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You Belong in the C-Suite Laura Eigel
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You are a leader (yes, you!) in your job, in your community, and at home. You want to make a bigger impact, but you want to do it authentically as you. The person you are, not the person the world wants you to be. You are great at your job, but something is missing. You want to bring more of your passion and impact to what you do. You have big career goals AND want to make an impact in the world.
This show will give you the clarity and actionable tools to lead with your values to create the impact you want in the world through your authentic leadership. With over 15 years in consulting, associations, and Fortune 50 companies, Laura Eigel, Ph.D., is on a mission to accelerate the growth of diverse leaders to lead as their authentic selves in the workplace. Laura will give you actionable tips from her career as an executive and in the c-suite in solo episodes and through interviews with real leaders.
More diversity is needed in the top jobs at organizations. More authenticity.
Your leadership belongs there. You belong in the c-suite.
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Better Brain Health with Dr. Julie Fratantoni
In today's episode, Dr. Julie Fratantoni joins us to share her extensive knowledge on how our brains, especially the frontal lobe, are affected by our daily habits and what we can do to optimize our brain function for better leadership and life.
She emphasizes the benefits of taking brain breaks throughout the day to enhance mental clarity, decision-making, and overall brain health.
Laura and Dr. Fratantoni also discuss the negative impact of multitasking on brain health as it can increase stress levels, impair cognitive function, and lead to shallow thinking.
You will also learn the significance of scheduling time for deep thinking and reflection. Leaders, in particular, can benefit from setting aside dedicated time for focused, uninterrupted thinking to optimize their brain function and enhance their strategic capabilities.
Challenge yourself to experiment with small changes in your daily routine to optimize brain health. Start with simple actions like taking brain breaks, prioritizing sleep, and avoiding multitasking. Your brain will thank 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!
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:
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-Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup.
-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.
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Leaders as Coaches with Pat D'Amico
In today's session, we welcome seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in leadership and training, Pat D'Amico, to delve into the importance of leadership development and the common mistakes leaders make, particularly in the areas of interviewing, hiring, and coaching.
Pat emphasizes the significance of coaching with a mindset that encourages employees to verbalize their thought processes, which is proven to be more effective than simply instructing them on what to do.
He highlights the necessity for leaders to actively seek feedback from their teams, rather than relying on passive approaches like open-door policies or annual reviews, and provides actionable tips on how leaders can create opportunities for feedback that are both timely and constructive.
Don’t miss out because we discuss everything you need to know about prioritizing the development of your team for success. 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.
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Building and Keeping Boundaries
It has been 2 years since the release of Laura's book - Values First: How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want, and to honor this milestone, in today's episode she's sharing one of the most popular topics from it.
Listen in and learn the 3 steps to building a boundary. Also, don't forget to download the Values First workbook at thecatchgroup.com/valuesfirst.
And don't forget to get your copy of the Values First audiobook that's now available on Itunes and Audible.
Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links 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.
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Seeing the Bigger Picture with Jim Stevenson
In today's episode, Laura sits down with Jim Stevenson, the founder and CEO of The Bletchley Group.
Jim's philosophy on leadership emphasizes the importance of empowering others and creating an environment where team members feel supported and inspired.
Throughout our conversation, Jim stressed the value of curiosity in leadership, encouraging leaders to step out of their silos and engage with different parts of their organization to gain a broader perspective. He also discussed the importance of timing and understanding the bigger picture when making decisions, especially in the context of business growth and valuation.
Jim's approach to leadership is about shaping teams, hiring the right people, and then giving them the autonomy to excel.
Listen in to learn how to lead with intention and build a team that drives results!
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.
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Strategic Relationship Building for Career Advancement with Sabine Gedeon
Today's conversation with Sabine Gedeon is nothing short of inspiring. Laura and Sabine delve into her personal journey from her roots in Haiti to her transformative career in HR and talent development. Sabine also shares her pivotal moment when she realized that the corporate path she had been pursuing no longer aligned with her evolved self.
Sabine's insights on building social capital and expanding influence are particularly enlightening. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our wins and maintaining a "brag book" to document our achievements.
They also discuss the critical role of sponsorship in career advancement and the strategic approach to relationship building as well as the concept of the "success circle," - an essential group of people for achieving your career goals and ensuring you have the right support system in place.
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.
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Values Alignment with Karyn Edwards
In this episode, Laura and Dr. Karyn Edwards get in the weeds of how values alignment influences one's impact and career success. They discuss their experience working in corporate America, the struggles Karyn sees in the leaders she coaches, and the consequences value misalignments have in the workplace.
If you're ready to own your narrative and learn the tactics to live your core values while maximizing your potential in your career, then this episode is a must-listen!
Laura’s first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now 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.
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Very Relatable
I really relate to Laura Eigel as an introverted leader and sharing the core value of advocacy. The diversity of her guests is great! I particularly enjoyed the interview with Amanda Knox about belonging and advocacy. While it looks very different in my life, her integration model resonated with me and needing a “hierarchy of priorities” spoke to me.
I also am enjoying my first listen of Values First on Audible.
Bookmark it and thank me later!
Laura is a fantastic host! I marvel at how she can ‘read between the lines’ of what her guests are saying and put a question on the table that takes it three layers deeper than a listener would be expecting. I love her relentless pursuit of aligning her values with her work and encouraging the rest of us to do the same. This is a great listen — highly recommend!