Allison K Summers
Executive Director · Podcast Host · Global Nonprofit Consultant
About
Allison K Summers is a Chicago-based executive director and global business expert who leads professional member organizations in nursing, gender equity, and travel/hospitality. She is the host of the Disruptive CEO Nation podcast, where she has conducted 200+ interviews with founders, CEOs and subject-matter leaders. As an executive coach and consultant she has worked with and coached senior leaders from 90+ countries. Allison is a professional speaker, author, CAE and AAiP credential holder and an advocate for women in business and association innovation.
Allison K Summers is a Chicago-based executive director, Disruptive CEO Nation podcast host, and global consultant who has coached leaders in 90+ countries and hosted 200+ interviews.
At a Glance
AI-Estimated- Countries Coached
- 90+ (coached senior leaders)
- Podcast Interviews
- 200+ interviews on Disruptive CEO Nation
- Apple Podcasts Listing
- Disruptive CEO Nation listed on Apple Podcasts (search snippet shows 5.0 rating with 18 reviews)
Professional Experience
Executive Director
Professional member organizations (nursing, gender equity, travel & hospitality)
N/A - Present
Executive director for professional member organizations serving the nonprofit, healthcare and government sectors; work has included leadership for nursing, gender equity and global travel and hospitality member organizations and collaboration with ministers and senior stakeholders. (Source: LinkedIn profile snippet)
Host
Disruptive CEO Nation (podcast)
N/A - Present
Creator and host of the Disruptive CEO Nation podcast; has interviewed 200+ company founders, CEOs and thinkers on leadership, business strategy and innovation. (Sources: Disruptive CEO Nation episode page; Apple Podcasts)
Global Business Expert & Executive Coach
Independent consultant / SEICon affiliation
N/A - Present
Global business advisor and executive coach who has worked with and coached senior business leaders from over 90 countries. Advises nonprofits and professional associations on strategy, leadership and international engagement. (Source: SEICon team page)
Professional Speaker & Author
Independent
N/A - Present
Keynote speaker and author focused on leadership, association innovation, women in business and storytelling for organizations and brands. (Source: Speakerhub; Instagram)
Publications & Media
Disruptive CEO Nation (podcast website)
OrgSource (Association 4.0 podcast summary)
Medium (HiveNet blog)
Apple Podcasts
Knowledge Base
Achievements & Awards
Host of Disruptive CEO Nation — 200+ interviews
Hosted the Disruptive CEO Nation podcast and conducted 200+ interviews with founders, CEOs and industry experts. (Source: Episode 200 page on Disruptive CEO Nation)
Coached senior leaders across 90+ countries
Recognized global business expert who has worked with and coached senior leaders from more than 90 countries. (Source: SEICon team page)
Credentialed CAE and AAiP
Holds CAE and AAiP credentials (listed in professional profile). Instagram also documents receipt of Certified Association AI Professional recognition. (Sources: LinkedIn; Instagram)
Featured on industry podcasts and publications
Profiled or interviewed on Association 4.0 / OrgSource and featured via guest interviews and podcast appearances. (Source: OrgSource interview summary; Medium HiveNet post)
Disruptive CEO Nation listed on Apple Podcasts (5.0 rating shown)
Disruptive CEO Nation is listed on Apple Podcasts; listing metadata shows a 5.0 rating with 18 reviews in search snippet. (Source: Apple Podcasts listing snippet)