You Belong in the C-Suite

In today's episode, Laura sits down with Jim Stevenson, the founder and CEO of The Bletchley Group. Jim's philosophy on leadership emphasizes the importance of empowering others and creating an environment where team members feel supported and inspired. Throughout our conversation, Jim stressed the value of curiosity in leadership, encouraging leaders to step out of their silos and engage with different parts of their organization to gain a broader perspective. He also discussed the importance of timing and understanding the bigger picture when making decisions, especially in the context of business growth and valuation. Jim's approach to leadership is about shaping teams, hiring the right people, and then giving them the autonomy to excel. Listen in to learn how to lead with intention and build a team that drives results! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Today's conversation with Sabine Gedeon is nothing short of inspiring. Laura and Sabine delve into her personal journey from her roots in Haiti to her transformative career in HR and talent development. Sabine also shares her pivotal moment when she realized that the corporate path she had been pursuing no longer aligned with her evolved self. Sabine's insights on building social capital and expanding influence are particularly enlightening. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our wins and maintaining a "brag book" to document our achievements. They also discuss the critical role of sponsorship in career advancement and the strategic approach to relationship building as well as the concept of the "success circle," - an essential group of people for achieving your career goals and ensuring you have the right support system in place. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In this episode, Laura and Dr. Karyn Edwards get in the weeds of how values alignment influences one's impact and career success. They discuss their experience working in corporate America, the struggles Karyn sees in the leaders she coaches, and the consequences value misalignments have in the workplace. If you're ready to own your narrative and learn the tactics to live your core values while maximizing your potential in your career, then this episode is a must-listen! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In this insightful episode of the You Belong in the C-Suite Podcast, Laura speaks with Juan Taveras, a seasoned human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professional. With over 17 years of experience, Juan has been instrumental in creating inclusive workplace initiatives that promote psychological safety and organizational alignment. In this conversation, Laura and Juan delve into his career journey and the core values that have steered him throughout his professional life. They discuss the evolving landscape of DEI, the challenges and complexities that HR professionals and leaders face, and the impact of companies returning to the office on their DEI strategies. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura sits down with technologist and entrepreneur Gulé Sheikh to discuss her pivotal career moments, skills development, and the transition between entrepreneurship and corporate careers. During the conversation, you'll hear Gulé reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of each path, emphasizing the importance of building breadth across multiple disciplines while honing expertise in specific areas. They also discuss the importance of purpose-driven work, self-development, and the value of saying "yes" to growth opportunities while setting boundaries aligned with personal and professional goals. This enriching conversation offers a roadmap for navigating career transitions, embracing challenges, and fostering growth in the ever-changing business landscape. Tune in to gain actionable insights and inspiration for your own career journey! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Dr. Wallington shares his own leadership journey, including the pivotal experiences that shaped his career and the influence of his early days as a reporter. Listen in as we delve into the themes of mentorship, the challenges faced by African American male executives, and the importance of diversity in leadership roles. Dr. Wallington's research, which involved interviewing 30 African American male executives, provided a wealth of insights into their unique career paths, the obstacles they overcame, and the triumphs they celebrated. Dr. Wallington's story is not just inspiring; it's a call to action for all of us to understand the experiences of others, especially when they differ from our own. His book is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the leadership journeys of African American executives. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In this episode, digital leader, Rita Lazar-Tippe joins Laura for a candid conversation on leadership, values, and team culture building. Rita has a long trajectory leading teams in different organizations and in today's episode she shares how grounding on her values has helped her become a more intentional, effective leader. She also highlights the positive impact joining Laura's coaching program has had on her career and how you too can lead with authenticity and purpose. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Whether you're thinking about a new role at a new company or a new role at your current company, this episode is a must-listen for you. Today you'll hear Laura talk about how to transition confidently to your next career move and the things you should consider to have a successful outcome. This episode comes with a wealth of advice and strategies to help you find the right corporate fit, use your values and non-negotiables to evaluate your career opportunities, find the commonalities that are both core to you and the company, establish healthy boundaries when transitioning roles, and so much more. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, executive search expert, Kyle Samuels emphasizes the importance of expanding the pool of candidates for executive roles to include more diverse and non-traditional profiles, moving beyond the limited circles that traditional search firms often rely on. He also breaks down the value that executive search firms provide to both companies and candidates. For companies, it's about expertise and a white-glove service that internal teams may not be able to offer. For candidates, it's the assurance that a company values the role highly enough to invest in a search firm. This episode is full of great actionable tips that will help you get clear about your expectations and how to use your networks effectively when looking for an executive role. Enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast! We often hear January is considered the perfect month of the year to leap into action, set goals, and plan how great we want this new year to be. But what if we've been getting it wrong all along? This year, Laura would like to suggest you try something a little different: start slow. And with that, she is giving you permission to take the space to really get clear on what you want this next year to be all about. Listen in to hear some exciting news about the events she has planned for you, and don't forget to join us next week for an amazing conversation with a new guest! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! -Join Laura for the first Values First Leader Workshop on April 25th in Dallas, TX. Click here to register today!-The You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching cohort is not open for enrollment. Join us for this cohort and you can join our first in-person retreat in April. Submit your application for enrollment now!-Subscribe to the podcast's YouTube channel here. Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE. Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode!

One of our values here at the Catch Group and the You Belong in the C-suite podcast is feedback. So, in today's episode, we want to share the results from the listener survey! A lot of you want to learn more about strategic planning, building boundaries, and even Laura's personal development journey. You ask and Laura listens, so stay tuned because new episodes for season 4 in 2024 are already brewing and they include a lot of what you want to hear! Laura is all about helping you do your best work while living your values, so what values have you lived this past year? and what values would you like to practice more as 2024 approaches? She'd love to know! Thank you so much for another great season! Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2024. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

It has been an amazing year of growth here at the You Belong in the C-suite podcast and in today's episode, Laura brings some of the most popular conversations from the season. We've had great guests and a great deal of accomplishments with the show but most of all, we've got to truly live out our values by bringing topics that enhance your life and help you live a life in line with what matters most to you. Thank you so much for being here and remember - you belong here, you belong in the C-suite. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's solo episode, Laura shares her indoor-to-water rowing journey and the 5 lessons she has learned from it over the last year. Listen in to also get a glimpse of her book - Values First, How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want, as she also shares one of the chapters in which she talks about how she started rowing and how the name of her company was born. We hope you enjoy this personal, yet full of wisdom episode - enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura and productivity expert, Yari Ising are bringing a very timely episode on how you as a leader can have more intentional meetings, cancel them if needed without the shame, and how to repurpose them to positively impact your team. You'll learn why meeting cultures are tied to the organization's culture, the importance of having a clear agenda, and more. We know that after listening to this episode you will be inspired to do less and have better meetings. Enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's chat with Lisa Reynolds, learn about the significance of role-modeling organizational values and integrating one's leadership style while staying connected to the organization's values. Not only is Lisa an expert when it comes to change management, but her collaborative approach on leadership helps people create a shared understanding and commitment to the organization's values. Laura and Lisa dive deep into her career journey, her core values, and how they align to her organization's values. They also cover how to roll out organizational change while keeping your individual and organizational values intact and Lisa shares tangible examples of how to live your values inside and outside of work. Don't miss out — join Laura for this impactful conversation with Lisa! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In a previous episode, Laura talked about the importance of aligning your values with your company rather than trying to fit into its culture. In today's episode, she dives deeper into this topic and shows you how to use your values in the interviewing process from multiple perspectives, including as a candidate or as an HR professional within an organization. Get ready to learn how to assess values alignment during an interview, how to integrate them to ask better questions when interviewing a candidate, and also the mutual benefits of bringing values into the hiring process. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura and true trailblazer in the construction industry, Misha Homara, sit down for an insightful conversation about the importance of sharing knowledge and helping others in the community. Laura and Misha explore how by helping each other, we can create a better community and ultimately achieve greater success together. It's all about shifting our mindset from "How do I do this?" to "Who can help me do this?" By surrounding ourselves with the right people and support groups, we can accelerate our growth and achieve our goals more effectively. This episode is a reminder that we are all capable of making a difference, regardless of our age or background. Misha's story is truly inspiring, and we believe it will motivate you to become a better leader. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Do you think there is a right or wrong personality type for a CEO? Today's episode is focused on a recent study done by Stanford and MIT: "There's no such thing as a perfect CEO personality type". Laura has been studying and working with leaders for over 20 years and in today's episode she brings her expertise along with the study mentioned above to explore what research tells us about the common stereotypes of personality traits every CEO should have, and how a CEOs personality affects the pattern of behavior which in turn shapes the culture of an organization. There isn't a single perfect personality for a CEO. Personality, values, and organizational culture are all connected which means you as a leader can create and influence cultures aligned to what's important to you. Remember, your leadership belongs here. You belong in the C-suite. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Confidence...are we born with it? do we build it? can we be confident 100% of the time? In today's episode, Laura and her guest, Nicole Kalil cover all things confidence. From the false messages we've gotten about being confident to the actionable things you can do to build and keep it, to understanding the balance between external validation and trusting yourself, this conversation will equip you with the tools you need to begin your confidence journey. Listen until the end and soak into every piece of wisdom Nicole shares! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Laura's guest, Karith Foster, does an amazing job at creating neutral spaces to learn about diversity at work through humor. She specializes in bringing people together by talking about the things we have in common with each other, and in this episode, we find out all about her journey and mission! Laura and Karith discuss everything from the pivotal moments that guided her career to why the traditional DEI programs aren't making any changes. They also talk about the negative effects of cancel culture and what creating a culture of belonging really means. You'll get a lot from this episode, including a laugh and a perspective shift on this topic. Enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Does the idea of not giving 100% scare you? Breaking the habit of "all-or-nothing" thinking is hard, especially in a society where we're used to hearing comments like "go big or go home". Lowering or even adjusting our goals or expectations of ourselves isn't something we're taught. Luckily, it is proven this isn't the only way to achieve your goals or live a purposeful life. In today's episode, Laura shares 3 tactics that'll help you rest to 85%, so be ready to get uncomfortable! Not everything is yours to solve and the truth is no one is paying as much attention to your own perfection as you are. So, enjoy this episode and follow up on the action item Laura shares toward the end. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura and her guest, Jenny Evans delve deep into the topic of finding meaning and purpose in what you do. They explore the idea that there are multiple ways to achieve this, and it's all about discovering your own unique path. Whether it's through continuous learning, tapping into your talents and skills, or expanding your capacity, they both agree that it's essential to find that sense of fulfillment in our lives and work. Throughout this conversation, you'll also hear Laura and Jenny talk about how purpose doesn't always have to be strategic and thought out as we all possess a sense of purpose and inner wisdom. Overall, this episode highlights the importance of embracing curiosity, understanding our emotions, and utilizing them as valuable sources of information and insights in both our personal and professional lives. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Do we need to trade in our core beliefs for success? Instead, what would our journey look like if we had the power to choose how we want to live our values? Today's conversation with Genea Barnes will teach you what to do when your values are in conflict and how to identify your subconscious values to live in alignment with your life purpose. In this episode, we look at Genea's own journey of entrepreneurship and how she's now living her values. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a corporate leader, we know you'll resonate with this episode! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Do any of these phrases sound familiar to you? "She has some great ideas but she's just not the right culture fit" "He's got the drive we want, he fits with the culture". Culture fit - what does that even mean? Culture fit is a term often used to justify decisions that we don't know how to express or a way for leaders to not give specific feedback. In today's episode, Laura goes over a major mindset shift - moving from culture fit to values alignment. Plus, she also explains how by doing intentional values work and identifying behaviors, companies can define what their cultures really are. Are you ready to align your values with the culture of your organization and start belonging rather than fitting in? We have plenty of tools and resources to help you do that. Check out the Values Worksheet and the Team Connection Toolkit. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura and expert on inclusion and diversity, Ruth Rathblott bring an authentic and very much-needed conversation around creating a culture of belonging and how understanding our differences helps us connect with others. Throughout this conversation, you'll hear Ruth share her experience hiding her disability for years, the 4 key steps to unhiding, how to stop making people feel comfortable above your own comfort and more. Listen in on this session and learn how to unhide, thrive, and belong at work! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura and her guest, Shereese Floyd roll up their sleeves and dive into why the world needs more female thought leaders and how you as one can bring more of your thought leadership internally and externally. In this conversation, you'll hear Shereese talk about how you can share your own experience with different audiences in an authentic way, why aligning your purpose to your values and paycheck is the perfect combo to thrive as a thought leader, and the importance of always speaking to what you truly believe. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura sits down with Gil Gershoni - founder and creative director of branding agency, Gershoni Creative - to unpack the many powers of dyslexic thinkers and how this hyper-ability impacts their leadership. Throughout this episode, you'll hear Gil share how his dyslexia amplifies his leadership style, why a can-do attitude develops a proactive approach in all situations, how he brings his team along in his vision, and more. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura and Alicia Ray talk about the different empowering ways you can advocate for yourself, and in particular, the ones Alicia has implemented in her own life and career since joining Laura's Group Coaching Program. Alicia went from feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and barely surviving the day to regaining the power to make important decisions based on her values. She decided to prioritize her own development by betting on her success and choosing the path of self-advocacy. Listen to this episode to learn the mindset shifts she has made throughout her development journey and how that has impacted what she says yes to and no to, how her values have evolved, how she uses them strategically in her role, and more. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Over the past few months, Laura has been collecting data from leaders on their career journeys, and whether they should stay at their current role or transition into a new one. The results are astonishing, and in today's episode, you get to hear all about it. Laura dives deep into the main reasons leaders hesitate when it comes to their next career move and why - believe it or not - they are already ready for bigger things. Where do you want to see yourself 6 months from now? If you are ready to build confidence, set boundaries, and prioritize yourself and your development, then be sure to join the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching Program today. You are ready now! So, put your resume in the box and remember, your leadership belongs here, you belong in the C-Suite. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Starting a new job is exciting. However, before officially moving forward, there are a few things you should consider to make your transition more successful. In today's episode, Laura shares the five mistakes she has seen time and time again leaders make in transitioning roles. From setting boundaries early on to taking the necessary time to absorb your new work environment, Laura covers all the bases to save you from crashing and burning at your new job. If you want to learn what you need to avoid to successfully transition to a new role, then this episode is for you! Enrollment is now open for the next cohort of the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching Program! Apply here: https://thecatchgroup.com/groupcoaching/ Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's solo episode, Laura goes step by step over how to effectively ask for professional development sponsorship as well as the things you should know beforehand to make the most out of your conversation. This is a wide-ranging episode about how to become knowledgeable of what you're already being offered by your employer, how to get funding for your team's development, how to provide more visibility for your team, and even how to ask for your manager's support so you can prioritize time in this new stage. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Today's session is truly special. Laura is giving you permission to do something for yourself! So allow yourself to stop being overscheduled and overworked and think about the one thing you need more of right now. It is time to build an action plan to prioritize your needs and this episode will help you do just that! So, what is one small step you can take today that will give you more of what you need? Get in touch with Laura and let her know! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Today we're bringing you one of your favorite episodes - Belonging and Advocacy with Amanda Knox. Tune into this listener favorite and revisit Amanda's inspiring story as she shares what her work in advocacy looks like as an exoneree, how she integrates her life and work, the causes she supports, and more. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Kevin Wilde shares hard-earned wisdom every aspiring leader needs to hear. Kevin is the author of the book Coachability: The Leadership Superpower and in this conversation, he talks about the differentiating factor in leadership and what coachable leaders do more often than their peers. Get ready to dive deeper into the power of leadership coachability, the benefits of acting on feedback, and how to recognize your blind spots before they derail your career. