You Belong in the C-Suite

Welcome to the third episode of the career transition series. If you thought the first two episodes of this series were good, then you simply cannot miss this one. In today's episode, Laura covers what is probably the toughest part when going through a career transition - working through what to leave behind and what to bring with you into your next experience. Often we skip over this important work and in the next role we find some of the same things (toxic work environment, never shutting off, etc.). This usually takes quite a bit of reflection and support if we want to successfully create space for new experiences and keep the momentum going while still living your values. Listen in as Laura walks us through a practical exercise on how to navigate this season of your career and shares the strategy she recommends when transitioning into a new job. So, what bags are you letting go of and what are you bringing with you into your new role? Reach out to 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! 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 second episode of this career transition series. In our last episode, Laura explored some of the most common career change obstacles and broke down the five different categories of the career transition process she has encountered when working with her clients. In today's episode, she goes over the 3 parts that come into play when evaluating your next career opportunity and making sure it aligns with your values. Loaded with applicable strategies, this episode will help you go from "is this opportunity the right fit for me?" to "am I the right fit for this opportunity or company?" while still considering your non-negotiables and the critical parts your next position should come with. 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.

We are kicking off a 4 part series on career transitions. Planning your next career move is often a task filled with questions - Am I ready for this? Do I have what it takes to develop this new role, and probably the most important one, should I stay or should I go? In today's episode, Laura breaks down the five different categories of the career transition process she has encountered when working with her clients. Whether you feel like you're stuck in a job that isn't you, feel doubtful about your capabilities, or feel happy at your job but are wondering how things are at different roles or companies, this episode is for you. Don't forget to tune into the next episode of this series where Laura will bring you more on the career transition topic. 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 podcast Laura welcomes women leadership coach, Alicia Jabbar. Alicia brings a very innovative approach to leadership. She is a big proponent of changing the narrative around women's careers, especially when it comes to the way they are typically perceived. Their conversation is a deep dive into how having your values as the foundation of your career can help you create an impact even if you don't fit into the stereotypical career ladder, how building a career that excites you can leverage your leadership and the importance of taking advantage of your uniqueness to set you apart. 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.

Welcome to this bonus episode with CEO of Lumini Network, Jackie Ludwig. Jackie has gone from a long career as an Executive Assistant to owner and CEO of Lumini, a professional membership community for growth-minded EAs. Jackie is also a participant in the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching Program and throughout this episode, you'll hear her talk about how being part of this community has helped her set clear boundaries while building relationships, impact, and trust to lead her team. 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 Laura is joined by Alyson Woodard. Alyson is a current participant of the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching program and in this episode, she shares how the program has helped her gain clarity around her values and redesign her career based on what truly matters to her. Listen in on this deep conversation where Alyson also shares the defining moment that changed the direction of her career, how intentional living can change your life, and how you can use your values as a filter to help you make wise decisions in your life. If you're ready to let go of other people's expectations and choose what is best for you, then you need to listen to 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! 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.

You want to set clear goals and come up with creative ideas worth pursuing for this year, right? So how do we go from vague thoughts to productive thinking? If anyone can answer this question for us today is our guest, Robin Landa. Right from the start this chat with Robin provides us with the exact process of effective ideation. From setting corporate goals, individual goals, or solving new problems, Robin's insights will get you thinking differently about ideation and goal setting. Throughout the episode, you'll hear Laura and Robin talk about her 3 G process, how to determine your goals, why setting goals in smaller doses works best, how identifying your non-negotiables will help you set better boundaries, 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.

