)
Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
Psalm Version: Tune: Willy Taylor, Words: Kiran Young Wimberly © 2013, from the album Celtic Psalms Vol 1.
Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1 (NRSV)
Prayers of Concern: Written by Melinda Thomas
Sung R...2023-11-0222 min
Leadership Culture ClubBuild a Robust Leadership PipelineAre you ready to set your organization up for success? It starts with the development of managers into leaders. Leadership is a skill; when we don't train our managers, we leave buckets of money on the table. In this episode, I am excited to chat with Karen Colligan of People Think about the importance of building a robust leadership pipeline in your organization and the assessment tools Karen uses to help managers develop self-awareness.Want to learn more about how Karen can help? Click the link to follow her on www.peoplethink...2023-07-1130 minAbbey of the Arts Prayer CycleThe Soul of a Pilgrim Prayer Cycle: Day 7 Morning PrayerAll songs and texts used with permission
Opening Prayer: Written by Christine Valters Paintner
Opening Song: Blessing to the World by Karen Drucker from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
First Reading: Kaitlin Curtice, Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God, Brazos Press, 2020. page 15.
Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
Psalm Translation: Wilda C. Gafney, A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church © 2021 Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY 10016, used by permission. (Year W) page 38.
Second Reading: Luke 24:28-32. Scripture quotation is from THE MES...2022-12-1519 minAbbey of the Arts Prayer CycleThe Soul of a Pilgrim Prayer Cycle: Day 5 Evening PrayerAll songs and texts used with permission
Opening Prayer: Written by Christine Valters Paintner
Opening Song: Maria Wanders Through the Thorns by Kristy Karen Smith from the album Birthing the Holy: Singing with Mary and the Sacred Feminine
Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
Psalm Translation: Wilda C. Gafney, A Woman’s Lectionary for the Whole Church © 2021 Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY 10016, (Year W) page 203.
Reading of the Night: Phil Cousineau, The Art of Pilgrimage, Conari Press, 2021. page xxix.
Closing Poem: “Please can I have a God.”...2022-12-0114 minAbbey of the Arts Prayer CycleBirthing the Holy Prayer Cycle: Day 6 Evening PrayerAll songs and texts used with permission
Opening Prayer written by Christine Valters Paintner, arranged by Melinda Thomas
Opening Song: Maria Wanders Through the Thorns (traditional) sung by Kristy Karen Smith from the album Birthing the Holy: Singing with Mary and the Sacred Feminine
Psalm Opening and Doxology by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
Interpretation of Psalm 87 by Rev. Christine Robinson
Reading of the Night from Cardinal John Henry Newman
Closing Song: Litany of Guadalupe by Tomás Pascual (1595-1635), adapted by Laura Ash, from the album Birthing the Holy: Singing w...2022-06-0913 min
Inside BS Show with The Godfather and Nicki G.How to Become a Great Leader | Karen Colligan | 507How to Become a Great Leader Today's Inside BS Show is about you becoming a great leader. Dave Lorenzo interviews Leadership Expert, Karen Colligan. Join us today for a fantastic conversation about building leadership skills and becoming the best you can be. Chapters:00:00 How to Become a Great Leader01:30 How Karen Colligan Became a Leadership Expert02:50 Promoting the Best Practitioners into Management is a Huge Mistake05:00 Create Two Success Tracks in Your Organization08:20 How Does Self-Awareness Figure into the Leadership Equation10:40 Karen Shares the Key Communication Skills of Great...2022-06-0339 min
Smart People Think PodcastJohn Kane, Head of Commercial Training and Development at Sun Pharma.John Kane, Head of Commercial Training and Development at Sun Pharma. John shares his thoughts on leadership as a journey and why it’s so important for leaders to put their self-interest aside and demonstrate a genuine interest in others.2021-09-2131 minSmart People Think PodcastAnne Devereaux-Mills shares her journey from multiple CEO roles in the world of advertising.Anne Devereaux-Mills shares her journey from multiple CEO roles in the world of advertising to founding a diverse global network of over 10,000 women for conversations and connections. Learn how she’s built strong teams and organizations by creating safe spaces to try and fail, and by embracing and leveraging differences.2021-07-2625 min
