Leadership doesn’t start when you get a title - it starts with how you show up.

In this Career Stories episode, I’m joined by Andrea Cayuela, an impact marketer with experience across Australasia, Latin America, and Europe.

Andrea shares her career journey from Colombia to Bali and how her global experiences have shaped her views on leadership, conflict, communication, and self-awareness.

Whether you're managing people or simply aiming to be a leader others want to follow, this episode is full of honest insights, practical advice, and real talk about what leadership really looks like in action.

In this episode, we talk about:

- Andrea’s global career story and what shaped her as a leader

- What it means to lead without authority

- Why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership

- Managing feedback, likability, and difficult conversations

- Why courage and clarity matter more than being “right”

- Real-world examples of mindset shifts that support leadership growth

This episode is packed with relatable insights for new and emerging leaders who want to lead with more integrity, emotional intelligence, and impact.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cayuela/

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