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura talks about how this concept of the unreliable narrator comes into the lives of high-achieving leaders. She also walks us through a few examples of how she sees this show up in the leaders that she coaches and challenges us to spend more time in our bright spots and the compliments that we get. This episode will help you shift from being the unreliable narrator to trusting yourself and your strengths, so listen in and enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Welcome to this special episode! We are excited to let you know that Laura's book - Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available as an audiobook! It's been a year since the release of the book. Initially, it was released in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle versions. However, after the demands of her audience, Laura decided it was time to bring it to life in the audio version as well. So in this episode, she shares the behind-the-scenes on the making of the audiobook (narrated by her!) and gives us a sample of a chapter linked to the E in the Values First Framework, which stands for Experiencing Conflict. Values First is now available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen and enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Today on the show, Laura welcomes the current Interim CEO at C200, Barri Rafferty. At C200 Barri focuses on helping women succeed in their careers, and advance current and future women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. This conversation is a deep dive into everything from the current state of women in the C-suite to creating support systems, setting clear boundaries, and leveraging your team's strengths to win. Laura's empowering chat with Barri will inspire you to keep advancing your career as a woman in leadership, so don't miss out. Listen in and enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Corporate governance is crucial for the smooth running of an organization. But how does it work exactly and how does it affect you as a leader? In today's episode, Laura sits down with governance expert, Lisa Coletta, for a thought-provoking conversation about why governance matters for leaders and organizations. Lisa's no-nonsense approach to simplifying governance and making it actionable is a game-changer. Throughout this episode, you will hear her emphasize why governance should not be viewed as a boring or overkill topic, but rather as a crucial leadership capability that leaders at all levels of an organization should possess. She also delves into other aspects of governance, including decision-making, transparency, influence, and policy documentation. Stay until the end and hear about a personal example from Laura's corporate career where governance was at the crux of an issue. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Today on the show, Laura welcomes business executive Manal Keen to talk about the importance of having an open mind and how this has changed the dynamic in her personal and professional life. Throughout this conversation, you will also hear Laura and Manal explore different topics such as how to develop a work-life integration that works for you, burnout, setting boundaries, productivity tips, and much more. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

This week, Laura interviews entrepreneur and book author, Robert Jordan. Robert has devoted his career to working with leaders and helping organizations perform better. In this episode, he delves into the four types of leadership presented in his book and also shares how to know which one you are to thrive at work. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for leaders at all levels. Get ready to hear Laura and Robert discuss the importance of having open and honest conversations with your team members about their career goals and aspirations, the challenges change in leadership represents, and more. Stay until the end and learn the type of leader you are and also how to transform it into success at every turn! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In this episode, Laura and her guest, Maria Doughty delve into the world of non-profit board service and explore how it can positively impact both your personal life and professional career. Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in addressing societal issues and driving positive change. Join Laura and Maria as they discuss the benefits of serving on a non-profit board, how it can build leadership capability, how compassionate leaders can meet the needs of employees but still have to make unpopular decisions, and more. Whether you're considering board service for the first time or looking to enhance your existing involvement, this episode will provide valuable insights and inspiration. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, you'll learn the different ways you can strengthen your relationships with your peers at work and how being intentional about it can lead to more impact. Laura and leadership coach Miriam Meima dive deep into the common themes they see when coaching other leaders. They explore the importance of avoiding initiative overload, how to use your energy cycle to increase productivity, the benefits of having open communication with your team, and much more. This episode will provide you with the best practices to successfully navigate your relationships at work while allowing you to make more conscious choices on how to live and lead - enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

How often do you celebrate your successes? Recognizing your wins serve as fuel for your continued growth. However, people are more likely to associate celebration with their personal lives rather than their careers. But what if there was a way to celebrate wins at work regularly and help you want to make progress continuously? This is the focus of today's conversation with Aashni Shah, the founder of Hypedocs - a platform designed to engage, motivate, and retain employees by making it easier for everyone to celebrate their accomplishments, track achievements, and create goals. Aashni is on a mission to make the workplace a more enjoyable environment with scalable tech that organizations can use. In this episode, she shares how the idea behind her company was born, the many ways Hypedocs can be implemented, her passion for advocacy and making a difference, and much more. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

