Become a Global Leader
Victoria Rennoldson 214 episodes Nov 6, 2026
Become a Global Leader is a podcast for ambitious professionals and leaders who want to grow their influence, visibility and impact across cultures. Hosted by Victoria Rennoldson, CEO and founder of Culture Cuppa, it explores the human side of global leadership through confidence, clear communication, trust and cultural intelligence. Each episode offers practical insights for leading and connecting with people who think, work and lead differently. It is aimed at leaders who want to make their voice heard and build stronger relationships across cultures.
Episodes
205 - Are you misreading intentions? with Kelly Goodwin
What if the behaviour that is frustrating most, you does not mean what you think it means? In this conversation with Kelly Goodwin, founder of Culture Savvy, we explore one of the most practical habits at the heart of Cultural Intelligence- going deeper than our first interpretation of what we see, hear and experience in the workplace. We explore why assumptions can create misunderstanding and co
204 - Visibility is Choice plus Action
Confidence is sometimes treated as something some people naturally possess and others do not. But after speaking to almost 100 women on a stage earlier this month about why talented and experienced professionals still stay invisible, I share in this episode why we need to start rethinking confidence and visibility. In this solo episode, we explore how visibility has to be connected to your persona
203 - Inclusion- Moving Beyond Good Intentions to Action, with Rob Neil
What happens when fear of saying or doing the wrong thing becomes a reason to do nothing? In this conversation with Rob Neil OBE, founder of KA Harrow and long-standing inclusion, Cultural Intelligence and leadership expert, we explore what inclusive leadership asks of leaders and what actions are needed. Sharing this episode in Black History Month in the UK, we explore why inclusion is not a line
202 - Power and Hierarchy across Cultures
What happens when the power structure you see is not the one that matters? Moving into a new role, team, project or department, or even starting a relocation assignment can be deeply disorienting when the 'rules' of influence suddenly seem to change. You may understand the formal hierarchy on paper, yet still find decisions happening elsewhere, unexpected people shaping outcomes, or apparently inf
201 - Escaping the Leadership Hamster Wheel with Kate Jones
What happens when leaders become so focused on speed, delivery and efficiency that they start to become almost machine-like themselves? In this conversation with Kate Jones, founder of Neon and architect of Deeply Human® leadership, we explore why humanity is not the opposite of performance, but one of the conditions that enables people and teams to perform at their best. We discuss what Kate call
200 - 6 Leadership Ideas from 200 Episodes
What can 200 conversations teach us about leadership? This is a very special episode, celebrating 4 years and 200 episodes of the podcast. When I started, the show was called Cultural Communication Confidence and every episode was solo. Since then, the podcast, my work and my own thinking have evolved, shaping not only the topics we explore here, but the questions we have been asking the guests wh
199 - The Non-Verbal Behaviours Shaping Trust with Jude Jennison
What are you communicating before you even say a word? In this conversation with Jude Jennison, founder of Leaders by Nature, we explore how unconscious non-verbal behaviour shapes trust, relationships and leadership impact. Jude spent 17 years at IBM before developing her methodology that uses horses to reveal the behaviours leaders may not realise they are bringing into their professional relati
198 - The Human Capabilities Leaders Need Now
What kind of leader do you need to become now? Leadership has not stood still over the last 12 months. AI is accelerating, workplace expectations are shifting and organisations are navigating growing uncertainty. So this episode explores a deeper question for ambitious professionals - not only what do you want to achieve, but who do you need to become? I reflect on why human capabilities matter ev
197 - How to Influence without Authority, with Laura Sellers
What does it really take to influence when you do not have formal authority? In this conversation with Laura Sellers, global executive and team coach for Procurement professionals, we explore why influence, confidence and relationship-building are essential leadership capabilities for professionals who want to elevate their impact across an organisation. Laura shares why introverted energy is not
196 - The Courage to Lead with Humanity, with Diana Osagie
Courageous leadership is often misunderstood as being bold, forceful or unafraid. In this conversation with Diana Osagie, leadership coach, trainer, consultant, author and keynote speaker, we explore a much more human definition of courage at work. Diana's core idea is that courageous leadership means staying human when the situation is challenging you to become something else. Under pressure, ma
195 - Why Great Work Does Not Speak For Itself
