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 2025.

Today we focus on claiming, embracing and projecting your unique leadership style.

Discover practical exercises to help you self-reflect and visualise your version of leadership.

Tap into my techniques to embody your leader energy, ensuring you resonate with authority in your interactions in your own way.

Plus stay tuned until the end of the episode for an exclusive invitation to my upcoming live training, Become a Global Leader.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Visualise a leader that inspires you
• How to claim your unique leadership identity
• The leader identity secret
• You do you
• Live into your leadership energy
• Turn up the dial

Don’t miss the next episode in this leadership mini-series to boost your insights and inspiration. Join us for next week’s episode, Influence like a Thought Leader.

Resources:

• Listen to Part 1: Get Visible, Your Personal Brand Opportunity: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/get-visible-your-personal-brand-opportunity/
• Your invitation: join us for live training, Become a Global Leader, claim your free tickethttps://culturecuppa.com/become-leader/
• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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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, career moves, and new opportunities.

Understand why branding matters and how it can set you apart in your organisation, making you visible to the right people.

Plus discover how to identify your personal brand DNA by focusing on 3 key areas: purpose, mission, and values. 

Finally listen to this episode to hear about an exclusive invitation for podcast followers only: tune in to find out more!

What you will learn in this episode:

• What do people think of you today
• Intentionally choose your personal brand and communicate it
• The importance of personal branding in achieving your career goals
• Open up doors and connections with your personal brand
• Your personal brand DNA
• 3 key personal brand ingredients

Don’t miss the next 2 episodes in this leadership mini-series to boost your insights and inspiration. Join us for next week’s episode, Project your Leader Identity

Resources:

• Join the live training: www.culturecuppa.com/become-leader
• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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. Feeling low can happen to any of us at any time, and that’s important to talk about.

So rather than focus on Blue Monday, I want today to start Connection January.

Let’s make it the day we talk about possibilities, reach out for conversations, connect with people we’ve been meaning to, and bring us closer together.

Connection is one of my core values, and I am so lucky and grateful that I get to connect with my clients all over the world and this includes recently in France, the US, Sweden, Germany and Spain.

Plus I am lucky to connect with many of you here, through my networks and communities, virtually and in real life.

Today we celebrate connection and explore why we need it in the workplace today more than ever.

I share my insights on how to move beyond transactional communication by being intentional with our conversations and how to create space for genuine dialogue, even in fast-paced environments.

Connection is part of our essential human skills, and is not an optional soft skill.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why I want to create Connection January on this Blue Monday
• Collaboration tools are not the same as connection
• Invest in your relationships
• How to create space for conversations in busy schedules
• Set an intention to create connection
• Be more curious
• Listening more and ask more questions
• Reframe soft skills as essential human skills

Resources:

• Listen to Ep.084 'Walk and Talk- a catalyst for conversation and connection with Lisa Partridge': https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/walk-and-talk-a-catalyst-for-conversation-and-connection-with-lisa-partridge/
• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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. 

Plus we explore why being human in your workplace interactions is key to creating more inclusive and authentic connections. 

From the art of improvisation (an acting technique) to the significance of non-verbal cues, this conversation is a deep discussion about the essence of human communication to enhance engagement and connection in your professional conversations.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The impact of status on professional introductions
• How improvisation techniques can enhance your professional communication skills
• The role of power dynamics in conversations and how to navigate them
• Strategies for creating inclusive and safe communication spaces
• The importance of vulnerability in leadership
• How to facilitate effective conversations in multicultural settings

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s global leader communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cultural intelligence training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Visit Claire Pedrick's website: https://www.3DCoaching.com
• Find out more about Claire Pendrick's Books: Simplifying Coaching & The Human Behind The Coach: https://www.3dcoaching.com/product/book-bundle/
• Connect with Claire Pedrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairepedrick
• Connect with Claire Pedrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3d.coaching/
• Visit Claire Pedrick's YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@3DCoaching
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com/

