Julie Williamson, Ph.D.

The Failure Gap

Business EN ↓ 40 episodes

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 unco...

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Julie Williamson, Ph.D.

Episodes

A Conversation With Richard Giles, Group Finance Director of Parkdean Resorts 22.04.2025 39:18

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap, Richard Giles shares his unique journey from studying English literature to becoming a group finance director. H...

A Conversation With Jon Marcus, President of Rose Sisters Chips 15.04.2025 49:29

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap, Jon Marcus shares his journey from a successful corporate career to launching Rose Sisters Chips, a family busin...

A Conversation With Dr. Martine Canal, Founder of Self-Care Genius 25.03.2025 36:26

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of The Failure Gap, Dr. Martine Cannell shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming a self-care strategist, emphasizing the im...

A Conversation With Sonya Weisshappel, Founder of Seriatim 18.03.2025 46:50

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap, Sonya Weisshappel shares her journey as a professional organizer and author of 'Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer...

A Conversation With Monica Radulescu, Learning Consultant at TELUS 24.02.2025 43:26

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson, Ph. D. speaks with Monica Radulescu, a Learning Consultant at TELUS, about her journey...

A Conversation With Jo Aidroos, Transformation Leader 12.02.2025 49:11

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this conversation, Julie Williamson and Jo Aidroos explore the journey of leadership, the challenges faced in navigating personal and professiona...

A Conversation With Ken Wilkinson, Founder & CEO of Layer 10 27.01.2025 43:08

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode, Julie Williamson speaks with Ken Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Layer 10, about his leadership journey, the importance of alignment...

A Conversation With Katie Jarek, Consulting Director & Global Business Strategist 14.01.2025 32:46

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson speaks with Katie Jarek, a Global Business Strategist and Consulting Director, about her career...

A Conversation With Rob Ripp, Founder of Fintelligent 20.12.2024 41:48

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Rob Ripp, founder of Fintelligent, about the importance of financial clarit...

A Conversation With Dana Sednek, Chief Consultant 11.12.2024 38:13

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Dana Sednek, an expert in digital transformation. They discuss Dana's journ...

A Conversation With Dallas Olson, Chief Commercial Officer of NetApp 26.11.2024 42:03

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this conversation, Julie Williamson, Ph. D. speaks with Dallas Olson, Chief Commercial Officer at NetApp, about his journey to leadership and the...

A Conversation With Hilary Blair, CEO of ARTiculate: Real & Clear 14.11.2024 48:20

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie speaks with Hilary Blair, CEO and co-founder of Articulate, Real and Clear. They discuss the journ...

A Conversation With David Prager, Chief Brand Officer 01.11.2024 53:24

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this conversation, Julie Williamson and David Prager discuss the challenges of prioritization, building trust, and creating shared meaning within...

A Conversation With Bruce Siegel, Managing Partner at Karrikins Group 01.11.2024 32:11

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this conversation, Bruce Siegel shares his journey through various leadership roles and the importance of navigating the space between agreement...

A Conversation With Miles Kailburn, CEO of OTM 22.10.2024 40:48

At 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 outcomes and stronger connections. In this conversation, Miles Kailburn, CEO of OTM, shares his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, service design, and fos...