In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico interviews Kimberly Collins Co-Owner of Collins Orthodontics and The Donut.

Kimberly Collins isn't just another personality assessment enthusiast, she's the multihyphenate who turned childhood road trips to Yellowstone into a leadership philosophy. Growing up in Montana with two musical sisters and a manager father obsessed with MBTI, young Kimberly took typology tests in the family car, never imagining those exercises would rescue her from crippling burnout years later. As co-owner of Collins Orthodontics and The Donut, a purpose-driven venture funding free orthodontic care for pediatric cancer survivors, this professional musician turned certified Enneagram and MBTI coach discovered that understanding personality systems isn't about boxing people in; it's about setting them free.

The conversation tackles the crushing weight leaders carry alone: imposter syndrome, burnout, and the exhausting game face they maintain while making decisions affecting others' livelihoods. Kimberly's hope? Leaders developing emotional intelligence not to better serve teams, but to lighten their own unbearable loads. As AI handles 75-80% of redundant work, the remaining 20%, authentic human connection, becomes exponentially more valuable. For leaders drowning in isolation, Kimberly delivers both empathy and actionable psychological insight wrapped in Montana wisdom.

Montana Upbringing with Musical Sisters - 01:52

MBTI Tests on the Road to Yellowstone - 02:26

Father's Influence as People Manager - 02:22

Professional Musician Turned Coach - 02:19

Burnout with Three Kids and a Team - 02:52

Discovering the Enneagram - 03:05

MBTI Preferences, Not Boxes - 03:28

The Donut: Orthodontics for Cancer Survivors - 12:30

Emotional Intelligence for Leaders - 18:45

Authenticity and Imposter Syndrome - 29:54

Leaders Need Support Too - 31:01

AI and the 20% That Matters - 32:32

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