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Think.Do.Lead. is a podcast about where creative ideas come from and where they lead. Host Katherine Bergeron, President of Connecticut College, holds conversations with inspiring minds from a variety of fields, from advocates who know how to put their ideas into action and innovators who are workin…

Katherine Bergeron, President of Connecticut College


    • Jan 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Episode 13: Jonathan McBride ’92

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 46:30


    From his positions in the Obama White House to his role as managing director and global head of inclusion and diversity at Blackrock, Jonathan McBride ’92 discusses his remarkable professional path and offers advice for young people seeking purpose-driven careers.

    Episode 12: Peter Som ’93

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 41:37


    Recorded live in his New York City home, renowned fashion designer Peter Som ’93 discusses his rise through the industry, the launch of his own successful clothing and home furnishings lines, and how his designs have adorned some of Hollywood’s most famous movie stars. 

    Episode 11: Blanche Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 53:39


    Live from New York City, Roman and Tatiana Weller Professor of English and Writer-in-Residence Blanche Boyd joins President Bergeron and an alumni audience to discuss her acclaimed new novel and her nearly four decades at Connecticut College.

    Episode 10: Binalakshmi Nepram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 43:20


    Award-winning humanitarian, scholar and activist Binalakshmi Nepram describes her efforts to eradicate gun violence in India while recounting the harrowing story of her flight to the United States from her home country of Manipur.

    Episode 9: Exploring the Human Genome with Susan Froshauer ’74, David Haussler ’75 and Lynn Cooley ’76

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 51:44


    For this special live episode of Think.Do.Lead, President Bergeron moderates a spirited discussion with three graduates of Connecticut College who are leading experts in genomic research and biomedicine. The guests offer their thoughts on the scientific innovations that are transforming the treatment and prevention of disease, and share some personal highlights from their time at Conn. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 8: Rachel Perry ’84

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 43:58


    Celebrated conceptual artist Rachel Perry ’84 discusses her creative process, the importance of making art in challenging political times, and the groundbreaking projects she’s done for the New York Times, Vogue Magazine and more.  For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here. Photo credit: Elin Spring

    Episode 7 Excerpt: Lisbeth Scott on One of Her Favorite Songs, "Unchained Melody."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 4:01


    In this excerpt from my podcast, "Think. Do. Lead.", Award Winning Artist Lisbeth Scott '80 talks about singing "Unchained Melody" by renowned film composer Alex North at a film music festival in Spain. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 7 Excerpt: Lisbeth Scott on "Take Me Home" from "True Blood."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 3:22


    In this excerpt from my podcast, "Think. Do. Lead.", Award Winning Artist Lisbeth Scott '80 talks about the popularity of "Take Me Home," a song from the Emmy-award winning series, "True Blood." To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 7 Excerpt: Lisbeth Scott on Writing a Lullaby for "Tumble Leaf."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 2:00


    In this excerpt from my podcast, "Think. Do. Lead.", Award-Winning Artist Lisbeth Scott '80 talks about adapting a lullaby for "Tumble Leaf," the animated children's show from Amazon. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 7 Excerpt: Lisbeth Scott on Writing the Soundtrack for "Munich."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 1:48


    In this excerpt from my podcast, "Think. Do. Lead.", Award-Winning Artist Lisbeth Scott '80 talks about receiving the call from John Williams to work on the soundtrack for "Munich."   To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 7: Lisbeth Scott ’80, Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Composer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 50:53


    Award-winning singer, songwriter and composer Lisbeth Scott ’80’s is one of the most prolific musicians in Hollywood. She has appeared in over 150 films and television shows, including “Shrek,” “Narnia,” “Avatar,” “Spiderman,” “Munich” and the HBO series “True Blood.” In this podcast, she traces the path of her career from playing the piano in a modern dance class to working with some of the most renowned composers in the world. The podcast includes live performances of songs, including “Take Me Home” from True Blood, “Unchained Melody,” and excerpts from “Munich,” and “Tumbleleaf.” For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 6: Sarah Reisman ’01, Award-Winning Chemist and Researcher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 45:38


    In this episode of “Think.Do.Lead.” Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron talks to internationally renowned scientist Sarah Reisman ’01, who leads The Reisman Laboratory at CalTech. Her research involves building complicated chemical compounds isolated from nature that could lead to the treatment of numerous diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer’s.  For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 5 Excerpt: David Grann On First Discovering His Talent For Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 1:47


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", David Grann ‘89, Award-Winning Journalist & Best-Selling Author talks about first discovering his talent for writing. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 5 Excerpt: David Grann's Advice To Young Aspiring Writers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 1:51


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", David Grann ‘89, Award-Winning Journalist & Best-Selling Author gives his advice to young aspiring writers. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 5 Excerpt: David Grann Talks About His Newest Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 1:55


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", David Grann ‘89, Award-Winning Journalist & Best-Selling Author talks about where the idea for his newest book came from. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 5 Excerpt: David Grann On His Writing Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 2:24


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", David Grann ‘89, Award-Winning Journalist & Best-Selling Author talks about his writing process To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 5: David Grann ‘89, Award-Winning Journalist & Best-Selling Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 42:25


    In this episode of “Think.Do.Lead.” Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron talks to award-winning journalist David Grann '89, and author of two best-selling books, "The Lost City of Z," and "Killers of the Flower Moon," as well as a highly regarded collection of essays, "The Devil and Sherlock Holmes."  For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 4: Anita DeFrantz '74, Olympic Bronze Medal Winner & International Olympic Committee Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 56:34


    In the latest edition of my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", I had the honor of speaking with a legend of the Olympic movement, Anita DeFrantz, Connecticut College '74. DeFrantz has made her mark as an athlete and an activist. She won a bronze medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics for rowing and was the first woman to represent the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the United States when she was elected in 1986. With the Winter Olympics coming to a close, she was the perfect guest for this episode of “Think.Do.Lead.” For more information on "Think.Do.Lead." and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 3 Excerpt: Mike Rhodin On The Person Who Has Had The Biggest Influence On Him

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 1:24


    In this excerpt of "Think.Do.Lead.", Mike Rhodin, the man whose legendary career at IBM included leading the team that brought Watson to life, and helped changed the way we think about artificial intelligence talks about the one person who has had the biggest influence on him.  To listen to the entire episide click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 3 Excerpt: Mike Rhodin On The Most Interesting Professions Of The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 2:02


    In this excerpt of "Think.Do.Lead.", Mike Rhodin, the man whose legendary career at IBM included leading the team that brought Watson to life, and helped changed the way we think about artificial intelligence offers his advice on the most interesting professions of the future. To listen to the entire episide click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 3 Excerpt: Mike Rhodin’s Advice On Taking Risks In Your Career And Learning From Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 2:04


    In this excerpt of "Think.Do.Lead.", Mike Rhodin, the man whose legendary career at IBM included leading the team that brought Watson to life, and helped changed the way we think about artificial intelligence offers his advice on taking risks in your career and learning from failure. To listen to the entire episide click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 3: Michael Rhodin, Senior Vice President Of IBM Watson Group (Retired)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 54:40


    In this episode of “Think.Do.Lead.” Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron talks with Mike Rhodin, the man whose legendary career at IBM included leading the team that brought Watson to life, and helped changed the way we think about artificial intelligence.  For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 2 Excerpt: Joshua Green's Advice For Aspiring Journalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 1:56


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", Joshua Green ‘94, Political Journalist & Author gives his advice to aspiring journalists. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 2 Excerpt: Joshua Green On Becoming A "Media Celebrity"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 1:23


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", Joshua Green ‘94, Political Journalist & Author talks about what it’s been like becoming a “media celebrity”. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 2 Excerpt: Joshua Green On The Lessons He Learned From Bartending

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 1:55


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", Joshua Green ‘94, Political Journalist & Author reveals the lessons he learned as a bartender, and the lasting impact it has had on his career.  To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 2 Excerpt: Joshua Green On The Reaction To “Devil’s Bargain"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 1:52


    In this excerpt from my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", Joshua Green ‘94, Political Journalist & Author talks about the reaction to his widely acclaimed book “Devil’s Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency”. To listen to the entire episode click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 2: Joshua Green ‘94, Political Journalist & Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 42:57


    In this episode of “Think.Do.Lead.” Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron talks to Bloomberg Businessweek’s Joshua Green ‘94, author of the widely acclaimed book “Devil’s Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency”. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 1 Excerpt: Why The Performing Arts Aren't Just For Performing Arts Majors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 1:44


    In this excerpt my podcast "Think.Do.Lead.", Professor of Dance and famed choreographer David Dorfman explains why the performing arts aren't just for performing arts majors. To listen to the entire episide click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 1 Excerpt: How David Dorfman Found His Way Into Dance And Being Honest With Himself And His Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 0:52


    From the inaugural podcast "Think.Do.Lead." by Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron - Professor of Dance and famed choreographer David Dorfman discusses a life changing discovery. To listen to the entire episide click here. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

    Episode 1: David Dorfman '81, Professor of Dance & Famed Choreographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 44:50


    In the inagural Think.Do.Lead. podcast, Professor of Dance David Dorfman '81 talks about his unlikely path to dance and how he discovered and nurtured his passion at Connecticut College. For more information on Think.Do.Lead. and Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron click here.

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