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Episode Synopsis
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 today’s episode, host Kristi Faltorusso is joined by her LinkedIn bestie and SVP of Growth at Besler, Randi Sue Deckard. Get ready for an inspiring and candid conversation about big career pivots, the grit required to succeed, and the messy—but necessary—role of failure on the path to growth.Randi opens up about her unique professional journey, starting from childhood dreams of becoming an archaeologist, pivoting through STEM and clinical research, and ultimately landing in healthcare tech leadership. She shares her hard-won wisdom on resilience, betting on yourself, and finding joy after overcoming workplace challenges—including tough lessons from toxic leadership. Randi also dives into the importance of building a supportive personal brand, investing in continuous learning, and empowering other women along the way.Timestamps 0:00 - Preview 0:40 - Meet Randi 2:13 – Overview of Besler3:00 – Childhood Aspirations & Early Career Decisions6:38 – Transition to Pharmacology and Commercial Career Growth8:08 – Does Subject Matter Expertise Drive Career Success?9:28 – Navigating Failure & Learning from Mistakes12:34 – Leadership Growth & Team Management Lessons13:50 – Betting on Oneself and Avoiding Regrets16:15 – Learning Gaps & Team Building19:07 – Experience with a Toxic Female Boss21:35 – Impact of Leadership Style on Team Well-Being24:10 – Navigating Toxicity at Work and Knowing When to Walk Away28:25 – Pivoting Away from an Established Career and Reinventing Yourself28:55 – Developing a Personal Brand: Podcasting, Public Speaking, etc.31:30 – Strategies for Starting a Personal Brand on LinkedIn38:20 – Empowering & Giving Back to Women40:30 – Commitment to Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning42:15 – Plans for a Book and Merchandise on Career & Leadership Insights43:52 – Final Advice & Episode Wrap-UpConnect with the guest:Randi-Sue Deckard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randisuedeckard/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/_____________________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.
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