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For leaders navigating the in-between—where inclusion, identity, and impact meet. Through real human stories and lived experience, each episode offers reflections and insights to help you lead with greater depth, courage, and care. <br/><br/><a href="https://fortlage.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">fortlage.substack.com</a>
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December 5, 2025
<p>Cynthia shared her personal journey of growing up in Northern Ireland and later moving to Canada, reflecting on how both privilege and oppression shaped her leadership journey through various transitions. She discussed her spiritual and gender transitions, which broadened her perspective and deepened her empathy and courage, leading her to explore leadership in diverse contexts. Through her experiences across countries, religions, and careers, Cynthia has developed unique insights into leadership and inclusion, working with organizations to help leaders create workplaces of real belonging.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to FORTLAGE Collective: Insights on Inclusive Leadership at <a href="https://fortlage.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">fortlage.substack.com/subscribe</a>
November 26, 2025
<p>In this conversation, Cynthia speaks with tech founder <strong>Heera Rehman</strong>, who spent a decade leading internal communications for large, global companies before launching <strong>WorldTone AI</strong>. Together, they explore the heart of inclusive, people-first communication in rapidly shifting workplaces. Heera shares how aligning messaging with values builds trust, why diversity storytelling should not be seasonal, and how emerging technology can support rather than replace humanity in today’s leadership. From finding your voice as a communicator to building tools that elevate belonging, this episode offers practical insight for leaders and communicators who want to create messaging that respects people and reflects reality. Duration [TBC]</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>• Communication shapes culture long before strategies appear on paper.• Values are anchors for leaders and communicators during uncertainty.• Inclusion cannot rely only on big moments like International Women’s Day.• Technology can strengthen voice and clarity when used with purpose.• Accessible language builds trust and avoids unintentional exclusion.• Leaders must ask who is missing or unheard when they communicate.</p><p>“Technology should amplify human connection, not replace it.” - Heera Rehman</p><p>Guest Bio<strong>:</strong>Heera Rehman is a London-raised tech founder with more than ten years’ experience in global internal communications. She has led comms across multiple industries for workforces of over 10,000 employees. Heera founded WorldTone AI, a smart platform that helps organisations plan, draft, and measure inclusive, people-first communication that stays true to brand voice.</p><p>Resources Mentioned</p><p>• WorldTone AI website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.worldtone.ai/">https://www.worldtone.ai/</a></p><p></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show, leave a review, and share with someone shaping workplace culture. </p><p>Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn and explore WorldTone AI to elevate inclusive communication in your organisation.</p><p><strong>#AcceptanceWithoutUnderstanding #InclusiveLeadership #InternalCommunications #AIForGood</strong></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to FORTLAGE Collective: Insights on Inclusive Leadership at <a href="https://fortlage.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">fortlage.substack.com/subscribe</a>
November 12, 2025
<p>In this episode, Amanda Davie and Cynthia get specific about treating emotional intelligence as a skill you practise, not a trait you either have or lack. We talk about coaching moves any leader can use this week, the inclusive norms that make collaboration work, and how communities accelerate careers. Amanda shares lessons from co‑leading Equal Talent, building She Has No Limits, and coaching inside high‑growth, high‑pressure environments. Cynthia layers in Acceptance Without Understanding and the 4P Catalyst Framework to turn values into daily behaviours. You will leave with simple rituals for meetings, feedback, and decisions that grow trust and results.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Emotional intelligence is trainable. Practise it through check‑ins, clean questions, and thoughtful closures.</p><p>* Inclusion shows up in repeatable norms: how we meet, decide, and follow up.</p><p>* Coaching skills for leaders: listen with curiosity, ask one clean question, and agree on one clear next step.</p><p>* Community compounds growth. Mentors, peer circles, and alumni spaces create belonging and momentum.</p><p>* Do not fix women, fix systems. Remove bias, increase access, and design support that makes progress possible.</p><p></p><p>Guest Bio</p><p>Amanda Davie is an executive and leadership coach, consultant, and co‑CEO of Equal Talent, specialising in developing emotionally intelligent, inclusive, and collaborative leaders and cultures. A former digital media entrepreneur and founder, she now works with global organisations, start‑ups, and communities to make the world of work fairer, more inclusive, and more rewarding for everyone.</p><p><strong>What you will learn:</strong></p><p>* How to practise emotional intelligence in everyday leadership</p><p>* Simple meeting rituals, decision clarity, and feedback habits</p><p>* One‑question coaching moves that any manager can use</p><p>* How communities like She Has No Limits accelerate careers</p><p>Resources Mentioned</p><p>* Equal Talent — coaching company co‑led by Amanda </p><p>* <strong>EqualTalent.com</strong></p><p>* She Has No Limits — community for professional women</p><p>* https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13058022/</p><p>* The Coach House — coach training faculty</p><p>* https://thecoachhouse.ltd/</p><p></p><p>Leaders who want to explore mentoring and culture change, <strong>book time with Cynthia</strong>: https://calendly.com/cynthiafortlage/30min.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to FORTLAGE Collective: Insights on Inclusive Leadership at <a href="https://fortlage.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">fortlage.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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For leaders navigating the in-between—where inclusion, identity, and impact meet. Through real human stories and lived experience, each episode offers reflections and insights to help you lead with greater depth, courage, and care.
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