Best Laura Eigel Podcasts (2024)

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Listener Favorite: Lessons in Rowing and Leadership 47:06

1d ago47:06

47:06

Welcome to this listener-favorite episode! In this episode, she reflects on her one-year anniversary of rowing on the water and shares some valuable lessons I've learned along the way. She discusses her pride in her rowing journey, connecting with a diverse group of rowers, and discovering her preferences in rowing techniques. She delves into the v…

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Listener Favorite: Five Mistakes Leaders Make Transitioning Roles 30:07

8d ago30:07

30:07

In today's episode, Laura is bringing back a listener favorite where she shares the five common mistakes leaders make when transitioning roles. Drawing from her extensive coaching experience, Laura provides valuable insights and actionable tips to help leaders navigate transitions successfully. Learn why establishing boundaries is crucial during a …

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Collaborative Confidence with Dr. Heather Backstrom 45:21

17d ago45:21

45:21

In today's episode, Laura sits down with Dr. Heather Backstrom to delve into the topic of confidence and how women leaders can activate self-awareness, amplify their authentic talents, and accelerate workplace change through collaborative confidence. Dr. Backstrom shared valuable insights on her framework called Collaborative Confidence, which focu…

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Redefining Success for High Achievers 22:57

25d ago22:57

22:57

In today's episode, Laura delves into the concept of redefining success for high achievers. Reflecting on the challenges of starting the year slow and the common mistakes high performers make, Laura shares valuable insights on prioritizing goals, aligning with core values, and avoiding the all-or-nothing mindset. Join Laura as she discusses the imp…

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Aligning Workspace Design with Culture with Rebecca Swanner 38:54

1M ago38:54

38:54

In today's episode, Laura is joined for an invigorating conversation by Rebecca Swanner, where she shared valuable insights on designing workspaces that align with company culture, empower teams, and enhance employee well-being. They discussed the impact of hybrid work on office design, overcoming office friction, and the importance of radical trus…

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Language Fluency for Career Development with Angela Blanco 39:44

1M ago39:44

39:44

In today's episode, you'll hear Laura speak with Angela Blanco, the founder of Fluency Lab, an online Spanish school tailored for busy professionals. Laura and Angela delve into the unique challenges and rewards of learning a new language as an adult, particularly for professionals seeking to enhance their careers and personal growth. They also dis…

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How Do You Learn Best? 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

In today's episode, Laura delves into the concept of learning agility and the importance of understanding your own learning style for personal and career development. Laura discusses the benefits of knowing how you learn best, such as personal fulfillment, faster skill development, career advancement, increased self-awareness, and effective team de…

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Career Development with HEART with Jenn Smith 44:16

2M ago44:16

44:16

In today's episode, Laura sits down with Jenn Smith, a seasoned career and HR consultant and the founder of Flourish Careers. Their conversation delves into the transformative power of aligning personal values with professional life, and how leaders can foster a more fulfilling and energizing work environment. They also explore the concept of heart…

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Listener Favorite: Values Check-In 14:23

2M ago14:23

14:23

In today's listener-favorite episode, Laura walks you through a values check-in exercise where you’ll dig into how your values show up in your life and how you feel about them. Feel like some areas of your life need a refresh? This episode will also help you identify what to celebrate and what to recalibrate! If you don't have it yet, go ahead and …

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Leadership Mindset Mastery with Lynell Green 51:09

2M ago51:09

51:09

In today's episode, Laura and executive coach, Lynell Green, dive into the power of mindset mastery both in the workplace and in personal life. They also discuss the importance of values in guiding our decisions and how understanding our core values can shape our leadership journey. Lynell emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your leade…

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Better Brain Health with Dr. Julie Fratantoni 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

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…

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Leaders as Coaches with Pat D'Amico 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

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 encoura…

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Building and Keeping Boundaries 38:53

3M ago38:53

38:53

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 wo…

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Seeing the Bigger Picture with Jim Stevenson 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

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 lead…

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Strategic Relationship Building for Career Advancement with Sabine Gedeon 44:54

3M ago44:54

44:54

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. Sabi…

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Values Alignment with Karyn Edwards 39:10

