Cultural Communication Confidence
Episodes
174 - Storytelling in Leadership, with Yarona Boster
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ofte...
173 - Trust: The True Currency of Leadership with Michael Noonan
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Michael Noonan, a technology leader with deep experience in developing high-performing teams, and scaling globa...
172 - Leadership is Lonely- Reflections from the Leadership Breakfast
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 consiste...
171 - Reset Your Confidence in Seconds with Dr Cindra Kamphoff
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, drivers of performance in leadership and organisations. In this episode, I'm joined ...
170 - Give to Gain: Recognise & Value What Women Give Every Day
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What are women already giving in leadership, often invisibly, and what do organisations gain as a result? Give to Gain- as we approach International W...
169 - From Self-doubt to Self-trust- GRASP Confidence with Tara LaFon Gooch
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 conver...
168 - When Conflict Escalates, The Spiral of Disempowerment™
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
167 - Cultural Intelligence, From Knowledge to Action, with Lucy Butters
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Lucy Butters, a Master Facilitator with the Cultural Intelligence Centre, a CQ Fellow- an elite CQ certificatio...
166 - Hidden Influence, How to Unlock Progress Without Pushing Harder
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hidden influence - why it is often the missing piece when projects stall, decisions loop and stakeholder meetings go nowhere. This latest podcast epis...
165 - Finding Your Purpose on Your Journey With Amy Rowlinson
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many capable, successful professionals are delivering results, staying busy and doing what is expected of them, yet quietly running on autopilot. Ever...
164 - Avoiding Cultural Pitfalls: 5 Mistakes Leaders Make
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What are the five most common cultural mistakes that leaders often make when managing diverse, multicultural teams? Drawing from my experience working...
163 - Ego in Leadership with Mary Gregory
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Executive Leadership Coach, and author Mary Gregory, who specialises in human-centred leadership, confidence an...
162 - 2026 Kick-Start: Clarity, Momentum & Bold Action
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, clari...
161 - Raise your profile and visibility with Vanessa Dal Busco
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership trends, advocating for women leaders and raising your personal profile. As we approach the start of 2026, in this podcast episode, I'm join...
160 - Embracing Career Crossroads with Julia Bend
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 emoti...
159 - Reflecting on 2025: Your Leadership Review
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 exper...
158 - Engaging Conversations, Leadership Spaces and Visibility with Enfys Maloney
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm joined by Enfys Maloney, business expert, speaker, and seven-time award-winning sales trainer, trusted by hundreds of ambitiou...
157 - Connect with Cultural Intelligence: Pillar Four
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-sell...
156 - Bridge Challenging Conversations: Pillar Three
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
155 - Become a Global Leader Discover Victoria's Book
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Becom...
154 - Master Your Clarity to Elevate Your Influence: Pillar Two
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
153 - Empower Your Confidence: Pillar One of Global Leader Communication
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 incredi...
152 - The Ripples of Authentic Connection with Laura Barber
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest podcast episode, I'm joined by the straight-talking Laura Barber, founder of Ripple Impact, brand storyteller and experienced brand and...
151 - Whole-Person Leadership: Empowering Women with Sarah Perugia
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, bot...
150 - How to Feel in Control When You Don't
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
149 - From Imposter to Impact overcome what's holding you back
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
148 - Behind the Mic: 3 years of leadership insights
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 3 Years of the Podcast: Leadership Lessons from Behind the Mic Today marks a major milestone, 3 years of my podcast, Cultural Communicatio...
147 - Authentic leadership with Sri Sharma
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evolving your leadership today isn't only about strategy, goals and performance, it's about people, being real and growing through change, with all it...
146 - More Engaging Meetings with Cultural Intelligence
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're leading global or cross-functional teams and finding your meetings fall flat, with cameras off, periods of silence and little interaction, t...
145 - Stop wasting time: meetings with clarity
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dri...
144 - Listening 101 for Better Communication
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I'm diving back into a crucial but often overlooked communication skill: active listening. It sounds simple, but in reality, ...
143 - Lead with AI with Zahra Shah
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Za...
142 - The 6 Frames of Influence: Strategies to gain Support for your Ideas
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
141 - Facing Transition: Stand out in the Job Market
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 chan...
140 - From Redundancy to Reinvention to the Rise of AI with Valerie Merrill
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating redundancy with resilience, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and what impactful learning and development looks like in today's hyb...
