ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
Ken Anselment hosts a series of one-on-one conversations with people who have been climbing the leadership mountain in the world of college admissions. Some are nearing the summit. Some are already there. But how did they get there? And what can other climbers learn from their mindsets, habits, and experiences? © Ken Anselment 2024
Episodes
104 episodes
Coming Back to Ourselves: Solitude with Angel Pérez
In this episode of Coming Back to Ourselves, Ken Anselment sits down with Angel Pérez CEO of NACAC to explore how silence, ...
Coming Back to Ourselves: Deep Listening with Brian Pertl
In this episode of Coming Back to Ourselves, Ken is joined by his longtime friend and creative partner, Brian Pertl—a musician, ethnomusicologist, didgeridooist, and practitioner of deep...
Coming Back to Ourselves: Microdosing Awe with Joy Jordan
Springtime in admissionsland has a way of pulling us out of ourselves and making us more human doings than human beings. In this opening episode of a special ALP miniseries—Coming Back to Ourselves—Ken is joined by mindfuln...
Emily Smith: This One Goes to 11
For the Season 11 finale—the season's 11th episode—we go to 11, earning ourselves an "E" for some cussin'In the ALP's most meta-episode, two podcasters hit record and promptly turn the show into a show about conversation, consulti...
Chris George: On Joy, Grit, Epic Runs and Organ Donation
Chris George—Associate Vice President for Enrollment at St. Olaf College—brings joy, grit, and a runner’s curiosity to this conversation that has less to do with enrollment leader...
Jen Gagne: Laughter, Leadership and Memorable Rituals
Even though we've only known each other for less than two years, this episode feels like one between two old friends. The newly-minted Dr. Jen Gagne, Executive Director of Ad...
Brian Troyer: On Pausing to Let Our Soul Catch Up
Brian Troyer, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Marquette University, joins the ALP for a conversation that explores the deep roots of Jesuit leadership and the lighthearted joys of life in Milwaukee, including:
Candace Boeninger: Holding Power with Purpose
Candace Boeninger, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Ohio University, joins the ALP to share lessons from her journey into senior leadership, reflecting on her experience working with an executive coach and how it helped her navigate ...
Rakin "Rock" Hall: From the Standup Stage to the Enrollment Stage
Rakin “Rock” Hall, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success at Ithaca College, brings a unique mix of reflection, humor...
Phil Moreno: Finding Stillness in Motion
Phil Moreno—Associate Director of College Counseling at the Nueva School and Board Chair for the ...
Thyra Briggs: Baseball, Cover Letters, Grace and Transparency
From a childhood “baseball club” in Boston to becoming a Dean of Admission at just 27, Thyra Briggs, Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid at
Jeremy Lowe: The Power of Punk Rock, Long Walks and Under-reacting
Jeremy Lowe, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission at American University, has built his leadership style on lesson...
Justin Rummel: From Policy to Purpose in Enrollment Leadership
In this episode of The Admissions Leadership Podcast, Justin Rummel, Vice President for Enrollment at Susquehanna University
Lisa Keegan: Leading with Purpose in a Time of Transition
Lisa Keegan returns to the mic just as she prepares to step into her new role as the inaugural Vice Provost for Enrollment Strategy at William & M...
Peak Perspectives: Assumptions and Decisions
Have you ever caught yourself making an assumption about someone's capacity for success based on where they come from or the challenges they've faced? At this time of year, when many admissions offices are deep in application review, it seems f...
Peak Perspectives: A Purposeful No
Have you ever paused to consider the path you were on? Maybe that reflection led to affirmation, a definitive “Yes, this is the right direction.” Then again, maybe you sensed a quiet voice asking the question, “Are you sure this is the right di...
Peak Perspectives: Living with the Imposter
Have you ever faced an opportunity that made you question your readiness, your abilities—even your worth?In this Peak Perspective, I share a story from Marie Bigham, founder of ACCEPT and IQID, who wrestled with self-doubt when s...
Peak Perspectives: Embrace the Unexpected
Have you ever made a decision so unexpected that it completely changed the course of your life?Welcome to Peak Perspectives, a short-form spinoff of the ALP, where I share insights and stories from my new book,
Season 10 Premiere
Season 10 kicks off with exciting news and an audible sneak preview.(And that, dear listener, is what folks in the business call a teaser.)
The Admissions Directors Lunchcast Meets The ALP
Nathan Ament and Teege Mettille are the creators and co-hosts of the hit podcast,
Michael Keaton
(No, the other one.)What happens when two avowed GenXers record a podcast episode? From the host you get a bad reference to C+C Music Factory; from the guest you get helpful lessons on "how to vice president." Michael Keaton, VP for Enr...
Carin Smith
Carin Smith, domestic recruitment manager and Chicago regional representative for Beloit College (and a former member of Ken's team at Lawrence...
Jeff Blahnik
From the time he was a little boy, Jeff Blahnik always wanted to be "an attorney," but a moment of crisis halfway through law school changed his path. He's now the Vice President ...