Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
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9
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Guest
Bruce Siegel
As a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, Bruce lives out his passion for Making HOW Matter to leaders. Internally he leads our strategy and operations, oversees client engagements, and spends time developing our HOW Activators. His personal experience as an executive combined with his extensive work with senior leaders in client organizations makes him a high impact partner for our client executives. His cross-industry business acumen couples with a passion for human dynamics to help leaders drive alignment – and his direct and concise style drives accountability to personal growth. Bruce has worked with organizations of all sizes and in most industries. He has held executive roles in small, mid-size and Fortune 1000 companies and consulted with some of the fastest growing, most innovative global leaders and brands.
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1
episode
Guest
Dallas Olson
Dallas currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at NetApp. He and his team have a very sim- ple and inspiring charter: to drive profitable growth by building a unified, end-to-end GTM model that will make it easier and more effective for customers to secure and use our technology to achieve success in their most important initiatives. Dallas is an accomplished executive with experience in software, sales, mergers & acquisitions, strat- egy, and operations. He has led large organizations through disruptive and challenging market tran- sitions in the logistics, supply chain, software, healthcare and IT industries. Previous to NetApp, Dallas Served as the World-Wide Senior Vice-President of GTM Strategy & Rev- enue Operations. Dallas began his tenure in the WebEx Technology Group where he led software teams for the enterprise, global multi-national and service provider teams producing triple-digit growth for four consecutive years. He then moved into leading strategy & planning for the US Com- mercial group, where he helped the theater become the largest software-selling team in the compa- ny. Dallas then served as COO and Vice President for the Americas where he and his team were re- sponsible for strategy, planning, operations, enablement, engagement, and go-to-market efforts. In his role immediately prior to joining Cisco, Dallas served as the Executive Director of Misys All- scripts’s corporate development team where he led merger, acquisition, and corporate strategy. At Misys, he helped lead the company through a strategic transition from a software practice manage- ment platform to an electronic medical record platform and was also asked to lead a company con- solidation of four business units into one. At DHL, Dallas held various leadership roles in sales, in ad- dition to leading the financial vertical and the Global Multi-National sales teams. During his tenure at DHL, he engaged in the transition from a dominant domestic-based system to an international supply chain and logistics business. Outside of his professional life, Dallas lives with his wife Ashley and their three children in Atlanta. An avid soccer fan, he has spent time coaching elite youth teams and supporting Atlanta United in its quest for another cup. He is currently an advisor to the Board for The Joseph Sams School where he pursues his passion for special education.
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1
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Guest
Dana Sednek
Dana Sednek is a renowned expert in digital transformation who advises executives around the world. With 20+ years’ Fortune 500 experience, she’s held titles like Chief Analytics Officer and Head of Learning Technology - and has been helping organizations transition to digital work not since the early 2020’s, but the early 2000’s. As the Chief Consultant at Dana Sednek Consulting, Dana partners with clients like Cisco, MasterClass, United Airlines, and Harley Davidson to solve complex problems at the intersection of people and technology - including supporting AI transformations and analytics strategies. In 2023, she completed MIT’s executive leadership certificate in Generative AI for Digital Transformation. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Conflict Resolution. Dana lives in Denver, where she runs her company from her 1960’s A-Frame “cabin in the city”, alongside her rescue dog Luna.
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1
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Guest
David Prager
David formerly served on the De Beers Executive Committee as Chief Brand Officer with overall responsibility for the profile, reputation and marketing of De Beers and its brands. His experience across the contrasting luxury, lifestyle and extractive sectors gives David unique insight into the evolving expectations of consumers, the corresponding pressures on business and the power of brand purpose to propel communities, companies and clients forward.
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1
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Hilary Blair
Hilary Blair, CEO, CSP, Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Group Facilitator, weaves her professional acting experience into programs for corporate teams and individuals to elevate presence, communication, and connection. She’s certified in Conversational Intelligence™ (CIQ) and CultureTalk and trained in ORSC (Organizational Relationship Systems Coach) and approaches coaching from a wholistic systems perspective.
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1
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Katie Jarek
Katie Jarek is an international business strategist and consulting leader based in Denver, Colorado. With a deep expertise in leading cross-functional global teams and optimizing processes for large-scale projects, she has made significant strides in change management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. Currently, Katie serves as a Consulting Director at GEP Worldwide, where she spearheads initiatives in operational excellence, AI Powered transformation, data-driven decision-making, and process improvements. She has led diverse global teams across many countries, including Puerto Rico, Spain, and Fiji, where she lived, as well as managing teams with members spanning multiple continents. This past summer, Katie took on a new challenge outside of work by swimming across the English Channel as part of a relay team, demonstrating her passion for pushing limits. Katie is recognized for her strategic vision and her commitment to achieving impactful results.
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1
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Ken Wilkenson
Ken Wilkinson is the Founder and CEO of Layer 10, a leader in human-centered technology integration for the built environment. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, design, and architecture, Ken has become a trusted expert in creating adaptable, sustainable spaces that prioritize the human experience. He is currently authoring “Building Tomorrow: The Layer 10 Way,” a groundbreaking framework for integrating technology with purpose—ensuring spaces are not only functional but deeply connected to the needs of the people who use them. Ken’s expertise spans large-scale commercial developments and innovative residential projects, making him a sought-after advisor, speaker, and thought leader. Through the Layer 10 Academy and initiatives like the “Build Spaces People Love” Webinar Series, Ken empowers professionals with actionable strategies to design future-ready, people-centered spaces. In addition to his work at Layer 10, Ken serves as Co-Board President of Trailhead Community, a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive housing for Colorado’s neurodiverse population. Under his leadership, Trailhead has become a model for how thoughtful design and collaboration can transform lives and communities. Passionate about bridging the gap between technology and design, Ken is dedicated to helping developers, architects, and building operators create environments that truly resonate with people—spaces that stand the test of time.
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1
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Miles Kailburn
Miles is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of OTM. With a strong background in IT and passion for marketing technology, Miles translates the fancy tech jargon so that the entire team can stay ahead of the curve. Aside from overseeing all nerdy things, Miles enjoys browsing Amazon for the latest gadgets, riding motorcycles, playing guitar and learning new things.
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1
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Rob Ripp
As the founder of Fintelligent, Rob and his team provide financial clarity to entrepreneurs of growth stage companies. They solve the problem of the business owner's accounting system not working for them. Fintelligent provides a fractional financial department that handles ongoing accounting, provides great analytics and offers helpful advice that grows EBITDA, providing founders more freedom running their business. He's helped many founders of professional services and technology companies scale and exit their businesses. Rob holds an MBA from Emory University and a BS Business & Economics from Lehigh University. Rob loves to travel and has visited all 50 states and 4 continents.
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