What does leadership in crisis situations look like? Learn from Sandy Gordon, VP In-Flight Field Operations for Delta Airlines. Hear her behind-the-scenes story of how the Delta team became the first airline to get planes back up in the air after the 9/11 attacks. In her interview Sandy also talks about the most important leadership […]
Transformational Women Highlights Jennifer Dorian, SVP Turner Entertainment Networks
We sat down to talk with Jennifer Dorian, senior vice president, strategy development, for Turner Entertainment Networks (TEN) and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media group (AYAKM). In this lively and fun-filled interview, listen to Jennifer’s stories about what it takes to succeed. She embodies someone who is very comfortable in […]
Transformational Women Highlights Linda Klein, Managing Shareholder, Baker Donelson
We sat down to talk with Linda Klein, managing shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Georgia offices and a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors. In our interview Linda talks about why she decided to go into law practice (listen to her story about her grandfather’s grocery store), how she finds purpose in the work […]
Transformational Women Highlights Debbie Smith & Rita Izaguirre, SVP’s Suntrust
Debbie Riney Smith is a Senior Vice President in the Atlanta office of SunTrust Investment Services, Alexander Key Division. She has over 18 years of industry experience, with an expertise in investment analysis and portfolio management. Debbie started in the business in 1994 at Legg Mason in Baltimore, MD as a mutual fund analyst. In […]
Transformational Women Highlights Annette Tirabasso, Partner Deloitte Consulting
Annette Tirabasso is Principal, Strategy and Operations for Deloitte Consulting. She brings more than 20 years of experience consulting and advising Financial Services and Consumer & Industrial Product organizations. She specializes in counseling companies experiencing major restructurings, business transformations, including streamlining processes and integrating operations with new technologies. Ms Tirabasso has led teams that have delivered all […]
Transformational Women Highlights Dr. Patricia Wheeler, Managing Partner, The Levin Group
Dr. Patricia Wheeler is a global executive coach with over 20 years experience working with senior leaders in organizations around the world, from large multinational organizations to mid-sized and entrepreneurial ventures. Her strength and passion is helping smart, technically skilled people become effective and inspiring leaders. Her current research focuses on women moving up in organizations….what […]
Transformational Women Highlights Alicia Philipp President Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
We sat down to talk with Alicia Philipp, President of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Hear her story of how she and her team have transformed this organization and the innovative growth plans she has for impacting the Greater Atlanta community. This is a leader whose determination to do what’s right and her strong […]
Transformational Women Highlights Duriya Farooqui, Interim COO City of Atlanta
“If I have to be 20% smarter than the next guy, then that’s a problem I can solve”. This is the kind of confidence we wish more women leaders would have! We sat down today to talk with Duriya Farooqui, the Interim Chief Operating Officer of the City of Atlanta. Named to the position about 3 months ago, […]
Transformational Women Highlights Kristin Adams, Managing Director Aon Hewitt
We sat down to talk with Kristin Adams, Managing Director of Aon Risk Solutions. She has been with Aon for 15 years, beginning her career as a Legal Associate with Aon’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group in New York. Kristin also spent 3 years with Aon’s Capital Markets team, based in San Francisco and Chicago. In […]