Career Path with Katalina

Leaders by Design, Not Default | Shelby Morlock on Leadership Readiness | Ep. 29 02.06.2026 30min

Top performers do not automatically become effective leaders. Drawing from her opinion piece, Leaders by Design, Not Default, Shelby Morlock of Shepherd Outsourcing explains why organizations must stop promoting employees without first teaching them how to lead. Together with host Katalina Dawson, they discuss intentional leadership training, self-awareness in leadership development, coaching, accountability, and practical strategies for building future leaders before a promotion opportunity...

Career By Design┃Irene Hoheusle | Ep. 28 05.05.2026 30min

What does a real ‘career by design’ strategy look like? Most careers don’t start with a plan, but they don’t have to stay that way. In this episode, Katalina Dawson sits down with Irene Hoheusle from ARM Compliance Business Solutions to break down how to build a true ‘career by design’ strategy. They talk about defining career success, overcoming career stagnation, and using self-advocacy to move forward with intention. If you’re thinking about how to design your career path or push past f...

What Does Taking the First Step in Your Career Really Mean? | Ep. 27 07.04.2026 27min

What does taking the first step in your career really look like when the path isn’t clear? In this episode, Katalina Dawson sits down with Michael Cassidy of Velocity Investments, LLC to break down how to evaluate a career opportunity, build authentic relationships, and grow through career networking in receivables. From stepping outside your comfort zone to building trust-based professional relationships, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can actually use. If you're ...

Finding Your Professional Edge┃Erin Snyder of NCBA | Ep. 26 03.03.2026 24min

Are you actively finding yourself professionally, or just moving through the motions? In this episode, Katalina Dawson sits down with Erin Snyder of the National Creditors Bar Association to talk about professional growth and what it really takes to evolve. They unpack how to grow your career, strengthen professional networking, and apply practical strategies for career reinvention. If you’re serious about long-term growth, this conversation is for you. Podcast Website: https://careerpathp...

How Wellness Drives Leadership Effectiveness in Demanding Careers | Ep. 25 03.02.2026 34min

Is health as a career performance strategy the missing link in your leadership effectiveness? In this episode, host Katalina Dawson is joined by health and wellness expert Christine LaVopa to unpack how wellness directly impacts sustainable performance for high stress professionals. Together, they talk about preventing burnout in regulated financial services, building physical resilience for executive decision making, and why health and wellness for high performing professionals should be tr...

Creating Your Own Opportunities| Michael Vesper | Ep. 24 03.12.2025 27min

What does creating your own opportunities really look like when your career takes unexpected turns? In this episode, host Katalina Dawson sits down with Michael Vesper, CEO of DialConnection, to unpack how balancing entrepreneurship with full-time work, adapting to industry change, and staying resilient through setbacks can redefine your entire path. Michael’s journey from music to tech to long-term leadership shows how powerful career reinvention truly is. Tune in and learn how to turn di...

It’s Never Too Late | Ep. 23 05.11.2025 28min

It’s never too late to grow — or to learn. In this episode of Career Path, I sit down with Susan Namm, Chief Compliance Officer at Velocity Portfolio Group, to explore how lifelong learning and career reinvention can transform your path at any age. From returning to school after decades in the receivables industry to leading with confidence in compliance, Susan’s story shows how continuous advancement fuels lasting success. Tune in for practical advice on women’s leadership in receivables, me...

Entrepreneurial Experience Lessons with Jack Gordon of WebRecon LLC | Ep. 22 07.10.2025 34min

Jack Gordon on Entrepreneurial Resilience and Compliance Challenges What can today’s professionals really learn from hard-earned Entrepreneurial Experience lessons? In this episode of Career Path, host Katalina Dawson sits down with Jack Gordon of WebRecon to break down the challenges of buying a business, surviving FDCPA compliance lawsuits in collections, and the smart strategies for selling a company that every entrepreneur should know. His story blends setbacks with resilience...

Overcoming Fear of Imperfection with Bekah Luebcke | Crown Asset Management | Sara Woggerman | ARM Compliance Business Solutions | Ep 21 02.09.2025 37min

What if the fear of imperfection is the only thing holding you back from real growth? In this empowering episode, I sit down with Bekah Luebcke (Crown Asset Management) and Sara Woggerman (ARM Compliance Business Solutions) to unpack how overcoming fear of imperfection unlocks leadership resilience, confidence, and career advancement. Together, we explore learning through failure, practicing self-regulation, and creating safe-to-fail cultures that inspire stronger teams. ✨Whether you’re a yo...

How to Have Hard Conversations with Lisa Rozzelle | Women in Consumer Finance | Ep 20 05.08.2025 33min

How do you turn having hard conversations into an opportunity for stronger relationships and better leadership? In this episode of How to Have Hard Conversations, I sit down with Lisa Rozzelle of Women in Consumer Finance to explore how leaders can approach conflict with curiosity, create trust through communication, and navigate career-changing workplace dynamics. From leadership communication strategies to self-awareness and setting boundaries, these insights will help you grow as a profess...

