The Medical Doctor turned (former) CEO of Radial ft. Laura Ritchey

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/⁠⁠In this episode, Laura Ritchie, CEO of Radial & I sit down to reflect on her career journey. Laura shares powerful lessons about prioritizing significance and purpose over status. She advocates for maintaining strong social connections for a happier, longer life. She offers profound insights into female leadership, spotlighting systemic issues from the McKinsey Women in the Workplace study and stressing the need for actionable diversity and inclusion efforts. Laura's commitment to mentorship and advocacy shines through, as she speaks on fostering a respectful workplace culture and breaking down barriers for women.Tune in for inspiring advice on navigating career challenges, maintaining work-life balance, and leading with empathy and impact. Whether you're an aspiring leader or looking to champion change within your organization, Laura Ritchie's story is one you won't want to miss. So grab your headphones, hit play, and get ready to be motivated by the unique journey of a true trailblazer in the C-suite!Timestamps 0:00 - Preview & Intros5:00 - Career aspirations growing up9:04 - Being comfortable outside of comfort zone13:10 - Listen to your gut13:40 - Becoming the CEO15:40 - There is not enough of us21:15 - Don't be close-minded24:00 - Influencing the career trajectory of others as a leader26:33 - Empowering future women leaders27:55 - Don't presume, reach out for help 30:10 - Balancing work & life34:35 - Zoom out to know the significance 38:25 - Women in leadership43:00 - YOU are a LEADERConnect with the guest:Laura Ritchey: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ritchey-55836a8/⁠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/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: ⁠⁠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, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), mentoring for women, career advice for women, female leadership, McKinsey Women in the Workplace study, women in business, women of color, leadership roles, diversity and inclusion, recruitment support, executive women leaders._____________________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.