In our first episode of the fourth season of Career Catalyst, we sit-down with Annie Early, a lobbyist in the State of Wisconsin.  Among many great insights from her very successful career, Annie shares her story that starts out with her taking advantage of an opportunity in a firm and transforming that into an equity partner role.  Unlike some of our other guests, Annie's story doesn't necessarily change a whole lot, but she has had plenty of challenges, obstacles, and decision points which has taught her important lessons about developing mentors, finding the right circles of people as advisors, and cultivating a strong network.

Not only does she talk about building her career, she also talks about how creating flexibility and control in her worklife has become a critically important aspect of her professional life.  Being able to watch her daughter's basketball game or be home for important moments is a result of Annie's hard work and focus early in her career.