The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia

Silja Eatock works across leadership, responsibility, and what it takes to create meaningful impact over time. With over 25 years of experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, she brings a grounded, human perspective shaped by environments where decisions matter and leadership is a very real, very lived experience.

Her career has moved between the non-profit and corporate worlds. She co-founded the Topsy Foundation in rural South Africa during the HIV and AIDS crisis, building an organisation that’s still supporting vulnerable communities more than 20 years later. Since then, she’s worked across multinational organisations, SMEs, start-ups, and family offices, and in 2020 she founded Allium, a consultancy designed to help leaders cut through the noise, simplify decision-making, and create more space for what truly matters.

In this conversation, Silja shares the story behind her journey and what she’s learned along the way about leadership, purpose, and staying grounded when things feel uncertain or demanding. She reflects on starting Topsy, what it really takes to build something from urgency and care, and why long-term impact depends less on perfect plans and more on staying adaptable.

We also talk about her work with Female Fusion, and why it’s so important to help women stay connected to their authenticity in a world that often pushes comparison, performance, and “doing it the right way.” Silja brings a really refreshing reminder that success isn’t about fitting a mould but about understanding how you work best and owning it.

At the heart of this conversation is the simple idea that purpose isn’t something you figure out in advance, it’s something you grow into through action, reflection, and staying close to your “why.”

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 – Introduction and Silja’s journey as a serial entrepreneur

04:11 – Founding the Topsy Foundation in South Africa

11:35 – Lessons on agility, purpose, and imposter syndrome

13:59 – Female Fusion and supporting women entrepreneurs

17:22 – Authenticity versus the algorithm

23:58 – The birth of Allium and simplifying leadership

28:42 – Fractional leadership and supporting senior teams

31:50 – Remembering your “why” and staying grounded

33:01 – Closing reflections and working with Sarah

Silja brings such a steady, thoughtful perspective on what it means to lead well and lead with intention. If you’ve ever felt pulled between purpose, pressure, and expectation, or wondered how to stay true to yourself in a noisy, fast-moving world, this is for you.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Women in Leadership, Core Values, Female Entrepreneurs, Agility, Authenticity, Succession Planning, AI Impact, Leadership Transformation, Inclusive Leadership.

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Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Silja on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silja-eatock/

Amy Rowlinson is a purpose and fulfilment coach, speaker, author, and the host of the globally recognised Focus on WHY podcast. Driven by a belief that life should be lived with intention rather than on autopilot, Amy helps individuals and organisations create more meaningful, sustainable ways of living and working. Since launching her podcast in 2020, she has inspired listeners in over 150 countries through conversations focused on purpose, growth, and authentic impact. Her debut book, Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life, was shortlisted for the 2025 Business Book Awards.

In this episode, Amy shares the deeply personal journey that led her to this work. After years of living a life that looked successful on paper, burnout and a serious family health crisis forced her to reassess what truly mattered. She reflects on redefining success on her own terms and building a more meaningful, fulfilling way of life for herself and her family.

We explore why so many people feel disconnected from purpose at work, and the difference between simply existing and truly living with intention. Amy also unpacks her practical framework for helping people reconnect with themselves, starting with understanding what’s within their control, challenging inherited ideas of success, and identifying the values, beliefs, and fears that shape our decisions.

Amy shares thoughtful insights on self-awareness, mental liberation, and how small shifts in perspective can completely transform the way we live and lead.

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 – Introduction and Amy’s wake-up call

05:19 – Purpose, positive psychology, and meaningful work

08:45 – Amy’s 9-step purpose framework

12:58 – Values, success, and defining life on your own terms

17:19 – Fear, limiting beliefs, and self-awareness

19:19 – Motivating teams and understanding individual differences

22:22 – Reflection, action, and navigating change

25:19 – Amy’s life after making a big career shift

26:16 – Starting the podcast and writing the book

28:49 – Taking the first step and turning dreams into reality

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Purpose, Leadership, Core Values, Positive Psychology, Team Motivation, Limiting Beliefs, Intrinsic Motivation, Business Strategy, Personal Growth.

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Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/

Arvashni Seeripat is the President of Averitas Pharma, an award-winning author, and a passionate advocate for kindness in leadership. Known for her thoughtful perspective and powerful storytelling, Arvashni challenges the traditional belief that toughness is the only path to success in the corporate world.

