Take Control of Your Career

Abha Bhaskar is the Chief Technology Officer at Experian Employer Services In this episode, Lauren and Abha discuss: • Abha humble career beginnings and the importance of someone believing in you • Challenges and Triumphs in Career Advancement • Gaining clarity on when it's time to move on to a new role or company • Embracing Remote Work Key Takeaways: • Embracing Unplanned Opportunities Abha's jo...

Doris Meister is CEO of Wilmington Trust. In this episode Lauren and Katie discuss: - Career adaptation leveraging transferrable skills across industries - Making strategic career choices focusing on career goals and using personal values as a north star - Exploring diverse and unexpected career paths Key Takeaways: - Self-Discovery for Career Fulfillment: Understanding one's own strengths and pas...

Katie Noelke is Director of Global Mobility for Emerson In this episode Lauren and Katie discuss: • Expat assignments and career trajectory • Career mobility that brought cultural adaptation and learning • The profound personal and professional growth possible from international assignments. Key Takeaways: • Volunteer for Opportunities - don’t wait for an invitation to step up and take your career...

Susan Winchester is the outgoing Chief HR Officer at Applied Materials and Founder of Healing at Work. In this episode, Lauren and Susan discuss: • The significant role of early traumas in shaping workplace behaviors and interactions. • Strategies for using workplace conflicts, or "bumper car moments," as catalysts for personal development. • How to assess suitability for roles as you advance in y...

Roshy Didehban is the Chief Administrative Officer at The Mayo Clinic in Arizona In this episode Lauren and Roshy discuss: • Taking a leap of faith to take on an ambiguous role • The importance of building local social network after a relocation • Strategies for successful onboarding in a new role • Fear of failure • Perseverance in the face of failure Key takeaways: • It’s challenges that help us...

Sophia Velastegui is the Chief Product Officer at Aptiv In this episode Lauren and Sophia discuss: Best ways to be thinking about applying AI in your role or business Career mobility across organizations and geographies and sectors Skills to master as you climb the ladder   Key takeaways: Generative AI is here to stay. Find ways to leverage resources from experts to build into your role or busines...

Kathy is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Emerson   In this episode Lauren and Kathy discuss: Tips to help women advance in the workplace Strategies to demonstrate your worth and help others see the work that you do Personal branding   Key takeaways: Create an ecosystem for yourself in the business environment to maintain focus on what is important Recover quicky – whether...

Lisa Nichols is the CEO and Co-founder of Technology Partners as well as Host of the Something Extra podcast   In this episode Lauren and Lisa discuss: Being your most authentic self and living your values Power of vulnerability in leadership Integrating your personal faith into your leadership style Attracting and retaining talent Job search strategies for IT professionals How technical leaders c...

Courtney Bejgrowicz is the Co-author of Grad to Grown-Up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life; secondary educator; and post-secondary mentor and consultant In this episode Lauren and Courtney discuss: Long- and short-term goal setting Following your passion Bouncing back and resilience Benefits and challenges of remote work, especially for young professionals Key takeaways: It’...

Paris Forest is the Senior Director, Information Technology at The Boeing Company In this episode Lauren and Paris discuss: Different types of leaders Finding and owning leadership capabilities within yourself Key learnings to rise up in ranks within complex businesses Having role models that don’t look like you Business acumen and closing gaps Key takeaways: You can generate the power to believe...

Michele Molitor is the Founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc.   In this episode Lauren and Michele discuss: How to leverage coaching to overcome blocks and achieve clarity in your professional life Strategies to change negative thoughts and improve your mindset  Imposter syndrome and its impact on women’s confidence, as well as exercises that can be used to combat self-doubt when dealing with r...

Banks Staples-Pecht is an ICF-Certified Coach In this episode Lauren and Banks discuss: Seizing clarity in your goals and career aspirations Defining what success means to you Emotion-based decisions and the framework of should versus want The power of story and importance of bringing different points of view together Humor in leadership and how to use if effectively Leveraging emotional intellige...

Nina Leigh Krueger is the CEO and President at Nestlé Purina North America In this episode Lauren and Nina Leigh discuss: The importance of having a sponsor and the difference between sponsors and mentors Continuing to invest in your career Identifying and acting upon inflection points to grow your career Empathy in leadership Key takeaways: It’s important to build genuine relationships with peopl...

Jinny Uppal is a Business and Technology Leader  And author of the award winning book, In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results   In this episode Lauren and Jinny discuss: What drives major progress Leveraging reflective thinking and strategic inaction (inaction as a choice) The mental health crisis and the importance of giving your mind a break Default mode network (DMN) and supporting neuroscie...

Stephanie Chung is the Chief Growth Officer of Wheels up. She’s also the first black President of a major aviation company.  In this episode Lauren and Stephanie discuss: How to stand out as a woman in a male dominated industry.  Being a values-centered leader Moving from success to significance.  Key takeaways: Lean in to being “the only.” Get clarity about who you are – Brand yourself. People wi...

Claudia Miller is a workplace expert and career coach. She is also the host of the podcast Road Map to the Executive Suite.    In this episode Lauren and Claudia discuss: How to negotiate your salary increase. How to know if you’re in a position to negotiate your salary. What are the biggest obtacles for people negotiating a salary increase. How do you know how much to ask for? What other benefits...

Betsy Cohen is Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project and Author of Welcome to the USA, You're Hired: A Guide for Foreign Born People Seeking Jobs.     In this episode Lauren and Betsy discuss: ⦁ Helping foreign-born people with the job search, job search progression, and strategies to succeed and advance in an American corporation   ⦁ Managing emotions that come with starting a job se...

Carrie Kerpen is Co-founder and CEO of Likeable Media; host of All the Social Ladies podcast; and author of Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business.   In this episode Lauren and Carrie discuss: How to stand out with social media Women and money Dealing with financial anxiety Benefits of building a Fab Personal Advisory Board (PAB) Practicing boundaries and saying “no” more...

In this episode I share some of my favorite takeaways from our guests during Season 1. For your reference, here are the links to the shows I talk about. Joyce Russell, President, US Adecco Foundation - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/271d7a04/joyce-russell-its-all-about-relationships Monica Cole, EVP, Wells Fargo - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/2cf3c6ab/...

Maggie Bidlingmaier is President of Performance Solutions with Invista (Koch Industries)   In this episode Lauren and Maggie discuss: How women and people of color can get into more P&L roles Growing up in the business and how you can use a sales career as a path to the c-suite Working in male-dominated industries The importance of mentors in excelling your career and helping you to believe in you...

Denise R. Russo is Global VP, Head of Customer Enablement & Readiness at SAP for CE&X Success Centers; Executive Coach; Leadership Expert; and Forbes Contributor.   In this episode Lauren and Denise discuss: Finding and understanding your deeper purpose as a leader and in the everyday moments Leveraging HR and coaching skills to support customers and put your feet in the shoes of those you are ser...

Bernie Frazier is a career coach at IMPACT Group; prior recruiter; and author of Your Success Is in You!: Empowering and Equipping You to Create Your Best Career Ever!   In this episode Lauren and Bernie discuss: Owning your own career success Interview strategies The negotiation process How to work with internal recruiters as a job seeker, their role in helping you achieve your career goals, and...

Susan Brennan is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Romeo Power, Inc., and previously served as Chief Operations Officer at Bloom Energy.   In this episode Lauren and Susan discuss: How women can focus their careers in sustainability The importance of sustainability in operations and manufacturing The women in leadership gap and how women can move forward in their career Supporting peopl...

Karen Tisdell is a LinkedIn profile writer, expert, and trainer.   In this episode Lauren and Karen discuss: Optimizing your LinkedIn strategy for a job search How to use LinkedIn while employed for personal brand strategy, networking, etc. Your digital footprint and why it is important to employers Best practices for accepting connection requests   Key takeaways: Having a great LinkedIn profile i...

Kelly Hoey is a networking expert and author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World   In this episode Lauren and Kelly discuss: Investing in your own career development as well as building a network in your industry Differences between men and women’s network structure Relying on your network during a career change How to connect with and remind your...