The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast

with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD, ACC

Ready to redefine what it means to lead in a modern, ever-evolving world? Each week, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh explores the transformative power of People-Forward Leadership™, blending expert insights and actionable strategies with candid conversations. You’ll gain the practical tools to cultivate thriving, people-centered teams. Whether you’re a rising leader navigating new responsibilities or a seasoned executive adapting to a digital and generationally diverse landscape, PFL provides the perspective you need to address today’s challenges while positioning your organization—and its people—for tomorrow’s opportunities. Tune in to discover how you can elevate your leadership impact, retain your top talent, and create engaging cultures—starting today.

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Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD, is a polymath and an expert in transformative leadership and human development. She’s an accomplished former attorney, senior leader, professor, and dean who has won multiple awards for her impact on people-forward leadership™.

As the CEO of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group, her firm specializes in elevating and retaining top talent through leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational renewal and partners with organizations to increase engagement and productivity.

Dr. Parker Walsh is on the faculty of Smith College's Executive Education Program. She’s a TEDx speaker, sought-after keynote presenter, Harvard Institute of Coaching Fellow, and frequent contributor to the AM Northwest Morning Show. Her firm received the prestigious Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Bronze Award.

A master-certified executive coach and ICF-certified coach, Dr. Parker Walsh received her BA in Organizational Communication from Loyola University, JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and an MA and PhD from Fielding Graduate University.

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As we enter 2025, we’re thrilled to evolve alongside leaders like you, supporting the dynamic needs of your teams. This year marks a transformative shift in leadership development—one grounded in authentic connection, building collaborative teams, and fostering psychological safety.

At the heart of this evolution is People-Forward Leadership™, a science-backed system designed to meet today’s challenges while preparing you for tomorrow’s opportunities.

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Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, CEO & Founder

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The workplace is changing, and leaders like you are stepping up in remarkable ways. Our focus is on equipping you with the strategies and tools you need to lead confidently and purposefully, driving growth and retention while empowering your teams.

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