139 - AI as your Communication Ally: Practical Tips and Insights
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
138 - The Essential Communication Skills for Future Global Leaders
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
137 - Get noticed: Strategies for Career Visibility
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
136 - The leadership mindset to make Partner with Simon Olsen
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
135 - Lead effectively global teams with cultural intelligence
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
134 - Sell yourself: positioning yourself for career advancement
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
133 - Unlocking Better Decision-Making
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
132 - Present with purpose and authority
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
131 - The Future of Global Leadership with Pat Keener
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
130 - Assertive, not Aggressive: the Balancing Act
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Assertive, not Aggressive: the Balancing Act In this episode we jump into the crucial distinction between assertiveness and aggression in the workplac...
129 - Resilience recharge: power yourself up as a leader
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience recharge: power yourself up as a leader As we navigate the challenges of 2025, including organisational changes and increasing pressures, t...
128 - Take Charge: Navigate Uncertainty
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I know from my conversations that many of you are facing pressing challenges this year, including redundancies and organisational restructures. Ackno...
127 - Dare to lead with Licca Li
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing possibilities with purpose, passion and 'heartset'. Licca Li, Global Head of Growth and Marketing for Retail Services at IKEA, is a visionar...
126 - Leadership Lessons with Daniel Eric Kemdeng Djoumessi
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership: from a coffee farm in Cameroon to becoming a global finance leader, a community and entrepreneurial leader with impact. I am incredibly ex...
Spring Renewal season: part 3 of 3
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Renewal season: part 1 of 3... Today marks the end of Easter weekend, and here in the UK we have a bank holiday (a national holiday), making th...
Spring Renewal season: part 2 of 3
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Renewal season: part 2 of 3... As the seasons move into a new phase, this presents an opportune moment to take stock, refresh and rejuvenate ou...
Spring Renewal season: part 1 of 3
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Renewal season: part 1 of 3... Spring here in the UK has been glorious this year and is a great time to think about exciting new beginnings, bu...
125 - LinkedIn 101 networking authentically on LinkedIn with Sarah Clay
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn- how does it make you feel? For some of you, it might be something you know you should be doing more of- to benefit your personal brand, buil...
124 - Top 10 Leadership Skills from 10 Years in Business
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, celebrating my 10th anniversary in business, I share my insights on the top 10 essential leadership skills, strategies and in...
123 - Emerging Leadership Curiosity & Care with Anni Townend
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anni Townend is a passionate advocate for collaboration and leadership development. In this episode she shares her insightful perspectives on why 'eme...
122 - Radical Transparency, Resilience & Adaptability with Nicola Buck
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the International Women's Day's celebrations, I am very pleased to welcome on the podcast, Nicola Buck, SVP of Marketing at BP, where we un...
121 - Embracing your Leadership Journey with Aurélie Marais
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of International Women's Day, I am excited to welcome a series of women senior leaders onto the podcast, starting with Aurélie Marais,...
120 - Accessible & inclusive workplaces: transforming communication with Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does true accessibility mean? How can it create a more inclusive workplace where everyone benefits? Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi, Managing Director o...
119 - Conscious & Courageous Leadership with Joanna Howes
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had a brilliant conversation with Joanna Howes, and we look at the evolving landscape of leadership in 2025, exploring key themes a...
118 - Influence like a thought leader
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, discover what we mean by influence, and how it impacts you stepping into the role of a thought leader. Starting with your intention...
117 - Project your leader identity
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this 2nd part of our 3-part miniseries, we jump into projecting your leader identity as part of accelerating your leadership goals for...
116 - Get Visible: your Personal Brand Opportunity
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Visi...
115 - Connection January, not Blue Monday
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
114 - Power dynamics & human-centered communication with Claire Pedrick
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do real, human conversations look and sound like in the workplace today? Claire Pedrick joined me for this fascinating discussion where we explor...
113 - Dream big, commit & act Your best start to 2025
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
112 - The no-resume/ no-CV future of recruitment: How AI is changing hiring with Carol Constant
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
111 - Reflect, celebrate & reset: acknowledging the highs and lows of 2024
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 shar...
110 - Respond, don't react: navigate unexpected feedback
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
109 - Mental blocks: Think on your feet & respond when your mind goes blank
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
108 - Overcome Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome Speak up despite the Fear
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Are you a perfectionist? Perfectionism and imposter syndrome are pervasive themes that many professionals...
