In today's episode, Laura and executive coach, Lynell Green, dive into the power of mindset mastery both in the workplace and in personal life. They also discuss the importance of values in guiding our decisions and how understanding our core values can shape our leadership journey. Lynell emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your leadership journey. Waiting for permission or validation can hinder your growth and progress. As Lynell puts it, "You're not waiting for somebody to...

In today's episode, Dr. Julie Fratantoni joins us to share her extensive knowledge on how our brains, especially the frontal lobe, are affected by our daily habits and what we can do to optimize our brain function for better leadership and life. She emphasizes the benefits of taking brain breaks throughout the day to enhance mental clarity, decision-making, and overall brain health. Laura and Dr. Fratantoni also discuss the negative impact of multitasking on brain health as it can increase...

In today's session, we welcome seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in leadership and training, Pat D'Amico, to delve into the importance of leadership development and the common mistakes leaders make, particularly in the areas of interviewing, hiring, and coaching. Pat emphasizes the significance of coaching with a mindset that encourages employees to verbalize their thought processes, which is proven to be more effective than simply instructing them on what to do. He...

It has been 2 years since the release of Laura's book - Values First: How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want, and to honor this milestone, in today's episode she's sharing one of the most popular topics from it. Listen in and learn the 3 steps to building a boundary. Also, don't forget to download the Values First workbook at thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirst. And don't forget to get your copy of the Values First audiobook that's now available on Itunes and...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...