What comes to mind when you hear the word boundaries? A hard line? A wall, or a barrier? What if we told you that boundaries can be a way to take care of yourself, to prioritize your values? Putting boundaries into practice and keeping them may take a bit of effort, which is why in today's episode, Laura delves into her 3 step process for building and keeping boundaries in your life. This is part of her Values First Framework - a comprehensive system that helps you recenter your life around what truly matters to you - included in her book Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want. Listen in on this session to learn more about the importance of building boundaries in your life and to identify what you need to recalibrate. 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 the third season of the You Belong in the C–Suite Podcast! Today's episode is going to help you start the new year off right and ensure you do it in the most aligned way possible. Listen in as Laura walks you through her values check-in exercise where you'll dig into how your values show up in your life and how you feel about them. Feel like some areas of your life need a refresh? This episode will also help you identify what to celebrate and what to recalibrate! If you're new to the community, don't forget to check out the previous season of the podcast and if you want to learn more about living a life that's in line with your values, go ahead and grab your spot for the Build a Boundary with Me Workshop. 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's that time of year again, when we look forward to a break and get excited about the plans for the new year. Join Laura in the last episode of the season as she shares a sneak peek into what's coming up for season 3 of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast, tells you what she's is going to be doing over the break, and what you can expect to hear on the show when we get back in January of 2023. It's been a great 2022 and we couldn't have gotten this far without you. So take this time to live into your values, spend time with your loved ones, recharge, and of course, binge–listen to the other episodes of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast. Thank you for tuning in! If you haven't listened to episode 89 where Laura celebrates the consistency of the show and recaps some special episodes from season 2, then go back and check it out! In this episode, we cover: –What we're doing to learn more about what you want to hear in the podcast.–New topics coming to your ears in 2023.–Examples of actions listeners have taken since listening to the show.–Ideas on what you can do during the break. Resources and links mentioned during this episode: -The next cohort of the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching Program starts in February 2023! Fill out an application and get on the waitlist at 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!-Find your Free Values Worksheet HERE and take action on what matters most today!-Want to work with Laura? Check out her programs and coaching services. 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.

They say consistency is the key to success in all things and we couldn't agree more. In fact, today's episode is a celebration and proof that consistency and success go hand-in-hand. Laura has been podcasting for two years now. Not only has she put out new episodes every single week since the beginning of the show but throughout her more than 80 episodes she has also met her core value of growth and advocacy by amplifying voices that are different than hers. Join Laura in recapping some special episodes from season 2 and stay tuned for next week's episode where she will talk about what's coming up for season 3 of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast in 2023. Thank you for tuning in! If you haven't listened to episode 88 where Laura and Amanda Knox talk about the power of advocacy and leadership, then go back and check it out! In this episode, we share snippets from episodes:-Episode 45: Prioritizing with Your Values -Episode 51: Mindset, The Best Medicine for Burnout with Dr. Shelly Bhowmik -Episode 53: Being Aware of Your Inner Critic with April Grandominico -Episode 54: Values First: How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want with Laura Eigel, Ph.D. -Episode 68: From Perfection to Courage with Patricia Arboleda -Episode 71: Negotiating Your Career Advancement with Madelin Mendoza -Episode 79: The Waymakers with Tara Jaye Frank -Episode 88: Belonging and Advocacy with Amanda Knox Resources and links mentioned during 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!-Want to work with Laura? Check out her programs and coaching services. 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 episode with exoneree, journalist, and author Amanda Knox is all about harnessing the power of advocacy and leadership. Our guest's extreme lived experience not only has impacted her advocacy work for the wrongfully convicted of crimes, but it has also given her a clear sense of the why behind what she does. Listen in on this thoughtful conversation and learn how you can personally impact and advocate for others. Find out more about Amanda's work and the leadership roles she is in, how to live in an interconnected world, how to get through the daily grind, 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! 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.

Digital communication has become an integral part of the modern workplace, and as a result, the use of online communication tools and platforms have become the bread and butter of our work. To dive deeper into the rise of digital communication, today Laura welcomes digital empathy expert McKenna Sweazey. Join them as they talk about the different ways we can improve our digital communications and thrive in an asynchronous work environment. In this episode, you're also going to hear McKenna discuss how certain tools can influence the company culture, the importance of setting rules about the technology organizations use, examples of how to improve our day-to-day activities in a hybrid working environment, 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! 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.