107 - Strategic Agility in Complexity: Leadership Lessons with True Black
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
106 - Making Work Meaningful: workplace culture & legacy with Prina Shah
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 po...
105 - Brave Self-Leadership & Boundaries with Mel Kettle
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From bold decisions to the essential art of saying 'no,' this latest podcast conversation with Mel Kettle dives into the courage needed to lead yourse...
104 - Grow your Global Career: Thrive through Multicultural Career Transitions with Fiorenza Rossini
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we delve into the dynamic world of developing a global career and managing career transitions with Fiorenza Rossini. Our conv...
103 - Difficult Conversations Elevating Leadership through Immersive Learning with Gill Brabner
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode Gill Brabner shares insights into her innovative forum theatre workshops using professional actors to tackle difficult workpla...
102 - Leading with Connection in Diverse Global Teams with Tiphaine Le Roux
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
101 - Answering your questions- Ingredients for Cross-cultural Success
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Podcast Day! This has been an exciting few weeks celebrating my 100th episode, sharing the recent podcast mini-series about global...
100 - Own the room: speak so people feel your leadership presence- become a global leader
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cul...
099 - Talk So People Lean In, Speak Boldly And Confidently- Become A Global Leader
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
098 - Share your unique value to get more visible- become a global leader
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Summer Season 2024 - Recommit & take action: your leadership communication review
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 man...
Summer Season 2024 Ep.5 - Body language and your IMPACT
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
Summer Season 2024 Ep.4 - Strategies to deal with Passive Aggressive Behaviour
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
097 - Building your personal brand with Lynne Stainthorpe
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
096 - Global citizens, identity & belonging with Frauke Bender
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frauke Bender is a Professor of International Management, researcher, author, intercultural trainer, podcaster, and has been a passionate educator for...
Summer Season 2024 Ep.3 - Trust yourself to speak: learnings from my journey
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Summer Season 2024 Ep.2 - Develop your confidence for presenting
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 popul...
Summer Season 2024 Ep.1 - Top 6 Public Speaking Mistakes to Avoid
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tra...
095 - Inclusive communication & cultural intelligence with Ritika Wadhwa
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. R...
094 - Communicating internal change well with Mel Loy
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Loy joins me for this latest podcast episode to share her practical and helpful insights into the most common communication mistakes in communicat...
093 - Conflict: archetypes, triggers & your team with Nicole Posner
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Posner is an award-winning Conflict Consultant and has been guiding businesses to navigate difficulties for over 7 years. Through her psycholog...
092 - Office Politics: navigate your workplace
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about office politics? Frustrated? Manipulated? People playing games? Making power plays? Office politics can be destructive if there ...
091 - Get To Yes: Convince With Your Ideas
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What big ideas do you have to improve and change ways of working in your organisation for the better? How can you present your ideas to get to yes qui...
090 - Self-leadership and resilience with Jason Liem
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason White Birkevold Liem is a seasoned expert in resilience, leadership, and personal development, bringing over 20 years of experience to individua...
089 - Introvert & highly sensitive leaders: authentic communication with Steven Parker
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Parker has worked and lived in Asia for 35 years in 6 different countries. He is a multi-talented CEO, Business Coach, Presenter, Musician and ...
088 - US cultural dynamics, greetings and meetings: insights with Lanie Denslow
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lanie Denslow is the Founder and Principal of World Wise Intercultural Training and Resources. She trains professionals to understand cultural nuances...
087 - When they don't listen to you
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are people not listening to you? What can you do to make sure people listen to you more? This can be frustrating when you have valuable ideas, vie...
086 - Meeting Resistance from Others When Collaboration is Blocked
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever experienced a team member resistant to your collaboration? Somebody not replying to your emails? Not giving you the information you urge...
085 - Top speaking tips from media trainer, TV journalist & actor, Helen Percival
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Percival is a RADA trained actor with over a decade of experience as a broadcast journalist. She has worked for The Guardian, Reuters, Agence Fr...
084 - Guest interview: Walk and Talk- a catalyst for conversation and connection with Lisa Partridge
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa is a highly experienced communication skills coach, who hosts a Walk and Talk group in Singapore which has blossomed into a thriving weekly morni...