What if your next big global strategy - the one backed by months of planning, data, and board approval - was doomed before it even began?

That’s exactly what happened to Walmart in Germany, one of the world’s most expensive failed of business implementation abroad.

A story not about pricing or competition but culture, leadership, and the hidden rules of global business.

In this episode of Dear Global Leaders, I dive deep into why even great strategies fail when they cross borders and how you, as a global leader, can avoid the same mistakes with the 3 takeaways playbook I extracted

We’ll unpack:

• How Walmart’s U.S. playbook clashed with German work culture.
• Why “think global, act local” is easier said than done.
• The real cost of ignoring cultural intelligence (CQ).
• What today’s leaders must change to succeed across borders.

If you’re leading teams across markets, expanding globally, or building a truly international career this episode will help you translate strategy into results without losing cultural alignment.

Because in global business, success doesn’t always scale but market understanding does

Good listening!

What happens behind the scenes of 30 years in global leadership?

In this episode of Dear Global Leaders, host Tiphaine Coste sits down with Astrid Mozes, CEO of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, to explore the real side of leadership - the paradoxes, lessons, and unspoken truths that come from decades of experience across cultures and continents.

 You’ll hear about:

🌍 How to evolve from individual contributor to global leader

⚡ The paradox of leadership , when to act fast and when to hold back

💬 Giving honest feedback and coaching with empathy

🧭 What it takes to lead across cultures and stay authentic

🏛️ The boardroom realities of influence, accountability, and decision-making

🤝 How mentorship, sponsorship, and volunteering shape true leadership

💡 Why great leaders don’t always have the answers , but create space for truth

🇸🇪 And how Sweden and Minnesota are quietly building the “Silicon Valley of the North”

It’s a rare look into the backstage of global leadership , where power meets humility, and experience meets evolution.

A must-listen for every leader and rising professional aiming to grow, influence, and lead with intention.

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How can a brand born in one small market grow into a global powerhouse - without losing its local touch?

In this first solo episode of Dear Global Leaders, we dive into one of the most iconic business case studies: McDonald’s global scalability.

You’ll learn:

🌍 The hidden balance between standardization and localization in global business.

⚙️ Why process clarity matters more than cultural replication.

💡 How to turn proven success into scalable systems that work across borders.

Through the McDonald’s story, we uncover 3 actionable lessons every leader can apply to scale their business globally—without diluting their impact or identity.

🎯 Perfect for entrepreneurs, global business developers, and leaders shaping the future of international growth.

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🎙️ In this very first episode of Dear Global Leaders, we dive straight into one of the biggest challenges for today’s executives and professionals: cross-cultural communication.

My guest is Heather Hansen, founder of Global Speech Academy, TEDx speaker, author of multiple books. She is a world-renowned expert in global communication, inclusive leadership, and voice training for international professionals.

Together, we explore:

✅ Why communication often breaks down in multicultural teams

✅ The role of language, accents, and bias in leadership

✅ Practical tools leaders can use to build trust across borders

✅ How companies can turn communication diversity into a strategic advantage

If you’re a leader, founder, or ambitious professional working in global business, this episode will give you the frameworks and mindset shifts to navigate cultural complexity and communicate with clarity and impact.

👉 Tune in, subscribe, and start your journey toward becoming a more effective global leader.🎙️ Dear Global Leaders is about going behind the slides of strategy to the real stories of leadership across borders. If you enjoy this episode, please follow the podcast, and share your thoughts in the comments—it helps more global leaders like you find us.

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🎙️ Welcome to Dear Global Leaders - the podcast where global business, strategy, and culture come together.

In this trailer, host Tiphaine Coste introduces the mission of the show:

to go behind the slides of global business and reveal how leaders scale across borders, adapt to cultural differences, and make bold decisions in today’s complex world.

Each episode will feature real stories, expert insights, and practical lessons for founders, executives, and ambitious professionals who want to grow and thrive in the global workplace.

✨ Follow Dear Global Leaders now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen — and if you enjoy this show, please leave a 5-star rating and review to help us grow!

If you love Dear Global Leaders, you’ll love its newsletter: "The Leader Sparks", completely free and launched every Thursday about global leadership lessons

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