On today's show, Laura talks with life coach, Sherelle Reed. She is the perfect example of someone who used the lessons learned from adversity to become a better person and redefine the trajectory of her life. This is a really inspirational and motivational episode where Sherelle shares her life story and how she built the ability to bounce back in difficult times. She also talks about how we can retrain our minds and perspective on things to develop the roadmap for where we want to go while enjoying the journey, 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! 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, our guest Linda Fisk, walks us through the ins and outs of how to become a part of a board of directors and why joining them can be a great step in your career. Did you know there are paid and non-paid positions depending on the board you serve? Laura and Linda dive deep into how, regardless of the economic reward, being part of a board allows you to have a much broader perspective on your own business or professional journey, what makes you a good board candidate, and the importance of joining a board that reflects your values. This episode will help you attract the right people to build your network and ultimately become a strong candidate for the board you want to join. 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 episode is all about changing our mindset on what assertiveness is and how we can practically apply it through the lens of values and boundaries. Our guest, Ivna Curi is the CEO and founder of AssertiveWay.com, a leading website offering communication training, workshops, and a community of professionals looking for ways to improve their assertiveness. Throughout this episode, you'll hear Ivna and Laura discuss what so many of us get wrong about assertiveness, how to know when we need to be assertive, an interesting story where Laura lacked assertiveness in her communication, 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! 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 guest, Mark C. Crowley is an award-winning pioneer of heart-led leadership. He helps leaders implement the strategy, practices, and science proven to drive extraordinary employee engagement. Today, you'll hear about what spurred him to write his book and the feedback he received from business leaders originally rejecting his approach on leadership. Laura and Mark talk about everything from the science-backed behaviors that managers can implement to increase employee performance, to how leaders can stop operating out of the same old practices that hinder engagement. So, what are the things that move people to do extraordinary work and transform them into achievement-driven employees? This is a fascinating chat, and Laura gets into all of that with Mark. 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.

One of the best ways to connect with your audience is by being authentic. People can tell when you're being real or not. But what does being authentic even look like? Our guest today is Sally Zimney. Sally is a speaker coach who teaches people how to create life-changing movements through their messages. In this episode, Laura and Sally dive deep into the connection that happens between speaker and audience when authenticity shows through. This chat is jam-packed with golden nuggets for leaders at any level! Sally shares some actionanble examples and tools on how to root yourself back into authenticity and how to inspire others to do the same. You'll also hear Laura share an experience where she didn't show up at her best and how she could have done better. 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 welcomes DEI coach and public speaker, Jossie Haines. With over 22 years of experience in the tech industry, Jossie is an executive coach for engineering leaders who focuses on empowering them to create inclusive high-performing teams that thrive in today's uncertain world. This episode with Jossie is essential listening for leaders looking to become inclusive and equip themselves with the right tools to create an inclusive and diverse workplace. Listen to the entire episode and find out why DEI is everyone's role, why women are so underrepresented in tech, how leaders can attract diverse talent, 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! 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.

Burnout has become part of our everyday life. While some attribute this condition to unmanageable workloads or unreasonable deadlines, a recent study by Gallup shows that the main factors that cause employee burnout have less to do with expectations for hard work and high performance and more to do with how someone is managed. Today Laura welcomes burnout survivor and behavioral science expert, Dr. Jacqueline Kerr.You won't want to miss this conversation because Dr. Kerr gives us the behavioral science-backed tools we need to start designing the right system to decrease burnout. Laura and Dr. Kerr discuss how this state of physical and emotional exhaustion is a systemic problem and why it needs to be elevated to a higher level, why collective intelligence is key in finding innovative solutions, 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! 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 welcomes equity strategist and book author, Tara Jaye Frank. Tara focuses on leadership capacity building and helping high-level leaders down through middle managers, figure out what it looks like to lead more equitably and inclusively. This is an exceptionally thought-provoking conversation where Laura and Tara pull back the curtain and talk about what happens in talent planning and succession planning conversations, how leaders define the universe of opportunity for other people, how to root out bias, and more. Listen until the end and get prepared to be a leader who makes a way and takes action to clear a path for workplace equity. 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 Laura is joined by coach and trusted adviser to CEOs in the tech sector, Joe Leech to discuss how understanding your internal board of directors is the first step toward effectively managing the external one as well as how to mediate the conflict between them and decide which voice to listen to. Throughout this episode, Joe gives us a lowdown on how to recognize and approach the voices of your internal board of directors, what leaders need to do once they reach the c-suite, why being curious is a healthy way to explore how to do things for your business, 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! 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.