What if your great work is not seen? Many ambitious professionals believe that if they do excellent work, deliver results and make a meaningful contribution, their impact will naturally be noticed. It is a belief that often is born from integrity, modesty and a strong work ethic, sometimes from cultural norms, yet as you move towards more senior levels, this belief can quietly hold you back. In t
194 - How does storytelling travel across cultures? with Ned Legaspi
What helps a story travel across cultures? In global organisations influenced by Western communication styles, leaders often rely heavily on data, logic, evidence and carefully structured presentations to create impact. Those things matter, but they are rarely what people remember most. What people take away is the meaning they attach to your messages, and in leadership, storytelling shapes how y
193 - Neuroinclusive communication in the Workplace with Sara Bagheri
What does neuroinclusive communication look like at work? Many leaders want to create inclusive teams, but do not always know what that means in everyday interactions and communication in meetings and conversations. It is one thing to value difference in principle, but another to understand how communication styles, meeting structures, sensory needs, processing time and psychological safety can be
192 - Are you outsourcing your judgement to AI? with Rahim Hirji
What happens to human judgement with AI? Many of you I am sure are being encouraged to use AI more, embed it fully and become even more productive. Yet there is a deeper question sitting underneath the flurry of activity and hype: are we simply outsourcing the very human skills that make us so valuable? In this conversation with Rahim Hirji, author of 'SuperSkills: The Seven Human Skills for the A
191 - The Hidden Alignment Problem in Teams
What if the reason your assignment is stuck is that there is a lack of alignment on the issue? I speak regularly with professionals who are under constant pressure to move at pace, demonstrate progress and deliver tangible and visible solutions. Yet in that rush to act, teams can easily jump into solutions before they have properly aligned on the problem they are trying to solve. In this podcast e
190 - Encouragement is Where Courage Begins with Helen Gibson MBE
What happens when encouragement becomes a leadership capability, not just a nice thing to do? According to Helen Gibson MBE, encouragement is not soft or superficial, it is where we get our courage from. Many leaders and ambitious professionals are navigating what Helen calls 'the porridge (oatmeal) of life', those thick, heavy moments where progress feels slow, energy is low, you're losing moment
189 - The Hidden Reality of Senior Leadership
What happens when senior leaders have the conversations they rarely get to have? Many senior leaders carry questions, pressures and responsibilities that are not always visible from the outside. They may be managing organisational change, complex teams, at the same time as personal and family commitments and challenges. While they juggle difficult decisions, there is the pressure to appear compose
188 - Leadership is an Apprenticeship with Helen Brocklebank
What does it take to grow into leadership? Leadership can look impressive from the title, but the reality is often far more complex. It can mean making decisions without having all the insight, shouldering responsibility without certainty, holding competing stakeholder needs, and recognising when the path you once wanted is no longer the right one. In this conversation with Helen Brocklebank, Chie
187 - Creating Clarity in Uncertainty
What happens when leaders can no longer offer certainty? Many professionals I speak to are navigating continuous waves of change with organisational restructures, constantly shifting priorities, AI changing ways of working, economic uncertainty and changing customer expectations all part of everyday working life. For many, it feels less like steering towards a destination on the high waves, consta
186 - Finding Your Voice with Gill McKay
What does it mean to find your voice? Your ability to communicate confidently, influence others and share your perspective has never been more important, yet finding your voice is far more than about being a confident public speaker. It is about recognising the value of your contribution and having the confidence to share it. In this empowering conversation with Gill McKay, award-winning TEDx spea
185 - Why being Heard Starts Before you Enter the Room
What if being heard was not about speaking more? Many professionals I work with tell me they want to be more vocal in meetings, contribute with greater confidence, and ensure their ideas are recognised. Yet beneath those goals often sits a deeper challenge. It is not a lack of expertise, experience or valuable ideas. It is the hesitation, the overthinking and the fear of judgement, and even the q
184 - Pushing through is not resilience, with Julian Roberts
What does resilience really look like? I meet many professionals today who are navigating wave after wave of change: Reorganisations, shifting priorities, business uncertainty, technological disruption and growing pressure to do more with less have become familiar features of organisational life. Yet while resilience is frequently talked about, it is often misunderstood. In this conversation with
183 - Why Challenging Conversations Are Rarely About The Communication
