Emily Carlson
I’m proof that the quietest girl in the room can become the loudest voice for authentic leadership and tech transformation.
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Emily Carlson is proof that the quietest girl in the room can become the loudest voice for authentic leadership. Once told she’d never be a CEO, Emily transformed a corporate layoff into the launch of PBA Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in IT strategy, fractional CIO/CISO services, and digital transformation. With over 30 years in healthcare IT, she now helps organizations cut through the noise, align tech with business goals, and lead with authenticity at the center.
She’s also the host of Powered by Authenticity, a podcast streaming in 50+ countries that amplifies voices of leaders and entrepreneurs whose stories inspire action. From global changemakers to local innovators, her conversations go beyond surface success to reveal the authentic journeys, challenges, and pivots that shape meaningful impact.
Emily’s story resonates because it’s raw, relatable, and real: a young mom who built a career by bringing her son to work, now working alongside him as her podcast producer. Whether consulting, speaking on stage, or behind the mic, Emily’s mission is clear — to show that authenticity isn’t just a value, it’s a strategy for impact.