Pedal Harder | Jodie Bedoya | Career Path | Ep. 19 01.07.2025 33min

Join Katalina Dawson as she welcomes Jodie Bedoya, founder of eMatrix Training, for a powerful episode on Pedal Harder career advice. Discover how professional women can communicate with confidence, self-promote without apology, and push back against workplace bias. You’ll learn actionable tips to reframe assertiveness, track your progress, and own your accomplishments. 🎧 Subscribe to Career Path with Katalina and leave a review to support women leading with purpose! 🔗 CareerPathPodcast.com 🔗...

Shaping Your Vision of Accomplishment | Mellisa Massey, National Credit Adjusters | Ep 18 03.06.2025 25min

Join host Katalina Dawson for a powerful conversation with Mellisa Massey, Director of Business Development at National Credit Adjusters, as they unpack your vision of accomplishment. Discover how intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation shapes long-term career paths, how setbacks spark growth, and why legacy matters more than titles. Subscribe now for leadership insights, personal success strategies, and mentorship moments that matter.

Creating Your Personal Brand | Jennifer Turnage | Career Path | Ep 17 06.05.2025 31min

Join Katalina Dawson for a dynamic episode of the Career Path Podcast featuring Jennifer Turnage, CEO of Primeritus Financial Services. Discover how to start creating your personal brand, use self-promotion for career advancement, and build trust in the workplace. Jennifer shares her journey from CPA to CEO—without ever applying for a job. Subscribe now and leave a review to help others find this inspiring episode! Podcast site: CareerPathPodcast.com Guest’s Company: Primeritus Financial Se...

How Professional Friendships Impact Your Career | Career Path Podcast | Ep 16 01.04.2025 30min

Can professional friendships shape your career success? In this insightful episode of Career Path with Katalina, host Katalina Dawson welcomes Leslie Bender (Eversheds Sutherland) and Debra Ciskey (ARM Compliance Business Solutions)—two receivables industry leaders with decades of experience in compliance, risk management, and leadership. 🔹 Key Takeaways: ✅ How professional relationships drive success and open career opportunities ✅ The role of networking in leadership developmen...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | Sara Woggerman | ARM CBS | Career Path with Katalina | Ep. 15 04.03.2025 38min

"Do you ever feel like you don’t deserve your success?" You're not alone! In this episode of Career Path with Katalina, host Katalina Dawson sits down with Sara Woggerman, President of ARM Compliance Business Solutions, to discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, tackling perfectionism, and mastering authentic leadership. 🔹 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Why high-achieving professionals struggle with imposter syndrome ✔️ Practical strategies to shift from self-doubt to confidence ✔️ How perfectionism holds y...

Holly Naiman: How Self-Reflection Fuels Success | DebtConnection | Career Path With Katalina | Ep 14 04.02.2025 36min

We hope you enjoy this episode of Career Path With Katalina! Our featured guest this month is Holly Naiman at Debt Connection Symposium and Collection and Recovery Solutions. Journey along with your host, Katalina Dawson to learn from Holly’s experience increasing production by creating a culture of self-reflection, personal goals, and employee empowerment. #WomenInBusiness #CareerPathWithKatalina #ReceivablesManagement #CareerAdvice #CareerGrowth #CareerPath #Leadership DebtConnectio...

Jack Gordon: The Entrepreneurial Journey | WebRecon LLC | Career Path with Katalina | Ep 13 07.01.2025 33min

We hope you enjoy this episode of Career Path With Katalina! Our featured guest this month is Jack Gordon, Founder at WebRecon LLC. Journey along with your host, Katalina Dawson on the entrepreneurial experience of how he got where he is today. From eclectic early jobs to corporate marketing in the movie theater industry, Jack’s path is an unexpected precursor to his entry into the receivables industry and an impressive story of persistence and fortitude through the challenges of building a s...

Katie Zugsay: Unexpected Paths | Finexus Insurance Agency, LLC | Career Path w/Katalina | Ep 12 10.12.2024 39min

We hope you enjoy this episode of Career Path With Katalina! Our featured guest this month is Katie Zugsay, CEO at Finexus Insurance Agency, LLC / Founding Attorney at The Zugsay Law Firm, P.C. Journey along with your host, Katalina Dawson as Katie reveals her intriguing professional adventures, a series of unexpected scenarios, and how she ended up thriving in a life she didn’t plan. Katie embodies passion, ambition, determination, and success in a package you might not expect— which is exac...

Khalilah Lyons: Culture of Empowerment | Answer the Moment, LLC | Career Path w/Katalina | Ep 11 12.11.2024 34min

We hope you enjoy this episode of Career Path With Katalina! Our featured guest this month is Khalilah Lyons, Founder/CEO at Answer the Moment, LLC. Journey along with your host, Katalina Dawson to learn about 6️ Things That Cultivate a Culture of Empowerment. Listen in for 3 principles, 2 perspectives, and 1 practice you can specifically apply in your work culture today to empower yourself and those around you. Khalilah Lyons - https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilahlyons/ Answer the Mom...

Susan Richards | Leadership Skills | CredTech Consulting LLC | Career Path with Katalina | Ep 10 08.10.2024 30min

We hope you enjoy this episode of Career Path With Katalina! Our featured guest this month is Susan Richards, Founder & CEO at CredTech Consulting LLC. Journey along with your host, Katalina Dawson, to learn from Susan’s experience on leading by example, bridging the frontline/ C-suite divide, vulnerability in leadership, building resilience, qualities that define a good leader, and the importance of time in growing as a leader. Susan Richards - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanrichards2...