Smart People Think PodcastLet’s TAWK Leadership podcast with Eva Zauke, SVP, Global Head of SAP Enterprise AdoptionOur latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast features Eva Zauke, SVP, Global Head of SAP Enterprise Adoption. Learn what Eva considers to be the 3 dimensions of leadership and why growth and comfort
cannot co-exist!2021-06-2940 min
Smart People Think PodcastLet’s TAWK Leadership podcast with Matt Marshall, Chief Revenue Officer at SpiffCheck out our latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast with Matt Marshall, Chief Revenue Officer at Spiff, Inc., a sales commission software company. Matt describes how being authentic and focusing on the “why” helps him serve as a calm and confident beacon for his team. Learn why it’s so important to take care of your people and to lead with empathy.2021-05-1031 min
Abbey of the Arts Prayer CycleMonk in the World Prayer Cycle: Day 4 Morning PrayerCREDITS
All songs and texts used with permission
Opening Prayer written by Christine Valters Paintner
Opening Song: Blessing to the World by Karen Drucker
First Reading from Joan Chittister, Wisdom Distilled in the Daily. HarperSanFrancisco (1990).
Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan
Interpretation of Psalm 40 by Rev. Christine Robinson
Second Reading from Matthew 20:1–16 (NRSV)
Prayers of Concern written by Polly Burns
Sung Response by Betsey Beckman
Closing Song: Prayer of St. Francis by Simon de Voil
Closing Blessing: written by Christine Valters Paintner
Please note: All of the Opening and Closing Songs are published on CDs in the Ab...2021-04-2919 minSmart People Think PodcastLet’s TAWK Leadership podcast with Beatrice Zatorska, co-founder and CEO of SmartTribe.Tune into our latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast with Beatrice Zatorska, co-founder and CEO of SmartTribe – where people in academia and industry meet. Beatrice describes how she learned (“the hard way”) the difference between being a manager and being a leader. Learn why she thinks it’s so important for leaders to have integrity, humility and courage.2021-04-2137 minSmart People Think PodcastLet’s TAWK Leadership podcast features Elizabeth Cholawsky, CEO of HG Insights.Our latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast features Elizabeth Cholawsky, CEO of HG Insights, a data and application company. Elizabeth describes how focus, momentum, and consistent communication have helped her successfully lead organizations through change. Learn the importance of speaking truth to power and find out what she means by “the art is to hide the art.”2021-03-2237 minSmart People Think PodcastLet’s Tawk Leadership Podcast with Renee Fink, CEO ClearPath Workforce ManagementIn our latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast, Renee Fink, CEO of ClearPath Workforce Management, describes why being a strong role model is so important in creating a work culture of mutual trust and respect. Learn how her value of team and their ideas and expertise has contributed to organizational success.2021-03-0633 minSmart People Think PodcastLet’s Tawk Leadership Podcast with Ben Levy, Founder of Sell It GreatListen to Ben Levy, Founder of Sell It Great, describe why it’s so important for leaders to remove roadblocks and provide educational steppingstones and mentorship to their teams. Learn how he wrangles the twin demons – time and resources – to ensure his people have what they need to operate at their highest level.2021-01-1834 minSmart People Think PodcastLet’s TAWK Leadership podcast featuring Patti Clarke, Global Chief Talent Officer Havas GroupTune in to our latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast featuring Patti Clarke, Global Chief Talent Officer, Havas Group. Patti discusses why it’s so important for leaders to be inclusive, and to lead people as the unique individuals they are. Learn why she believes every single person is a leader.2020-11-2740 minSmart People Think PodcastVeronica GoeiVeronica Goei by Karen Colligan2020-11-1635 minSmart People Think PodcastLet’s TAWK Leadership podcast conversation with Jennifer Vessels, CEO & Chief ConsultantJoin us for a Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast conversation with Jennifer Vessels, CEO and Chief Consultant, Next Step. Learn how Jennifer leverages self-awareness to set the vision, navigate change, and adapt to today’s ever-changing work environment.2020-11-0226 minSmart People Think PodcastMike Cloutier – Founding Partner at Accelera Canada, Discusses How Great LeadersIn our latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast, Mike Cloutier, Founding Partner at Accelera Canada, discusses how great leaders use both their head and their heart in making tough decisions. Learn why it’s so important for leaders to stay curious and keep learning. The leadership journey is never complete!2020-10-1935 minSmart People Think PodcastDrew Hagen, Co-founder of InVisionTune in to our latest Let’s TAWK Leadership podcast with Drew Hagen, Co-founder of InVision, and learn how InVision’s culture of opportunity and openness helps employees, clients, and the business be successful. Learn why it’s so important for leaders to care about the growth of others.2020-10-0538 minSmart People Think PodcastSusan Montz, AVP, Performance Improvement at Ochsner Health NetworkSusan tells us why perfectionism is debilitating and it is okay to not have all the answers. Leaders need to stay connected to team members and recognize each individual is unique and has different leadership needs. Invest in people’s growth and let your team know you believe in them and their expertise.2020-09-2100 minSmart People Think PodcastAmy Acton, CEO of The Phoenix Society for Burn SurvivorsBlurb: Amy draws on her experience as a sailor and a critical care nurse to demonstrate how risk taking, collaboration and continuous learning have informed her leadership style. Let us not forget the importance of vulnerability and humility to keep us grounded. Amy tells us why she believes leadership is all about compassionate truth telling.2020-09-1400 minSmart People Think PodcastMike Mansbach will make the connection between leadership and being a husband and father.Mike Mansbach will make the connection between leadership and being a husband and father. He will discuss how we must be relentless in our self-reflection and evolution. It is up to us to own our purpose and create our path to achieve our purpose.2020-09-0800 minSmart People Think PodcastListen to Alta Brink, PMP, Program Manager, discuss the importance of leading by example.Listen to Alta Brink discuss the importance of leading by example and being true to yourself. Allowing team members to know it is okay to fail, as long as they learn from the experience and continue to move forward and grow is one of Alta’s core leadership ethos.2020-09-0100 min
Smart People Think PodcastMichael Martin, the co-founder of Avenue 8, discusses the similarities of being a great leader.Michael Martin, the co-founder of Avenue 8, discusses the similarities of being a great leader and being a great chef. From selecting ingredients right through the customer experience. You won’t think of leadership in the same way again!2020-08-2400 min
Smart People Think PodcastSuchi Gupta the Founder and Creative Director of Pure Design Solution.Karen Colligan, PeopleThink interviews Suchi Gupta, the Founder and Creative Director of Pure Design Solution. Suchi talks about how important it is for a leader to be calm under pressure while embracing and adapting to our changing environment.2020-07-1700 minSmart People Think PodcastCarrie Krehlik Chief Human Resources Officer at Adicet Bio.Karen Colligan, PeopleThink interviews Carrie Krehlik, Chief Human Resources Officer at Adicet Bio. Carrie discusses the importance of creating the Big Picture to help people see how they fit into the goals of the organization.2020-07-1700 minSmart People Think PodcastKaren Garavatti Vice President of the Melita Group.Karen Colligan, PeopleThink interviews Karen Garavatti, Vice President of the Melita Group. Listen to Karen tell us how important Agility and Transparency is in leadership.2020-07-1700 min
