Dear Global Leaders

Tiphaine Coste

🎙️ Dear Global Leaders - go behind the scenes of global business. From boardroom slides to execution on the ground, we decode how leaders scale across borders, navigate culture, and make tough decisions. Through interviews with global executives, founders, and experts, plus case stories from iconic companies, we break down strategies, missteps, and lessons you can apply. Leadership advice is everywhere - but few explore the real challenges of leading across borders, remote teams, and cultures. This is your playbook for global leadership. If you want to lead globally, this is your podcast! If you love Dear Global Leaders, you’ll love its newsletter: "The Leader Sparks", completely free and launched every Thursday about global leadership lessons 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7332407472764194816

  1. #15.2 - Board chair of ICF : The Hidden Leadership Skill: Seeing What Others Miss (perspective is power)

    3D AGO

    #15.2 - Board chair of ICF : The Hidden Leadership Skill: Seeing What Others Miss (perspective is power)

    Can you grow, adapt, and succeed… without losing who you are? In Part 2, we go deeper into identity, perspective, and the hidden dynamics shaping leadership and workplace relationships. In this powerful continuation, Lise breaks down one of the biggest challenges in modern leadership: 👉 How to evolve in your career without disconnecting from yourself From cross-cultural misunderstandings to workplace conflict and identity shifts, this episode explores why perspective, not competence, is often the real blocker. You’ll discover how great leaders don’t just act differently… they see differently. You will learn: ✔️ The difference between coaching vs mentoring (and why it matters) ✔️ How to take feedback without losing your identity ✔️ Why perspective shapes everything in leadership and teamwork ✔️ How cross-cultural differences create invisible friction at work ✔️ Why conflict is often a mismatch not a problem ✔️ The leadership skill that reduces tension and builds trust instantly In a world of global teams, diverse cultures, and constant change, leadership is no longer about having the right answers. It’s about: Understanding different lensesNavigating complexityAdapting with intentionAnd most importantly… Choosing who you want to be in every situation. About the guest: Lise is an executive coach working with leaders and teams across cultures, helping them navigate identity, transitions, and complex environments while staying aligned with their values. Find her on linkeidn (Lise Bruynooghe ) and on her website : Lisebruynooghe.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- leadership mindset, identity and leadership, cross cultural leadership, workplace conflict, emotional intelligence, executive coaching, leadership perspective, communication skills, leadership growth, self awareness, coaching vs mentoring, team dynamics

    36 min
  2. #15.1 - Executive coach ICF: What It Really Means to Be “Coachable” ,the Hidden Skill That Fast-Tracks Your Career:

    MAY 8

    #15.1 - Executive coach ICF: What It Really Means to Be “Coachable” ,the Hidden Skill That Fast-Tracks Your Career:

    What does it really mean to be coachableand why do so many high performers struggle with it? In this episode, executive coach Lise breaks down the hidden behaviors that separate leaders who grow… from those who stay stuck. In Part 1 of this conversation, we go behind the scenes of executive coaching to understand what actually drives growth in leaders, founders, and emerging talents. Lise shares her journey from international finance to coaching top executivesand reveals why technical skills alone are never enough when navigating complexity, leadership, and career transitions. This episode is a must-listen if you’re: Stepping into leadership for the first timeFeeling stuck in your career despite strong performanceStruggling with feedback, confidence, or decision-makingCurious about what coaching really unlocksYou will learn : ✔️ What “being coachable” actually means (and why it’s uncomfortable) ✔️ The 3 recurring challenges leaders face: boundaries, fear, and difficult conversations ✔️ Why high performers struggle when moving into leadership roles ✔️ The difference between coaching, mentoring, and training ✔️ How to know if you’re ready for your next career step ✔️ Why discomfort is often the strongest signal of growth Lise is an executive coach working with CEOs, leadership teams, and organizations navigating complexity, transformation, and cross-cultural challenges. She specializes in helping leaders align performance with identity, values, and long-term vision. Please find her on her linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisebruynooghe/ And website: https://lisebruynooghe.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- executive coaching, leadership development, coachability, career growth, leadership skills, difficult conversations, emotional intelligence, leadership transition, personal development, management skills, coaching vs mentoring, leadership mindset

    34 min
  3. #14 - : The Day They Knew the iPhone Would Kill Them and Still Did Nothing, The Nokia case

    APR 24

    #14 - : The Day They Knew the iPhone Would Kill Them and Still Did Nothing, The Nokia case

    In 2007, Nokia was the undisputed king of mobile phones. It had the scale, the market share, the brand power, and the data. Then Apple launched the iPhone — and changed the future of the industry overnight. But Nokia’s downfall was not simply a story of disruption. It was a story of leadership hesitation, strategic inertia, and the danger of protecting past success while the world moves on. In this episode of Dear Global Leaders, Tiphaine Coste explores one of the most powerful business lessons of the modern era: how a global market leader saw a paradigm shift coming and still failed to act decisively. This conversation unpacks what Nokia misunderstood about software, ecosystems, speed, and adaptation and why its story remains deeply relevant for today’s executives, founders, and ambitious leaders navigating change. In this episode: Why market leaders often miss the futureHow the iPhone reshaped competition beyond hardwareThe strategic cost of moving too slowlyWhat global leaders must learn about adaptation before it’s urgentNokia’s story is more than a case study in corporate decline. It is a reminder that foresight without action is not strategy. If you lead in a fast-changing world, this episode is for you.

    13 min
  4. #13.2- salesforces country deputy : How to lead big and complex organizations

    APR 10

    #13.2- salesforces country deputy : How to lead big and complex organizations

    Leading a large, complex organization isn’t about control: it’s about clarity, trust, and people. In Part 2 of this conversation, we dive deep into the real challenges of modern leadership: making hard decisions, leading diverse teams, and building trust at scale. This episode is a masterclass in human-centered leadership, where performance meets empathy and strategy meets execution. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: How to lead through difficult decisions that impact people (and why it should feel hard)The secret to building trust across generations, cultures, and personalitiesWhy great leaders act more like coaches than bossesHow to prioritize when everything feels urgent (and avoid burnout leadership)The mindset shift from “doing” to enabling others to succeedHow to spot and grow talent before they believe in themselves🚀 You’ll also discover: Practical leadership frameworks for scaling teamsHow to navigate complexity without losing directionWhy clarity beats politics in high-level leadership🎯 Perfect for: Managers stepping into senior leadership rolesLeaders scaling teams or organizationsAnyone wanting to lead with impact, not egoThis episode will change how you think about leadership and how you show up as a leader. 👉 Subscribe now to keep learning from global leaders shaping the future of work.

    29 min
  5. #13.1 - Salesforces Country deputy: The backstages behind leading a country

    APR 3

    #13.1 - Salesforces Country deputy: The backstages behind leading a country

    What does it really take to lead a country-level organization inside a global tech giant? In this powerful episode of Dear Global Leader, we go behind the scenes with a Deputy Country Manager to uncover the hidden realities of leadership at the highest level far beyond titles and strategy decks. From shaping national strategy to translating global initiatives into local impact, this conversation reveals what happens before decisions are made public where leadership is built, tested, and refined. 💡 In this episode, you’ll discover: What a Country Manager actually does (and why it’s like being a CEO of a country)How to align global strategy with local market realities (the “Danish flair” approach)The art of influencing without authority and driving clarity across organizationsHow top leaders make decisions on talent, culture, and business growthWhy saying “yes to challenges” can shape a high-impact leadership career🔥 This episode is a must-listen for: Aspiring leaders and future executivesProfessionals working in global companiesAnyone curious about strategy, leadership, and organizational impactIf you’ve ever wondered what happens behind closed doors in leadership this is your backstage pass. 👉 Follow the podcast for more insights on leadership, career growth, and global impact.

    31 min
  6. #12 - What drives true supply chain resilience? Lessons from the Suez's canal

    MAR 20

    #12 - What drives true supply chain resilience? Lessons from the Suez's canal

    The day Suez stalled, every map looked smaller. Leaders weighed reroute vs wait, recalculated time–cost–risk, and watched buffers evaporate. This episode follows that decision path—finding single points of failure, tracing tier-2/3 exposure, right-sizing safety stock, and choosing dual-sourcing or nearshoring without blowing up margins. What emerges is a weekly stress-test rhythm and a design mindset: resilience as a choice made early, not a project started late. Keywords: supply chain resilience, Suez Canal, chokepoints, rerouting, inventory strategy, dual sourcing, nearshoring, risk management, global trade, operations playbook. Follow for sharp strategy breakdowns built for global leaders.

