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, leadership presence and impact.

Today, we begin with Pillar One: Empower Your Confidence.

Whether you're stepping into new leadership spaces, aiming for your next promotion, or navigating a global career move, confidence isn't a "nice-to-have", it's essential. But let's be honest, it's not always easy. In fact, confidence is one of the most misunderstood elements of leadership development.

In this episode, I break down the steps to sustainable confidence, and how to build it in a way that aligns with who you truly are.

What You Will Learn:

• Why confidence is not constant, and how to work with its natural fluctuations
• Identifying your unique leadership value and communicating it with impact
• The key mindset habit to move from self-doubt to self-belief
• What could be holding you back and keeping you stuck
• Why visibility is critical to building your personal brand
• Practical ways to signal leadership with your presence and energy

Reflection Questions:

Take a few minutes after listening to reflect on these questions:

• On a scale of 1 to 10, where would you rate your confidence today?
• What strengths have you possibly overlooked that you should be doubling down on right now?
• What does your leadership identity say about you today, and is it aligned with where you're heading?

Join me for the LIVE virtual book launch of Become a Global Leader on Monday, 17th November 2025 at 6PM GMT London.

This event includes a live masterclass on identifying your unique leadership signature, Q&A, giveaways, and your chance to ask me your questions about leadership, career growth, and developing your communication.

Register for your free ticket here: https://culturecuppa.com/book-launch/

Resources:

• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Website:https://culturecuppa.com

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 intelligence are your greatest assets in developing meaningful communication.

Laura shares practical, down-to-earth advice on pushing beyond your comfort zone, mastering the physicality of confidence, and stepping into leadership without waiting for titles or validation. We also explore the power of storytelling in leadership and the importance of empathy and connection in today's global business landscape.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why confidence is a practice, not an automatic state, and how to build it deliberately
• How to use body language and physical presence to project and cultivate confidence
• The myth that extroversion defines leadership, and how authenticity is your unique leadership superpower
• The critical role of storytelling and empathy in communication
• How to stop waiting for permission and start leading now

Reflection Questions:

• In what ways are you currently stepping outside your comfort zone to grow your confidence?
• What physical practices might you incorporate to help project confidence in challenging situations?
• Where in your leadership journey are you waiting for permission, and how can you shift that into action?

Laura Barber is the founder of The Ripple Impact, advising businesses on brand strategy and insights taken from her 22+ years of experience in global multibillion-dollar businesses, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Walgreens Boots and General Mills.

At The Ripple Impact, she helps ambitious brands unlock the power of their story and strategy so they can make waves in their industry. They partner with visionary founders, leaders and teams to uncover the deep insights, bold thinking, and human truths that shape how brands show up in the world. Whether you're scaling a startup, evolving your positioning, or launching something new, they help you connect the dots and create impact that lasts.

She is also the host of The Ripple Impact podcast, where she goes under the surface of the human stories, those ripple moments that have created waves in business and in life.

Resources:

• Find out about my new book publication and get your exclusive invitation to the launch event: https://culturecuppa.com/book/
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Linktree for Laura Barber: http://linktr.ee/therippleimpact
• 🎧 Spotify for Laura Barber: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rsTk2Jr69lHFq0bCrc9kG?si=0d1b0e1c31e5423e
• ▶️ YouTube for Laura Barber: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRippleImpact
• 📸 Instagram for Laura Barber: https://www.instagram.com/the.ripple.impact/
• 🔗 Linkedin for Laura Barber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurambarber/ and
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/therippleimpact/

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 professional acting and a passion for communication, Sarah brings a bold and empowering perspective to how we develop women in leadership in a global world and create more gender equality.

Together, we explore what it means to lead with your whole self, how women can overcome outdated success metrics, and how to unlock true leadership impact.

Sarah shares her practical and thought-provoking ideas around redefining success, setting boundaries, and what male allies actually need to be doing to support female leadership development.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why whole-person leadership matters more than ever
• The power of redefining success on your own terms
• How to spot the invisible blockers holding women back in their careers
• How to assert boundaries without the push back
• What male allies can do to support female leadership meaningfully
• Why intention setting transforms your communication impact instantly

Reflection Questions:

• What does success look and feel like for you?
• Where are you saying "yes", and what would it take to say "no"?
• How do you want to show up in your next conversation, meeting or presentation?

Sarah Perugia is a whole-person leadership transformation specialist and passionate Women in Leadership Master Coach, driven by the belief that true leadership encompasses more than professional success - it involves nurturing the whole person. It's about understanding and supporting the values, passions, and overall happiness of leaders so they can create incredible career success and build strong high-achieving teams.

Drawing on her unique blend of professional acting and expertise in neuro-linguistic programming, Strengths and Positive Psychology, she brings a fresh approach to leadership development. She helps leaders and their teams explore what matters to them, what they are great at, and the unique value they bring with them into the room. This enables them to lead with a clear mission and result in a more profound and impactful leadership style.

Resources:

• Find out about my new book publication and get your exclusive invitation to the launch event: https://culturecuppa.com/book/
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Learn more about Sarah Perugia: https://sarahperugia.com/
• Connect with Sarah Perugia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/
• Connect with Sarah Perugia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahperugialeadershipcoaching