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.