Karis Dorrigan

Ambition & Life

Business EN ↓ 3 episodes

Real stories. Brave leadership. Bold change. We have an opportunity not just to optimise work but to redesign it. Hosted by Karis Dorrigan, a product and innovation leader turned systems-change advocate and coach. Ambition & Life is where ambition meets humanity. Each episode explores how we can build systems that reflect real lives. Where success isn’t measured by hours or titles, but by impact, connection, and integrity. Through honest conversations with founders, leaders, and solo parents reshaping the future of work, you’ll hear stories of courage, practical tools for balance, and ideas th...

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Karis Dorrigan

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Unseen Potential: Redesigning Work for Real Inclusion 16.11.2025 24:56

In this conversation, I sit down with Nikki Tugano , Founder & CEO of SeenCulture , to talk about how work can be redesigns to open doors, not quietly close them. We explore practical ways leaders can surface unseen potential , write inclusive role descriptions , and use positive psychology and job crafting to lift performance and wellbeing. Nikki’s story, from feeling unseen as a child to bui...

When Work Meets Real Life: Rethinking the System with Jessica Graham 02.11.2025 25:34

In this conversation, Jessica Graham, Marketing Director at The Search Experience, shares her journey of redefining ambition and work-life balance. She discusses her experience with redundancy, the importance of flexible work arrangements, and how she navigates her role in a way that allows her to prioritise family while achieving professional success. Jessica emphasizes the need for leaders to re...

The Story Behind Ambition & Life: Redesigning Success 20.10.2025 9:59

In this deeply personal opening episode, Karis Dorrigan shares the story behind her mission. From leading billion-dollar teams to navigating solo parenthood and why she’s determined to build a world where ambition and care can thrive together. 00:00 Introduction to Ambition and Life Podcast 00:52 Karis Dorrigan's Journey and Motivation 03:01 The Challenges of Solo Parenting 05:25 The Impact of Sys...