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Anna Catalano’s journey from oil industry titans to a prolific board career is truly global
Episode 17: Anna Catalano’s journey from oil industry titans to a prolific board career is truly global
Anna Catalano’s journey from oil industry titans to a prolific board career is truly global.
Playing a vital role in BP’s rebranding early in her career was proof-enough that Anna is a special talent in business, backed up by an unparalleled ability to build genuine, lasting business relationships.
In this episode, we explore how Anna built a career that spans the globe, developed a unique personal narrative, and prepared her move into a board career decades before it even happened.
They were making an assumption about what I would want based on their beliefs and their biases. Thank goodness they decided to ask me, because taking an overseas assignment was probably one of the most important decisions that happened in my career that really changed my trajectory.
Anna Catalano Board Director, Penta Group
Key episode takeaways:
- Sow the seeds for career opportunities early.
- Don’t call on your network only when you need them, network authentically.
- Be aware of unconscious biases.
- Continuous learning is critical.
To tune in, head here:
“I’ve learned more about business in this chapter of my life than I did previously, because I have been exposed to so many different business models.”
Anna Catalano Board Director, Penta Group
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