Transformational Leadership: Why Leading Yourself Comes First with Nerissa (Riss) Trindade

Transformational Leadership: Why Leading Yourself Comes First

In a world shaped by constant change, uncertainty and the rapid rise of
artificial intelligence, the most effective leaders won’t be those who simply
know more or do more. They will be the ones who understand themselves more
deeply.

Join us for this thought-provoking conversation with leadership coach, TEDx
speaker and transformational change expert Nerissa (Riss) Trindade as we
explore why transformational leadership begins from within. Drawing on decades
of experience leading large-scale organisational change, neuroscience-based
coaching and their own personal journey of transformation, Riss challenges the
traditional view that leadership is primarily about leading others.

Together, we’ll explore how self-awareness, adaptability, authenticity and
human connection have become the defining leadership capabilities of our time.
As technology continues to evolve, these uniquely human qualities remain
essential for creating trust, navigating uncertainty and making a meaningful
impact.

Inspired by their TEDx talk, Re-find You — The Refined You, Riss shares how
our experiences, challenges and setbacks do not have to define us. Instead,
they can refine us into more resilient, intentional and effective leaders.

This conversation will offer practical insights for leaders, entrepreneurs,
change-makers and anyone seeking to lead with greater purpose in a rapidly
changing world. You’ll discover why leadership starts with re-finding
yourself, how to turn life’s experiences into catalysts for growth, and ways
to strengthen your capacity to lead through complexity and change.

At Cuppa, we believe conversations create impact. This episode invites us to
look inward first, because the deeper we’re willing to go within ourselves,
the further and wider we can go in leading others.

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