Make Minutes Matter

In this inspiring episode, Karen Gilhooly continues her conversation with Marie Letko, the owner of Cabinet Resources, in part two of their discussion. Marie opens up about the the importance of knowing yourself and how to navigate workplace challenges with grit. They dive into her personal journey—from homemaker to business owner—and how working with multi-generational teams has shaped her leader...

In this episode of Make Minutes Matter, host Karen Gilhooly welcomes Marie Letko, owner of Cabinet Resources in Riverside, California. They discuss Marie's journey to becoming a female entrepreneur, the importance of perseverance, and the influence of her family and early work experiences. Marie shares insights on working with multi-generational teams and the significance of empathy and self-refle...

In this episode of Make Minutes Matter, host Karen Gilhooly is joined by her friend and former work associate, John Paguaga. They discuss the transformative experiences in John's career, the challenges he faced, and how a pivotal 'wake-up call' led him to realign with his core values and strengths.  The conversation explores the importance of self-awareness, embracing change, and aligning one's wo...

In this episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhooly is joined by Karen Dixon, a female entrepreneur with a long career in financial services and HR. They discuss the evolving expectations and engagement of employees in the workplace. They touch on the importance of leadership in fostering engagement, the role of performance reviews and one-on-one check-ins, and the generational...

In this episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhooly interviews Lou Provenzano, former CEO and active investment community member. They discuss the importance of teamwork, visualization, and shared vision to achieve business success. Lou shares personal stories and valuable insights about maintaining motivation, recognizing efforts, and creating a positive work environment. They...

In this captivating episode of the Make Minutes Matter Podcast, host Karen Gilhooly welcomes Lou Provenzano, a seasoned CEO and private equity expert. They reminisce about their initial encounter in the payments industry and how Lou's innovative thinking won him the job over Karen. Their conversation dives deep into the dynamics of idea generation and execution, strategic planning, and building ef...

In this episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhooly converses with Nicole Meyer, a successful executive recruiter in transaction banking. Nicole shares her career journey from Citibank to becoming a founder of her own recruiting firm, detailing the challenges faced during redundancy and the steps taken to pivot successfully.  The discussion emphasizes the importance of career t...

In this episode of the 'Make Minutes Matter' podcast, host Karen Gilhooly interviews Matthew Jones, founder and executive producer of Rainbow Creative.  Matthew shares his career journey from studying film at USC and working at Disneyland and Apple, to overcoming the 2008 recession and entering the corporate world. He discusses the crucial lessons learned from his experiences at Disney and Apple,...

In the premiere episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhoolly shares her personal journey from contemplating a teaching career to finding her passion in helping customers and leading teams. Karen discusses the importance of job satisfaction and introduces her 'three bucket philosophy' which aims to align personal happiness with professional roles. She emphasizes that everyone de...

Welcome to the Make Minutes Matter podcast, hosted by Karen Gilhooly, where each episode is dedicated to igniting passion and purpose in the workplace.  Are you a senior leader striving to reignite enthusiasm among your team? Perhaps you're a manager seeking to unify and empower your staff. Or maybe you're an individual craving a renewed sense of fulfillment in your career. Join me as we delve int...