What is Leadership and How Do I Develop Leadership Skills?: A Conversation with Dr. Janet & Karen

About this episode

Karen Colligan and Dr. Janet L. Walsh discuss the essence of leadership and how to cultivate leadership skills.

In this candid conversation with Dr. Janet L. Walsh, Karen Colligan dives into what it really means to lead—starting with yourself. From owning your leadership identity to stepping up in your career, we share real-world insights and actionable tips to help you grow with clarity, confidence, and impact. Birchtree Global - https://www.birchtreeglobal.com/ PeopleThink - https://www.peoplethink.biz/

People in this episode

Host: Karen Colligan

Guest: Dr Janet L Walsh

Topics covered

• leadership
• personal development
• career growth

Keywords

• leadership identity
• real-world insights
• actionable tips

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Products: Birchtree Global, PeopleThink

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