Episodes

In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks brings an executive leadership perspective to some of the most important challenges in today’s workplace: Mental health, stress, grief, resilience, and the human side of leadership. Drawing from organizational psychology, consulting, and scripture, she explores how executive leaders create healthier workplace cultures that support employees through stress, burnout, loss, and change while also getting the best work and mental ...

With the National Day of Prayer on 7 May 2026, Dr. Karen shares her insights and highlights the vital role of prayer in guiding leaders, strengthening nations, and sustaining organizations through uncertainty and change. Drawing from scripture, historical context, and real-world executive leadership challenges, Dr. Karen emphasizes the importance of seeking Godly wisdom, direction, and peace in decision-making. She provides a thoughtful framework for senior leaders to pray effectively for their...

Dr. Karen explores executive leadership through the lens of prayer, divine strategy, and spiritual multiplication. This episode of “The Voice of Leadership” equips business leaders to navigate complex decisions with clarity, confidence, and conviction by deepening their relationship with God and aligning their leadership with His purpose. As the National Day of Prayer approaches, Dr. Karen reveals how prayer serves as a strategic leadership advantage—unlocking revelation, guiding instruction, a...

What God-sized dilemmas are you facing today? What purpose and meaning can be found in difficult or undesirable work? In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks shares how faith-led executives can navigate “impossible” challenges and lead with purpose beyond the bottom line. First, Dr. Karen explores how praise builds momentum, strengthens trust, and prepares senior leaders for victory — even before the outcome is visible. Trust that God will provide, especially when ...

In this two-part executive leadership series of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen explores the powerful connection between timing, opportunity, and faith-led decision-making. Using a vivid real-life experience as a foundation, she unpacks how “open and closed doors” operate in both business and life—revealing that not every opportunity remains available indefinitely. Executive leaders are challenged to recognize critical moments, act with discernment, and understand when a closed door is eit...

For 31 years, TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC.® has partnered with executive leaders and values-based organizations to create sustainable transformation in the marketplace. Founded on the Biblical principle of “renewing the mind” (Romans 12:2), the firm integrates psychological science, strategic business acumen, and Biblical leadership principles to facilitate organizational moves from chaos to clarity and from strain to strength. Through consulting and executive advisement, Dr. Karen equips global corp...

What parallels can be drawn between Passover, Resurrection Sunday, and the modern executive journey? Through Biblical insight and practical business application, Dr. Karen explores themes of deliverance, transition, sacrifice, renewal, and eternal perspective in this episode of “The Voice of Leadership.” Beginning with the Passover account in Egypt, Dr. Karen highlights the significance of divine protection, obedience, and purposeful exodus. She then transitions to Resurrection Day, examining h...

Dr. Karen explores how natural beauty and the life cycle of orchids reveal powerful principles for executive leadership, organizational growth, and personal stewardship. In this three-part executive leadership series of “The Voice of Leadership,” she draws inspiration from the mountains of Colorado, the ocean’s majesty, and the intricate care required to sustain orchids. Dr. Karen connects creation’s design to strategic leadership practices grounded in Biblical wisdom. Through vivid storytelli...

In this two part executive leadership series of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen explores what separates high-performing leaders from those who plateau. She outlines the seven attitudes and mindsets of successful professionals to include— cultivating a Positive Possibility Perspective and choosing to Decide a Definitive Direction. These principles embody strategic behaviors that drive personal leadership growth and measurable organizational results. Dr. Karen also asks, whose priorities gu...

In Part One of this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks talks about the women who influenced her formative years. Her list includes her mother, grandmothers, great-aunt, godmother, an English teacher, and more. For her professional years she names luminaries such as Juana Bordas, Frances Hesselbein, and consulting psychologist peers. She further explores how we can prepare and develop the next generation of women leaders. In Part Two Dr. Karen interviews Army Captain ...

In honor of International Women’s Day, this week’s episode of “The Voice of Leadership” revisits two compelling topics — “Strategies to Prepare Women for Executive Leadership” and “What Does It Take for Women to Land the CEO Role?” Dr. Karen draws on more than three decades of executive consulting experience to offer incisive, high-impact guidance for women striving to advance into executive leadership. Her insights illuminate the strategic capabilities, organizational acumen, and personal resi...

In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks brings together three interconnected leadership conversations: “With Liberty and Justice for All” (Part 2) featuring Dr. Marvin A. McMickle and Parts 2 and 3 of the MLK Series: “Recognizing and Accepting the Call to Leadership” and “Pursuing Broad Learning.” Drawing from the lived experiences of Dr. Marvin A. McMickle and the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this combined show explores what executive leadership ...

