The Leadership Thread with Dr. Peggy Pelonis
by Red Apple Podcast Network · 12 episodes
BusinessSocietyCulture
The Leadership Thread with host Dr.Pelonis, is a video-podcast that take a backward glimpse at the early experiences that shape today’s most influential leaders. Each episode explores the childhood moments, challenges, and motivations that quietly formed a guest’s character long before their career began. While titles, achievements, or professional training crystallize the approach to leadership, Dr.Peggy Pelonis looks deeper, into the formative stories that taught each leader how to cope, connect, and find their place in the world. These early lessons become their inner compass, influencing how they make decisions, build trust, inspire others, and respond under pres...
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Episode 11: Breaking Barriers: A Woman’s Journey in Global Maritime Law
In this inspiring episode of The Leadership Thread, maritime attorney Ioanna Vitta shares her journey from a determined young woman in Greece to a respected leader in international…
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24 min
Episode 10: No Permission. Just Go Make a Film: Sura Mallugh’s Unstoppable Journey
From engineering student to award-winning filmmaker, ASC Athens Alumni, Sura Mallugh shares how resilience, identity, and fearless storytelling shaped her path in the film industry…
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Episode 9: Janice Crampton On Leadership Mindset, Enrollment Challenges, and Institutional Growth
In this episode, Janice Crampton, CEO of ASAP, delivers a powerful and deeply personal conversation on leadership, purpose, and the rapidly evolving landscape of education. Drawing…
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Episode 8: Telly Hatzigiorgiou: The Pivot That Changed Everything & Built an Entrepreneur
In this episode of The Leadership Thread, entrepreneur Telly Hatzigiorgiou shares his journey from Wall Street to building successful hospitality and real estate ventures in New Yo…
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23 min
Episode 7: Cooking with Purpose: Maria Loi’s Journey from a Greek Village to a Global Culinary Voice
On this episode of Leadership Thread, hosted by Dr. Peggy Pelonis, Chef Maria Loi reflects on her remarkable journey — from growing up in the village of Thermo, Greece, to establis…
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Episode 6: Breaking the Rules That Block Change for Marginalized Population: Elena Panaritis on Leadership, Tr…
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Thread, we sit down with Elena Panaritis, economist, former World Bank advisor, parliamentarian, and fearless change agent, for a deeply…
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Episode 5: Brand Leader Dimitri Hatzigiorgiou Discusses Resilience, Mental Health, and Courage To Get Through…
From global brands to personal reinvention, this episode of The Leadership Thread follows the extraordinary journey of Dimitri Hatzigiorgiou, whose leadership path spans Starbucks,…
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Episode 4: Adela J. Gondek, Ph.D - Lecturer, Columbia University-Climate School & Earth Institute
On The Leadership Thread with Dr. Peggy Pelonis, this episode features Dr. Adela Gondek, a Columbia University lecturer in public and environmental sustainability ethics and a poli…
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Episode 3: Leadership Begins with Thinking: David Michaels on Disruption, Critical Thought, and Guiding Change
In this episode of The Leadership Thread, Dr. Peggy Pelonis speaks with global strategic advisor and mentor David Michaels about leadership beyond titles and visibility. With decad…
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23 min
Episode 2: From Columbia University to Crypto Innovation, Dora Vardis shares her Trailblazing Journey on the L…
Senior financial executive Dora Vardis joins Dr. Peggy Pelonis for an inspiring conversation about her journey to becoming one of the first women in Columbia University’s finance p…
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28 min
Episode 1: Greg Kinnear Reflects on the Defining Moments Behind His Success on The Leadership Thread Podcast
On this episode of the The Leadership Thread, Dr. Pelonis sits down with Oscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear, for a heartfelt conversation about the moments that shaped his life and…
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