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Speaking up unapologetically!

Brave, Bold & Brilliant Podcast Speaking up unapologetically!

By Tulia Lopes

Your voice matters!
However, have you ever had the courage to speak up unapologetically?
Hi, I'm Tulia Lopes, communication architect, international speaker and author of Leading in High Heels.
For the past decade I've been helping professionals to "find their voice" so they can express themselves with clarity and confidence.
Since 2014 I've been supporting women to speak up.
In this podcast my guests and I will share stories of how much it takes to be Brave, Bold and Brilliant.
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#0016 - Bullying or Burnout Who's Responsibility Is It? with Eylem Demir.

Brave, Bold & Brilliant Podcast Speaking up unapologetically!Jan 28, 2021

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# 24 - The Why Effect with Nicci Stewart
Jun 30, 202234:22
# 23 - It is not WHAT you say, it is HOW you say it (and to WHOM) by Tulia Lopes

# 23 - It is not WHAT you say, it is HOW you say it (and to WHOM) by Tulia Lopes

In this episode, I (Tulia) go "solo" to talk about a topic that has become one of her signature talks.

This is a big challenge for many. And it will always be because even when you are aware about the way you communicate and how effectively you manage to get your message across, there will be times when you will fail, and you might wonder why...

Well, the primarily reason, in most cases is one, not knowing enough about your audience, therefore, not crafting your message in a way, in a language, that is relevant to them.

And you might ask: "how hard could that be?"

And my answer will be, "knowing your audience and speaking in their language is easier said than done." However, the good news is, it can be learned.

Saying no more, I want to share with you my views on that topic in podcast episode.

I hope you enjoy it and learn from it. And, get back to me and share your views. I want to learn from you too.


Jan 20, 202214:30
#0022 - Grabbing the Opportunities As They Pass By with Rocio Cárdenas

#0022 - Grabbing the Opportunities As They Pass By with Rocio Cárdenas

It is said that "opportunities don't appear at our door. We have to be at the door and then grab them when they pass by...

That is exactly what Rocio did. From being in an unhappy professional situation, instead of going into depression she decided to find ways to move forward. Diversity and Inclusion was at the core of her heart, and she decided to go towards that direction. The rewards were more than she could even imagine, including international recognition for her achievements.

Rocio is part of Fujitsu Global, based in Barcelona. She is known for her gift when dealing with people. She is a competitive person, motivated and always in search of self-improvement. 

She is a Google's #IamRemarkable Facilitator, and a member of the Radar Program (talent search) in Fujitsu.

She is currently starting to pursue a university degree in Computer Engineering.


Connect with Rocio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%85-rocio-c%C3%A1rdenas-ab5673113/



May 13, 202122:09
#0021 - Following the Guts with Mafalda Pereira

#0021 - Following the Guts with Mafalda Pereira

The truth is, many of our most important decisions in life are made based on... gut feeling! 💯
Do you agree?

My guest in the upcoming Brave, Bold & Brilliant podcast, Mafalda Pereira, is Portuguese, living in the beautiful city of Porto, and describes herself as an entrepreneur, and both a mentor and an avid learner.

One of the big lessons she learned in her 20 years journey as successful entrepreneur is that "sometimes" going against the current is the best way to flow and grow... 🌹

She founded her company  - MULTIvertentes  - at age 23 and has been in the language services industry for almost 20 years, where she has built an international network of business partners and peers.

With an Arts master degree in Languages and Literature, she also completed a post-graduate course in Management and regularly invests in various self-development and business skills trainings.

Alongside her role as managing director, she has been engaged in supporting women leadership skills as a mentor and as a peer group member in different organizations. This year, she was nominated for the Executive Council of Inspired Women Lead, a non-profit international organization that supports women leadership skills by mentoring women cross-culturally.

As a natural networker, she is regularly host to a number of events focused on professional development and market synergy building within her business area.

A book and music lover, her leisure time also includes sharing a good Portuguese wine with friends. 

