Stop selling yourself: Catherine Leduc on smarter career growth

What does it really take to stand out in today’s job market — especially in life sciences? In this episode of Leadership Lab, Maurice Thornton speaks with career coach and counsellor Catherine Leduc about career growth, personal branding, networking, and what professionals get wrong when trying to move forward. One of the biggest ideas in this conversation is simple but powerful: career success is not just about selling yourself well, but knowing yourself well. Together, they explore what it means to build a clear career strategy instead of drifting from role to role, how to position yourself in a competitive market, and why being too broad can actually hold you back. Catherine also shares practical advice for job seekers, professionals considering a career transition, senior leaders navigating a slower market, and graduates trying to land their first role. This episode covers: personal branding and career strategy how to stand out in a competitive job market networking for career growth career transition advice job search strategy for senior professionals how graduates can improve their chances of getting hired career development in pharma, biotech, medtech, and digital health If you work in life sciences and are thinking about your next move — or hiring people who are — this conversation is packed with relevant, practical insight. For hiring support across pharma, biotech, medtech and digital health, contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Leadership Lab is the podcast by headcount, featuring conversations with leaders, experts, and personalities across pharma, biotech, medtech, and digital health in Switzerland and Europe. Follow headcount on LinkedIn, and listen to Leadership Lab on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. #LeadershipLab #CareerStrategy #PersonalBranding #JobSearch #Networking #CareerGrowth #Pharma #Biotech #Medtech #DigitalHealth #LifeSciences