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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Rethinking Leadership for Sustainable Performance

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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Rethinking Leadership for Sustainable Performance

Elevate Your Leadership with Empathy and Cultural Intelligence

December 15, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 265

Host Bernie Borges welcomes Myriam Del Angel, a trailblazing first-generation Latina leader whose journey through corporate is as inspiring as it is instructive. Born in Chicago to parents from Mexico and Colombia, Myriam shares her multicultural upbringing and the unique perspective it gave her, never feeling fully Mexican, Colombian, or American, but instead forging her own path.

Their conversation explores the power of cultural intelligence in global organizations, the importance of speaking up and building confidence, and finding fulfillment in a rapidly changing workplace driven by technology and AI.

Here are three key takeaways :

1️⃣ Embracing Cultural Intelligence: Success in today’s global workplace means understanding and respecting differences not just across borders, but in how we relate to each other every day. Myriam Del Angel shared how building trust and empathy allows leaders to create more inclusive and dynamic teams.

2️⃣ The Power of Resilience and Self-Advocacy: As a first-generation college graduate, Myriam Del Angel emphasized the importance of staying curious, speaking up, and seeking out mentors and sponsors. Confidence isn’t always handed to you; sometimes you have to build it yourself, one challenge at a time.

3️⃣ AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement: With HR and other fields facing disruption from AI, Myriam Del Angel pointed out that while tech can streamline processes, human connection and leadership are irreplaceable. The organizations that value both are the ones that truly thrive.

Main Takeaway:
This episode is a masterclass in how empathy and cultural intelligence elevate leadership in today’s complex workplace. Through Myriam Del Angel’s lived experience and HR expertise, we learn that true leadership isn’t just about strategy. It’s about understanding people. From navigating multicultural identity to building trust across global teams and embracing technology without losing the human touch, Myriam shows that empathy isn’t optional; it’s foundational to fulfilled, resilient leadership.

Connect with Myriam Del Angel

Website & Book: https://www.latinasincorporate.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmiranda/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriamhrlatina

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