Career Path with Katalina

Katalina Dawson

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Career Path with Katalina is the podcast created for professionals at any stage to journey alongside Katalina as she gathers tips and gleans wisdom from guests who may be further ahead or at different points on their career journeys. While sometimes zooming in on receivables industry topics, Katalina will also take a wider lens view with topics about taking steps forward on your #CareerPath.

Jun 2

Leaders by Design, Not Default | Shelby Morlock on Leadership Readiness | Ep. 29

Top performers do not automatically become effective leaders. Drawing from her opinion piece, Leaders by Design, Not Default, Shelby Morlock of Shepherd Outsourcing explains why organizations must stop promoting employees without first teaching them how to lead. Together with host Katalina Dawson, they discuss intentional leadership training, self-awareness in leadership development, coaching, accountability, and practical strategies for building future leaders before a promotion opportunity exists. Listen now and subscribe for more practical career growth conversations from Career Path. Also, take a look at Shelby's full article for additional frameworks and leadership development strategies. Career Path Podcast: https://careerpathpodcast.com/leaders-by-design-not-default-morlock Shepherd Outsourcing: https://shepherdoutsourcing.com/ Shelby Morlock LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smorlockopspro/ 📖 Read Shelby Morlock's article: https://receivablesinfo.com/2026/06/01/stop-promoting-top-performers-without-teaching-them-to-lead/ leadership development before promotion, leaders by design not default, intentional leadership training, building future leaders, shelby morlock, shepherd outsourcing, career path podcast, leadership readiness, aspiring managers, emerging leaders, self-awareness in leadership development, how to prepare employees for leadership roles #LeadershipDevelopmentBeforePromotion #ShelbyMorlock #LeadershipReadiness

30 min
May 5

Career By Design┃Irene Hoheusle | Ep. 28

What does a real ‘career by design’ strategy look like? Most careers don’t start with a plan, but they don’t have to stay that way. In this episode, Katalina Dawson sits down with Irene Hoheusle from ARM Compliance Business Solutions to break down how to build a true ‘career by design’ strategy. They talk about defining career success, overcoming career stagnation, and using self-advocacy to move forward with intention. If you’re thinking about how to design your career path or push past fear in career advancement, this conversation will give you practical, real-world direction. Ready to take control of your next step? Let’s dive in. Podcast Website: https://careerpathpodcast.com/career-by-design-strategy-hoheusle Guest Website: https://armcbs.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-hoheusle-8a62274b/ career by design strategy, defining career success in financial services, self advocacy, career stagnation solutions, professional development, career advancement, receivables management #careerbydesignstrategy #careerpath #careergrowth

30 min
Apr 7

What Does Taking the First Step in Your Career Really Mean? | Ep. 27

What does taking the first step in your career really look like when the path isn’t clear? In this episode, Katalina Dawson sits down with Michael Cassidy of Velocity Investments, LLC to break down how to evaluate a career opportunity, build authentic relationships, and grow through career networking in receivables. From stepping outside your comfort zone to building trust-based professional relationships, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can actually use. If you're ready to make smarter career moves, this one’s for you: hit play and let’s get started. Podcast Website: https://careerpathpodcast.com/taking-first-step-career-cassidy/ Guest Website: https://velocityrecoveries.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcassidy/ taking the first step in your career, career networking in receivables, how to evaluate a career opportunity, building relationships for career growth, career growth through industry relationships, authentic networking for career opportunity #takingthefirststepinyourcareer #michaelcassidy #careernetworking

28 min
Mar 3

Finding Your Professional Edge┃Erin Snyder of NCBA | Ep. 26

Are you actively finding yourself professionally, or just moving through the motions? In this episode, Katalina Dawson sits down with Erin Snyder of the National Creditors Bar Association to talk about professional growth and what it really takes to evolve. They unpack how to grow your career, strengthen professional networking, and apply practical strategies for career reinvention. If you’re serious about long-term growth, this conversation is for you. Podcast Website: https://careerpathpodcast.com/videos/finding-yourself-professionally-erin-snyder Guest Website: https://www.creditorsbar.org/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinsnyder/ professional growth in debt collection industry, finding yourself professionally, how to grow your career in associations, relationship driven business development in collections, professional networking in receivables management #findingyourselfprofessionally #erinsnyder #professionalgrowthincollections