4M ago39:10

39:10

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 l…

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Finding a DEI Partner with Juan Taveras 42:24

4M ago42:24

42:24

In this insightful episode of the You Belong in the C-Suite Podcast, Laura speaks with Juan Taveras, a seasoned human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professional. With over 17 years of experience, Juan has been instrumental in creating inclusive workplace initiatives that promote psychological safety and organizational alignme…

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From Corporate to Entrepreneur and Back with Gulé Sheikh 33:33

4M ago33:33

33:33

In today's episode, Laura sits down with technologist and entrepreneur Gulé Sheikh to discuss her pivotal career moments, skills development, and the transition between entrepreneurship and corporate careers. During the conversation, you'll hear Gulé reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of each path, emphasizing the importance of building breadth …

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A Seat at the C-Suite Table with Dr. Chuck Wallington 43:25

4M ago43:25

43:25

In today's episode, Dr. Wallington shares his own leadership journey, including the pivotal experiences that shaped his career and the influence of his early days as a reporter. Listen in as we delve into the themes of mentorship, the challenges faced by African American male executives, and the importance of diversity in leadership roles. Dr. Wall…

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Leading with Values with Rita Lazar-Tippe 49:02

5M ago49:02

49:02

In this episode, digital leader, Rita Lazar-Tippe joins Laura for a candid conversation on leadership, values, and team culture building. Rita has a long trajectory leading teams in different organizations and in today's episode she shares how grounding on her values has helped her become a more intentional, effective leader. She also highlights th…

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Confidence Through Career Transition 36:45

5M ago36:45

36:45

Whether you're thinking about a new role at a new company or a new role at your current company, this episode is a must-listen for you. Today you'll hear Laura talk about how to transition confidently to your next career move and the things you should consider to have a successful outcome. This episode comes with a wealth of advice and strategies t…

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Disrupting Executive Recruiting with Kyle Samuels 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

In today's episode, executive search expert, Kyle Samuels emphasizes the importance of expanding the pool of candidates for executive roles to include more diverse and non-traditional profiles, moving beyond the limited circles that traditional search firms often rely on. He also breaks down the value that executive search firms provide to both com…

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Starting Slow in 2024 15:17

5M ago15:17

15:17

Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast! We often hear January is considered the perfect month of the year to leap into action, set goals, and plan how great we want this new year to be. But what if we've been getting it wrong all along? This year, Laura would like to suggest you try something a little diff…

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#76 Get in the Right Room and Change Your Life with Steve Sims 48:26

5M ago48:26

48:26

Ever wonder why some people have all the success and others do not? The reality is that the vast majority of people are brought up in an environment that inhibits their success. And until they change the room their in, they’ll continue to struggle. Join Steve Sims and me as we talk about what it takes to get in the right room and how that can chang…

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#75 When Doing All the RIGHT Things Isn’t Working w/ Dana Corey, Business Strategist& Coach 44:38

6M ago44:38

44:38

Doing it “right” and following the rules is a good thing … until it isn’t. There’s a point in every business success story where the owner has to jump outside of the box of conformity to make their business work. And Dana Corey is no exception. Join us to hear what she had to do to save her business from collapsing. Connect to Genea: The 3 Secrets …

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#74 Everyone Says Don’t Do It … But You Do It Anyway! With Jenn Peterson, Intuitive Coach with Horses 54:58

6M ago54:58

54:58

It’s not always easy to do what’s best for you or your business when the people closest to you think you “should” do something else. Get ready to hear a wild story about how Jenn T. Peterson started a coaching business using horses. With no horse experience, she went against all logic and followed her intuition to create a business she loves. Plus …

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#73 Can You Succeed Without the Hustle? with Milena Regos, Rebel Leader of the Unhustle Movement 46:26

7M ago46:26

46:26

The world has told you that if you want more, you must work harder. But is it really the key to getting what you truly want? More impact, energy, fun, joy, adventure, enjoyment? Most people work harder and end up with the wrong kind of more … more stress, more burnout, more self-doubt, more anxiety, more discontent. That is why Milena Regos started…

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In Conversation with...Tamu Thomas, part 2 35:01

7M ago35:01

35:01

In this episode, Katie continues last week’s conversation with Tamu Thomas a renowned transformational life coach, dedicated to guiding women towards achieving work-life harmony by embracing holistic well-being practices that align with their nervous system. Katie & Tamu explore: The term ‘high-functioning freeze’ Defiant hope & rage Activism v Mar…

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Podcast the Year Ahead 2024 15:04

7M ago15:04

15:04

One of our values here at the Catch Group and the You Belong in the C-suite podcast is feedback. So, in today's episode, we want to share the results from the listener survey! A lot of you want to learn more about strategic planning, building boundaries, and even Laura's personal development journey. You ask and Laura listens, so stay tuned because…

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In Conversation with...Tamu Thomas 1:05:15

7M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

In this episode, Katie talks to Tamu Thomas a renowned transformational life coach and the author of "Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy." She is dedicated to guiding women towards achieving work-life harmony by embracing holistic well-being practices that align with their nervous system. Tamu's groundbrea…

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Podcast 2023 Year in Review 56:18

7M ago56:18

56:18

It has been an amazing year of growth here at the You Belong in the C-suite podcast and in today's episode, Laura brings some of the most popular conversations from the season. We've had great guests and a great deal of accomplishments with the show but most of all, we've got to truly live out our values by bringing topics that enhance your life an…

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#72 How to Deal with Obstacles with True Crime Author Pepper Anne 48:46

7M ago48:46

48:46

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It’s often messy, frustrating, and overwhelming. And most people will bow out before they “succeed.” Because they don’t have the entrepreneurial grit and tenacity it takes to build a business that will grow and last. It can NOT be done perfectly. And it will be messy. Because no matter how much you pr…

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Lessons in Rowing and Leadership 42:11

7M ago42:11

42:11

In today's solo episode, Laura shares her indoor-to-water rowing journey and the 5 lessons she has learned from it over the last year. Listen in to also get a glimpse of her book - Values First, How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want, as she also shares one of the chapters in which she talks about how she started row…

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Have Better Meetings and Do Less with Yari Ising 41:30

8M ago41:30

41:30

In today's episode, Laura and productivity expert, Yari Ising are bringing a very timely episode on how you as a leader can have more intentional meetings, cancel them if needed without the shame, and how to repurpose them to positively impact your team. You'll learn why meeting cultures are tied to the organization's culture, the importance of hav…

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Keeping Values at the Core of Organizational Change with Lisa Reynolds 40:51

8M ago40:51

40:51

In today's chat with Lisa Reynolds, learn about the significance of role-modeling organizational values and integrating one's leadership style while staying connected to the organization's values. Not only is Lisa an expert when it comes to change management, but her collaborative approach on leadership helps people create a shared understanding an…

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#71 It just Keeps Getting Bigger with Terry Tucker, Founder of Motivational Check 50:16

8M ago50:16

50:16

When you’re small your world is small. You know little beyond your caregivers. And you long for love, attention, and safety.But then you grew, and your world expanded. You discovered friendship, joy, and belonging. And then you grew some more and struck out on your own. The world was a big and wild place and you wanted to make your mark. You worked…

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Bringing Core Values into the Interview Process 15:15

8M ago15:15

15:15

In a previous episode, Laura talked about the importance of aligning your values with your company rather than trying to fit into its culture. In today's episode, she dives deeper into this topic and shows you how to use your values in the interviewing process from multiple perspectives, including as a candidate or as an HR professional within an o…

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In Conversation With...Lucy Hawthorne 41:18

8M ago41:18

41:18

In this episode, Katie talks to Lucy Hawthorne. Lucy is a campaigner at heart and Founder of Climate Play. Through play-based training and facilitation for adults, she helps make it safe, light and fun for people to face climate change. Combining a lot of LEGO with climate psychology, she creates conversation on the topic that teams actually want t…

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Creating Community Connection through Culture with Misha Homara 38:22

8M ago38:22

38:22

In today's episode, Laura and true trailblazer in the construction industry, Misha Homara, sit down for an insightful conversation about the importance of sharing knowledge and helping others in the community. Laura and Misha explore how by helping each other, we can create a better community and ultimately achieve greater success together. It's al…

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In Conversation With...Ella Wiles and Andres Roberts 50:58

8M ago50:58

50:58

In this episode, Katie talks to Ella Wiles and Andres Roberts from The Bio-Leadership Project. The Bio-Leadership Project’s mission is to change the story of leadership by working with nature. A movement of people and organisations, changing human systems to be more resilient, regenerative, and designed to protect our planet. Bio-Leadership is abou…

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There's No Perfect Personality Type 23:19

9M ago23:19

23:19

Do you think there is a right or wrong personality type for a CEO? Today's episode is focused on a recent study done by Stanford and MIT: "There's no such thing as a perfect CEO personality type". Laura has been studying and working with leaders for over 20 years and in today's episode she brings her expertise along with the study mentioned above t…

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#70 Can Numbers Reveal Your True Path with Numerologist Dr Craig Wright 45:09

9M ago45:09

45:09

Life is funny. For many people, the path was laid out before you even knew you had a say. Your parents had some grand vision of who you would be and what you would do. And most people lean into that vision and try to “do their parents proud.” But sometimes, an event or series of events will come along and shake everything up. And it makes you think…

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Walk don’t run: The 5-stage path to sustainability 33:35

9M ago33:35

33:35

In this episode, Katie digs into one part of her Making Design Circular framework, the methodology that underpins everything she does. She talks about walk, and walk is short for walk, don't run. It is this idea that you don't have to do everything all at once you can take things step by step. And to support you doing that she has developed a path …

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Build and Keep Confidence with Nicole Kalil 51:14

9M ago51:14

51:14

Confidence...are we born with it? do we build it? can we be confident 100% of the time? In today's episode, Laura and her guest, Nicole Kalil cover all things confidence. From the false messages we've gotten about being confident to the actionable things you can do to build and keep it, to understanding the balance between external validation and t…

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#69 Am I Good Enough to Do This? with Laura Eigel, Organizational Psychologist 50:22

9M ago50:22

50:22

Believe it or not, one of the key components to feeling satisfied and happy in life is to ALWAYS be growing. It’s built into our chemical makeup for survival. We get dopamine hits off of overcoming challenges and recognizing we are better than we were yesterday. It’s part of why so many people leave the workforce to go into business for themselves.…

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In Conversation With...Tom Curran 46:29

9M ago46:29

46:29

In this episode, Katie talks to Tom Curran, a World Leading Expert on Perfectionism. With an eye on politics, economics, and society, he takes a cultural lens to the study of perfectionism. His work is groundbreaking and has uncovered a frightening trend of young people breaking under the strain of perfectionistic pressures. Tom brings perfectionis…

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Disrupting Diversity and Inclusion with Karith Foster 41:45

9M ago41:45

41:45

Laura's guest, Karith Foster, does an amazing job at creating neutral spaces to learn about diversity at work through humor. She specializes in bringing people together by talking about the things we have in common with each other, and in this episode, we find out all about her journey and mission! Laura and Karith discuss everything from the pivot…

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#68 Where Does the Sense of Security Really Come From with Teen Mentor Lainie Liberti 51:19

9M ago51:19

51:19

I am so excited to talk to Lainie Liberti on my podcast this week. She is an entrepreneur and author who raised her son running her business and traveling the world for thirteen years. People questioned her choices thinking her son wouldn’t grow up with a strong sense of security. Listen to this week’s episode to learn about where that sense of sec…

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Exploring Broken: Mending and repair in a throwaway world 14:57

9M ago14:57

14:57

This week Katie is doing something a little different. As you may have heard her mentioned in the previous episode, her latest book, Broken: Mending and repair in a throwaway world came out in April of this year, and she will be reading you the wonderfully. Thought-provoking introduction to give you a flavour of the book. Here are some highlights: …

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#67 Will Your Worst Fear Happen if you Speak Up for Yourself with Amber Murat 47:06

9M ago47:06

47:06

I’m excited to talk to Amber Murat on this week’s podcast. She faced the consequences of speaking up for herself in the workplace more than once. But what happened will surprise you. And today, she's an entrepreneur who’s on a mission to liberate women from toxic bosses and limiting work environments so that they can have a career that fulfills the…

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