Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Campus Confidential

Campus Confidential

Compass Group

If you work in higher education, you already know – this sh*t is hard! Campus Confidential follows Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman as they dive deep into the real world of higher education leadership. Alongside special guests from across the industry, they share insights about highs and lows, complex personal reflections, and managing change in this dynamic world. By providing a space for community, connection, and vulnerability, Kelsey and Loren aim to validate current leaders, inspire future ones, and ultimately bring the heart back to higher education.
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 Campus Confidential Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Campus Confidential episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Campus Confidential for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Campus Confidential episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Campus Confidential - Slow down to speed up (Live from NACAS)
play

11/27/23 • 55 min

In this episode, recorded live at the annual NACAS conference in Toronto, we hear Gheretta Harris (University of Virginia), Jared Ceja (Cal Poly Pomona Foundation), and Dr. Mike Porritt (Scion Advisory) talk about what they look for in job applicants, if decisions should be made with data or intuition and how theme parks can prepare you for a career in higher education. The gates are open – get on the ride!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Campus Confidential - Elevated Purpose (w/Salli Darden & Jan van den Kieboom)
play

11/13/23 • 54 min

Rick Bayless, nuns, and mountain bikes – no, this is not the beginning to a joke! But each is fundamental to the lives and careers of Chartwells Higher Ed Chief Brand Officer Salli Darden and Workshop Architects Founding Principal Jan van den Kieboom.

In this episode, we introduce you to two people in OUR leadership circle. We hear how they got started (it’s different than you think!), what joy and impact mean to them, and how fearlessness leads to opportunity. We designed the space and set the table, so pull up a chair and listen in!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Campus Confidential - "You totally missed your calling" (w/Dr. Martino Harmon)
play

10/30/23 • 52 min

What does selling tires have to do with higher education? More than you think! In this episode, Dr. Martino Harmon, Vice President for Student Life at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, describes his circuitous (and fortuitous) career path, how mentors shaped his life and why you should never break a crystal ball! Take a peek inside!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Campus Confidential - Making the world a better place (w/Paul Brailsford)
play

10/16/23 • 42 min

Although he won’t take rides from strangers, Paul Brailsford’s career has been full of purposeful risk. Co-Founder and CEO of Brailsford & Dunlavey, Paul shares with us how words can impact self-perception, why effort and discipline are vital for success, and what it means to be a good mentor. Plus, we find out what book he gives to all new employees. Come along for the ride!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

What can growing mold teach you about yourself and your career? Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, Vice President for Student Success at Indiana University, has traveled from Howdy to Hoosier and along the way learned that feedback is a gift, doing hard things can’t come at your own expense, to test the water temperature before jumping in, and why it’s advisable to avoid both orange and goat rodeos!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Campus Confidential - Leverage the talents of people (w/Dr. Liz Gross)
play

09/18/23 • 51 min

Ever wondered what people think about your university? Dr. Liz Gross, Founder and CEO of Campus Sonar, tells us it’s called “social listening.” Yeah, we didn’t know that either!

In this episode Liz explains why you should present a vision rather than ask for permission, how to create a safe and transparent work culture, and how working in the private sector doesn’t mean you left higher education.

Check it out (and we’ll 'social listen" to find out what you think)!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

This episode reminds us why higher ed matters! Listen in as Student Government Presidents Julia Hatoum (University of Delaware) and Emmie Thompson (University of South Carolina) describe how core values ground their leadership, why small wins can have big impacts, how COVID affected the student experience, and why students should “pour themselves into extracurriculars.”

Seriously, friends, this is a leadership masterclass to kick off the fall semester!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Campus Confidential - Hard things are not bad things (w/Kelly Schukart)
play

08/07/23 • 51 min

What’s the easiest part to your day? For Kelly Schukart, General Manager of Oregon Sports Properties at the University of Oregon, and mother of two busy kids, sometimes it’s work! In this episode, Kelly digs into what she’s learned on her journey from college athlete to sports marketing executive, including takes on the importance of women in leadership, courage in seeking new opportunities, and career curation. It’s game time!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Campus Confidential - Individual at scale (w/Jim Dwyer)
play

07/10/23 • 54 min

Have you ever wondered how to leverage all your life experiences in your higher education career? In this episode, Jim Dwyer, assistant vice president for auxiliary business services at Arizona State University, reveals how learning by doing, wanderlust in the Australian Outback, and even running laps in an airport can teach us all we need to know about more effective leadership. Your boarding pass is ready!

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
In this episode we “turn the sofa” and get to ask the questions! Executive Coach and Author Jennifer Clevidence and Dr. Todd Sevig, University of Michigan Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, explain how to recognize burnout, how to avoid wellness hacks to create true well-being and how to create boundaries for your own self-care. Give yourself the gift of pausing and reflecting while you listen to these experts. In this week's extra credit, Loren and Kelsey share some book recommendations. Find the links to those below! "The Suble Art of Not Giving a F" by Mark Manson "The Great Emergence" by Phyllis Tickle "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle "Dare to Lead" by Brene Brown "Necessary Endings" by Dr. Henry Cloud "Transitions" by William Bridges Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.
bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does Campus Confidential have?

Campus Confidential currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does Campus Confidential cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Campus Confidential?

The episode title 'Elevated Purpose (w/Salli Darden & Jan van den Kieboom)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Campus Confidential?

The average episode length on Campus Confidential is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Campus Confidential released?

Episodes of Campus Confidential are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Campus Confidential?

The first episode of Campus Confidential was released on Dec 19, 2022.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments