Dear Global Leaders | Inside Global Business

Tiphaine Coste
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What does it really take to succeed in global business? Beyond strategies, job titles, and business frameworks, there are real decisions, cultural differences, and challenges that shape success in international organisations. Welcome to Dear Global Leaders | Inside Global Business, hosted by Tiphaine Coste. Through candid conversations with global executives, business leaders, and industry experts, we go behind the scenes of international business to explore what works, what fails, and what experience teaches us. From global strategy and cross-cultural collaboration to leadership, career growth, AI, and business transformation, discover practical insights and fresh perspectives you can apply to your own journey. Real stories. Global perspectives. Lessons beyond expertise. 🎧 Follow Dear Global Leaders and learn from those navigating the realities of global business. 🗞️ Continue with " BEYOND TITLES : The career advancement AI can't bring you" , the free bi-weekly newsletter on navigating global organizations and creating impact beyond expertise. 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7332407472764194816

  1. Oct 23

    AI Decision-Making: How Leaders Can Make Better Decisions with AI

    How do global leaders align stakeholders across cultures, build trust, and create impact in an increasingly AI-driven world? In Part 1 of the Dear Global Leader Podcast, Tiphaine sits down with award-winning global impact strategist Valerie Won Lee to explore why successful leadership starts with understanding people not just processes. Drawing from her multicultural background and experience across technology, fashion, humanitarian work, and strategy, Valerie shares how leaders can better navigate cultural differences, align diverse stakeholders, and use her Social Impact Global (SIG) Framework to make smarter, more inclusive decisions. In this episode, you'll learn: Why stakeholder alignment begins with understanding human motivationsThe biggest mistakes leaders make in multicultural environmentsHow cultural differences influence communication and trustWhy AI can support, but never replace, human understandingHow the Social Impact Global (SIG) Framework helps leaders create lasting impactPractical strategies for leading across cultures with confidenceWhether you're leading international teams, driving organizational change, or working across cultures, this episode offers practical insights to help you build trust, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and lead with greater global impact. 🎧 Subscribe to the Dear Global Leader Podcast for conversations with global executives, leadership experts, and innovators sharing the strategies behind exceptional leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and organizational success.

    AI Decision-Making: How Leaders Can Make Better Decisions with AI

  2. Oct 9

    Stakeholder Management: How to Align People Across Global Organizations

    How do global leaders align stakeholders across cultures, build trust, and create impact in an increasingly AI-driven world? In Part 1 of the Dear Global Leader Podcast, Tiphaine sits down with award-winning global impact strategist Valerie Won Lee to explore why successful leadership starts with understanding people not just processes. Drawing from her multicultural background and experience across technology, fashion, humanitarian work, and strategy, Valerie shares how leaders can better navigate cultural differences, align diverse stakeholders, and use her Social Impact Global (SIG) Framework to make smarter, more inclusive decisions. In this episode, you'll learn: Why stakeholder alignment begins with understanding human motivationsThe biggest mistakes leaders make in multicultural environmentsHow cultural differences influence communication and trustWhy AI can support, but never replace, human understandingHow the Social Impact Global (SIG) Framework helps leaders create lasting impactPractical strategies for leading across cultures with confidenceWhether you're leading international teams, driving organizational change, or working across cultures, this episode offers practical insights to help you build trust, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and lead with greater global impact. 🎧 Subscribe to the Dear Global Leader Podcast for conversations with global executives, leadership experts, and innovators sharing the strategies behind exceptional leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and organizational success.

    Stakeholder Management: How to Align People Across Global Organizations

  3. Sep 18

    Career Advancement: The Unwritten Rules of Getting Promoted

    Why do some talented professionals get promoted while others remain overlooked? The answer isn't always performance. In Part 2 of this conversation on the Dear Global Leader Podcast, Tiphaine and engineering leader Owen Lorena explore the hidden rules that shape career progression inside organizations. Beyond technical expertise and hard work, career growth often depends on understanding the unwritten dynamics of leadership, visibility, influence, relationships, trust, and executive presence. Owen shares practical insights from more than 25 years of leading teams across Asia and Europe, revealing what senior leaders notice, what they expect, and how professionals can position themselves for long-term success. This episode challenges the belief that great work alone is enough and provides actionable strategies to help you navigate the realities of today's workplace with confidence and authenticity. In this episode, you'll learn: The hidden rules that influence promotions and career progressionWhy visibility matters and how to build it without self-promotionThe difference between mentors, sponsors, and advocatesHow influence becomes more valuable than expertise as your career growsCommon career mistakes that keep high performers stuckHow senior leaders evaluate leadership potentialPractical strategies to build trust, credibility, and executive presenceHow to navigate organizational dynamics while staying authenticWhether you're an individual contributor, an emerging manager, or an experienced leader, this episode will help you better understand the unwritten rules of career success and equip you with practical tools to accelerate your professional growth. 🎧 Subscribe to the Dear Global Leader Podcast for conversations with global leaders, executives, and industry experts who share the real-world strategies behind exceptional careers and impactful leadership.

    Career Advancement: The Unwritten Rules of Getting Promoted

  4. Sep 4

    Career Mentorship: How to Find Mentors Who Accelerate Your Growth

    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

    Career Mentorship: How to Find Mentors Who Accelerate Your Growth

  5. Aug 21

    Succession Planning: Who Really Decides Your Next Promotion?

    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

    Succession Planning: Who Really Decides Your Next Promotion?

  6. Aug 7

    Performance Reviews: What Really Determines Your Promotion?

    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

    Performance Reviews: What Really Determines Your Promotion?

  7. Jul 24

    Cultural Intelligence: How to Succeed in International Business

    In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, global leadership expert Terri Morrison reveals how cultural differences directly impact business success, leadership, and relationships. This episode goes beyond theory and shows you how culture plays out in real corporate situations where deals are won or lost. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why business meals can make or break international dealsThe shocking story of a failed multimillion-dollar deal… over lunchHow different cultures define trust, respect, and transparencyWhy being “too transparent” can actually damage your credibilityThe truth about office politics across culturesHow individualistic vs collectivist cultures shape workplace dynamics💡 We also explore: Why relationships matter more than transactions in global businessHow to navigate stakeholder management across culturesThe leadership styles that work in different parts of the worldPractical ways to develop cultural intelligence as a leader🔥 If you’ve ever struggled with: Being misunderstood at workNavigating office politicsLeading international teamsClosing deals across culturesThis episode will give you the clarity and tools you need. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to operate effectively in a global business environment.

    Cultural Intelligence: How to Succeed in International Business

  8. Jul 10

    Cross-Cultural Communication: The Unwritten Rules of Global Business

    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

    Cross-Cultural Communication: The Unwritten Rules of Global Business
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What does it really take to succeed in global business? Beyond strategies, job titles, and business frameworks, there are real decisions, cultural differences, and challenges that shape success in international organisations. Welcome to Dear Global Leaders | Inside Global Business, hosted by Tiphaine Coste. Through candid conversations with global executives, business leaders, and industry experts, we go behind the scenes of international business to explore what works, what fails, and what experience teaches us. From global strategy and cross-cultural collaboration to leadership, career growth, AI, and business transformation, discover practical insights and fresh perspectives you can apply to your own journey. Real stories. Global perspectives. Lessons beyond expertise. 🎧 Follow Dear Global Leaders and learn from those navigating the realities of global business. 🗞️ Continue with " BEYOND TITLES : The career advancement AI can't bring you" , the free bi-weekly newsletter on navigating global organizations and creating impact beyond expertise. 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7332407472764194816

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