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.

Our guest today is the perfect example of what elevating businesses and the capability of people to achieve new levels of performance look like. Her name is Deb Coviello, and she is the founder of  Illumination Partners, LLC - a consulting firm that helps leaders navigate change and reach peace of mind in their businesses. Throughout this conversation, you'll hear Deb talk about how your core values influence the way you lead and impact your organization, a personal story of what needed to change within her to make her team perform to a higher potential, the impact of the great resignation, 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.

In today's episode, Laura is joined by financial advisor, wealth and money mindset coach, Natalie Bullen. Natalie is the owner of Unapologetic Wealth - a coaching and consulting firm that helps women and marginalized communities create the wealth they deserve and desire. To say that you're in for a treat doesn't do justice to this episode. Natalie's storytelling skills and lively conversation will bring you to a place of gleefulness as she talks about money mindset, how to be more proactive in our financial lives, inherited beliefs about money, and so many other interesting facts about how we perceive money in both our personal and professional lives. 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.

The challenges of the pandemic have brought quite a few outcomes in society such as the way we live, coexist, and of course work. However, not all of us were ready for such unforeseen changes, and organizations and leaders weren't the exception. Today on the show, we welcome DEI advocate and thought leader, Joe Santana. Throughout the conversation, you'll hear Joe share some dynamic stories, stats, and facts about the future of the workforce, the behaviors organizations need to embrace to succeed in today's business landscape, the different dimensions of work as a result of the pandemic, concrete examples on how leaders can prepare for potential outcomes, and more. If you are looking for an up-to-date, informed approach to what the future holds for organizations, leaders, and employees, this episode is for you. 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.

As you've heard us mention before, the mission of Laura's company - The Catch Group is to bring more authenticity and diversity to the top jobs at organizations. We are excited to highlight this Listener Favorite episode with Tracy Renee Williams, the VP of Learning & Development for the Valence BONDS program, a membership program that develops black professionals and aspiring leaders through coaching, community, and curriculum. We hope you enjoy this episode as it is one of the most listened-to episodes of the podcast! Don't forget to join the movement and support one black emerging executive. Visit www.eachonereach.org and valence.community to learn 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.

If you've been a longtime listener of the show, you know Laura is a huge proponent of building a life and career aligned with our values. Through her free resources and programs, she helps high-achieving women live a more fulfilled life. A solid foundation of what you stand for can make a big difference when it comes to prioritizing your life and career. And this is exactly what she wants to share with you today. Laura learns best by getting examples and in today's episode, she wants to share a few on how she prioritizes with her values in mind. Listen until the end to find out about what inspires her and how she combines this inspiration with her aspirations and values to live a more meaningful life. 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, we welcome intrapreneur, innovator, and tech expert - William Adams. William is currently the Technical Advisor to Microsoft's CTO, Kevin Scott. What does a technical advisor do - you ask? William helps Microsoft do better as an organization by focusing on stronger ways to bring people into the company, growing their careers, and making them more effective. During this conversation, Laura and William cover the fascinating aspects of his unique role, what his leadership philosophy is, the four directives every thriving leader should understand, 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.

Welcome to the second season of the You Belong in The C-Suite podcast! We kick off the year with a profound conversation on human connection, empathy, and the transformative power of self-awareness. In today's episode, you will hear Laura and Shari discuss the importance of consciously recognizing similarities between the situations of others and our own past experiences, why separating ourselves from negative incidents is so helpful in uncovering our authentic selves, how false beliefs imposed by society affect our relationships, 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.

Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of the You Belong in The C-Suite podcast. In today's episode, Laura shares a sneak peek of what's coming up in season 2. There are a number of great things happening in 2022 and we can't wait for you to be a part of it! From solo episodes to more new and interesting guests that'll teach you how to grow your career and achieve long-lasting success, to the release of Laura's book - Values First: How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You The Life And Career You Want, which will be coming out in the spring of 2022, you can expect a whole new suite of great content starting in January. We are taking a short break to rest and recharge, and we urge you to do the same!  Thank you for showing your support. We will see you next year. Until then, remember...your leadership belongs here, you belong in the c-suite. 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.

Rose Kennedy once said: "Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments". Today, on episode 41 of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast we're celebrating both. We're celebrating our first season but most importantly we're celebrating all the positive influence and moments we've come to experience thanks to our guests and listeners. We're also highlighting some of our top downloaded episodes as well as some of Laura's favorite interviews! These episodes are full of actionable tips and tools to lead with your values and help you make the right move in your career, so we urge you to go back and listen to them if you haven't already. 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.

2022 is right around the corner, and most likely, the time to share what you and your team have accomplished this year has arrived as part of your performance management process. Throughout her career, Laura has seen multiple year-end reviews and in today's episode, she shares some handy tips on how to best reflect on and communicate your achievements. This episode is the perfect tool to learn how to stop minimizing your hard work, account for early big wins, and show off your results through your authentic leadership! 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 taking care of yourself? As the year comes to an end, it is important to make sure that not only our professional goals are achieved but that our personal needs are met as well. We've worked hard during the last 12 months, and as leaders, executives, or members of an organization, the demand never seems to cease. And it most likely never will. This is why setting the appropriate boundaries to avoid burnout and make room for the things we enjoy is so important! This is one of the favorite episodes from the podcast and we thought it would be a nice reminder with the holidays being so close. Take a step to do one thing for yourself today and enjoy the episode! 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.

Working moms face a long list of challenges and it's no secret teary morning drop-offs are included in it. The tears, anxiety, and sometimes even guilt remain after a long day of work while children wonder what mommy does after she disappears for the day. Both Laura and Jossy know what it's like to build a successful career while caring for a family, and in today's episode, they discuss all the intricacies of being professional women and mothers. If you are a mother in the workforce looking to strengthen a sense of togetherness with your children while building your career, listen to this entire episode, and don't forget to check out Jossy's book! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Do you have a hard time recognizing your own accomplishments or feeling comfortable when talking about them to others? Today's episode is a game-changer when it comes to bragging, as our guest, Meredith Fineman debunks the negative connotation of this word. Fineman has decades of experience teaching professionals how to strategically and cohesively project their work so that the right people notice it in a way that plays to their strengths. As she mentions, "a brag is a strategic piece of information to get what you want. It's not only about what you've done but also about how you're delivering it and how you're making someone feel and advocate for you". Throughout this episode, you'll hear Fineman outline the key elements of effective bragging, how to inspire and benefit others by sharing your accomplishments, and how to model a culture of healthy pride in which bragging isn't seen as something shameful. 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 the founder of Dyvergent Consulting Group, LLC, and leadership & DE&I Consultant, Kerry Rosado. During this conversation, Laura and Kerry cover a lot of ground. Kerry opens up about what inspired her to help leaders have a better understanding of what diversity and inclusion really mean and how they can make this part of their teams' culture. She also shares what it means to go from compliance to implementing diversity and inclusion best practices as well as the organizational changes required to make the D&I achievements sustainable. 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 tackles the process of creating a strategic budget plan for you and your team. She goes over the line items you should include in it as well as how harnessing your relationships with your finance partners when creating one may you up for success. We hope this episode helps you feel more confident when diving into the annual budgeting process, grow awareness and create a consistent stream of development within your team! 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.