The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia

The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia
Podcast Description
Welcome to Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia, where each week, the show dives into unscripted, candid conversations with female leaders who share their stories, learnings, and wisdom to empower and inspire others on their leadership journeys. This first series, Women on a Mission, highlights women in leadership who are dedicated to creating change within their organisations and beyond.
Through the power of storytelling, this podcast reminds us of the strength we gain from hearing the real-life experiences of others – leaving you feeling energised and reassured you are not alone in the challenges you face.
Hosted by Sarah Perugia, an expert women-in-leadership coach, whole-person leadership transformation specialist, and captivating speaker, this podcast will help you build confidence, empower you to take action and discover joy in your leadership journey.
If you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice, and stories that resonate, this podcast is for you.
www.sarahperugia.com
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Content Themes
The show focuses on women's leadership, inclusive team cultures, and crafting purpose-driven career narratives, with episodes delving into topics such as empathetic leadership in STEM, gender equality in tech, and navigating disability in the workplace, alongside real-life stories that resonate with challenges today's leaders face.

Welcome to Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia, where each week, the show dives into unscripted, candid conversations with female leaders who share their stories, learnings, and wisdom to empower and inspire others on their leadership journeys. This first series, Women on a Mission, highlights women in leadership who are dedicated to creating change within their organisations and beyond.
Through the power of storytelling, this podcast reminds us of the strength we gain from hearing the real-life experiences of others – leaving you feeling energised and reassured you are not alone in the challenges you face.
Hosted by Sarah Perugia, an expert women-in-leadership coach, whole-person leadership transformation specialist, and captivating speaker, this podcast will help you build confidence, empower you to take action and discover joy in your leadership journey.
If you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice, and stories that resonate, this podcast is for you.
www.sarahperugia.com
Roota Mittal is a self-made millionaire, bestselling author, startup investor, and award-winning thought leader who elevates women’s financial autonomy worldwide. As founder of a thriving coaching business and author of ‘Wealthy Moves’, Roota is on a mission to help women own their stories, unlock financial freedom, and step into their power.
Roota is a true inspiration for women everywhere seeking to change their relationship with wealth and leadership. Tune in to hear her story of determination and risk-taking.
In this episode, we talk about:
(03:50) Empowerment beyond wealth
(08:30) Freelancing success and coaching journey
(10:20) Courage, purpose and success
(12:45) The power of perseverance
(17:57) Learning and moving forward
(20:20) Gratitude journaling attracts positivity
(24:41) Start stock market investing
(29:10) Legacy through positive impact
(31:10) Grades aren’t everything
Roota’s journey shows what’s possible when we seek financial freedom, act with intention, and refuse to let fear or external expectations define our story. Her authenticity, humor, and practical guidance make this episode a must-listen for any woman ready to step into her power and change her life.
About the host
Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering includes one-on-one executive leadership coaching, group workshops, and bespoke programmes.
If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/
In this show, we cover
Mindset, Financial Empowerment, Investing, Resilience, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Gratitude, Legacy
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Contact and Connect
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/
Connect with Roota on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rootamittal/
Connect with Roota on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootamittal/
Find Roota’s resources and book at: https://learnwithroota.com/

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