Episode 146 | Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, Part 2: Courage, Hard Work and Purpose

This episode is Part Two of my conversation with Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, one of the most accomplished and down-to-earth leaders I've ever interviewed. After a distinguished 30-year military career, Karen became only the second woman to serve as Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. Senate.

In this episode, we dive deeper into Karen’s motivations—what drove her wasn’t a hunger for promotion, but a burning desire to contribute and take on the toughest challenges. She shares why she once cried—not from overwhelm, but from being assigned a job that felt too easy. We also explore what ambition means for women, how to earn respect in male-dominated environments, and how she and her husband navigated dual military careers and parenting.

Karen’s honesty, humility, and wisdom shine through every story, from skiing with a ruck in Alaska to stepping into a high-pressure role at the Capitol. Her journey is a masterclass in leadership, grit, and purpose.

If you’ve ever doubted your ambition, or struggled with balancing family and a demanding career, this conversation will inspire and empower you.

🎧 Tune in—and don’t miss the bonus episode next!

About Karen Gibson:

Karen Gibson is a former three-star Army general and combat veteran who served over 33 years in the U.S. Army, culminating her career as Deputy Director of National Intelligence. In 2021, following the January 6th attack on the Capitol, she was appointed Senate Sergeant at Arms—becoming one of only 42 people in U.S. history to hold that position, and only the second woman. Karen has led intelligence operations across the globe, from Central Command to the coalition that dismantled ISIS’s caliphate. Today, she’s a keynote speaker and national security consultant, sharing hard-earned leadership lessons from the battlefield to the Capitol.

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