    12 min
  7. #11.2 - Anthropologist : Trust, Identity & Communication in Global Leadership

    MAR 13

    #11.2 - Anthropologist : Trust, Identity & Communication in Global Leadership

    Why do global leaders misinterpret each other even when everyone speaks the same language? In Part 2 of this deep conversation, Tiphaine Coste continues with Kasper Lohse Nørup Jelsbech, PhD anthropologist and cross-cultural leadership consultant, exploring the invisible forces shaping trust, identity, and communication in global organizations . This episode goes beyond frameworks. It challenges how we think about: National identity vs. lived experienceStereotypes in professional environmentsWhy labeling teams as “the German team” or “the French team” is riskyHow one word can trigger conflict across culturesDirect vs. indirect communication stylesThe danger of interpreting behavior through your own cultural lensWhy effective global leaders are not encyclopedias of cultures — but curious learnersKasper introduces a powerful anthropological perspective: Culture is not static. It’s not an essence. It’s something we practice every day in emails, meetings, silence, and rituals. You’ll hear real stories about: Misinterpreted text messagesEmotional vocabulary gaps in EnglishSarcasm across culturesHow trust is built differently around the world💡 Key insight: The most effective global leaders are not those who “know everything” about other cultures but those who stay curious and aware of what they don’t know. If you operate internationally, manage multicultural stakeholders, or aspire to become a truly global leader this episode will sharpen your cultural intelligence. 🎧 Listen now and redefine how you communicate across borders. Follow Dear Global Leader for more deep conversations on global leadership, mindset, and cross-cultural growth.

    40 min
  8. #11.1- Top Leadership consultant : Cross-Cultural Teams, Performance & Collaboration

    MAR 6

    #11.1- Top Leadership consultant : Cross-Cultural Teams, Performance & Collaboration

    What actually makes global teams perform and why do so many fail despite having top experts? In this episode of Dear Global Leader, Tiphaine Coste sits down with Kasper Lohse Nørup Jelsbech, PhD anthropologist and cross-cultural leadership consultant at Implement Consulting Group, to unpack what truly drives collaboration in complex international organizations . If you lead across borders, manage remote stakeholders, or work in global projects this conversation will change how you see performance. We explore: Why competence is not what makes or breaks global teamsThe hidden cost of ignoring culture in high-performing environmentsHow “professionalism” can blind leaders to cultural misalignmentThe difference between a group of experts and a real teamWhy global teams are often called “after performance breaks down”The powerful “mirror exercise” methodology to surface blind spotsHow silence (not conflict) is often the biggest red flagKasper shares real cases from Scandinavian, Indian, and Romanian corporate collaborations and reveals why cross-cultural leadership is not a “nice-to-have” it’s a business necessity. 💡 Key insight: The more professional teams believe they are, the more they tend to underestimate cultural impact. If you're building global projects, leading distributed teams, or navigating international stakeholders this episode will give you a new operating system. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to transform cultural friction into performance. Follow Dear Global Leader for Part 2, where we dive into trust, identity, stereotypes, and communication through an anthropologist’s lens.

    40 min
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🎙️ Dear Global Leaders - go behind the scenes of global business. From boardroom slides to execution on the ground, we decode how leaders scale across borders, navigate culture, and make tough decisions. Through interviews with global executives, founders, and experts, plus case stories from iconic companies, we break down strategies, missteps, and lessons you can apply. Leadership advice is everywhere - but few explore the real challenges of leading across borders, remote teams, and cultures. This is your playbook for global leadership. If you want to lead globally, this is your podcast! If you love Dear Global Leaders, you’ll love its newsletter: "The Leader Sparks", completely free and launched every Thursday about global leadership lessons 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7332407472764194816

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  • Creator
    Tiphaine Coste
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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