Скачать или смотреть #98 Shirley Tewary vs Kimberly Fuqua: Cultural background as your greatest leadership advantage?

What if your cultural background is your greatest leadership advantage?

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 to
Pepijn van Rooij, for the great support in organizing
Harold Morris and Unistone Studios , for the outstanding production
DPG Media Nederland for supporting and amplifying the visibility of this vodcast

Let this conversation inspire you to lead with awareness, authenticity, and impact.