Dear Global Leaders

Tiphaine Coste

🎙️ Dear Global Leaders is a podcast about global leadership, international business, and what it takes to create impact when expertise alone isn’t enough. How do you influence without authority? Turn global strategy into local execution? Lead across cultures? Get people behind an idea when you don't control the org chart? Through conversations with global executives, founders, and experts , plus stories from companies around the world , we unpack the decisions, mistakes, and lessons behind leading and executing across borders. Season 2 goes beyond expertise: exploring the human skills that make expertise matter , influence, judgment, cultural intelligence, relationships, and execution. Because knowing your field gets you in the room. Creating impact is what happens next. 🗞️ Continue with " BEYOND TITLES : The career advancement AI can't bring you" , my free Thursday newsletter on navigating global organizations and creating impact beyond expertise. 👉 Subscribe here: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7332407472764194816

  1. 6d ago

    #20.1 - How to use mentors to accelerate your career,Engineering Leader at Infineon semicon Taiwan

    Can mentorship really accelerate your career or are most people doing it wrong? In Part 1 of this conversation on the Dear Global Leader Podcast, Tiphaine sits down with engineering leader and mentor Owen Lorena to uncover how strategic mentorship can become one of the biggest accelerators of professional growth. After more than 25 years leading engineering teams across Asia and Europe, Owen shares why technical skills may get you hired but mentorship is what helps you reach leadership. Instead of relying on a single mentor, he explains how to build a personal "board of mentors" that supports your career, skills, network, and long-term development. Together, they discuss the practical strategies that ambitious professionals can use to gain visibility, attract senior leaders, and create meaningful mentoring relationships that actually lead to career advancement. In this episode, you'll learn: Why passive mentorship rarely leads to career growthHow to build a strategic mentorship networkThe four types of mentors every professional should haveHow to prepare for mentoring sessions that create real valueWhat senior leaders look for before investing their time in a menteeWhy career success depends on different skills at every stage of your journeyHow to increase your visibility and create opportunities for promotionPractical networking strategies that help you build influential relationshipsWhether you're an early-career professional, a manager preparing for leadership, or an executive looking to continue growing, this episode provides actionable insights to help you take ownership of your career. 🎧 Subscribe to the Dear Global Leader Podcast for conversations with global executives, leadership experts, and top performers who share the strategies behind exceptional careers. #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Mentorship #CareerDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #CareerAdvice #Management #ExecutivePresence #PersonalGrowth

    #20.1 - How to use mentors to accelerate your career,Engineering Leader at Infineon semicon Taiwan
  2. Aug 21

    #19.2 - Expert in Succession planning : Why Your Career Is Decided Without You (And How to Take Back Control)

    Who decides your career future… and are you even in the room? In Part 2 of this conversation, we dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in corporate life: succession planning and high-potential talent. With expert Alan Colquitt, we uncover how companies actually identify future leaders and why many employees feel left out, confused, or stuck. You’ll learn: What succession planning really is (and who it’s for)The difference between high potential, performance, and talent poolsWhy leadership tracks often exclude technical expertsHow companies secretly plan careers behind the scenesWhy some roles are never posted (and already have a “chosen” candidate)How to position yourself for leadership or alternative career pathsThe real meaning of “taking ownership of your career”This episode exposes the hidden systems shaping your career path and gives you practical ways to navigate them. 🎯 If you want to move up (or understand why you’re not), this is essential listening. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Performance Enablement :https://global.oup.com/academic/product/performance-enablement-9780197830611 succession planning, high potential employees, leadership pipeline, talent management, career advancement, promotion strategy, HR processes, leadership development, career growth strategy, corporate leadership

    #19.2 - Expert in Succession planning : Why Your Career Is Decided Without You (And How to Take Back Control)
  3. Aug 7

    #19.1 - Expert in Performance Enablement : What Your Boss Doesn’t Tell You About Getting Promoted

    Why do performance reviews feel unfair? And why do some people get promoted… while others don’t? In this episode of Dear Global Leader, we go behind the scenes of corporate performance management with expert Alan Colquitt, specialist in talent management, succession planning, and organizational psychology. You’ll discover what really happens during performance reviews — including the hidden conversations, internal politics, and decision-making processes that most employees never see. We break down: How performance ratings are actually decided (and why they’re not objective)The role of manager influence, visibility, and internal politicsWhy being a top performer isn’t enough to get promotedWhat happens inside talent review and calibration meetingsThe difference between performance and potentialPractical strategies to increase your visibility and career growthIf you’ve ever felt confused, overlooked, or frustrated by your performance review… this episode will change how you see your career. 🎯 Learn how to navigate the system —and position yourself for real advancement. Find more about Alan on his Linkedin ! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- performance review, career growth, promotion, talent management, HR process, leadership development, high potential, career strategy, workplace success, succession planning

    #19.1 - Expert in Performance Enablement : What Your Boss Doesn’t Tell You About Getting Promoted
  4. Jul 10

    #18.1 - Global cross cultural expert: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands? The Invisible Codes of Global Success

    In this powerful episode of the Dear Global Leader Podcast, we dive deep into the invisible rules of global business with world-renowned cross-cultural expert Terri Morrison. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in international meetings, struggled with communication across cultures, or wondered why deals fail despite great strategy, this episode will change your perspective. 🎯 In Part 1, you’ll discover: Why first impressions vary across cultures (and how they impact trust instantly)The hidden meaning behind handshakes, eye contact, and personal spaceThe powerful concept of “Ma” (silence) and why talking less can make you more influentialHow different cultures interpret respect, engagement, and intelligenceWhy some cultures interrupt and others see silence as wisdomThe real reason communication breakdowns happen in global teams 💡 You’ll also learn: How to adapt your communication style for international successWhy cultural awareness is more important than strategyThe key to building trust in global business environmentsWhether you're a global leader, entrepreneur, expat, or working in international teams, this episode will help you develop cultural intelligence one of the most critical skills in today’s world. 🎧 Tune in now to unlock the hidden codes of global leadership. 👉 Don’t miss Part 2, where we explore how to apply these insights in corporate environments, leadership, and negotiations. Where to find terri: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-morrison-2a940a7/ Books series "Kiss, Bow, or shake hands

    #18.1 -  Global cross cultural expert: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands? The Invisible Codes of Global Success
  5. Jun 26

    #17.2 - VC and business angel investor: Stop Chasing Opportunities ,Build a Network That Attracts Them

    What if opportunities didn’t come from applying… but from your network? In Part 2 of this conversation, investor and global leader Larissa Garcia shares how she built a powerful international network, and why today, opportunities come directly to her. We dive into the concept of the “portfolio career” and why the future of work is no longer about one job, but multiple streams of income, impact, and identity. You’ll learn: How to build a network that attracts opportunities (instead of chasing them)Why curiosity is the #1 networking skillHow to become visible, credible, and “top of mind”The difference between networking and real relationshipsHow to manage investments and work across multiple countriesHow global leaders navigate culture, trust, and influenceHow to build optionality in your careerLarissa also shares practical insights on: Managing uncertainty and incomplete informationMaking decisions with limited dataBalancing risk across a global portfolio🎯 If you want to grow your career, income, and influence, this episode will completely shift how you think about networking and opportunities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- networking strategy, career growth, portfolio career, global leadership, personal brand, opportunity mindset, business networking, career development, leadership skills, international business

    #17.2 - VC and business angel investor: Stop Chasing Opportunities ,Build a Network That Attracts Them
  6. Jun 12

    #17.1 - VC and business angle investor : From Corporate to Investor: How to Think Like a VC (Even If You’re Not One)

    What if the best leaders didn’t just manage… but thought like investors? In this episode of Dear Global Leader, we sit down with Larissa Garcia: investor, business angel, and honorary consul of Dominican Republic in Denmark , to break down how leadership, investing, and global thinking intersect. From corporate telecom to real estate to venture capital, Larissa shares how she built a powerful portfolio career and the mindset shifts that made it possible. You’ll learn: How to think like an investor (even in corporate roles)The real way investors evaluate people (human due diligence)Why execution matters more than ideasHow to build a network that brings opportunities to YOUThe truth about risk and how to get comfortable with uncertaintyHow to transition from employee mindset to ownership mindsetWhy the future belongs to “portfolio careers” This episode is packed with practical insights for: leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone looking to grow their career, income, and impact in a fast-changing world. 🎯 Whether you're in corporate, building a startup, or exploring investing, this conversation will change how you make decisions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- leadership skills, investing mindset, venture capital, business angel, risk management, career growth, portfolio career, networking, decision-making, global leadership

    #17.1 - VC and business angle investor : From Corporate to Investor: How to Think Like a VC (Even If You’re Not One)

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🎙️ Dear Global Leaders is a podcast about global leadership, international business, and what it takes to create impact when expertise alone isn’t enough. How do you influence without authority? Turn global strategy into local execution? Lead across cultures? Get people behind an idea when you don't control the org chart? Through conversations with global executives, founders, and experts , plus stories from companies around the world , we unpack the decisions, mistakes, and lessons behind leading and executing across borders. Season 2 goes beyond expertise: exploring the human skills that make expertise matter , influence, judgment, cultural intelligence, relationships, and execution. Because knowing your field gets you in the room. Creating impact is what happens next. 🗞️ Continue with " BEYOND TITLES : The career advancement AI can't bring you" , my free Thursday newsletter on navigating global organizations and creating impact beyond expertise. 👉 Subscribe here: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7332407472764194816