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 a concrete plan for your career next steps. Discover the power of dreaming big and envisioning your career, and learn how to translate those dreams into actionable goals for 2025 with steps to achieve them this year.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The importance of dreaming big and envisioning your long-term career goals
• How to identify your motivations and understand the impact of achieving your goals
• Clarity on why your communication, leadership presence, and influence support your career goals
• Develop a visibility strategy to showcase your value to key stakeholders
• Identify potential obstacles and the support you need to overcome them
• Commitment to yourself and accountability in achieving your action plan

Plus don’t miss the invitation I make at the end of the episode to apply for a complimentary 1:1 strategy call. This is a unique opportunity to receive personalised feedback on your action plan and ensure you have all the tools needed for a successful 2025. To apply, message me with the word "Application."

Resources:

• Listen to Episode 111, Reflect, celebrate & reset: acknowledging the highs and lows of 2024: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/reflect-celebrate-reset-acknowledging-the-highs-and-lows-of-2024/
• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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 approach can transform recruitment processes and enhance team performance.

We also explored the evolution of women in leadership, the impact of cultural diversity in identifying ‘team fit’, the importance of building allyship in male-dominated industries, and the role of visibility and mentorship in career progression.

Whether you're job searching, a hiring manager, HR professional or in recruitment, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your understanding and approach.

Carol Constant is a trailblazer in the tech industry and a passionate advocate for women in leadership. She has lived and worked in 6 countries, on 3 continents, working for some of the world's top corporations. This experience led Carol to found an HR tech, WhomLab, to maximize team performance using games and AI. Carol volunteers as a Google Ambassador for Women Techmakers and as a G100 Global Advisory Council Member for Pay Parity & Corporate Transformation.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The innovative application of gamification in assessing human skills, team fit and cultural dynamics
• The role of women in leadership and their impact on team performance
• How cultural diversity influences team communication and synergy
• Strategies for building allyship and visibility in male-dominated industries
• The future of recruitment and the importance of human skills

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s global leader communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cultural intelligence training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Visit Carol Constant's website: https://whomlab.com/
• Connect with Carol Constant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-constant/
• Follow WhomLab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79577319
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com/

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 been through and take learnings from them, setting you up for success in 2025.

Whether it's been a tough year or one of celebrations, or more likely somewhere in between, listen to my insights into transforming your experiences into growth opportunities.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to map, reflect and embrace all of your professional highs and lows in 2024
• The power of gratitude in personal and professional growth
• Key ways to acknowledge and celebrate wins and feedback
• How to take learnings from even tough professional situations
• Turning these insights into your growth plan
• The importance of choosing your next path

Listen out for the next episode in January about Setting yourself up for Success in 2025.

Resources:

• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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 stance with emotional intelligence, even when feedback feels personal.

Explore how to align your mindset for receiving feedback, even as you listen to it, and the importance of non-verbal communication.

I also talk about how to manage your emotional response, and the value of reflection, even when you don’t agree with the feedback, plus best ways to respond.

When you are on the receiving end of tough feedback, these strategies can transform challenging conversations into constructive dialogues.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to assess your readiness to receive feedback
• Align your mindset in the moment
• The role of your non-verbal behaviour in receiving feedback
• Techniques for managing your emotional reactions
• Processing and reflecting on tough feedback
• How to respond

Resources:

• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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 and get the meeting and conversation back on track.

Explore techniques to manage stress responses, and discover exercises that can bring you back to the present moment and help you move forward.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to recognise and manage stress responses in high-pressure situations
• Strategies for regaining composure
• Victoria’s PSS method to recover when you lose your train of thought
• How to professionally handle unexpected questions
• Techniques for handling politically sensitive or complex questions
• Steering your conversations back on track

Resources:

• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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 mindset and learn the practical strategies to start overcoming these challenges and release your speaking boldness and confidence.

What you will learn in this episode:

• When and why can you experience imposter syndrome
• The cost of perfectionism and how it limits your potential
• The impacts on your ability to speak with authority and impact
• How to reframe and start shifting your mindset
• Practical strategies to deal with the fears
• Self-compassion and embracing imperfection

Resources:

• Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com