A Leader from the Start ft. Catherine Blackmore (GVP, Oracle Applications Service Excellence)

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/ _____________________ 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 _____________________ 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.