Our guest today is DDS Dobson-Smith, CEO and founder of Soul trained - an executive coaching consultancy that is on a mission to create a world of leaders who are worth following and also to create workplaces around the world where people can be themselves. DDS works in conjunction with organizations and their leadership to create diversity and help them understand the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Throughout this episode, you'll hear DDS talk about the process of establishing a sense of belonging, and why it goes beyond sharing photos supporting groups or causes on social media. You will also learn about the psychological need of having a connection and making people feel they can be themselves as the main ingredient toward creating an inclusive culture, 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.

Welcome to this special episode of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast! Today we are joined by the participants from the first cohort of the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching Program to talk about their experiences and careers. Jen, G.K., and Sarah are three executive women who decided to invest in their careers by prioritizing their development and embracing their authenticity to better serve themselves and those around them. Throughout this episode, you'll hear them talk about the impact the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching Program had both on their personal and professional lives, how it influenced their leadership styles, what comes next in their careers, and much more! If this episode inspired you and you now feel ready to step into the next level of your career, without sacrificing everything and your values to get it, be sure to join the next cohort of the You Belong in the C-Suite Group Coaching Program. Apply here! 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.

Are you investing in yourself? This episode was recorded about a year ago and since then Laura hasn't stopped investing in different things that are aligned with her values of growth and advocacy. She has invested more time and money in growing her business and personal brand, joined entrepreneurial masterminds, coaching certifications, and more. Listen to this listener favorite and learn about the tools you can utilize to own and grow 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! 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 delves into the "uplifting others" section of the Values First Framework and elaborates on the idea of finding the support you need from peers and mentors to keep your boundaries intact. In a world where remote and hybrid work are on the rise, building social support in your professional life may bring many benefits to your day-to-day and even help develop your career. Listen until the end of this episode and learn why keeping a strong relationship catch crew is so beneficial and even how to build one in case you haven't one already. Also, don't forget you can learn more about the Values First Framework by reading Lauras' book - Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want. 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 episode is all about learning to prioritize yourself and how that shows up in your values! In her coaching practice, Laura talks with many people about their core values but often finds that people do not list "prioritize myself" as one of them. Prioritizing yourself is hard. It takes work and it takes setting boundaries. And it is crucial to set those boundaries to hold that space for yourself. So let's get you back to that place where you are holding that boundary for yourself, and that is the default. Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in 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! 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.