When people talk about challenging conversations, most assume the difficulty lies in what needs to be said. Yet in my experience, whether working with senior leaders, high-potential professionals or global teams, the real challenge often begins long before the conversation starts. Recently, while leading a workshop for a women's leadership network, I was struck by the types of conversations partic
182 - Generationally speaking: generations at work with Alastair Greener
How can you communicate, collaborate and build trust across generations at work? This episode addresses this leadership challenge that many organisations are quietly navigating, but not always naming clearly. As workplaces become more complex, AI accelerates change, and expectations around leadership evolve, generational differences can easily become a source of misunderstanding, frustration or mi
181 - The Visibility Gap: Why High Performers still get Overlooked
What happens when you are already doing great work, but the right people still are not fully seeing it? In this episode, I explore a challenge that I am seeing come up repeatedly when working with ambitious professionals and established leaders alike- the visibility gap. Some professionals I meet are high performers, consistently exceeding expectations and aiming for promotion, yet others continue
180 - Leading Across Difference with Trisha Carter
What does it really take to lead effectively across difference? In this conversation with Trisha Carter, organisational psychologist, CQ Fellow and host of The Shift podcast, we explore why Cultural Intelligence has become such an essential leadership capability in today's global and complex world. As we discussed, many workplace frustrations are universal- teams experience friction around communi
179 - Networking: From Transactional to Genuine Connection
Networking is something many people feel they should be doing more of. Whether it is for career progression, business growth, or visibility, it often comes with a sense of obligation. And when it feels like that, it becomes transactional, uncomfortable, and ultimately ineffective. In this episode, I share insights and explore how to shift your approach, from short-term, transactional networking to
178 - Unique is Better than Better, Impactful Communication with Andrea Wojnicki
What does it really mean to communicate with impact? In this conversation with Andrea Wojnicki, executive communication coach and Harvard Business School PhD, we look at a topic that sits at the heart of leadership- how you communicate in a way that influences others, builds credibility and ultimately drives results. As we explored, impact is not about speaking more, but helping others think diffe
177 - The Confidence Journey: How Leaders Thrive in Uncertain Times
Confidence is the number one challenge I am hearing from leaders right now. Whether you are stepping into your next role, leading in complexity, or already operating at a senior level, there are moments where self-doubt creeps in. And in today's environment, with constant change, pressure and uncertainty, that challenge is only increasing. In this episode, I share a practical and honest perspectiv
176 - The Meeting Mistakes that are Slowing you Down, with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Why aren't your meetings working? I know so many professionals I meet feel stuck in too many meetings that take too much time, that create debate and frustration, and still don't get to action and move things forward. In this latest podcast episode, I'm joined by Mamie Kanfer Stewart, host of The Modern Manager podcast, author, executive coach and trainer who helps professionals successfully manag
175 - Who Should Adapt? Rethinking Cultural Intelligence in Teams
In this episode, I explore a question that comes up repeatedly in my work with global, cross-cultural teams and leaders- who should adapt? It is a deceptively simple question, but one that sits at the heart of how teams collaborate, communicate and ultimately perform. When this is unclear, it creates friction, slows progress and can even stop teams from doing their best work. Some assume that the
174 - Storytelling in Leadership, with Yarona Boster
In this episode, I'm joined by Yarona Boster to explore a topic many leaders ask about- how to speak in a way that truly engages and connects. We often think it is about saying more, adding more detail, or sharing all that we know. In reality, it is the opposite. The most effective communicators are not focused on what they want to say, but on what their audience needs to hear. We explore why stor
173 - Trust: The True Currency of Leadership with Michael Noonan
In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Michael Noonan, a technology leader with deep experience in developing high-performing teams, and scaling global teams across organisations, including Microsoft, Visa, Capita and IBM. Michael shares practical lessons from a leadership journey that has spanned continents, cultures and thousands of team members. We explore what it truly takes to lead across cul
172 - Leadership is Lonely- Reflections from the Leadership Breakfast
