She's So Suite Podcast

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

Catherine Blackmore (GVP, Oracle Applications Service Excellence) joins me on the She's So Suite Podcast to share her invaluable advice on intentional networking, the significance of mentorship, and the power of personal branding. With a wealth of experience spanning Nestle, Kellogg’s, and now Oracle, Catherine's insights on leadership, overcoming inner critics, and driving innovation are sure to resonate. She passionately emphasizes the importance of lifting people up and creating opportunities for future leaders, rather than competing and stepping on others.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview, Meet Catherine Blackmore (GVP CS & Renewals, Oracle)

5:43 - Desire for leadership growing up

13:15 - Focusing on personal growth within career

17:30 - Embrace opportunities despite limited capacity

20:00 - Get out of your own way

22:20 - Know your superpowers & focus on your personal brand

24:30 - Pride in mentoring future company leader

27:00 - Oracle Women's Leadership

30:40 - Here's why you need to build your personal brand

33:00 - Unlocking the door to C-suite

36:30 - Leveraging wisdom & exploring opportunities to grow professionally

41:04 - What one woman can do, another can do

Connect with the guest:

Catherine Blackmore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineblackmore/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠

Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, mentoring for women, Catherine Blackmore, female leadership, c-suite women, future leaders, career advice, mentorship, networking, leadership roles, Wednesday Women, female executives, Oracle Women's Leadership, Oracle Applications Service Excellence, She's So Suite podcast

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Dorsett, Chief Product Officer at Viator. Kristin is a dynamic leader passionate about building businesses and helping her team members grow, many of whom have ascended to VP and C-suite roles in other companies. In this episode, Kristin shares her journey from her early days in public relations and marketing to her pivotal role in product management. She discusses the importance of women in leadership, the need to increase the pipeline of female candidates, particularly in engineering, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. Kristin also offers invaluable advice on finding the right culture fit and prioritizing impactful tasks.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview

1:15 - Intros

3:40 - Managing a remote team

4:45 - Career aspirations growing up

5:55 - Writing to Product Management

10:00 - Career impact of having an MBA

13:05 - Pivoting to Product Management

14:40 - Mapping a career trajectory

16:30 - Skills over titles

18:15- Importance of knowing the pain of the customer

20:42 - Find the right culture fit

26:30 - Leading through tough times

30:20 - Hiring, Leading, Collaborating with women

35:22 - Personal sacrifices for pursuing career ambitions

39:00 - Everyone has imposter syndrome

40:39 - Landscape for females in tech leadership

43:50 - Raise your hands

Connect with the guest:

Kristin Dorsett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristindorsett/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠

Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

Cheif Product Officer, Kristin Dorsett, Viator, Wednesday Women, Kristi Faltorusso, Client Success, female leadership, female executives, career balance, product management, women in tech, leadership roles, company culture, customer centricity, team building, customer voice, cultural fit, remote team management, transitioning careers, authentic leadership, She's So Suite Podcast

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

Jack Foster is a dynamic CMO who has been steering the marketing team at WorkRamp for over two and a half years. Jack shares how she's nurtured an all-female team along with her approach to balancing a high-powered career with personal life. She also reflects on the challenges and lessons of leading teams during tough economic times, the importance of setting boundaries, and the invaluable lessons of embracing discomfort and seeking help.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview

1:48 - Intros

8:30 - Path to leadership

15:40 - Evaluating opportunities for career growth

17:55 - Investing in education; getting an MBA

21:19 - Leading colleagues with more experience

24:04 - Hiring the right people for growth

27:17 - Leading through challenging times

32:54 - Empowering women as leaders

36:28 - Balancing work with a support system

40:40 - You can do it too

45:05 - Having a mentor is a blessing

46:35 - Closing

Connect with the guest:

Jack Foster: https://linkedin.com/in/jacquelinewfoster/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠

Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

Jack Foster, Leila Srinivasan, WorkRamp, Kristi Faltorusso, women in leadership, female leaders, mentorship, C-suite career, work-life balance, setting boundaries, hiring the right team, leading by example, marketing strategy, company growth, authentic leadership, empathetic leadership, professional success, transparent leadership, career transitions, tech industry, venture-backed startup, leadership skills, career growth

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

In this episode, Nicole Kyle candidly discusses the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries, the pressure of being one of the few female voices on a conference panel, and how she overcame communication hurdles early in her career. Nicole also offers valuable advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, taking risks, and celebrating career success.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview & Intros

3:43 - Transitioning from large corporate environments to a smaller company

4:48 - Childhood career aspirations

8:37 - Shift from individual contributor to business co-founder

10:35 - Handling fears by focusing on the "why"

12:45 - Dealing with imposter syndrome

15:30 - Navigating the male dominated tech industry as a woman

21:45 - Celebrating accomplishments

24:32 - Networking on LinkedIn

27:45 - Discussing professional conversations in friend groups

33:15 - Balancing work & life

37:35 - Advice for young professional women

Connect with the guest:

Nicole Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekyle/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠

Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

Nicole Kyle, CMP Research, employee experience, gender equity, professional networking, mentorship, women in tech, male-dominated industry, corporate setting, communication challenges, career success, managing director, customer management practice, Corporate Executive Board, work-life balance, financial planning, retirement savings, career progression, Wednesday Women, executive women leaders, professional growth, self-care.

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠⁠

Stephanie Valenti, a dynamic leader who has shattered glass ceilings in multiple C-level positions, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, to delve into the candid world of leadership through Stephanie's lens. Together, we discuss the crucial roles emotional intelligence and healthy conflict play in leadership, the persistent lack of female representation in top roles, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional environments. Stephanie shares her struggles and triumphs as a young mother while climbing the corporate ladder.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview & Intros

5:02 - Evaluating a job opportunity & leadership

10:50 - Stephanie wanted to be a pediatrician

13:22 - Being a young mom

15:35 - Choosing work over family

19:00 - Partnering with a supportive spouse

21:40 - Working in silos

28:03 - Stepping out of comfort zone

32:32 - Empowering women

36:03 - Success and sacrifice

41:18 - Learning to grow

43:40 - Considered the worst case scenario

45:50 - Closing

Connect with the guest:

Stephanie Valenti: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentis/⁠

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Producer:

Manali Bhat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, mentoring for women, women in leadership, career success, work-life balance, C-suite roles, Stephanie Valenti, Kristi Faltorusso, COO, CRO, CEO traits, young mother, professional development, Wednesday Women, sales leadership, promoting women executives, overcoming career challenges, career transitions

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠

Show Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Show Producer: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Show Producer: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Show Producer: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, impact over money, Asana, Calendly, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, post-sales customer experience,feedback in business, company culture, authentic self, mentoring for women, Women at Calendly Group, professional transformation, tech marketing, advocating for the company, understanding value, advisory work in business.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

Show Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, impact over money, Asana, Calendly, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, post-sales customer experience,feedback in business, company culture, authentic self, mentoring for women, Women at Calendly Group, professional transformation, tech marketing, advocating for the company, understanding value, advisory work in business.