In this episode of Activating Hope, we explore the intersection of artistry and leadership with Amelia Acosta-Powell and Emily Tarquin, co-leaders of Actors Theatre of Louisville. They discuss the challenges of leading a legacy arts institution in a post-COVID world, emphasizing the importance of vision, collaboration, and resilience. The conversation also delves into the need for boundaries in the workplace, particularly for women, as discussed with Lisa Kapulitz, who advocates for creating environments where women can thrive without sacrificing their personal lives. This episode offers insights into nonprofit leadership, gender equality, and the future of theater.

Takeaways

• Amelia Acosta-Powell and Emily Tarquin lead Actors Theatre of Louisville.
• Theaters face unique challenges in a post-COVID world.
• Co-leadership can enhance organizational resilience.
• Women seek respected boundaries in the workplace.
• Setting predictable hours benefits both employees and businesses.
• Empowering women to define leadership is crucial.
• Lisa Kapulitz advocates for gender equality in business.
• Creating supportive environments fosters women's success.
• The arts community plays a vital role in societal change.
• Resilience and collaboration are key to thriving in the arts.

During this episode of Activating HOPE with Dr. Luis Velasquez, we’ll dive into the true meaning of resilience—why it's not just about enduring challenges but growing through them. We'll explore the powerful connection between hope and optimism and how they work together to empower leaders in times of uncertainty. Tune in for practical tools and mindset shifts that will help you cultivate resilience, inspire your team, and lead with confidence—even in the face of adversity. Whether you're navigating setbacks or seeking ways to sustain your energy and well-being, you’ll learn actionable insights to help you thrive.

Dr. Luis Velasquez, MBA, PhD is an executive coach in Silicon Valley and a facilitator for the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Once a university professor and research scientist, Luis helps mid-level managers to C-suite executives around the world learn, adapt, grow, and thrive by helping them learn how to reframe their challenges and take the most beneficial next step. Luis is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Fast Company and was featured in best-selling author Dorie Clark’s book, The Long Game.

He is the author of "Ordinary Resilience: Rethinking How Effective Leaders Adapt and Thrive", a transformational guide designed for leaders who seek not just to survive but thrive in the face of adversity.

An avid endurance athlete, Luis runs marathons, ultra-marathons, and Ironman triathlons. Drawing from his rich background and personal challenges, including recovering from a life altering medical diagnosis, Luis brings a unique perspective to the discussion of leadership and resilience.

In today’s fast-paced work environment, leaders often wear too many hats—resulting in burnout, decision fatigue, and disconnection from strategic priorities. In this episode of Activating HOPE, we’ll explore how successful leaders shift from being doers to enablers, reclaiming their time and empowering their teams in the process.

Our guest, Holly Golebiowski, brings firsthand experience and actionable insights on how to break free from the trap of doing it all. We’ll discuss how leaders can identify what only they should do, how to delegate with clarity and confidence, and how to manage their time around what matters most.

Whether you’re a new leader trying to stay afloat or a seasoned executive aiming to lead at a higher level, this conversation offers tools and inspiration to lead smarter—not harder.

Holly Golebiowski completed her Professional Coaching Training at Coach U and has been an Executive Coach for five years. In her coaching practice and her role as Lead Facilitator of LeaderSkills, Holly works with mid to upper-level management, high-potential leaders, and struggling leaders in her coaching practice. She draws from over 25 years of business management and leadership experience, operating in roles such as a COO and Vice President of Operations at privately held companies and most recently creating and building her own successful real estate business.

Holly graduated from Tiffin University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2005.

She has been happily married for ten years and spends her spare time cooking and spending time with her family and friends.