Episode Details

In this episode of the Business Insider Podcast, Priya talks with Dr. Karen Kepp, a research psychologist and executive advisor who helps experienced professionals and leaders turn scattered expertise into clear, marketable work.

Dr. Kepp shares how she helps people move from “someday” thinking to concrete action by identifying the stories, patterns, and strengths already present in their work and life. She explains why so much meaningful work gets delayed—not because it isn’t important, but because it isn’t urgent—and how she helps clients bridge that “urgency gap.

”They also discuss procrastination in a new way: not as a moral failure, but as a feedback mechanism that reveals what’s missing, misaligned, or unclear. Dr. Kepp describes her process for helping clients structure ideas, build momentum, and turn books, articles, frameworks, and speaking opportunities into reality.