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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.