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Leadership TeaAuthor: Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier
On Leadership Tea, we talk about what it takes to reach the executive level, and how to thrive when you get there. Powerful leaders share their journeys, insights, and triumphs in conversations with hosts Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier.Join us every other Wednesday to be inspired by the unvarnished stories of amazing executives who know what it's like to be "the only" at the table and who have succeeded regardless. They have proven leadership experience in their respective fields, from international affairs to the private sector to academia, and want to help others create their own success stories. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Sunday Scaries To Sunday Strategy
Episode 15
Sunday, 23 November, 2025
In the newly launched Sunday Scaries to Sunday Strategy Series as part of the Leadership Tea Podcast, Belinda and Shelby help executives with tips to lean into the week and strategies for long-term professional growth. This episode highlights how to future-proof your career in an unpredictable world, focusing on four critical soft skills: digital fluency, influence without authority, cross-cultural communication, and purpose-driven career design. Not theory—practical habits, stories from Belinda and Shelby’s experience as diplomats and executives leading enterprise teams, and concrete steps to leverage your personal brand and network to stay ahead. Join the conversation and learn how to prepare for future challenges while building a legacy in your executive role.00:00 Introduction to the Leadership Tea Podcast00:21 Launching the Sunday Strategy Series00:42 Future Proofing Your Career01:50 Defining Future Proofing03:16 Digital Fluency: Embracing Technology07:04 Influence Without Authority11:19 Cross-Cultural Communication14:47 Purpose-Driven Career Design20:47 Starting Your Future Proofing Journey23:15 Conclusion and Call to ActionSend us a comment!Leadership isn’t easy and sometimes, the podcast isn’t enough. That’s why we’re creating The Leadership Lounge, a members-only community designed for leaders who want to go deeper, reflect more, and stay grounded.What do you get? A monthly group coaching session led by the Leadership Tea Podcast hosts and monthly virtual community connection sessions, as well as leadership resources and articles. Find more information about the Leadership Lounge here.For leaders who want more than surface-level advice. What do you get?A virtual monthly group coaching session led by the Leadership Tea Podcast hosts.A monthly Community Connection virtual meet-up.Leadership resources and articles.We publish new episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the Leadership Tea Podcast Subscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.
