C-Sweet Talks

C-Sweet™ Talks takes you inside the most interesting businesses and industries today and explores strategies for career success. Hosts Beth and Dianne have navigated C-Suites and board rooms throughout their careers, and are now giving insider advice for executive and entrepreneurial women to make a difference in theirs. C-Sweet™ is an international professional association for women focusing on access to all levels of career opportunities for YOU and others, the creation of diverse networks where women consciously choose to work with each other, and how all can take on the executive glass ceiling. For more visit: https://www.csweet.org/

C-Sweet Talks is a business podcast hosted by Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing, with 101 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing hosts C-Sweet Talks, a business show with 101 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  100 - Building Employee Loyalty Beyond the Paycheck with Cheri Salazar

  Aug 5, 202617 minS6

  In this episode of C-Sweet Talks , Cheri Salazar , CEO and Co-founder of NestSTEPS , joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin for a conversation about how employers can build stronger employee loyalty by investing beyond the paycheck. Together, they discuss the growing housing affordability challenge, why financial wellness is becoming a critical workplace issue, and how innovative employee benefits can help organizations better support their people. Cheri shares the inspiration behind NestSTEPS and explains why helping employees build financial stability and a path toward homeownership is about more than buying a house—it's about creating lasting security, strengthening workplace loyalty, and supporting the whole employee. She also discusses why organizations that invest in their employees' lives beyond work are better positioned to attract, engage, and retain talent. Join the community! www.CSweet.org

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  Episode #6

  98 - The New Rules of Executive Success | A CEO's Guide to Sustainable Leadership

  Jul 6, 202618 minS6

  In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Laura Danforth , President of BlueWave Resource Partners, joins Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin for an insightful conversation on modern executive leadership, building resilient company cultures, and why sustainable success—not burnout—is becoming the new standard for C-level leaders. Leading nearly 500 consultants across the aerospace, defense, and infrastructure sectors, Laura shares how intentional leadership, strategic boundaries, and a people-first culture have fueled record business growth while creating an environment where both leaders and teams can thrive. She also offers candid insights on balancing executive responsibility with motherhood, challenging the long-held belief that women must choose between career success and personal fulfillment. Join the community! www.CSweet.org

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  94 - Stop Second Guessing, Start Leading with Certainty with Wendy Paige Sterling

  May 26, 202616 minS6

  <p>In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Wendy Paige Sterling, CEO & Founder of The New EI™, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to explore why even the most accomplished women second guess themselves under pressure. Wendy introduces her framework of energetic intelligence, revealing how leaders can shift from urgency-driven decisions to certainty-led leadership. </p><p>From recognizing body signals to strengthening boundaries and accelerating decision-making, this conversation reframes what it truly means to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction in high-stakes environments. </p><p><br/></p><p>Join the community!<br/>www.CSweet.org</p>

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  Episode #4

  96 - The Business of Connection: How Mitch Sodikoff Is Powering a New B2B Ecosystem

  May 19, 202610 minS6

  <p>In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Mitch Sodikoff, Executive Producer and Managing Director of Global Message, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin to introduce a new kind of B2B ecosystem built on trusted relationships. From connecting companies to the right partners across tech, finance, operations, and beyond, Mitch shares how curated networks can drive both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency. </p><p>This conversation explores why trust, speed, and access are becoming the ultimate competitive advantage—and how leaders can leverage the right connections to scale smarter. </p><p>Join the community!<br/>www.CSweet.org</p>

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  Episode #3

  95 - Kruti Kapadia on Closing the Gap Between Expertise and Executive Influence

  May 12, 202614 minS6

  <p>In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Kruti Kapadia, Leadership Coach for Technologists and Founder of Kapadia Coaching, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to break down the critical gap between technical excellence and strategic leadership. From translating complex ideas into business impact to influencing across functions and leading with executive presence, Kruti shares what it truly takes to operate at the next level. </p><p>For leaders navigating AI transformation, cross-functional alignment, and high-stakes decision-making, this conversation reveals why communication—not capability—is the ultimate differentiator. </p><p>Join the community!<br/>www.CSweet.org</p>

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