It has been a year since the release of Laura's book, Values First, can you believe that? In the last year, she has helped her readers recenter their lives around what truly matters to them - are you one of them? In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the book, today she goes over the V.A.L.U.E.S. First Framework. Specifically, the V and the U. (Remember, V is for values first and U is for uplifting others.) This episode will teach you how to identify your values and connect them to your team in a simple way to bring people together to share what matters the most to them. Listen in and get ready to put into practice the actionable ways the tools, included in the book, can be utilized for you and your teams. If after listening to the episode, you decide to give it a try, go ahead and send Laura a note letting her know how it went at [email protected]. She'd love to hear from you! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Whether you're trying to expand your knowledge or start learning about how to make better financial decisions, this week's conversation is the way to go! Our guest is wealth advisor Jenifer Sapel, and today, she shares how we can build financial confidence, as well as her 5-step framework to align our financial decisions with our values. Throughout this episode, you will also hear Laura and Jenifer talk about the feelings of shame some people feel when it comes to money and not knowing everything they should about it, why money is a life skill, the best resources to manage your money, and much more. The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision. Investment Advice offered through WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Utor Wealth is a separate entity from The Wealth Consulting Group and WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

If you are in corporate America, you've probably heard the term "executive presence." This term is sometimes used as a catch-all for giving feedback to leaders, usually given as constructive criticism saying that someone is lacking it. But what does "executive presence" even mean? This week Laura sat down for a conversation with women's leadership and career success coach, Laura Weldy. In the episode, our guest breaks down the term executive presence, what it means to have it, and how to interpret feedback about it. Listen in and learn how to master the art of executive presence. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Today on the show, Laura welcomes Sunaina Sinha Haldea. With a remarkable trajectory in the entrepreneurial world, Sunaina is a firm believer in leading with a growth mindset. Her constant learning and modeling behavior practices have allowed her to reframe and leverage failure within her teams while at the same time working on their preventive mental health and resilience. Laura and Sunaina cover a lot of ground in this episode. Sunaina shares tangible advice and tools from her own experience on how to build and incentivize a values-based culture, how she has worked through imposter syndrome, how her values play an important role in building her leadership, and much more. Listen in for a masterclass in leadership and entrepreneurship. Enjoy! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

In today's episode, Laura is joined by co-author and illustrator of the national best-seller Big Feelings, Liz Fosslien. Liz is an expert on effectively embracing emotions at work, and in this conversation she talks more in-depth about the emotions and feelings covered in her book. From procrastination to boundary setting, this episode will most likely ring a bell and even provide some good insight on how to improve in more than one area of your life. Join Laura and Liz in this candid conversation, and make sure to check out Liz's book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Welcome to our 100th episode! Thank you for being here today. So much has happened since the beginning of the show and we appreciate your company throughout this journey so much. To celebrate such an amazing milestone, today Laura is throwing a different episode. An episode where she answers a few of her most frequently asked questions. These involve questions about values, the concept of work-life balance, and even the making of this podcast. Thank you so much for being a part of this community. Thank you for 100 episodes! Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

If you've been listening to this 4 part series on career transitions, by now you have the tools to recognize the signs you're ready to move on to a different role as well as how to make the next move in your career strategy. You should also be able to evaluate a career opportunity based on your values and identify what to leave behind and what to bring with you into your next experience. You have those key steps and are ready to take action but something is missing...can you guess what it is? In today's episode, Laura walks you through something integral in any kind of transition: support. Career transition can feel lonely but doing it in the company of like-minded people makes the difference! Whether you are just starting to think about moving into a new role, already searching for a change, or just started a new job, you need support and this episode gives you a great glimpse into how and where to get it. Listen until the end and learn how The Catch Crew is a place for you to build your intentional career and get support and accountability along the way. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.