The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia

Welcome to Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia, where each week, the show dives into unscripted, candid conversations with female leaders who share their stories, learnings, and wisdom to empower and inspire others on their leadership journeys. This first series, Women on a Mission, highlights women in leadership who are dedicated to creating change within their organisations and beyond. Through the power of storytelling, this podcast reminds us of the strength we gain from hearing the real-life experiences of others – leaving you feeling energised and reassured you are not alone in the challenges you face. Hosted by Sarah Perugia, an expert women-in-leadership coach, whole-person leadership transformation specialist, and captivating speaker, this podcast will help you build confidence, empower you to take action and discover joy in your leadership journey. If you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice, and stories that resonate, this podcast is for you.www.sarahperugia.com

The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia is a business podcast hosted by Sarah Perugia, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 81.

Sarah Perugia hosts The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  #20 - Silja Eatock - Leading with purpose and staying true to what matters

  May 25, 202631 minS1

  <p>Silja Eatock works across leadership, responsibility, and what it takes to create meaningful impact over time. With over 25 years of experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, she brings a grounded, human perspective shaped by environments where decisions matter and leadership is a very real, very lived experience. </p><p>Her career has moved between the non-profit and corporate worlds. She co-founded the Topsy Foundation in rural South Africa during the HIV and AIDS crisis, building an organisation that’s still supporting vulnerable communities more than 20 years later. Since then, she’s worked across multinational organisations, SMEs, start-ups, and...

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  Episode #19

  #19 - Amy Rowlinson - Redefining success and finding your purpose

  May 18, 202629 minS1

  <p>Amy Rowlinson is a purpose and fulfilment coach, speaker, author, and the host of the globally recognised Focus on WHY podcast. Driven by a belief that life should be lived with intention rather than on autopilot, Amy helps individuals and organisations create more meaningful, sustainable ways of living and working. Since launching her podcast in 2020, she has inspired listeners in over 150 countries through conversations focused on purpose, growth, and authentic impact. Her debut book, Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life, was shortlisted for the 2025 Business Book Awards.</p><p>In this episode, Amy shares the deeply...

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  Episode #18

  #18 - Arvashni Seeripat - Why kindness is a leadership superpower

  May 11, 202643 minS1

  <p>Arvashni Seeripat is the President of Averitas Pharma, an award-winning author, and a passionate advocate for kindness in leadership. Known for her thoughtful perspective and powerful storytelling, Arvashni challenges the traditional belief that toughness is the only path to success in the corporate world.</p><p>In this episode, we explore a powerful question: Is kindness a weakness in the boardroom, or could it actually be a leadership superpower? Arvashni shares how she has stayed deeply aligned with her values throughout her career, even when operating in environments where authenticity and empathy were not always the norm.</p><p>...

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  Episode #17

  #17 - Victoria Rennoldson: Turning cultural differences into leadership strengths

  May 5, 202637 minS1

  <p>Victoria Rennoldson is an award-winning Cultural Intelligence and communication coach, author of Become a Global Leader, and host of the Culture Cuppa podcast. In her work with global leaders, she helps teams understand the hidden cultural dynamics that shape how we communicate, collaborate, and build trust across borders.</p><p>In this episode, Victoria joins Sarah to explore the idea of the “cultural clash” - those subtle, often invisible moments of friction that can slow down projects, create misunderstandings, and quietly undermine team dynamics. Together, they unpack why cultural intelligence is becoming an essential leadership skill in today’s global...

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  Episode #16

  #16 - Shakila Dabare: Leading with confidence early in your career

  Apr 27, 202642 minS1

  <p>Shakila Dabare is a senior finance professional based in Dubai who is carving out her place in the world of finance as a young woman with remarkable clarity and confidence.</p><p>As a Senior Associate at Deliveroo with over eight years of experience in strategic growth and portfolio oversight, Shakila has built a reputation for managing high-stakes responsibilities in fast-paced, often male-dominated environments.</p><p>In this episode, Shakila shares her journey from imposter syndrome to truly owning her space in rooms full of experienced experts. She reflects on what it was like managing multi-million-dollar budgets in her...

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