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Don’t Lose Your Sh*t at Work with Karen Thrall
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- Mar 24, 2026
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Summary
Host: Carrie Tuttle Guest: Karen Thrall Karen Thrall, executive coach, culture strategist, and author of Don’t Lose Your Sh*t at Work , joins Carrie for a candid conversation about the role of emotions in leadership, especially anger. Yes, that’s right. Anger. As a former Vice President of Sales, Operations, and Culture, she delivered double-digit annual revenue growth while building high-performing, value-based teams. With over 20 years of executive experience across industries like biotech, consumer goods, and life sciences, Karen has coached more than 150 leaders and worked with over 60 organizations, including Thermo Fisher Scientific, John Fluevog Shoes, Blinds Galore and Maraval Life Sciences. In this episode, she shares how unmanaged emotions can quietly erode trust, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. She also discusses how learning to process and communicate emotions can become a powerful leadership advantage. Karen opens up about her own journey with anger, the neuroscience behind emotional reactions, and the frameworks she uses to help leaders turn emotional triggers into clarity, confidence, and better decision-making. This episode is a must-listen for leaders who want to strengthen their voice, build trust, and lead with both humanity and intention. QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS: “The energy will always precede anything you say.” “Anger is wisdom—it’s just messy wisdom.” "Think before you speak. It’s a game changer." EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Anger can be seen as a form of wisdom that needs to be processed. Trust is a journey that team members must earn first. The importance of rehearsing conversations to improve leadership communication. Practical tools for managing emotions in real-time, especially in high-stakes meetings. Silence in a team can be det…