What are your non-negotiables? If you don't have an answer for that or have no idea what the word "non-negotiable" means, sit tight because this eye-opening episode is going to help you set a commitment to yourself that you will not break! Today on the show, Laura welcomes business mindset coach Diann Wingert to discuss the best way to identify your non-negotiables, how to become aware of our needs, and the importance of self-care. Listen until the end of this episode and learn why women in executive and c-suite roles hesitate to tell their organizations what they need, the effects of a dried-out brain in our lives, thinking in terms of a "minimal" vs. "optimal", 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! 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 career coach and HR professional, Madelin Mendoza. Madelin specializes in putting women of color at the top levels of business and in today's conversation she delves deep into the smart way of negotiating your career advancement. This episode is loaded with great tips and information on knowing what is negotiable as well as how to negotiate at every stage of your career! Laura and Madelin cover a wide range of topics such as the things you have to have in an offer, compensation packages, being strategic in your job search, personal development, the first thing recruiters look at, 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! 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, we welcome life coach, author, and motivational speaker, Ryan Spence. Ryan is the author of The Triple C Method®️ - a transformational toolkit for those looking to gain clarity, boost confidence, and build courage in their lives. Throughout this episode, Ryan talks about the life events that led him into the coaching space, his signature method to accomplish big things in life and why cultivating confidence is the base to believe the things we want are achievable. Waiting for motivation to strike isn't always the most effective route to accomplish what we want, so get ready to learn how to tap into action mode and build courage through courage stacking. Find out the incremental steps anyone can take when working towards an accomplishment, and how to implement the techniques and journal prompts that Ryan has in his book and resources. 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're tired of watching other people land promotions and feel frustrated that you're not moving up faster, then you need to listen to this episode! Today, Laura welcomes executive coach and author, Michael Wenderoth as he brings a new approach that'll help you move the needle at work so you can get promoted. Listen until the end to learn how to navigate the political environment of an organization, how to focus on the right behaviors to get promoted, and how shifting your mindset can help you advance 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! 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 certified Executive & Leadership Coach, and the Founder of Arboleda Coaching - Patricia Arboleda. Patricia has held different roles in big companies around the world. As a Latina immigrant, she has also seen firsthand the obstacles that stand in the way for most female and LatinX leaders. Throughout this conversation, you'll hear Laura and Patricia get into the details on how to overcome perfectionism, trust in yourself, and use mindset shifts to grow. They also discuss the fear of failure, and how realizing it only exists in our minds opens the door for more growth and allows us to take back control of our 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! 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.

We are still in the endless new normal of the pandemic, and the complexities that it brings, as well as all the latest news and headlines that come our way on a daily basis. This world is hard, especially right now. This is why here at the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast we think it's important to highlight this episode. Remember, take time for yourself. Because if you aren't taking care of yourself, you won't be able to make the impact that you want. I'm telling you now, more than ever, you belong. We hope you enjoy this episode as it is one of the most listened-to episodes of the podcast! 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.