In this episode, we explore a powerful question: Is kindness a weakness in the boardroom, or could it actually be a leadership superpower? Arvashni shares how she has stayed deeply aligned with her values throughout her career, even when operating in environments where authenticity and empathy were not always the norm.

Growing up in apartheid South Africa profoundly shaped her commitment to equality and inclusion. Those early experiences continue to influence how she leads today, creating cultures where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We talk about making brave career decisions, the value of sideways moves, and the experience of building a career across countries and cultures. Arvashni also shares a powerful question every leader should ask when stepping into a new role: “What am I leaving behind?”

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 – Why kindness belongs in business

03:26 – The evolution of modern leadership

06:18 – Discovering and naming your core values

11:02 – Growing up in apartheid South Africa

15:26 – How women approach ambition and leadership roles

17:00 – From go-to expert to strategic leader

22:55 – When helping your team can start to hold them back

23:32 – Courageous career moves and self-belief

29:18 – Equality, injustice, and moving forward without vengeance

33:22 – Advice to her younger self: no job too big or too small

36:17 – Be the change you want to see in the world

Arvashni combines deep business insight with the principles of positive psychology, offering a refreshing perspective on what authentic leadership really looks like. If you’ve ever wondered whether kindness has a place in leadership, or how to stay true to your values as your career grows, this conversation will leave you feeling both inspired and empowered.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Positive Psychology, Leadership, Values-led Leadership, Empathy, Authenticity, Courage, Career Transition, Mentorship, Leadership Principles, Personal Prowth, Professional Development

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Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Arvashni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvashni-seeripat-74b1b1a8/

Victoria Rennoldson is an award-winning Cultural Intelligence and communication coach, author of Become a Global Leader, and host of the Culture Cuppa podcast. In her work with global leaders, she helps teams understand the hidden cultural dynamics that shape how we communicate, collaborate, and build trust across borders.

In this episode, Victoria joins Sarah to explore the idea of the “cultural clash” - those subtle, often invisible moments of friction that can slow down projects, create misunderstandings, and quietly undermine team dynamics. Together, they unpack why cultural intelligence is becoming an essential leadership skill in today’s global organisations.

Victoria shares her practical framework for diagnosing where a team sits on the cultural map and explains how leaders can move beyond simple awareness to take meaningful action. The conversation also explores how cultural intelligence intersects with gender, hierarchy, and behavioural preferences, and why intentional leadership is key to building truly inclusive teams.

In this episode, we talk about:

01:15 - Understanding cultural intelligence and why it matters in global leadership

04:55 - Client journeys and the cultural challenges leaders often overlook

08:25 - The intersection of gender and cultural intelligence

11:10 - Understanding power distance within multicultural teams

13:32 - Building trust and collaboration across cultures

15:23 - The key capabilities of culturally intelligent leaders

18:31 - The importance of intentionality in leadership

23:17 - Adapting communication and behaviour to different cultural contexts

27:04 - Final reflections on leadership and cultural intelligence

Victoria also shares a simple but powerful two-minute habit that can transform the way leaders approach meetings and decision-making in diverse teams.

If you lead across cultures, work in international teams, or want to build a stronger culture of belonging within your organisation, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and practical ideas you can start using straight away.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Cultural Intelligence, Communication, Cultural Clash, Inclusive Leadership, Cultural Awareness, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Trust, Cultural Diversity.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Victoria on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson

Become a Global Leader Book: https://culturecuppa.com/book

Cultural Communication Confidence Podcast: https://culturecuppa.com/podcast/

Shakila Dabare is a senior finance professional based in Dubai who is carving out her place in the world of finance as a young woman with remarkable clarity and confidence.

As a Senior Associate at Deliveroo with over eight years of experience in strategic growth and portfolio oversight, Shakila has built a reputation for managing high-stakes responsibilities in fast-paced, often male-dominated environments.

In this episode, Shakila shares her journey from imposter syndrome to truly owning her space in rooms full of experienced experts. She reflects on what it was like managing multi-million-dollar budgets in her twenties and the lessons she learned about leadership, resilience, and knowing when to push forward (and when to let go).

We also explore her practical “two circles” concept for focusing energy on what’s within our control, and why building a strong community of women is essential for lifting each other up. Shakila brings thoughtful insight, honesty, and a refreshing perspective on what it means to show up for yourself every single day.