As I approach my 11-year anniversary in business, I find myself pausing to reflect. Not only on the milestones, but also on what I am hearing consistently across my conversations with aspiring and current leaders. The reality is that leadership can feel lonely. There are questions you cannot easily share in your organisation with peers or a line manager, and situations that feel too complex or per
171 - Reset Your Confidence in Seconds with Dr Cindra Kamphoff
Confidence is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, drivers of performance in leadership and organisations. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, certified mental performance coach, keynote speaker and author, who works with elite athletes and business leaders. Drawing on her new research study on confidence, she shares why confidence is not a fixed trait, but a skill t
170 - Give to Gain: Recognise & Value What Women Give Every Day
What are women already giving in leadership, often invisibly, and what do organisations gain as a result? Give to Gain- as we approach International Women's Day 2026, with this theme, I wanted to bring a slightly different perspective. Rather than focusing only on how we give more support to women, this episode reframes the conversation. I want to shine a light on what women already give every sin
169 - From Self-doubt to Self-trust- GRASP Confidence with Tara LaFon Gooch
You might look at other people and see them as confident, but despite your experience and successes, you still doubt yourself at times. In this conversation with Tara LaFon Gooch, 2X bestselling author and TEDx speaker, she shares her perspective - confidence is not a personality trait, it is a practice. It is not something you are born with, it is something you build. We explore why so many capab
168 - When Conflict Escalates, The Spiral of Disempowerment™
Conflict happens. What matters is how we interpret it and how we respond. In this podcast episode, I share a powerful tool I experienced recently in training with Chloe O'Sullivan from War to Peace, that completely shifted how I think about disagreement, tension and challenging conversations. The Spiral of Disempowerment™ offers a clear, practical framework to separate observable facts from assump
167 - Cultural Intelligence, From Knowledge to Action, with Lucy Butters
In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Lucy Butters, a Master Facilitator with the Cultural Intelligence Centre, a CQ Fellow- an elite CQ certification, and the author of the recently published 'Cultural Intelligence in Practi Lucy shares why adaptation and self-awareness matter as much as what you know. We talk about listening as a core leadership skill, how identity and culture shape who gets he
166 - Hidden Influence, How to Unlock Progress Without Pushing Harder
Hidden influence - why it is often the missing piece when projects stall, decisions loop and stakeholder meetings go nowhere. This latest podcast episode was prompted by real conversations with clients who were doing all the right things in theory- scheduling update meetings, sharing information, seeking decisions, yet progress kept slowing down. What sat underneath was a lack of strategic influen
165 - Finding Your Purpose on Your Journey With Amy Rowlinson
Many capable, successful professionals are delivering results, staying busy and doing what is expected of them, yet quietly running on autopilot. Everything looks fine on the surface, but something feels misaligned. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Amy Rowlinson, purpose and fulfilment coach, and author of Focus on Why, to explore why purpose is not something you discover one day, but someth
164 - Avoiding Cultural Pitfalls: 5 Mistakes Leaders Make
What are the five most common cultural mistakes that leaders often make when managing diverse, multicultural teams? Drawing from my experience working with organisations and teams in Cultural Intelligence, I share the common cultural mistakes, and how these can lead to miscommunication, frustration, and even project failures. I go on to explore how to reframe these to be successful in your ways of
163 - Ego in Leadership with Mary Gregory
In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Executive Leadership Coach, and author Mary Gregory, who specialises in human-centred leadership, confidence and gender equity. Together, we explore ego as a human defence system rather than a flaw, and how fear often sits behind leadership behaviours such as people pleasing, control and self-doubt. We look at how ego shows up differently for women, why many
162 - 2026 Kick-Start: Clarity, Momentum & Bold Action
Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2026, and we are starting with how we mean to continue with bold action. This episode is about momentum, clarity and creating a fast, intentional start to the year. This is your invitation to move from thinking to actively working and delivering on your leadership goals. Drawing on chapter one of my bestselling book, Become a Global Leader, I guide you throu
161 - Raise your profile and visibility with Vanessa Dal Busco
Leadership trends, advocating for women leaders and raising your personal profile. As we approach the start of 2026, in this podcast episode, I'm joined by Vanessa Dal Busco, Chair of the Institute of Directors Glass Ceiling Group, and a passionate advocate for women in leadership. Vanessa shares her insights on the challenges female leaders face, the importance of personal branding, and practical