Our guest today is an award-winning author and business leader who brings 20+ years of experience in driving transformational growth by challenging existing norms at Fortune 500 companies. Her name is Jinny Uppal and in today's episode, she debunks the false pretenses of the hustle culture and presents a new framework on how to achieve our goals without paying the price of nonstop doing. Get ready to learn some practical ways to break free from overwork and embrace rest and ease, how to use mind-wandering as a way to unleash creativity 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! 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 welcomes founder and CEO of EQImindset, Lola Adeyemo. Lola's work focuses on elevating unrepresented voices in the workplace through building inclusion from within corporate organizations, primarily at the individual and people manager/team levels. This episode will help you gain a better insight into how leaders can build inclusive cultures from the bottom up in organizations. You will also learn what a great employee resource group (ERG) model looks like, the importance of communication, and getting to truly know a person's background, especially when it comes to immigrant individuals. 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 welcomes licensed psychologist, Dr. Rebecca Eldredge. Dr. Eldredge supports clients and organizations through coaching, facilitation, speaking engagements, and group programs to strengthen their emotional well-being so they can pursue effective change-making without sacrificing their own wellness, their teams', or the clients they support. Listen until the end of the episode to learn how leaders can identify burnout and the costs of pushing through that burnout, the need to take care of the changemakers in organizations, 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! 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 welcomes author, podcast host, co-founder, and CEO at muGrid Analytics, Amy Simpkins. Amy solves problems at the intersection of energy, technology, and economics using math and modeling. The clean energy industry is booming and changing the way we have thought about energy over the past 100 years. There is a disruption to the stability that we have relied on, due to the nature of innovation and the changes that come with it. Around this, there is a common theme of "both, and" and the balance that is necessary in order for them to work hand in hand. Innovation is for everyone; innovation is an inherently human process. Through that process of innovation, there is a leap between theory and practice - and the leap is a chasm. Tune into this episode to learn about the types of innovation, who can be an innovator (and how to do it), recognizing the need for, and knowing when to innovate, and the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership to have a boundary-breaking webbed perspective. 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 welcomes certified mediator, restorative and transformative justice practitioner as well as organizational effectiveness coach, consultant, and facilitator, Lauren Lofton, to discuss nonbinary identity at work. You'll gain an understanding of how terms and definitions within gender identity evolve over time, and many resources to increase your knowledge and understanding within this space. You'll increase your understanding of individual and systemic ways to support nonbinary people at work. Additionally, you'll recognize that there are many ways that we may mess up when building new behaviors in the workplace. When mistakes do happen, it is critical to be gracious, recognize the mistake, and ask how to make amends going forward. You'll hear a personal example within this episode illustrating these behaviors. You'll also learn about workplace policies and systems that can be used to increase the belonging and safety of all people, and the importance of knowing what your organization is doing within those practices and how they can improve. Also, find out about the tangible things that a leader can do to build a connection with their team on these topics, and ways to go beyond allyship. Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in 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! 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 welcomes personal branding strategist, co-founder, and CMO, Karen Gamba, to discuss recognizing core values when developing a brand. Each day, every person should be on a journey of self-discovery. Recognize and share your failures with those around you because these are the stories that people will remember and learn from. The world is rapidly changing and we have more choices now than we ever did. We have the opportunity to ask questions and see if it brings us value. Additionally, we find ourselves in a place where we can be better about our lives, and each other, and how we are collaborating. We live in a world where people are hyper-aware of what we are leaving behind and what we are seeing happening. Listen until the end of the episode to learn about building a personal brand, how stories of triumph and failure need to be shared to be authentic with audiences, and how we all need to create spaces to discuss and act on values to build connections and strategic actions. 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 welcomes Organizational Agility Consultant, Betsy Kauffman to learn all about keeping people connected and aligned by having honest conversations at work. Betsy believes we don't have to avoid tough conversations to hide our needs. Even if your organization doesn't embrace having honest conversations, communicating effectively can be learned! Listen until the end of the episode to find out what leaders can do to have tough conversations at work, the importance of modeling the behaviors you want to see in your peers, how to make values-aligned decisions, 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! 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 an experienced leader or new to your management position, this episode will provide the 5 top questions that'll help you create a more connected environment within your team and improve your leadership skills. In today's solo episode, Laura shares the most important things you should know about your team. The things that will help you build a stronger connection, learn how to support them, and ultimately lead with greater confidence. 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 Laura is speaking with Communications Consultant + Coach, Elizabeth Rosenberg. Elizabeth went from working tireless hours to carving a new wellness path for herself. After landing in the hospital, she knew it was time to shift her focus from work-related productivity to prioritize her health and general well-being. Burnout is a major challenge for leaders and organizations. The need to lead with empathy has never been greater as more employees experience mental and physical complications due to the high work demands. In today's episode, you'll hear Laura and Elizabeth discuss the actions our guest took to overcome burnout, how to properly ask for time off at work, why she launched her company and more. Don't forget to visit thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirst to stay up to date on all the events and activities happening around the book release! 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.

Taking criticism can be difficult. How you handle it can affect your self-confidence and performance. However, having the right tools to cope with it is vital for building strong self-esteem and learning to recognize what serves us and what doesn't. Asia Bribiesca-Hedin is joining Laura in today's episode to share how to do that. Asia is an expert at teaching accomplished professionals how to handle criticism while feeling empowered and remaining confident. Her personal belief is that you should stop wasting time fearing failure and start becoming more self-aware of what is possible for you regardless of your current situation. Asia offers so much great information throughout this episode about why people criticize, how to cope with internal and external criticism, and how and when to respond to it. If you've ever felt filled with self-doubt or found yourself lost in a sea of criticism, we hope this episode arms you with the necessary tools to overcome that. Don't forget to visit thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirst to stay up to date on all the events and activities happening around the book release! 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.

