THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS
CATHERINE MCDONALD | EPISODE 83 | SHOW NOTES
FEATURED GUEST
Our V.I.P. Featured Guest Catherine McDonald brings over 20 years of experience in the health care industry. Her diversified roles encompass consultative account management, speed-to-value to implementable savings, technology support and training, business analytics, hospital/supplier relationships, team leadership and business development. She is adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency.
A native Texan, Catherine fell in love with nonprofits through annual “Community Day” volunteering led by her employer of 21 years, a health care performance improvement company. Inspired at a social benefit organization, Catherine quickly developed a deep passion for charitable work. Her genuine compassion for people sets the perfect stage for her to continue to flourish as a board member of Silhouettes of Success Foundation.
Along with her adoration of nonprofits, Catherine also loves Texas’ abundance of large lakes and the beautiful, open skies they reflect.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
Communication: Catherine shares her thoughts on the critical importance of communication, most especially the digital world. She’s a staunch advocate for open communication in all aspects of life. She shares her gratitude for her husband who is such a strong supporter, confidant, resource for inspiration and partner. Catherine shares a best practice tip on this key topic; when going through a situation, she has learned to do a quick self-assessment and try to see the issue from the other side…and communicate, communicate. She is solutions driven, for sure!
Solace: Starting her days in morning devotion is vital to help set her day up for success. She reminds us to hit the reset button and not to carry yesterday into today or tomorrow. She shares a favorite guiding light scripture with us Matthew 6:34…take a moment to look it up! Catherine shares that silence is her solace. She shares some ways that help her to recharge; being in the word, sitting on her back patio as it allows her the space to reset and connect with herself and sometimes watching the rising of the sun or just to feel the wind blow.
Next: Catherine reflects on an experience she went through many years ago-she is able to look back now to see where and how much growth came from that difficult period in her life. She gives an example of the all too familiar burden of overwhelm, a career disappointment with overlapping personal struggles and yet today she’s able to see now how responding with emotions versus analyzing and assessing the whole situation helped her grow. Something that has helped Catherine over the years is a saying that her Mom would tell her, “you can’t change what you won’t acknowledge”. As a past yes, yes, yes person, Catherine is able to clearly see that way of living wasn’t helping support her to achieve of focus on her goals. She is looking forward to her next steps on her journey, steps and future goals and new plans with her husband and endeavors they explore together!
INTENTIONAL INSPIRATION
Hit the reset button every morning!
RESOURCE LIST
CATHERINE MCDONALD
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Bible
Bible Verse Matthew 6:34
A Jewel in His Crown by Priscilla Shirer