In this week’s Part One episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” guest Dr. Marvin A. McMickle who has served in many significant and influential roles to include senior pastor to several churches, college president, faculty member, and President of both the Cleveland NAACP and the Urban League, shares insights with Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks from decades of pastoral leadership, civil rights engagement, and academic service. Together, they examine what “liberty and justice for all” means in today’s wo...

In this powerful three part series of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks examines the rise and destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s landmark sermon, “The Death of Evil Upon the Seashore.” Together, these events illuminate enduring truths about economic justice, systemic oppression, moral leadership, and God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Through historical analysis, Biblical reflection, and leadership insight, Dr. Karen explo...

Resource Renewal Series In this special Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration series, Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks revisits and unpacks Dr. King’s timeless leadership philosophy through a modern lens. Drawing from Dr. King’s teachings on nonviolent social change, love and power, economic justice, and unity in diversity, these episodes explore how principled leadership can drive transformation in society, organizations, and the workplace. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of Dr. King’s fou...

Robert and Kay Lee Fukui both experienced the hardships of growing up in households with parents who prioritized work over family. After years of success in the business world of banking, family business, and major corporations like Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this power couple translated their challenging family experiences into their consulting business, i61, inc. Their mission is to leverage their combined business acumen and relationship tools to empower f...

Dr. Cedric Williams is the founder and CEO of Legacy Consulting and Research Group. He and his group provide leader development models and services to help individuals, teams, and organizations to thrive. As a licensed clinical and consulting psychologist, Dr. Williams integrates psychology for the benefit of executives and leaders in Fortune 100 companies. Dr. Williams’ research interests include multicultural humility and competence, occupational thriving, and leadership. His positive and fre...

Chris Cooper builds highly engaged workforces especially in the insurance and financial services industries. He is the host of the Business Elevation podcast, a show that reaches more than 50 countries, and convener of the Elevation Collective, a global group of change agents committed to doing good in the world. Today Chris joins Dr. Karen to talk about the business climate in the UK and Europe, lessons from his book, “The Power to Get Things Done Whether You Feel Like It or Not,” what busines...

Guest Matt Manos, the Founder and Managing Director of verynice, a design and strategy practice shares how his company gives away half of its profits and services and remains profitable. Matt is also the author of two books including, “How to Give Half of Your Work Away for Free.” With a mission to reduce expenses for nonprofit organizations and to increase access to design for all, they have already given away more than 40 million US dollars. Dr. Karen uncovers many golden nuggets from Matt ...

Susan Ireland spent 30 years in business operations leadership roles at The Boeing Company. She was on the original leadership team that built and established a new digital aviation business for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After Boeing, Susan played a strategic role in a start-up company that developed, manufactured, and installed hydrogen systems on diesel engines. Now, as co-founder of Seasons Leadership, a professional coaching and services business, she and her business partner, Debbie Co...

Jane Gunn, also known as “The Barefoot Mediator,” is a trained mediator and expert facilitator in conflict resolution. She is listed as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Mediation and is featured in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. Jane is President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and is a former Director and board member of the Civil Mediation Council of England and Wales (CMC). The author of 3 popular books “How To Beat Bedlam In The Boardroom And Boredom In The Bedroom,” “The Author...

Fred Sievert, retired President of New York Life, is the author of three books including, “Fast Starting a Career of Consequence: Practical Christ-Centered Advice for Entering or Re-entering the Workforce.” On today’s show with Dr. Karen, Fred talks about how he lived his Christian values while serving as President of a Fortune 100 secular company of 65,000 people in 12 countries. He also shares his corporate leadership journey, daily success strategies, business risk-taking, tough moments and...

Dr. Clarence Shuler, President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships, marriage counselor, speaker, life and relationship coach, diversity consultant, and author of more than 10 books joins Dr. Karen to talk about his new book, “Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships: How You Can Help Heal Racial Divides, One Relationship at a Time.” Dr. Shuler shares some of the lessons he has learned from his 54-year relationship with New York Times best-selling co-author, Dr. Gary Chapman, author of “Th...

Patricia Raybon, author of the three part Annalee Spain Mystery series, writes daring and exciting “history mysteries.” Her third novel in the series, “Truth Be Told” was recently listed as a New York Times Book Review pick, her second in the series, “Double the Lies” won the Christianity Today Book Award for Fiction, and her first book in the series,” All That is Secret” won a Christy Award for First Novel and was selected by NBA All Star Steph Curry as a Literati Book Club Selection. A write...