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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 Besler
3:00 – Childhood Aspirations & Early Career Decisions
6:38 – Transition to Pharmacology and Commercial Career Growth
8:08 – Does Subject Matter Expertise Drive Career Success?
9:28 – Navigating Failure & Learning from Mistakes
12:34 – Leadership Growth & Team Management Lessons
13:50 – Betting on Oneself and Avoiding Regrets
16:15 – Learning Gaps & Team Building
19:07 – Experience with a Toxic Female Boss
21:35 – Impact of Leadership Style on Team Well-Being
24:10 – Navigating Toxicity at Work and Knowing When to Walk Away
28:25 – Pivoting Away from an Established Career and Reinventing Yourself
28:55 – Developing a Personal Brand: Podcasting, Public Speaking, etc.
31:30 – Strategies for Starting a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
38:20 – Empowering & Giving Back to Women
40:30 – Commitment to Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning
42:15 – Plans for a Book and Merchandise on Career & Leadership Insights
43:52 – Final Advice & Episode Wrap-Up
Connect 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/
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To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their
Website: 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/
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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.