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 share in this latest podcast episode my practical strategies to help you navigate these moments...

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 the universal nature of imposter syndrome, discover actionable techniques to shift your...

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 work, resilience, and positive psychology. Learn how leaders can maintain peak performance by...

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 achievement versus legacy, redefining the meaning of success and creating meaningful workplace...

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 element to this. Plus listen to Mel’s insights on how aligning your core values and priorities can...

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 successfully transition into a global career. Empowering, practical and authentic, Fiorenza is a coach who...

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 immediately. Plus discover Gill’s ECA model for embedding compassion in team culture plus...

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 challenges of managing global teams when you rarely meet in person, and the strategies for effective...

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, I asked you what you wanted to know about improving your leadership communication, speaking like...

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 start expanding the way you project yourself so people feel your presence.  We’ll explore your...

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 share my 5 question framework to structure and share your ideas with the people that matter,...

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, internally within your organisation and externally in your wider professional circle. Let’s...

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 for you to kick-start your motivation, take stock and get moving with actions which will still...

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 what we will say, the content, and the actual words we will use. However, if we don’t pay...

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 experienced passive aggressive behaviour from somebody in the past? Maybe they don't acknowledge your...

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 impact. She believes making your brand human is the vital spark to emotional connection – the key...

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. She joined me from Germany to share her ideas on intercultural skills for career readiness,...

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 months ago I was not fully and completely trusting myself. I was living in my speaking and...

Summer season part 2 of 5: I am sharing my 'best of' series of live videos from LinkedIn, and as I travel the next few weeks. These are the most popular, most viewed topics, and I hope you find them helpful and great ways to keep growing through July. I'll be back soon with new episodes! Develop your confidence for presenting Do you feel stressed, under pressure and under-confident when you need to present or speak in public? Maybe you over-plan, over-think and end up speaking too much or...

Summer season part 1 of 5: And now for something a little different…. I have recently been sharing a number of live videos on Linkedin, and as I travel the next few weeks, I am sharing my summer season, 'best of' series. These are the most popular, most viewed topics, and I hope you find them helpful and great ways to keep growing through July. I'll be back soon with new episodes! Top 6 Public Speaking Mistakes to Avoid What are the most common mistakes that people make when public...

Ritika Wadhwa was born and brought up in India. She went on to achieve an MBA in the UK and broke all barriers as an immigrant to Canada and the UK. Ritika has over 30 years of experience working at Board level across 3 continents, with senior stakeholders - within the public and private sector and she is on a mission to bring inclusion and innovation to the heart of organisations, through Cultural Intelligence (CQ). Ritika is the Founder and CEO of Prabhaav Global. Prabhaav means impact in...

Mel Loy joins me for this latest podcast episode to share her practical and helpful insights into the most common communication mistakes in communicating internal change and restructures in organisations, her 3 Ts of trust and how to build genuine connection in virtual global teams. Mel is the force behind Hey Mel! Communication & Training, a small agency where big ideas meet even bigger energy, supporting her clients in change, internal, strategic and crisis communication. (As an...

Nicole Posner is an award-winning Conflict Consultant and has been guiding businesses to navigate difficulties for over 7 years. Through her psychology studies and career as a Workplace Mediator, she witnessed the impact, destruction and financial cost of conflict on the organisation, the emotional cost to those working in it, plus discovered what triggers and fuels conflict in people and businesses. Later Nicole trained as an Executive Conflict Coach, and now amalgamates her skills as a...

How do you feel about office politics? Frustrated? Manipulated? People playing games? Making power plays? Office politics can be destructive if there is negative intention, however workplace politics is a reality in most organisations- how projects are approved, people move forward and things are done. So what if we reframe it as human connection success factors, a way for you to navigate the workplace to connect with people to support your success?  This is a vital skill to steer your...