You can find more about Mafalda here:

www.multivertentes.pt

www.inspiredwomenlead.org

May 06, 202134:48
#0020 Mother and Daughter in a Common Purpose in Life & Business with Marta & Alexandra Bernal

#0020 Mother and Daughter in a Common Purpose in Life & Business with Marta & Alexandra Bernal

Martha and Alexandra are mother and daughter in life a business. 

They have lived and traveled the world during the last two decades, learning and valuing the richness of human relationships. 

Today they help to heal relationships between mothers and daughters, guiding hundreds of women globally in their process of awakening to a more conscious dynamic of communication within their families and extended relationships. 

As international mentors and speakers, Martha and Alexandra have created a unique and proven method where the three basic pillars are love, trust and respect.

You can reach them at https://martha-and-alexandra.ac-page.com/learn-more

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this conversation. 🌹

Mar 09, 202150:19
#0019 - Trading a Secure and Prominent Position For a Passion to BE LEAD LIVE with Allisha Ali

#0019 - Trading a Secure and Prominent Position For a Passion to BE LEAD LIVE with Allisha Ali

How much does it cost to leave a secure job to follow one’s passion?

In my conversation with Allisha Ali she shares her journey coming from the academic environment, building a successful career in the corporate world, and then, being brave enough to bold step to leave her title to embrace her true passion where she now shines with her brillance.

You might agree that Allisha followed the classic academic and corporate career path…With a PhD in Chemistry, Allisha ventured into a successful scientific corporate career in the Pharmaceutical Industry. She went on to become a Senior Partner to the Chief Executive Office in a Fortune 500 Vaccines company, leading R&D business transformations. With intense training & coaching by top McKinsey consultants, she lead more than 20 transformations, excelling at lean & change management, and operational excellence. During this adventure, her business, leadership & career coaching skills were unveiled, especially in helping executives and professionals to (re)discover and believe in themselves, and to accompany them in their leadership and career development.

You might agree that Allisha followed her dreams and aspirations…Driven by her passion to help others achieve their aspirations, she firmly followed her purpose and calling. She has combined her extensive corporate experience, leadership expertise, coaching experience and certifications, and a lifetime of learning and research to create ©UniqueYou Careers, a company specialised in Executive, Leadership and Career Coaching.

You might agree that Allisha lives by her message: Be more, Lead more and Live more…With the support of her Coaches and Mentors, Allisha continues to master her own life journey by combining her passion and calling for the stage. She enjoys hosting interviews, running workshops & trainings, and delivering interactive keynotes Leadership, Business, Career and Life management. Daring to take it to the next level, she is actively researching for her upcoming book on “Career and Life Design”.

BE | LEAD | LIVE

Allisha Ali, PhD

Career Expert | Professional Certified Coach |Mentor | Trainer | Speaker

Brussels, Belgium

Founder: Unique You Careers; Allisha-ali.com

Allisha@allisha-ali.com | linkedin.com/in/allisha-ali



Feb 18, 202144:00
#0018 - Mind the Gap! A talk about menopause with Pat Duckworth
Feb 11, 202154:21
#0017 - Food For Thought And For A Healthy Life with Émely Steegstra-Hendrix
Feb 07, 202142:32
#0016 - Bullying or Burnout Who's Responsibility Is It? with Eylem Demir.
Jan 28, 202151:23
#0015 - You Are A Goddess, Loved And Good Enough At All Times with Angela Ramel

#0015 - You Are A Goddess, Loved And Good Enough At All Times with Angela Ramel

“You are a Goddess, loved and good enough at all times!”🌹

A conversation with Angela Ramel will always lead us, naturally and smoothly, into deep connection with ourselves, human beings (especially women), into limitless source of power and energy through our sensuality and sexuality.

Angela is a living Goddess. 🌹 She is the epitome of a woman with a deep understanding, awareness and connection with her inner source, her inner power.

In this episode she shares her many Brave & Bold actions, as her Brilliance through her journey, initiation process and mission to help others to tap into their greatness and explore the power of their sexuality.