160 - Embracing Career Crossroads with Julia Bend
In this latest podcast episode, I'm joined by Julia Bend, Executive Career Transition Coach and founder of Premier Coaching, and we focus on the emotional reality of organisational change, why it so often can feel personal even when it isn't, and what it truly takes to manage yourself well through transition. Julia also shares her SPEAR Framework, a clear and human approach that guides you from se
159 - Reflecting on 2025: Your Leadership Review
As we edge towards the end of 2025, this podcast episode is your invitation to pause, reflect and look back at the year that was. Whether you've experienced exciting progress, tough challenges or a sense of being in limbo in your career, this reflection is critical to acknowledging and accepting it all, helping you close out the year and get ready for what's next. I share practical clarity exercis
158 - Engaging Conversations, Leadership Spaces and Visibility with Enfys Maloney
In today's episode, I'm joined by Enfys Maloney, business expert, speaker, and seven-time award-winning sales trainer, trusted by hundreds of ambitious businesses. At the heart of this episode is the idea that strong communication and leadership are built by design and intention, not by accident. Quality conversations happen when you approach them with curiosity, intention and a readiness to move
157 - Connect with Cultural Intelligence: Pillar Four
In this podcast episode, I'm celebrating a very special moment: my book, Become a Global Leader, launched last week and has already become a best-seller in Career Advancement and Professional Development! This episode focuses on the final and, in my view, most important pillar of my book: Connecting across Cultures with Cultural Intelligence. In today's world, AI and technical skills and fluency a
156 - Bridge Challenging Conversations: Pillar Three
In this podcast, we continue our series exploring the pillars of my new book, Become a Global Leader. Today we focus on a capability that every global leader should master if they want real impact in their career and leadership growth: bridge challenging conversations. Challenging conversations appear in every organisation, every industry and every team. What distinguishes a global leader with str
155 - Become a Global Leader Discover Victoria's Book
There are moments in every leader's journey when reflection meets action, and for me, that moment is now. Today, on publication day for my book, Become a Global Leader, I sit down with my friend, Enfys Maloney, to talk about the leadership stories and learnings behind the book, the lessons I've learned along the way, and what true leadership really looks like behind the scenes. In this podcast epi
154 - Master Your Clarity to Elevate Your Influence: Pillar Two
In this podcast episode, I'm continuing my special mini-series in the lead-up to the launch of my book, Become a Global Leader. With only one week to go until release day on 17th November, I'm diving into the 2nd of the 4 key pillars from my book: Mastering Your Clarity to Elevate Your Influence. Clarity is one of the most powerful and often underestimated skills for aspiring global leaders. In my
153 - Empower Your Confidence: Pillar One of Global Leader Communication
Today is a very special episode as we mark the launch of my first book: Become a Global Leader, out to buy on 17th November 2025. It's been an incredible journey bringing this book to life, and I cannot wait for you to read it. Over the next four weeks, we'll be diving into the four core pillars of the book, the foundations for any ambitious global leader who wants to grow their influence, leaders
152 - The Ripples of Authentic Connection with Laura Barber
In this latest podcast episode, I'm joined by the straight-talking Laura Barber, founder of Ripple Impact, brand storyteller and experienced brand and insight strategist with 22+ years of experience in global multibillion-dollar businesses. We explore confidence, the evolving nature of leadership across multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures, and why authenticity and cultural inte
151 - Whole-Person Leadership: Empowering Women with Sarah Perugia
Evolving your leadership today isn't only about what you achieve, it's about how you grow, how you connect, and how you show up as a whole person, both at work and in your life. In this episode, I'm joined by the dynamic and deeply insightful Sarah Perugia, Executive Leadership Master Coach, women in leadership advocate, and whole-person leadership transformation specialist. With a background in p
150 - How to Feel in Control When You Don't
Welcome to episode 150 of Cultural Communication Confidence! It's a milestone we're celebrating- thank you so much for listening, whether this is your 1st episode or your 150th! Today's topic is something timely, relevant, and let's be honest, a little bit uncomfortable: How do you lead yourself, and others, when you feel out of control? Whether you're currently navigating uncertainty, restructure
149 - From Imposter to Impact overcome what's holding you back
What's holding you back in your leadership communication? This week's podcast episode is a deeply personal one, as we continue the celebration of the podcast's third birthday and approach our 150th episode. Today I'm sharing not only the common blocks that I see hold people back from stepping into their leadership, but also my own story of how I overcame some of these same obstacles. If you're amb
148 - Behind the Mic: 3 years of leadership insights
Celebrating 3 Years of the Podcast: Leadership Lessons from Behind the Mic Today marks a major milestone, 3 years of my podcast, Cultural Communication Confidence, in the same week as International Podcast Day. In this special celebratory episode, I'm going behind the mic to reflect on the real lessons I've learned from creating nearly 150 episodes. And, more importantly, I'm sharing what those le
147 - Authentic leadership with Sri Sharma
Evolving your leadership today isn't only about strategy, goals and performance, it's about people, being real and growing through change, with all its highs and lows. In this episode, I'm joined by Sri Sharma, serial technology entrepreneur, who has founded 2 companies that have both sold to private equity, and is now a strategic advisor to B2B software and agency scale-ups. In our conversation w
146 - More Engaging Meetings with Cultural Intelligence
If you're leading global or cross-functional teams and finding your meetings fall flat, with cameras off, periods of silence and little interaction, this episode is for you. In today's podcast, I look at the culturally-driven behavioural preferences that could be silently shaping the level of your meeting engagement. Whether you're hearing from only one or two dominant voices, or struggling to enc
145 - Stop wasting time: meetings with clarity
In this podcast episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest time drains for global leaders: ineffective meetings. We've all sat through meetings that drift with no clear outcome. But with the right communication strategy, your meetings can become high-impact spaces that drive action, connection, and leadership growth. In this episode, I share my practical 5 Ps framework for meeting clarity, a tool I
144 - Listening 101 for Better Communication
In this podcast episode, I'm diving back into a crucial but often overlooked communication skill: active listening. It sounds simple, but in reality, truly listening, especially in fast-paced, distraction-heavy environments, is far from easy. Whether you're in a virtual meeting or face-to-face, your ability to listen well is a key part of your global leadership impact, helping you build trust, dem
143 - Lead with AI with Zahra Shah
AI, automation and rapid digital change have transformed work, but what does this mean for the future of leadership? In this episode, I'm joined by Zahra Shah, AI expert and leader, to explore the leadership, communication and cultural skills leaders now need to grow and adapt to. We talk about the ethical and practical sides of AI, how to adopt it effectively in your organisation, and why strong
142 - The 6 Frames of Influence: Strategies to gain Support for your Ideas
When your idea, recommendation or initiative needs a 'yes', but you're hitting a block, it's not only about repeating yourself or speaking louder. It's about how you frame your message. In today's podcast episode, I explore a powerful, practical approach for professionals who want to influence more effectively in their organisations. Drawing on my work with leaders navigating complex, multicultura
141 - Facing Transition: Stand out in the Job Market
Let's face into a topic that's on many minds right now: how to genuinely stand out and communicate your value in a highly competitive and rapidly changing job market. With widespread layoffs, redundancies and restructures, and evolving hiring processes increasingly influenced by AI screening, simply updating your CV or LinkedIn profile won't cut it anymore. Instead, standing out starts much earlie
140 - From Redundancy to Reinvention to the Rise of AI with Valerie Merrill
Navigating redundancy with resilience, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and what impactful learning and development looks like in today's hybrid, fast-moving world. In this podcast episode I am joined by Learning & Development specialist, Valerie Merrill, who shares her personal journey of being made redundant multiple times, how it led her to becoming her own boss, and why she believes r
139 - AI as your Communication Ally: Practical Tips and Insights
In this episode of the podcast, I explore a vital, current topic: how AI tools can genuinely support and enhance your communication skills as a global leader. This is not about replacing you, but rather empowering and improving the way you communicate. Drawing on real-world examples, hands-on experimentation, and what the latest research is saying, I break down how to use these tools effectively,
138 - The Essential Communication Skills for Future Global Leaders
Communication is your most powerful tool as a leader. It's how you share your vision, engage your team, influence decisions, and build your personal brand. From one-to-one conversations to addressing large audiences, your communication style shapes your leadership presence and determines your career trajectory. In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the communication skills that are essential
137 - Get noticed: Strategies for Career Visibility
