Podcast
Inside Kent Collier
Kent Collier, the founder and CEO of Octus, isn’t your typical executive — and that’s exactly what makes him unforgettable. In a rare, unfiltered conversation on the latest episode of Inside Octus: People in Focus, host Jenny Bain sits down with Kent for a deep dive into the personal journey behind his professional mission.
From his earliest experiences with ambition to his current role as a product-obsessed leader, Kent opens up about the values, trade-offs, and moments that shaped him.
Leadership, loss, and learning in public
The episode touches on everything from Kent’s upbringing in a high-work-ethic household to his reflections on what he’s gotten wrong as a parent. He shares stories about his late mother, his relationship with his father, and how he’s learning to lead without losing emotional presence.
Kent also discusses his deep investment in coaching, including his long-time work with performance psychologist Dr. Jonathan Fader, and why he believes every leader should commit to self-awareness.
“I see the greatness in people. But I also see how many of us are still carrying stories that hold us back.”
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Produced and edited by Emmy Award–winning producer Tanya Hubbard
A production of the Octus Podcast Network
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