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 – Welcome and why Shakila’s story matters

00:51 – Growing up in the UAE and embracing diversity

03:40 – Choosing your inner circle and building intentional connections

05:40 – Managing imposter syndrome early in your career

07:26 – Advice for women in male-dominated environments

10:50 – Building self-confidence and showing up for yourself

14:05 – Lessons from mentors and rethinking failure

17:40 – Turning overthinking into strategic planning

19:50 – Adulting, finances, and long-term thinking

27:16 – The power of women’s communities and networks

31:09 – Finding your goal, your “why,” and what’s in your control

33:40 – Taking action: the “run after the bus” analogy

36:01 – Purpose, inner data, and closing reflections

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, felt the pressure of responsibility early in your career, or wondered how to confidently hold your space in high-stakes environments, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and encouragement.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles.

Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Young Leader, Women in Leadership, Diversity, Personal Growth, Imposter Syndrome, Self-confidence, Mentorship, Career Advice, Goal Setting, Purpose

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Shakila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakiladabare/

Serene Haddad is VP of Innovation & AI at Nestlé and a marketer at heart, with nearly 20 years of experience building brands across Europe and the Middle East. Having lived in nine countries, she brings a truly global perspective and thrives in complexity, transformation, and change. She works at the intersection of data, human insight, strategy, and storytelling to turn ideas into meaningful business growth. She is also passionate about continuous self-investment and empowering women to lead with both ambition and authenticity.

In this episode, Serene joins me after a chance meeting in Dubai to explore what it really means to lead through change in the current climate. With organisations shifting and roles evolving, she shares how she’s learned to stay grounded through uncertainty.

She reflects on how her international upbringing shaped her ability to adapt, build connection, and find opportunity in change. We also explore the shift from navigating change personally to leading others through it, where influence, clarity, and emotional awareness become essential.

At the heart of the conversation is Serene’s guiding principle: focusing on the value you can bring, even when circumstances feel uncertain or out of your control. She shares how this mindset has helped her navigate complex leadership moments, build stronger teams, and stay resilient through constant change.

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 – Introduction and meeting Serene in Dubai

02:45 – Leading through change and uncertainty

05:03 – Control, influence, and letting go

11:11 – A global upbringing and life across countries

16:45 – Building connection, resilience, and relationships

21:36 – From manager to inspirational leader

23:30 – Winning hearts, minds, and trust

27:37 – Leadership, gender, and lived experience

35:19 – Feedback, bias, and finding your authentic self

41:10 – Growth, self-compassion, and advice to her younger self

45:56 – Ambition, burnout, and closing reflections

If you’ve ever struggled with change, complexity, or staying confident through transition, this conversation will leave you feeling more anchored and intentional in how you lead.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Leadership Development, Female Leaders, Resilience, Mentorship, Navigating Change, Strengths, Trust Building, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback Bias, Self-belief, Mental Health.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Serene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serene-haddad/

Kasia is the Global Communications Director at Reckitt, and a leader who knows what it means to step boldly into new seasons of your career. After 14 years at Unilever, she embraced a new challenge, showing us what it looks like to stop waiting to be ready and just start doing.

In this episode, Kasia shares her honest reflections on the invisible glass ceilings we often build for ourselves: the doubts, the internalised messages, and the fears that can hold us back from taking our seat at the table. She also opens up about how techniques she learned from Sarah’s Women on a Mission programme helped her embody confidence, own the room, and navigate leadership with authenticity.

We explore the power of sharing the mental load, her simple but transformative mantra for silencing the inner critic “Just do it”and even a cinematic moment in a London lift where she reconnected with the risk-taking version of herself she thought she’d lost. This is a conversation for anyone who’s been listening to the noise in their head instead of the fire in their heart.

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 – Welcome and the Women on a Mission backstory

00:49 – Feeling stuck after having children and joining the programme

04:07 – A slow-burn transformation and growing self-awareness

05:33 – From young risk-taker to a new season of life

11:47 – Stepping up to director and challenging the sacrifice myth

16:56 – “Just do it”: strategies for self-doubt and imposter syndrome

26:46 – Values-driven leadership and making someone’s day better

28:30 – The invisible mental load at home and at work

33:35 – Advice to her younger self: be kind and honour your season

35:26 – Final call to action: if it’s niggling you, just do it

If you’re ready to step into your next career chapter, silence the inner critic, and trust yourself to take action, Kasia’s story is an inspiring listen for courage, confidence, and authentic leadership.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles.

Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Women on a Mission, Career progression, Self-awareness, Risk-taking, Mental

Load, Leadership, Self-doubt, Mindfulness, Self-compassion, Career Transition, Personal Growth, Inner Critic

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Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Kasia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasia-lukaszewska-kehoe-89188219/

Cassie Hugill is the CEO of the Martingale Foundation, an organisation dedicated to breaking down barriers to postgraduate study for talented students, no matter their background. With a career she describes as “squiggly,” Cassie’s journey has taken her from a small country town in Australia to a senior leadership role at UCL, and now to leading a foundation making a real difference in the UK research sector.

In this episode, Cassie shares her insights on navigating leadership as a relatively young female CEO, the delicate balance between ambition and perception, and why trusting your gut is often the best guide. She also unpacks the concept of the “hidden curriculum” in education, offers her philosophy on failing forward, and reflects on how unconventional career paths can lead to extraordinary impact.

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 – Introduction to Cassie and the Martingale Foundation

00:46 – Becoming a young CEO on a non-linear path

02:28 – Stepping into leadership and finding her voice

04:50 – Purpose, background, and a love of research

08:10 – Creating Into Research and the path to Martingale

12:29 – Martingale’s impact and future growth

14:52 – Comparing the UK and Australian education systems

18:38 – Embracing a squiggly career path

21:40 – Saying yes and learning from unusual roles

25:55 – Redefining failure and leading with confidence

26:31 – Bias, being “too much,” and owning the CEO role

29:33 – Advice to her younger self: ambition without burnout

Cassie’s story is a brilliant reminder that leadership doesn’t have to follow a straight path. If you’ve ever felt like you don't fit the traditional mould, or want to embrace your own unique journey, this conversation is full of practical wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement to lead with confidence and authenticity.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With over 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles.

Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering combines tailored leadership development programmes with one-to-one executive leadership coaching to unlock their full potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show, we cover

Professional Development, Leadership Strengths, Purpose, Postgraduate Study, Financial Barriers, Hidden Curriculum, Women in Leadership.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-hugill/

Roota Mittal is a self-made millionaire, bestselling author, startup investor, and award-winning thought leader who elevates women’s financial autonomy worldwide. As founder of a thriving coaching business and author of ‘Wealthy Moves’, Roota is on a mission to help women own their stories, unlock financial freedom, and step into their power.

Roota is a true inspiration for women everywhere seeking to change their relationship with wealth and leadership. Tune in to hear her story of determination and risk-taking. 

In this episode, we talk about:

(03:50) Empowerment beyond wealth

(08:30) Freelancing success and coaching journey

(10:20) Courage, purpose and success

(12:45) The power of perseverance

(17:57) Learning and moving forward

(20:20) Gratitude journaling attracts positivity

(24:41) Start stock market investing

(29:10) Legacy through positive impact

(31:10) Grades aren't everything

Roota’s journey shows what’s possible when we seek financial freedom, act with intention, and refuse to let fear or external expectations define our story. Her authenticity, humor, and practical guidance make this episode a must-listen for any woman ready to step into her power and change her life. 

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering includes one-on-one executive leadership coaching, group workshops, and bespoke programmes.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here:  https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/ 

In this show, we cover

Mindset, Financial Empowerment, Investing, Resilience, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Gratitude, Legacy

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Contact and Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/ 

Connect with Roota on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rootamittal/ 

Connect with Roota on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootamittal/ 

Find Roota’s resources and book at: https://learnwithroota.com/

In this episode, I’m joined by Sharry Cramond, an accomplished leader with a remarkable career working with global brands like Kraft and Tesco, where she drove significant business transformations. Sharry is currently the Marketing Director for M&S Food Group and leads the Sparks Loyalty programme across the business. In addition to her corporate success, Sharry is also a published author and passionate mentor for people both within her organisation and beyond.

In this episode we talk about:

• How positive self-talk and mindset shaped her success, drawing from her childhood experiences and early fascination with programming the brain for achievement.
• The importance of goal-setting in life, likening it to a sailboat navigating through stormy seas.
• How positive language and getting things done are key to both leadership and personal growth.

Sharry also shares her advice for aspiring leaders on the power of going the extra mile and making an impact.

Sharry’s journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful business leader and mentor is truly inspiring. Don’t miss this episode! Tune in to hear her incredible story and the valuable lessons she’s learned throughout her career.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering includes one-on-one executive leadership coaching, group workshops, and bespoke programmes.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here:  https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show we cover

Mindset, Women in leadership, Goal-setting, Positive self-talk, Personal growth, Success, Mentorship 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

Contact & Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/ 

Connect with Sharry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharry-cramond-355308b/