Plevier en de inspirerende leiders

Author: Innerspective Training - Wouter Plevier

Plevier & de inspirerende leiders is de podcast voor iedereen die stappen wil zetten naar Amplitief leiderschap om teams en organisaties te empoweren op een authentieke, inspirerende en succesvolle manier. Deze podcast wordt gemaakt door Innerspective (vanaf aflevering 71). Tot aflevering 70 via Skillstown. Reageren of suggesties voor gasten? Mail ons via wouter@innerspective.nl
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#98 Kiberly Fuqua and ShirleyTewary: when cultural background inspires others
Episode 98
Thursday, 12 February, 2026

What if the very stories, traditions, and challenges that shaped you are exactly what make you a powerful, inclusive leader?In this inspiring episode, we welcome Shirley Tewary, Partner in the Risk Advisory practice at Deloitte Netherlands., and Kimberly Fuqua 🍉 , Founder, Luminous Leaders and Director, Customer Experience, EMEA, Microsoft.Two global leaders, two rich cultural perspectives, one essential conversation on diversity, inclusion, and conscious leadership.Shirley shares how her roots in South Africa and India shaped her resilience, empathy, and authentic leadership style. Kimberly reflects on her role at Microsoft, where she drives customer experience and customer success across EMEA and the Netherlands, connecting strategy, transformation, and inclusive leadership.For both leaders, diversity is not a program. It is a growth accelerator. Inclusion is not a statement. It is daily behavior.Together, they explore:• How cultural identity strengthens leadership authenticity• Why diversity fuels innovation and long-term impact• The power of self-awareness in leading others• Why proactive leadership creates alignment• How collective goals flourish when every voice is heard.And yes, there is even a moment where inspiration turns into song. Because leadership is not only about strategy and results. It is about connection, courage, and human energy.Special thanks toPepijn van Rooij, for the great support in organizingHarold Morris and Unistone Studios , for the outstanding productionDPG Media Nederland for supporting and amplifying the visibility of this vodcast.Let this conversation inspire you to lead with awareness, authenticity, and impact.