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Once upon a time, in a quiet barnyard, a little duckling hatched among his siblings. But unlike the others, he was different—bigger, awkward, and not quite fitting in. From the moment he emerged, he was met with rejection. The other animals mocked him, ridiculed him, and made him feel like he didn’t belong. No matter where he went—whether among wild ducks, geese, or even a kind old woman’s home—he never quite found acceptance.

Seasons passed, and after enduring loneliness, hardship, and relentless self-doubt, the duckling stumbled upon a flock of magnificent swans. Ready to accept his fate, he braced himself for yet another rejection. But instead, something incredible happened. The swans didn’t turn him away—they welcomed him. And as he looked into the lake’s reflection, he finally saw the truth: He was never an ugly duckling. He had been a swan all along.

Now, imagine spending your entire career believing you were something less than you truly are. What if you criticized yourself your whole life, convinced you were not good enough, only to discover you were actually a stunning swan?

This is the story of the global executive from this episode. Join me as we uncover the skills and insights that transformed an "ugly duckling" executive into a confident and thriving swan.

Chapter Markers:

00:00- Introduction

02:39 - Today's Story

10:28 - Today's Lesson

15:17 - Today’s Tips To Apply What You Learned

18:19 - Highlights

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ugly_Duckling

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In this episode, we'll dive into the art of navigating corporate politics. A skill every leader needs to master. I will share the story of Brianna, a senior HR director who found herself caught in a challenging power dynamic with her predecessor, now her VP.

We'll explore how she turned this struggle into a leadership win by learning to map stakeholders, build alliances, and manage perceptions. Along the way, you'll discover practical lessons and strategies, that you can use to handle your own workplace challenges and build stronger relationships.

Let's learn from Brianna's experience and uncover how these insights can help you achieve your goals.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Introduction

01:46 - Today's Story

09:26 - Today's Lesson

14:46 - Today’s Tips To Apply What You Learned

16:51 - Highlights

Resources:

This Episode Is Brought To You By: Coaching Expatriates®. A leading global executive development company that helps leaders around the world create happier and more profitable workplaces by learning The Global Leadership Pillars ™. An innovative leadership learning methodology. Visit their website at: www.coachingexpatriates.com

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In this episode, we'll learn about navigating large scale cultural transformations, through precision storytelling and collective narratives. I'll share a study case about a senior HR executive, Melanie, who faced the challenge of leading a company-wide cultural shift amidst the structural reorganization that impacted leadership roles and responsibilities.

Together we'll explore the skills she developed, including mastering collective storytelling, reframing a resistance with angel's elixir, and aligning leadership communication to drive engagement and positive change. We'll dive into the lessons she learned and how she used storytelling to turn resistance into momentum.

Hopefully, you can leverage her experiences and insights to help you achieve your own leadership goals.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Introduction

01:48 - Today's Story

13:59 - Today's Lesson

18:53 - Today’s Tips To Apply What You Learned

21:19 - Highlights

Extra Resources:

📘 Read my book Mastering Business Storytelling — a field guide for global leaders who want to use stories to influence, connect, and drive success across cultures and industries.

Link: https://www.coachingexpatriates.com/business-storytelling-blueprint-series/

📥 Join the 6-Day Business Storytelling Mini-Course — get a powerful storytelling lesson delivered to your inbox each day, with a downloadable PDF including a summary and workbook to help you apply what you learn immediately.

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🎓 Take the Global Leadership Pillars® — our signature 9-week, self-paced online course designed for emerging leaders who are ready to accelerate their path from first-time manager to global executive.

Link: https://promo.coachingexpatriates.com/Global

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This Episode Is Brought To You By: Coaching Expatriates®. A leading global executive development company that helps leaders around the world create happier and more profitable workplaces by learning The Global Leadership Pillars ™. An innovative leadership learning methodology. Visit their website at: www.coachingexpatriates.com

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• Enroll In The Executive Course: https://promo.coachingexpatriates.com/Global/
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• Contact: info@coachingexpatriates.com

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