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 strategies now, so you can confidently be ready for future leadership opportunities. This is your chance to build connections and put yourself on the radar for global leadership roles.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Leadership mindset before job title.
• Flag your ambition strategically.
• Mentorship and how to find the right mentor.
• Research missions as a part of your plan.
• Strategic networking to raise your profile.
• Practical, low-barrier actions you can take today to become more visible.

Key Reflection Questions:

• What does becoming a global leader mean to you personally and professionally?
• Where are you already showing leadership, even without the title?
• Who could you reach out to for a 20-minute conversation to broaden your perspective?

Ready to go further? Download your free leadership resource to accompany the podcast here: https://www.culturecuppa.com/leader.

You’ll get short, practical training to help you deepen your communication skills, grow your leadership confidence and create more impact in your career.

Resources:

• Access my free resource: Global Leader Impact: https://culturecuppa.com/leader
• To follow Simon Olsen and learn more about his work, find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-olsen-582aa74/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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 adapt culturally in an ever-changing global landscape. With a wealth of experience working across diverse cultures, Simon reflects on how these experiences have shaped his leadership style and the significance of mentorship in both personal and professional growth. He emphasises the need for leaders to listen actively, understand their teams, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Join us as we explore practical strategies for stepping into leadership roles, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the necessity of building a strong, supportive team. Simon's open and honest reflections on the challenges and rewards of leadership will resonate with listeners at every stage of their careers.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The importance of boldness and bravery in leadership.
• How to adapt your leadership style to different cultural contexts.
• Strategies for effective mentoring and team building.
• Recognising and overcoming imposter syndrome.
• The role of continuous learning and practice in developing leadership skills.

Reflection questions for you to consider:

• How can you apply boldness in your own leadership journey?
• What steps will you take to build a supportive team around you

Resources:

• Access my free resource: Global Leader Impact: https://culturecuppa.com/leader
• To follow Simon Olsen and learn more about his work, find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-olsen-582aa74/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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 style, navigate cultural complexity and stay authentic, while connecting to people and delivering results. We explore why CQ is not only a nice-to-have, but an essential leadership skill to thrive as a global leader and thrive in your career.

What you'll learn:

• Why your leadership style may not land the same way across different cultures
• How to shift from one version of leadership to a global leadership mindset
• The four-part CQ framework from the Cultural Intelligence Center and how it applies to real leadership challenges
• Practical ways to adapt your communication and leadership style without losing authenticity
• Why cultural intelligence fuels your leadership impact

Reflection questions:

• How well do you understand your own cultural influences and behavioural preferences?
• What cultural differences are you currently navigating, and how are you responding?
• Where might you need to adapt your leadership or communication to be more effective?

Don’t forget to download your free training resource to develop your leader communication and cultural intelligence further: http://www.culturecuppa.com/leader/

Want to dive deeper and explore your own Cultural Intelligence profile? Message me on LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you.

If you’re serious about growing your communication, your career and your leadership future, this episode is your next step.

Resources:

• Access the free training, Global Leader Impact: https://culturecuppa.com/leader
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com