How do you get noticed by senior leaders when you're getting ready for promotion? How do you communicate your value beyond your local team or region? In this latest podcast, I'll guide you through the practical steps to grow your visibility and impact, even before you're ready for that next career move. This is not about shortcuts or quick wins. It's about investing in your career visibility stra
136 - The leadership mindset to make Partner with Simon Olsen
What does it take to make partner in one of the world's leading accountancy firms? Learn about leadership mindset from the inspiring career journey of Simon Olsen, partner at Deloitte, who shares his invaluable insights in this latest podcast episode from his 26 years of experience. Simon discusses his path to leadership, highlighting the importance of boldness, determination, and the ability to a
135 - Lead effectively global teams with cultural intelligence
Today we explore what it really takes to lead across cultures in a way that drives results, builds trust and enhances your impact as a global leader. Whether you're expanding your global team, leading across regions, or developing your leadership for future global opportunities, this latest episode is for you. We look at how Cultural Intelligence (CQ) enables leaders to adapt their communication s
134 - Sell yourself: positioning yourself for career advancement
Do you feel comfortable 'selling yourself' at work? Many people tell me they don't. But, if you're aiming to grow your leadership presence, build your career, and make a real impact as a global leader, you need to know how to position yourself effectively. This isn't about self-promotion or being arrogant. It's about clarity, confidence and knowing your leadership potential. In this episode, we ex
133 - Unlocking Better Decision-Making
In this episode, I'm jumping into a challenge many global leaders face but often don't talk about openly: decision-making that stalls or simply doesn't happen. Whether it's frustrating project delays or the silent confusion of unclear accountability, I'm sharing what's really going on and, more importantly, how to shift from nothing getting decided to moving forward. I explore not only the practic
132 - Present with purpose and authority
Your voice can elevate your authority, so knowing how to present with intent and be perceived as authoritative by key decision-makers is key. In this podcast episode, I share insights and practical strategies to help you present more effectively, no matter where you are in your career. As you progress, the stages and audiences get more significant, your impact matters, and your voice is a critical
131 - The Future of Global Leadership with Pat Keener
In today's fast-moving and unpredictable world, the expectations of leaders are shifting fast. So, what do employers want now, and how can you prepare to lead and grow your career in this changing landscape? In this episode, I'm joined by Pat Keener, Associate Director of Career Management at London Business School and Executive Career Coach, supporting international professionals in becoming bett
130 - Assertive, not Aggressive: the Balancing Act
Assertive, not Aggressive: the Balancing Act In this episode we jump into the crucial distinction between assertiveness and aggression in the workplace. As communication is integral to achieving your goals, understanding this spectrum is vital for effective leadership. Join me as I unpack the key factors that influence how we communicate assertively, including cultural dynamics, gender perceptions
129 - Resilience recharge: power yourself up as a leader
Resilience recharge: power yourself up as a leader As we navigate the challenges of 2025, including organisational changes and increasing pressures, the discussion on resilience becomes ever more relevant for current and aspiring leaders. You have to recognise when you are running low on energy and the need to recharge before reaching a critical tipping point with detrimental effects on health and
128 - Take Charge: Navigate Uncertainty
I know from my conversations that many of you are facing pressing challenges this year, including redundancies and organisational restructures. Acknowledging the uncertainty that permeates the workplace, I share today my 'Take Charge Triangle', a framework designed to help you navigate these tricky times, so you can feel like you can start to move forward. From exploring self-awareness to managin
127 - Dare to lead with Licca Li
Embracing possibilities with purpose, passion and 'heartset'. Licca Li, Global Head of Growth and Marketing for Retail Services at IKEA, is a visionary leader who lives and leads with passion and purpose. She believes vision is not something to achieve, but it is the driver that lets you dare to continue. In this latest interview in my business leaders series, I am thrilled to share this conversat
126 - Leadership Lessons with Daniel Eric Kemdeng Djoumessi
Leadership: from a coffee farm in Cameroon to becoming a global finance leader, a community and entrepreneurial leader with impact. I am incredibly excited to share this inspiring conversation on the podcast with Daniel Eric Kemdeng Djoumessi, VP at JP Morgan Chase, and also the founder of Amaro Coffee. Daniel shares his incredible career and leadership journey, and the lessons that aspiring leade
