Victoria Rennoldson on Being Seen, Heard, Understood: Communicating with Confidence Across Cultures
The Secrets of Learning & Development · 2026-01-15 · 32 min
Episode notes
If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this warm and insightful episode, we’re joined by Victoria Rennoldson - global communication coach, speaker and founder of Culture Cuppa. Her journey takes us from international brand marketing to supporting leaders worldwide to communicate with clarity, confidence and cultural awareness. We explore how Victoria built a purposeful career after stepping away from corporate life, and what it takes to find your voice in cross-cultural environments. She shares how a near-relocation, a bold career pivot and a decade of coaching led to her bestselling book, Become a Global Leader. With candour and depth, Victoria reflects on confidence as a daily practice, the difference between being seen and being understood, and the legacy that drove her to capture ten years of insights. A rich conversation for anyone looking to lead across difference, show up with authenticity and create space for meaningful communication. Key Learnings Confidence grows through action, not before it. Victoria highlights a common misconception many professionals hold - that confidence must come before action.
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