156. Who Gets Heard at Work - And Who Doesn’t with Victoria Rennoldson

In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by London-based communication coach and cultural intelligence trainer Victoria Rennoldson for a powerful conversation about voice, silence, and the hidden dynamics shaping who gets heard at work.In this episode, Prina and Victoria explore:• Why being quiet is often misinterpreted as disengagement or lack of confidence • How dominant voices shape meetings - especially in virtual environments • The cultural assumptions behind how meetings are run and voices are valued • Why communication is more than speaking - it requires listening and processing • How multilingual and multicultural professionals are often overlooked despite strong performance • The link between voice, belonging, and psychological safety • How miscommunication and misinterpretation erode team and organisational culture • Why people get stuck in their careers despite ticking all the boxes • The role of leaders in creating an equal share of voice within teamsVictoria introduces the concept of cultural intelligence (CQ) and explains how understanding behavioural preferences, communication styles, and non-verbal cues can transform team dynamics. About the guest:Victoria Rennoldson is a communication coach and cultural intelligence trainer, and the CEO and Founder of Culture Cuppa. She works with current and future global leaders to elevate and amplify their communication, and supports multicultural teams to build connection, trust, and collaboration across borders. Victoria is also the host of the Cultural Communication Confidence podcast.Connect with Victoria:• Website: https://culturecuppa.com/about/• Book - Become a Global Leader: https://culturecuppa.com/book/• Podcast: Cultural Communication Confidence: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/making-work-meaningful-with-prina-shah/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/ Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah