Ranked in the Global Top 1.5%, The CLIMB: Confident Leader Podcast is the definitive global strategy for mastering Executive Presence and cross-border leadership. In this episode, Rahul Karan Sharma (Forbes Coaches Council) joins Racquel Maye David to dissect Media Visibility and the mindset shifts required for high-stakes leadership in the DC Metro area and for global executives scaling their influence.

How do you transition from being "invisible" in corporate finance to a "Media Queen" commanding international visibility?

🧠 In this episode, we explore the Breaking Barriers Framework. For leaders in Washington D.C. and global markets, the challenge of 2026 is moving beyond traditional management into Empowered Visibility.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR GLOBAL LEADERS:

00:00 – The Global Blueprint for Visibility: Introducing Racquel Maye David

01:42 – Solving the "Invisible Executive" Crisis: Racquel’s Leadership Journey

04:25 – Beyond Passive Learning: Why Implementation is the Only Metric for Success

09:03 – The Reciprocity Hack: Leveraging Volunteering for Rapid Skill Acquisition

12:36 – Breaking Barriers: Shifting Perspectives to Scale Influence Across Borders

19:13 – Financial Freedom for Leaders: Diversifying Income and Betting on Yourself

27:06 – Strategy Session: How to Measure Success in the Global 0.1%

THE CLIMB FRAMEWORK™ INSIGHT:

This episode provides a masterclass in Leveraging Strengths (L) to Magnify Impact (M). Rahul and Racquel discuss why Global Executive Presence requires a strategic inventory of your unique "Warrior" traits. You cannot Magnify your Impact (M) if your leadership brand remains hidden or underutilized. True authority is born when you stop trying to fix weaknesses and instead Leverage your Strengths (L) to step onto the global stage and command visibility.ABOUT OUR GUEST: RACQUEL MAYE DAVID

Visionary TV Producer, Founder of Evolving Eve & Media Queen

Racquel Maye David is a transformative force in the media industry, specializing in the intersection of Leadership, Visibility, and Empowerment. As the founder of Evolving Eve and producer of the hit show Breaking Barriers, Racquel has mastered the art of transitioning from a structured corporate career in finance to a high-impact media empire. She is a dedicated mentor who teaches entrepreneurs how to bet on themselves, diversify their income, and implement knowledge for sustainable success.

🌐 Connect with Racquel: https://www.evolvedlifenow.com/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: RAHUL KARAN SHARMA

🏆 GLOBAL TOP 1.5% PODCAST | FORBES COACHES COUNCIL MEMBER | KEYNOTE SPEAKER

COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

A proud member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Rahul is deeply embedded in the Northern Virginia business ecosystem. As a Forbes Coaches Council member, he bridges the gap between local business needs and global leadership standards.

THE CLIMB FRAMEWORK™ & LEADERSHIP AUDIT

Using his proprietary CLIMB Framework™, Rahul helps firms in Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, and Ashburn build resilient Leadership Pipelines. He specializes in solving high turnover and performance gaps through Organizational Strategy and Executive Presence coaching.

🚀 FREE RESOURCE: Take the CLIMB Leadership Audit to identify your organization's growth gaps: https://climb-leadership-audit.scoreapp.com/

📖 FREE DOWNLOAD: Get your copy of "Be Action Oriented" – The definitive guide to overcoming stagnation and leading with high-velocity results:https://www.habits4miracles.com/jumpstart

🏛️ DC METRO’S PREMIER KEYNOTE EXPERT: Trusted advisor for Fortune 500s across Northern Virginia and D.C.

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