Values First: How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want is now available! And in today's episode, Laura dives deep into what you can find inside its pages... You guessed it! The Values First framework makes its way into the world to provide tangible solutions on how to become more fulfilled and make better decisions around what matters the most to you. Laura has used the framework for years, and has experienced success with it personally and for the leaders that she coaches. Her values have evolved, and she knows yours will too. This is why on top of breaking down the stages of the Values First framework, she covers you with the necessary tools to lead you on a journey to everlasting joy and success in your life and career. Listen until the end and learn the step-by-step process to identify your values and set the boundaries you need to live your values for the long haul. Don't forget to visit thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirst to stay up to date on all the events and activities happening around the book release! 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 is here, it is real, and it is meant to be shared with you. In today's episode, Laura is celebrating that her book is now out in the world! And to make it even more special, she gives you a sneak peek by reading the intro and prologue for you. Get to know more about Laura's early career stages, what is it like to be an introvert in a world of extroverted leaders, what the Values First framework is and what it'll help you accomplish, and more. This is a very special moment for Laura and the You Belong in the C-Suite team, and we want you to be a part of it too. Don't forget to visit thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirst to stay up to date on all the events and activities happening around the book release! 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 very special episode of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast! Today we celebrate creativity, dreams come true, companionship, friends we can encourage, but more than anything reaching life-changing milestones that will impact generations to come. As you've probably heard Laura mention, she has spent the last couple of years working on her first book. This brand-new author has dedicated heart-pouring sessions in which she has managed to illustrate her knowledge, experiences, and framework that'll help readers live a life in line with their core beliefs and values, among other things. Laura's book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – will be launching April 12th and in today's episode, she is interviewed by her writing coach, Lauren Marie Fleming to dive deep into what spurred Laura's interest in writing, how the book and framework within it got started, how she used her framework to achieve her goals and still respect her boundaries and values, and much more. Don't forget to visit thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirst to stay up to date on all the events and activities happening around the book release! 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.

Many people, including high achieving leaders, deal with inner critic - this challenging pattern that comes in waves of negative self-thoughts or dialogue. But what if we told you there is a way to silence it and take your power back? Today's guest has spent the better part of her life working through these challenges while building a career based on her values of compassion and integrity. Join this candid conversation with lifelong learner April Grandominico. April is a senior-level sales and business development leader and in today's episode she and Laura discuss how to stand up to your inner critic, how being open to learning helped has helped April build her career and leadership style, why surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything, and more. 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.

Our guest today doesn't joke when she says she wears many "tiaras". Her name is Tiara M. Tucker and her resume is filled with massive accomplishments that include founding her own nonprofit, being the CEO & founder of a boutique PR network, being a social justice activist, and more! Fueled by her passion for communications and making a positive impact, Tiara helps leaders, organizations, and entire communities expand their messages to a wider audience through authenticity. In today's episode, she shares how the ecosystem of change she has created helps leaders and executives find their authentic voices and how it fosters a healthier workplace. Tiara makes great points throughout this conversation where she brings up topics such as mental health, social justice, creating a platform for people to feel safe being their authentic selves, and much more. 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 welcome, preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Shelly Bhowmik. Shelly shares her story dealing with burnout and mental health issues, and how that inspired her to develop the ReST Revive Strive Thrive method. She also shares tangible tips on how to support others experiencing burnout, as well as the importance of intentional check-ins with those around you, how her method can help you overcome burnout and live a healthier life, 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.

Today we welcome transformational leader, James Rosseau, Sr. James is the CEO of The Corelink Solution where they help individuals link to their core and pursue their potential. In today's episode, James and Laura cover the different roles every leader often fills, the importance of facilitating engagement and collaboration among employees, his work in revitalizing communities by empowering people to reach their potential through career leadership, and more. 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.