Management Material

About Management Material

Welcome to Management Material. My name is Catherine Van Der Laan. I started my career at the bottom as an assistant and worked my way up to become the boss’s boss in 8 years. If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that what got you to where you are now won’t get you to where you want to be. This podcast is for top performers who want to be amazing managers. I’ve coached lots of talented people to get them from entry-level to recognized top performers to new managers to seasoned executives. I challenge deeply held beliefs and change how people see the world. Management is all about leadership. The best managers were developed leaders long before they had any direct reports. Here's one thing that most people won't tell you: Management is a skill. Management is a skill you can learn, just like the hard skills that got you to where you are now. Management Material is about developing you into the best manager you can be. Let’s turn YOU into management material.

Publisher

Catherine Van Der Laan

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jul 2021

Latest episode

24 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2025

   Lead with Vision

   Send us a text Welcome back to Management Material with Catherine Van Der Laan! In this episode, Catherine discusses the critical importance of leading with a clear and inspiring vision, especially in today's rocky and inconsistent world. She shares insights on how a well-defined vision can motivate your team, attract the right talent, and transform your organization's performance. Learn how to articulate a vision that gives people purpose, fosters commitment, and drives success, even w...

2. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Getting Hired and Social Media: Your Digital Footprint

   Send us a text In this episode, host Catherine Van Der Laan discusses the critical role your social media plays in getting hired. She explains that many hiring managers now scrutinize candidates' online presence to determine if they are an asset or a liability to the company. Catherine provides a three-step process to "scrub" your social media, ensuring it presents a professional image that aligns with what hiring managers seek. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and champion...

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   10 Sept 2025

   Building an AI-Proof Resume and Cover Letter

   Send us a text This video provides an in-depth guide on creating an AI-proof resume and cover letter. The speaker, Catherine Van Der Laan, shares insights on how AI and recruiters typically screen job applications, emphasizing the importance of tailoring your resume and cover letter with relevant keywords and action verbs. She advises against directly copying job descriptions and discusses how to present your experience and education in a strategic manner. Additionally, she shares a successfu...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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