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Hosted by Catherine Van Der Laan · business · EN-US
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 manag
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Management Material is hosted by Catherine Van Der Laan. The show has published 64 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Lead with Vision" (24 September 2025, 19 minutes), "Getting Hired and Social Media: Your Digital Footprint" (17 September 2025, 14 minutes), and "Building an AI-Proof Resume and Cover Letter" (10 September 2025, 17 minutes).
Management Material publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 64 episodes.
Booking probability for Management Material is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Management Material requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Management Material's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Management Material are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. Management Material has a business audience.
Catherine Van Der Laan hosts Management Material, a business podcast with 64 episodes published.
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Episode #64
Send 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...
Episode #63
Send 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...
Episode #62
Send 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...
Episode #61
Send a text We're starting a 7-part series entitled "Get a New Full-Time Job." This series mimics the more in-depth group program called "Get a New Full-Time Job." You can find out more about the group program here...
Episode #60
Send a text "People don't leave jobs; they leave managers." - a common managerial proverb Getting the title of "manager" doesn't automatically qualify you as a leader. Most managers (at least 58%, according to one...
Episode #59
Send a text Ever wondered how to piece back together the fragile puzzle of trust once it's fallen apart? That's what we conquer on today's Management Material, as I share the transformative journey of a leadership...
Episode #58
Send a text In this episode, we cover the fine-tuned art of giving feedback so it's received well. It's not easy to give feedback. Most of us have had at least one experience with giving feedback and seeing it blow up...
Episode #57
Send a text Unlock the secrets to revitalizing your team's passion and productivity with me, Catherine Van Der Laan, as we navigate the storm of today's workplace challenges. In this episode, I share my personal journey...
Episode #56
Send a text There's a right way and a wrong way to lead after a layoff. When RIFs shatter company morale and rewrite the organizational chart, people can do really weird and stupid things. Let's talk through what it...
Episode #55
Send a text If you've been through a RIF or know someone who has, this episode is here to help you get back on your feet. I'm sharing a six-step lifeline for anyone treading in these choppy waters—all to help you find a...
Episode #54
Send a text Today’s topic is about real leadership that inspires people but is super hard on the manager. Taking the blame and lending the credit is a tough thing. That means taking the fall when a project doesn’t go...
Episode #53
Send a text This topic came up because a career coaching client of mine got a new job recently as a manager. She has a team of people that she inherited from the company. That means that she didn’t get to hire her own...
Episode #52
Send a text If you're on your way to being known as the next up-and-coming manager or management material , you might have some haters. The world is full of people who want to get credit and don't want to put in the...
Episode #51
Send a text OOPS! The right file is now uploaded. Sorry, everyone! I uploaded the next episode for my other podcast, The Money Minister, but now the right episode for Management Material is up...
Episode #50
Send a text The economy is in a little bit of trouble. When interest rates go up, businesses that rely on loans have to balance their budgets, so they tend to lay people off. Let’s take this episode to learn how to...
Episode #49
Send a text A few years ago, I was a defacto leader on a team and I had a boss who was super indecisive. I’m not sure I blamed him, because his boss was indecisive as well and it was a VERY political company. Our guy in...
Episode #48
Send a text Someone recently asked me about being a leader or peer leader for a team that’s half in the office and half working from home. To be clear, he’s not their boss but is a kind of peer leader at work, and he...
Episode #47
Send a text At one point in my career, I started giving presentations to senior management - GMs, SVPs, and occasionally our Chief Product Officer. When I first started giving those presentations, I would present my...
Episode #46
Send a text Joining a new team can feel exciting, terrifying, inspiring, overwhelming, and stressful. Most people will focus on building relationships with their new team members... which can sometimes go wrong. In this...
Episode #45
Send a text A friend of mine came up to me last Sunday at church and asked how I would answer an interview question since I’ve managed larger teams before. He was sitting in an interview for a senior-level position and...
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