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Lead confidently. Communicate clearly. Connect across cultures.

Become a Global Leader is the podcast for ambitious professionals and leaders who want to increase their influence, visibility and impact across cultures.

Succeeding as a global leader takes more than expertise. It takes the confidence to make your voice heard, the clarity to communicate what matters, and the Cultural Intelligence to build trust with people who may think, work and lead differently.

Hosted by Victoria Rennoldson, CEO and Founder of Culture Cuppa and author of the book, Become a Global Leader, each episode explores the human side of global leadership, with fresh thinking and practical insights on confidence, influence, trust and connection across cultures.

A top 10 UK careers podcast, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally.

Lead confidently. Communicate clearly. Connect across cultures.

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122 – Radical Transparency, Resilience & Adaptability with Nicola Buck

Continuing the International Women’s Day’s celebrations, I am very pleased to welcome on the podcast, Nicola Buck, SVP of Marketing at BP, where we unpack and explore her leadership journey and learning through the nuances of leading in global organisations.

From her beginnings studying languages and cultures, to her current role at the forefront of marketing and leadership with BP, Nicola shares her invaluable insights about the importance of cultural communication in a diverse work environment, skills that have been instrumental in her success and that of her global teams.

She shares her views on psychological safety, radical transparency and ways to maintain true connection in virtual teams, in a fast-paced world. Finally, Nicola offers her advice for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of adaptability and resilience to succeed.

What you will learn in this episode:

  • Leadership lessons from Nicola’s journey to Senior Vice President
  • The value of cultural communication in global leadership
  • How to create real psychological safety in global, virtual teams
  • Radical transparency: how this helps communication work
  • Leadership skills for today and tomorrow: adaptability and resilience
  • Insights into the future of leadership in a rapidly evolving world

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