Kara Kirby, Msod
About Kara Kirby, Msod
Kara Kirby is an experienced advisor and the Founder and CEO of Insights Leadership Group, specializing in talent and organizational development. She conducts leadership workshops for tech companies and hosts a podcast titled 'Pop on Leadership'.
Work at Leasecake
Kara Kirby serves as the Advisor and Head of Talent and Organizational Development at Leasecake. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in leadership and organizational development in a virtual capacity. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent management strategies and fostering a culture of growth within the organization.
Current Role at Insights Leadership Group
Since 2021, Kara Kirby has been the Founder and CEO of Insights Leadership Group, based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. She leads initiatives aimed at improving leadership practices and team development, particularly within technology companies. Her work emphasizes creating optimal workplace environments through effective leadership.
Education and Expertise
Kara Kirby holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Queens University of Charlotte, which she completed from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Psychology and Spanish at Texas State University from 2002 to 2006. She also completed her studies at HBDI, further enhancing her expertise in leadership and organizational development.
Previous Experience
Kara has extensive experience in human resources and talent development. She worked at UKG as a Senior Manager in Human Resources from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she was with Ultimate Software for five years, serving as Manager of Leadership and Talent Development and as a Human Resources Business Partner. Her earlier career included roles at Dealer Tire, where she held various positions in sales training and management.
Podcast and Community Engagement
Kara Kirby hosts a podcast titled 'Pop on Leadership,' which examines career and leadership lessons through popular TV shows, starting with a focus on 'Ted Lasso.' She actively engages with her audience on Instagram under the handle @insightsleadership, sharing insights and fostering discussions on leadership practices.