25 min
Feb 3

How Wellness Drives Leadership Effectiveness in Demanding Careers | Ep. 25

Is health as a career performance strategy the missing link in your leadership effectiveness? In this episode, host Katalina Dawson is joined by health and wellness expert Christine LaVopa to unpack how wellness directly impacts sustainable performance for high stress professionals. Together, they talk about preventing burnout in regulated financial services, building physical resilience for executive decision making, and why health and wellness for high performing professionals should be treated as a strategic asset—not an afterthought. If your role demands consistency, clarity, and accountability, this conversation will shift how you protect long-term performance. Tune in and subscribe for more career-defining insights. Podcast Website: https://careerpathpodcast.com/videos/health-career-performance-strategy-lavopa Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-lavopa-%E2%9C%A82026/ Guest Website: https://www.christinelavopa.com/ health as a career performance strategy, sustainable performance for high stress professionals, wellness driven leadership effectiveness, preventing burnout in financial services, executive performance resilience #healthandwellness #christinelavopa #leadershipperformance

35 min
12/03/2025

Creating Your Own Opportunities| Michael Vesper | Ep. 24

What does creating your own opportunities really look like when your career takes unexpected turns? In this episode, host Katalina Dawson sits down with Michael Vesper, CEO of DialConnection, to unpack how balancing entrepreneurship with full-time work, adapting to industry change, and staying resilient through setbacks can redefine your entire path. Michael’s journey from music to tech to long-term leadership shows how powerful career reinvention truly is. Tune in and learn how to turn disruption into momentum. 👉 Subscribe and explore more episodes at CareerPathPodcast.com. Podcast Website: https://careerpathpodcast.com/videos/creating-your-own-opportunities-vesper Guest Website: https://dialconnection.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-vesper-9086499/ creating your own opportunities, career resilience strategies, career reinvention, debt collection leadership, receivables industry careers, adapting to industry change, balancing entrepreneurship and full time work, professional development in collections, michael vesper, dialconnection #CreatingYourOwnOpportunities #MichaelVesper #CareerResilience

28 min
11/05/2025

It’s Never Too Late | Ep. 23

It’s never too late to grow — or to learn. In this episode of Career Path, I sit down with Susan Namm, Chief Compliance Officer at Velocity Portfolio Group, to explore how lifelong learning and career reinvention can transform your path at any age. From returning to school after decades in the receivables industry to leading with confidence in compliance, Susan’s story shows how continuous advancement fuels lasting success. Tune in for practical advice on women’s leadership in receivables, mentorship and sponsorship in the ARM industry, and actionable ways to keep evolving in your career. 👉 Listen now and discover how to keep growing — no matter where you are on your journey. Podcast Website: https://careerpathpodcast.com/lifelong-learning-career-reinvention Guest Website: https://velocityrecoveries.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-namm-ccco-crcp-971a736/ lifelong learning, career reinvention, continuous advancement, women leadership in receivables, mentorship in arm industry, professional development in collections, receivables management career path, susan namm, velocity portfolio group, career path podcast #lifelonglearning #susannamm #careerreinvention

28 min
10/07/2025

Entrepreneurial Experience Lessons with Jack Gordon of WebRecon LLC | Ep. 22

Jack Gordon on Entrepreneurial Resilience and Compliance Challenges What can today’s professionals really learn from hard-earned Entrepreneurial Experience lessons? In this episode of Career Path, host Katalina Dawson sits down with Jack Gordon of WebRecon to break down the challenges of buying a business, surviving FDCPA compliance lawsuits in collections, and the smart strategies for selling a company that every entrepreneur should know. His story blends setbacks with resilience, showing how vendor partnerships and compliance awareness can transform careers and businesses alike. Tune in for insights that help you avoid costly mistakes, embrace resilience, and stay focused on sustainable growth. 👉 Listen now and subscribe for more empowering career conversations at CareerPathPodcast.com. 🔗 Links Podcast Website: CareerPathPodcast.com Guest Website: https://webrecon.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackgordon/

35 min

Career Path with Katalina is the podcast created for professionals at any stage to journey alongside Katalina as she gathers tips and gleans wisdom from guests who may be further ahead or at different points on their career journeys. While sometimes zooming in on receivables industry topics, Katalina will also take a wider lens view with topics about taking steps forward on your #CareerPath.

Creator

Katalina Dawson
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

30
Rating

Clean
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