{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"There's no cheat code...You have to go do 'the thing' with Kendra Cato","description":"In this episode, I sit down with Kendra Cato for a real, unscripted conversation about leadership, resilience, and what it actually looks like to grow through uncertainty. Kendra shares her journey\u2014from joining a pandemic-era book club that turned into something much bigger, to co-authoring Together We Rise alongside 14 other female executives. What started as connection during a chaotic time evolved into a powerful platform for shared voices and leadership stories. We also get into her more personal chapter\u2014writing Rising with Courage while navigating a career transition after being laid off. That part of the conversation hits differently. It\u2019s about identity, uncertainty, and choosing to move forward when the path isn\u2019t clear. Kendra opens up about loss\u2014the passing of her father and a close friend\u2014and how those experiences reshaped how she leads, how she shows up, and what actually matters. There\u2019s a level of perspective here that you can\u2019t fake. We talk about: Why the people you surround yourself with matter more than you think What authenticity really looks like in professional environments Taking risks when you don\u2019t have all the answers How to stay grounded when life throws something unexpected your way This one isn\u2019t theory\u2014it\u2019s lived experience. If you\u2019ve ever been in a moment where things felt uncertain or out of your control, there\u2019s something in here for you ","author_name":"Cut Through the Noise with Dave Turano","author_url":"https:\/\/directory.libsyn.com\/shows\/view\/id\/jcegrp","html":"