Cathy Duffy joins us to explore redefining power at work, building skill security, and choosing yourself as a leader in today’s evolving workplace.

In the Season 5 premiere of The Leadership Tea Podcast, Cathy reflects on leadership from inside complex organizations, sharing hard-earned insights on compensation, identity beyond titles, and why job security is no longer enough. She challenges leaders to focus on skill security, generosity, and self-trust, especially in moments of transition or uncertainty.

This conversation is a reminder that leadership unfolds in seasons, and that choosing yourself is not selfish, but essential to sustaining impact, clarity, and purpose at work.

Shelby and Belinda are joined by two financial professionals from the State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU): Samia "Sam" Salmon (Vice President of Retail Business Development) and Josh Barrett (Manager for Overseas Operations).

They share actionable, no-nonsense advice to help you get your financial house in order as we head into 2026.

Belinda and Shelby host a candid conversation with a panel of high-achieving women from South Africa: Samantha Kavuma, Ayanda Nkosi, Lehlohonolo Siwundla, and Carmin Varnicker.

We discuss internal barriers that can block our professional progress, such as limiting beliefs and doubting our own abilities. We also share practical leadership strategies, including the vital skill of knowing which battles are truly worth fighting.

Tech policy and AI governance expert, Soribel Feliz, also known as The AI Therapist, tackles the anxiety currently gripping the professional world: fear of being replaced by artificial intelligence.

If you're wondering what your kids should study, how to upskill mid-career, or how to maintain your mental health amid constant doom-and-gloom headlines, this episode is for you.

Kimya Imani Jackson, PhD, joins Belinda and Shelby to discuss the emotional impact of professional grief.

Amid the government shutdown and massive layoffs, it can feel impossible to move forward. How do you begin to build a new career when you're feeling a profound sense of loss?