Angela Ramel is the Founder of The Goddess Academy. It was birthed from her own passion to raise the consciousness of the planet.

She is here to help you awaken the Divine Feminine and remember who you are at your core.

She is an openminded world adventurer, openhearted free spirit and single mother of 3 teenagers.

She is also a Teacher of the Feminine Tantric Arts, Feminine Embodiment Coach and Holistic Empowerment Coach, Mentor & Trainer.

At the core of her work, she is here to support you in expanding your awareness and alignment to your body, heart & soul. She supports you breaking down conditionings and stories that bind you and hold you back from living your Goddess Life in abundance.

She offers her gifts and medicine as a revolutionary transformation guide, through Online Courses, 1:1 Mentoring and Trainings.

These unique opportunities offer you a safe space to connect within, so you can begin living your most delicious life.

"We are hungry to feed the desire for intimate connection within”.

She is wildly passionate about exploring the depths of the human experience and potential and her personal Goddess Journey has led her to a deeper understanding of self, through the sacred path of Traditional Tantra, Yoga, Plant Based Nutrition, Hypnosis, Quantum Healing, Orgasmic Empowerment..and more.

However, she always finds herself arriving back to the simple truth:

Life is supposed to be blissful, ecstatically orgasmic, creatively abundant, spontaneous, juicy, radically self expressive and wildly adventurous. 

We are here as powerful creators…to create from our divine feminine essence. The answers are always within and our authentic state of being is LOVE and BLISS!!!


#love #sexuality #sensuality #chakras #transformation #energy

Dec 31, 202041:57
#0014 - Having a Bit of Madness to Get Things Done with Shivangi Walke

#0014 - Having a Bit of Madness to Get Things Done with Shivangi Walke

Helping women to thrive with mentoring is Shivangi Walke's passion. 🌹

She is a powerhouse of energy and creativity. 💥

In my conversation with her she shares what brave and bold actions she had to take in order to brilliantly create and develop this vibrant and dynamic non-profit organisation called Thrive with Mentoring. Which today is a global, digital-first, women’s mentoring network active across 6 countries with over 800 members. 🌹

She brings over 17 years of corporate leadership experience, encompassing leadership of HR and L&D teams globally. The foundation on which she excelled across all her roles is her ability to lead and influence virtual teams across industry sectors and seniority levels.

Known for her compelling drive, Shivangi has trained and coached leaders and management teams in over 40 countries globally for organisations such as Google, Johnson and Johnson, Airbus, Syngenta and Swiss Re.

The words most often used by leaders to describe their interaction with Shivangi are 'evocative, dynamic and transformational'.

Enjoy it.🌹

Dec 24, 202043:02
#0013 - We are a result of our upbringing with Maria Elena Alvarez-Camps

#0013 - We are a result of our upbringing with Maria Elena Alvarez-Camps

We are a result of our upbringing. 🌹

And having a mother who becomes our role model is definitely a privilege. 💯

Maria Elena Alvarez Camps is definitely a daughter of her mother. In my conversation with her in this episode I discovered the origin of her resilience and determination.

Elena is Transformational Manager at Airbus with 30 years of experience in different military aviation programs, covering all aspects of the aerospace product lifecycle – Including system design, testing, qualification and production. In her function, she is successfully managing a wide range of stakeholders.

As a project manager, Elena has been recognised for playing a vital leadership role in challenging the “status quo”. She also received a laudatory report and a Bronze Award.

In her coaching and training, Elena’s professional passion focuses on developing and bringing the best out of people. For this purpose, she uses her technical knowledge, her passion for people and her communication skills, as well as applying traditional and non-conventional problem-solving skills and agile methodologies. She is also specialised in fostering employees to embrace company values. She is the co-author of a book to promote Latina women in Aviation.

It is so fulfilling and enjoyable to hear those stories where girls are empowered by their mothers to be themselves, and as result they become amazing women. 🌹

Women who can lead with grace, grit and glory! 👏👏👏We are a result of our upbringing. 🌹

And having a mother who becomes our role model is definitely a privilege. 💯
Maria Elena Alvarez Camps is definitely a daughter of her mother. In my conversation with her in this episode I discovered the origin of her resilience and determination.

