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.  

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.