Theresa Caragol, Founder and CEO, AchieveUnite - Leading Through Trust: Theresa Caragol on Building Partnerships That Scale

In this episode, Theresa Caragol—founder and CEO of AchieveUnite—shares her journey as a Catalyst leader transforming how companies grow through trust, partnerships, and culture. With over 20 years of global experience and a track record of leading 12 acquisitions, Theresa offers hard-won insights on building alignment in times of major change.

A key theme in the conversation is the human side of transformation. Theresa emphasizes that success in M&A and partnerships depends on trust, communication, and co-creating a “joint North Star.” She shares practical techniques, including the use of the PQi (Partnering Quotient Index), a science-backed model for activating Catalyst profiles like Energizers and Harmonizers to build high-performing teams.

Theresa also opens up about a career-defining moment that challenged her to seek out tough feedback—a lesson that shaped her leadership and inspired the creation of tools like her Difficult Conversations Template, which helps leaders engage in change with clarity and empathy.

From leading billion-dollar alliances to teaching emotional intelligence in boardrooms, Theresa blends strategy and humanity in everything she does. Her advice: build trust, listen deeply, and lead with heart.

This episode is filled with actionable wisdom for anyone navigating growth, integration, or cultural transformation. Tune in to hear how Theresa Caragol is reshaping leadership through the power of connection.

Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.