Cultural Communication Confidence

Today is the start of a brand new 3-part mini-series designed to accelerate your leadership journey in 2025, starting with today's episode on Get Visible: Your Personal Brand Opportunity.  Everyone has a brand, whether you realise it or not, whether you actively shape it or not. As you set ambitious goals for the year, discover how developing your personal brand can open doors to promotions, caree...

Let's embrace the spirit of Connection January, not dwell on Blue Monday. Today is Blue Monday, apparently 'the most difficult day of the year', the day in the northern hemisphere when it's still dark, cold and people tend to feel low. I know this time of year is a challenge for some people, and yet it's not only about 1 day- we can all have our good days and bad days, on any day of the year. Feel...

What do real, human conversations look and sound like in the workplace today? Claire Pedrick joined me for this fascinating discussion where we explored the nuances and signals of professional communication that make or break human connection.  Uncover the power dynamics that shape our interactions and why status is the default in professional introductions, even in some less hierarchical cultures...

Start your 2025 with clarity and confidence. As we gear up for this year, this episode is all about crafting your action plan for a successful start to 2025. If you missed our previous episode on reviewing and wrapping up 2024, be sure to check it out for a comprehensive approach to your career growth and kick start this January. In this follow up today, I guide you through the process of creating...

What if we didn't rely on CVs and resumes for job applications and recruitment? What would hiring look like in the future?  Carol Constant shares in this fascinating conversation of the podcast her innovative ideas and the app that she has developed for organisations to harness the power of gamification to assess human skills, team fit and cultural dynamics. Discover how this groundbreaking approa...

What has been your 2024? As we approach the end of the year, it's a good time to pause, reflect, and prepare for 2025. In this podcast episode, I share my questions and prompts to help you reflect and evaluate the highs and lows of 2024, and appreciate them all. Discover how to map your year, recognise your achievements, and explore my practical exercises to help you fully see the experiences you...

Have you ever received personal feedback that you felt was unjustified or unfair? Did you want to jump in and defend your actions and approach? When faced with unexpected tough feedback at work, it can be challenging to respond thoughtfully and appropriately in the moment, rather than react with emotion. That's why in this episode I share strategies that you can use to maintain your professional s...

You hear the question, your mind goes blank. The pause is getting longer, you feel everyone looking at you, you start to panic. What are you going to say? This scenario is more common than you think: that dreaded moment when your mind goes blank in a meeting. Whether it's due to a difficult question, stress or overwhelm, or simply being caught off guard by the context or people in the room, I shar...

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Are you a perfectionist? Perfectionism and imposter syndrome are pervasive themes that many professionals face at some point in their career. The challenge is that underlying fears can hinder and limit communication and performance, especially in high-stakes speaking situations, and when stepping up in a global career. In this podcast episode we explore...

In this episode, True Black joins me to explore the evolving challenges leaders face in today's complex global workplace. We discuss the importance of strategic agility, balanced with the necessity to zoom in and out of operational and strategic situations.  True also deep dives into the essential skills leaders need to thrive now and in the future, including why he believes in the value of inner...

Making work meaningful and how leaders can create a culture that leaves a legacy are the focus topics of my conversation with Prina Shah in today's podcast, and the themes in her recently published book.  She is a strong believer in the importance of being the architect of your career and the significance of leaving a legacy, no matter how big or small. In this episode discover the paradox of achi...

From bold decisions to the essential art of saying 'no,' this latest podcast conversation with Mel Kettle dives into the courage needed to lead yourself and others effectively so you can find your joy in life.  Discover why self-leadership is needed before leading others, and how setting healthy boundaries and communicating them effectively, even in the most challenging environments, is a core ele...

This week on the podcast we delve into the dynamic world of developing a global career and managing career transitions with Fiorenza Rossini. Our conversation reflected on the current changes in the workplace landscape and the impact on career trajectories. We explored the importance of reflecting on past roles to make meaningful career moves, and Fiorenza shares her expertise on how to successful...

In this podcast episode Gill Brabner shares insights into her innovative forum theatre workshops using professional actors to tackle difficult workplace conversations such as performance, sickness absence, and even sensitive issues like bullying and harassment. Learn why these immersive experiences are so effective, engaging participants deeply and providing practical learning that can be applied...

Tiphaine Le Roux is a global Sales leader passionate about global expansion topics and has been working in the field for the past 8 years. After she launched the US market for a French scale up a few years ago, she decided to create a podcast called International Corner to help every company to expand their activity globally. In this episode, we dive deep into the essence of connection, the challe...

Happy International Podcast Day! This has been an exciting few weeks celebrating my 100th episode, sharing the recent podcast mini-series about global leadership communication, and launching a new live training, Become a Global Leader. And to end the celebrations, I decided to create a very different episode for you today. Rather than me or a guest expert sharing their ideas, strategies and tips,...

Leadership presence can feel intangible- you either have it, or you don't, right? I disagree. I think everyone can develop it, but you need how to cultivate leadership presence, your way. And it's not about speaking more loudly or trying to dominate the conversation! In today's podcast episode I share my reframe that is going to change how you think about this, and the key steps you can take to st...

How do you talk so people lean in?  Some of this is how you talk- the way you come across when you open your mouth and share your views and ideas.  The way you structure your thoughts so you speak articulately and persuasively.  How confident you sound about what you are saying.  This is how you elevate your leadership skills. This is how you influence others.  In today's podcast episode I will sh...

Who are you and do you know your unique value? Do other people know it too? Understanding the value you bring and how you share it, is a critical part of building your personal brand and enhancing your professional reputation. In this episode, we explore how you understand your value today, and what that looks like tomorrow.  Plus how to get visible in 3 key spheres: in the room at your meetings,...

September kick off: Recommit and take action Happy September! As we shift gears here in the northern hemisphere with return to school and work for many of us, this is the perfect time to recommit to your career, leadership and progression goals and make the rest of 2024 count. That's why I decided to reshare with you a LinkedIn Live I created a couple of months ago, which I believe is a great way...

Summer season part 5 of 5: Body language and your IMPACT. In this summer series of LinkedIn live video re-runs, enjoy the most popular, most viewed topics to support you to keep growing and learning. I'll be back soon with new episodes! Body language and your IMPACT How often do you notice others' body language? How aware are you of your own non-verbal communication? When speaking, we tend to plan...

Summer season part 4 of 5: enjoy the most popular, most viewed topics from my LinkedIn live videos, including this topic which resonated with many of you- Strategies to deal with Passive Aggressive Behaviour. This summer season, 'best of' series, are a great way to keep growing and learning. I'll be back soon with new episodes! Strategies to deal with Passive Aggressive Behaviour Have you experien...

Lynne Stainthorpe joined me on the show in this episode to explore the nuances of building your own personal brand for creating impact, building your reputation and achieving your career goals, both within and outside your organisation.  Lynne is an expert brand strategist who supports businesses to make their brand human, relevant and distinctive, so they stand out, grow affinity and create impac...

Frauke Bender is a Professor of International Management, researcher, author, intercultural trainer, podcaster, and has been a passionate educator for over 25 years. She has 15+ years of global corporate leadership experience in marketing and communications, holds a PhD in economics and a master's degree in business administration with a specialization in International Management and Marketing. Sh...

Summer season part 3 of 5: enjoy the most popular, most viewed topics from my Linkedin live videos, and as I travel the next few weeks. This summer season, 'best of' series, are a great way to keep growing through July. I'll be back next week with new episodes! Trust yourself to speak: learnings from my journey Do you trust yourself to speak? I am going to share openly here that I realised a few m...