The Yay ShowYay show 150: a small solace of yay in these strange days. Take heart!It’s a mini yay I’m the middle of the strange days. I offer my voice and heart and soul and verse. To share. With you. The universe of yay. Be safe love! Links and mentions...Karen Colligan is Keeping it Real and so might you https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-people-think-podcast/id1292257879?i=1000467277466 Maxie’s “apart not alone” message https://t.co/UqrPoqQM0P?amp=1. Jeff Warren’s meditation https://10percenthappier.app.link/UG8EQCFjO4 rainbow girls I’m sure I’ve mentioned before https://www.rainbowgirlsmusic.com. John craigie https://johncraigiemusic.com2020-03-1316 min
Smart People Think PodcastKeep it Real Leadership – Be the Leader only You can be!Every single one of us has the capability to be a leader.2020-03-0200 min
Pure Creative Force012: pure creative force interview - Karen Colligan, the AdviseHERy BoardIn this interview with Karen Colligan, we talk bout the power of creating an advisory board, a creative incubator for women to hold the space for each other for business growth and creativity.2019-04-0440 min
Smart People Think PodcastHow To Form Your AdviseHERy Board | Time: 05.30 MinutesHow do you choose the members that will help you move your business forward? What is the framework to put the right AdviseHERy Board together.2019-01-0300 min
Smart People Think PodcastWhy Start an AdviseHERy Board? | Time: 11.56 MinutesCreating your own personal board of directors to move your business forward has been an essential business strategy for PeopleThink. Listen and understand the power of the AdviseHERy Board.2018-12-1500 min
Smart People Think PodcastEffective Leaders Develop Their People | Time: 05.48 MinutesThe best leaders make certain they provide their employees with learning opportunities. Smart people want to learn and grow. If you hire smart people, be smart and provide them the learning opportunities to grow.2018-09-2500 min
Smart People Think PodcastThe Best Leaders Continue to Learn | Time: 06.31 MinutesAs a leader, you want to be certain you spend the time discovering new ideas to bring to your people, team and organization. When a leader stops learning it means they have nothing left to teach their people.2018-09-2500 min
Smart People Think PodcastStress For Success – 5 Additional Stress Busters | Time: 09.26 MinutesStress truly can be a motivator – Until it isn’t. Here are 5 additional stress busters that will help you before your stress gets the best of you!2018-06-1200 min
Smart People Think PodcastPlease And Thank You – Words That Are Very Easy To Use | Time: 5.17 MinutesIt’s a very small gesture that might just make someone’s day.2018-06-1200 min
Smart People Think PodcastStress For Success – 5 More Stress Busters | Time: 10.20 MinutesStress For Success – 5 More Stress Busters2018-05-0100 min
Smart People Think PodcastStress for Success - 5 Stress Busters | Time: 8.10 MinutesStress can be a motivator and keep us on task. Listen to these 5 Stress Busters. They are simple and easy to apply.2018-03-2300 min
Smart People Think PodcastStress for Success | Time: 9.50 MinutesLet’s face it, we all experience stress. When stressed, most of us try to either MANAGE IT, DENY IT, OVERCOME IT or just LIVE WITH IT. But here’s a thought. What if, instead, we learn to USE that stress to motivate us to find a way forward?2018-02-1200 min
Smart People Think PodcastPassion and Work is it Possible? | Time: 8.08 MinutesPassion and Work is it Possible?
Society keeps telling us we should find "passion" in our work. If we do that the money will follow. I think that is a bunch of nonsense and sets people up for failure."2018-01-1500 min
Smart People Think PodcastRudeness is Not a Core Competency to Practice | Time: 7.59 MinutesRudeness is Not a Core Competency to Practice
Can we all just get along? Why do people believe that it is okay to be rude? Why not practice kindness?"2017-10-0300 min
Smart People Think PodcastGiving Feedback That Matters | Time: 5.16 MinutesGiving Feedback That Matters
Giving and receiving feedback can suck. And it can be a very valuable tool to enhance performance when done in a respective manner.2017-10-0300 min
Smart People Think PodcastSink or Swim is Not Leadership Development | Time: 4.20 MinutesSink or Swim is Not Leadership Development
New leaders need training to be successful. So the question becomes – Why aren’t organizations investing in their new leaders?2017-08-2300 min
Smart People Think PodcastHow to Keep ‘em | Time: 5.51 MinutesHow to Keep ‘em
Keeping your best people is not for the faint of heart2017-08-2300 min