It is so fulfilling and enjoyable to hear those stories where girls are empowered by their mothers to be themselves, and as result they become amazing women. 🌹

Women who can lead with grace, grit and glory! 👏👏👏


Dec 17, 202041:02
#0012 - Sex life, sex drive, are we women and men really that different? With Maggie Bain
Dec 10, 202037:16
#0011 - Flying High to Be Grounded with Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz

#0011 - Flying High to Be Grounded with Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz

🌹 Dream high and touch the sky 🌹

To
Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz, Marketing/PR Expert this is true, literally and metaphorically.

Jacqueline is a powerhouse with strong foundations laid in abundance and servant leadership.🌹

She believes she is in a mission to serve, and she takes that seriously and to a higher level which reaches the sky.

She is impacting people's lives directly and the world in her daily life with her work and all the initiatives she runs.

She is a Pilotina (Pilot+latina) who feels grounded when she is in the sky.

It was such a pleasure to talk to Jacqueline for the Brave, Bold & Brilliant podcast. She is open, she is warm, she is someone to look up to. 🌹

Enjoy it 🌹


You can learn more about Jacqueline here 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinecamacho/


#marketing #flying #leadership #author #communication #womenhelpingwomen

Dec 03, 202030:05
#0010 It Is your Duty to Ask for More Money with Wies Bratby

#0010 It Is your Duty to Ask for More Money with Wies Bratby

Ask for (more) money! 💰💰💰💰

We all know, experience it, it is also written everywhere, that women have "problems" with the money conversation.

Wies Bratby, founder of WIN (Women In Negotiation) has substantial proofs that paying your people more may actually save your company money.

With a career as a top lawyer and HR Director, Wies ended up coaching women across the world to negotiate their worth.
She is on a mission to end the gender wage gap globally, by focusing on increasing women’s confidence and competence to have these challenging "money conversations" at the right level, so both sides win and the relationship between them improves.

And women, you have to learn to ask!

You can watch her TEDx Talk here:

Save your company money; give your employees a raise! | Wies Bratby | TEDxZurichWomen

And you can contact her directly at https://www.linkedin.com/in/womeninnegotiation/

#win #womeninnegotiation #communication #leadership#money#wagesandsalaries

Nov 27, 202044:01
#009 - Not Asking For Permission with Melitta Campbell
Nov 15, 202044:08
#008 - Breaking the Pattern of Pleasing Others with Blanca Vergara

#008 - Breaking the Pattern of Pleasing Others with Blanca Vergara

Blanca Vergara is a soul and business mentor for international female business owners. She helps them transmute their Female Lineage into their unlimited source of power. After working with her they succeed and bloom on every level.

She has created live and online brain reconditioning experiences based on decades of meticulous research to expand your self-worth and net-worth. Her programs combine the most effective evidence based techniques, the most current scientific methodologies and modern business hacks.

She is the author of several books among others “Unstoppable You” and “Women Work Wonders”. She has degrees in Information Technology, Coaching and an MBA. She has over 25 years of international business experience. She honed her business skills within important consulting firms like Price Waterhouse and European institutions like the European Space Agency. 

She lives in Amsterdam with her two children and her husband. She also speaks Spanish and Dutch.

You can find more about Blanca here: https://www.blancavergara.com/

#womeninbusiness #braveboldbrilliantpodcast #speaking #presentations #leadership

Oct 29, 202048:26
#007 - Bringing a More Inclusive and Intuitive Leadership Style To Business With Meghann Conte
Oct 22, 202043:26
#006 - Judged by the Cover with Malva Gasowski
Oct 15, 202055:51
#005 - Finding the Clown in You with Caroline Dream
Oct 08, 202043:33
#004 - Bravely and Boldly Leading the World with Morag Mathieson

#004 - Bravely and Boldly Leading the World with Morag Mathieson

Morag was born in Scotland and lived in various parts of the UK before relocating to Germany.

