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 Audible. Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentione ..read more

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 bu ..read more

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 crit ..read more

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 ..read more

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 l ..read more

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 ..read more

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 inspir ..read more

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 ..read more

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 m ..read more

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 episod ..read more