A graduate in Pharmacy, she worked in clinical practice where she discovered her love of seeing people develop. She led change in her profession when she helped introduce Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacists in Scotland.

Today she is the Chair of the Child Sponsorship Charity Living Water Germany while working as a mentor to MBA students and a professional development consultant.

Morag is currently the Second Vice President on the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International, an organisation devoted to the development of communication and leadership skills. Since she joined in 2006 she has grown her skills and her confidence as she led a pan European team to significant success as well as supporting the development of leaders across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Oct 01, 202044:03
#001 - Breaking Barriers, Being Bold & Staying Authentic with Kamales Lardi

#001 - Breaking Barriers, Being Bold & Staying Authentic with Kamales Lardi

Kamales is a bold and strategic thinker in digital and business transformation. She combines deep experience of over 20 years in the digital space with a dynamic and current approaches to technology application. She often says, 'technology is not a silver bullet solution, a clear value proposition should drive any transformation effort'. This approach resonates well with many business leaders and has helped her stand out in the digital space. She has advised many multinational companies across various industries globally.

On a personal level, Kamales enjoys breaking barriers and believes in boosting capabilities with a breath of experiences. She has presented over 100 keynote at major events, proactively publish articles and books, as well as lectured at esteemed institutions in Switzerland and the UK. Kamales is a Teaching Fellow and Chairperson of the MBA Advisory Board at Durham University Business School, and she was recently awarded as Top 10 Global Thought Leaders And Influencers In Digital Transformation (Thinkers360, July 2020).

In this talk she will have with us

  • How she broke barriers, became bold while staying authentic
  • Her challenges as a woman in tech In the past, challenges relating to abilities to handle the work in tech space. Now, challenges relate more to diversity and unconscious bias
  • How she overcame fear and doubt Understanding strengths and weaknesses, mindfulness
  • How she stayed true to her values Situations where she had to fight for what she believed in
Oct 01, 202040:43
#002 - Saying YES boldly with Lovelda Vicenzi

#002 - Saying YES boldly with Lovelda Vicenzi

"Lovelda is a world-class MC, Moderator & Host who enables event organizers to transform events into memorable experiences. Witty, Energetic and Funny, she's had the honor of introducing political figureheads, CEO's and household names such as Monica Lewinsky, Kunal Naayar best known as Raj from the sitcom Big Bang Theory and Paul Polman (Ex CEO of Unilever) to the stage.  Lovelda Vincenzi is truly the event organizers secret weapon.

She's also an champion for diversity on large global stages.  As a speaker business coach to female business owners, she teaches women how to build sustainable, viable income streams from speaking"

Oct 01, 202043:38
#003 - Boldly Advocating the Digital Reinvention with Nahia Orduña

#003 - Boldly Advocating the Digital Reinvention with Nahia Orduña

Nahia is an award-winning expert with over 15 years experience in International IT and Tech companies.

Her ideas about digital disruption, digital skills and Future of Work have been published in the World Economic Forum Agenda and she is the author of "Your Digital Reinvention".

In this episode she shares how the stage became her best friend to encourage others to step forward and boldly reinvent themselves in the digital world.

Oct 01, 202016:35
Welcome to Brave, Bold & Brilliant Podcast

Welcome to Brave, Bold & Brilliant Podcast

I’m Tulia Lopes, communication architect, international speaker, author of leading in high heels and your host.

Welcome to Brave, Bold and Brilliant Podcast, the place where my guests and I, will share with you, inspiring stories where being Brave and Bold were the trigger to becoming Brilliant.

For the past decade I’ve been helping professionals to find, own and unleash their voices so they can express themselves with clarity and confidence on any stage and arena of their lives.

Communication is key to success. And stories have the potential to transform lives and move people into action.

There is someone, somewhere who needs to hear exactly what YOU have to say.

Be brave, bold and brilliant and speak up, unapologetically.

Sep 07, 202001:09