Episode 62: Leadership Moves that shape Culture Fueling Success

Culture isn’t a slogan.

 It’s fuel for business performance and success. 

 And here’s the real challenge: 

Many leaders try to “build culture” through policies, perks, or programs — while culture is actually shaped in the moments that matter most: how you lead, how you listen, and what you tolerate.  

That’s why, in the latest episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Emma Davies, Founder of Evolve People Network and Evolve Hub, and a People & Culture leader with 20+ years of experience across the UAE and KSA. 

Together, we unpack what truly creates a thriving culture that drives performance — especially in a region where speed, ambition, and constant change are the baseline. 

This conversation goes beyond the surface.   We explore leadership moves that shift culture from a “nice idea” into real-world results, including:

 -Why presence beats policy

 -What real accessibility looks like (and why “open door” can be performative)

 -How to spot culture in seconds — and why surveys don’t always tell the truth

 -Why pay rise don’t automatically improve culture — and what actually does

 -The HR–leader partnership dynamic that makes or breaks companies …and more. 

 If you lead people, build teams, or shape culture — this episode will recalibrate how you think about performance, trust, and what it means to lead the future.

🎧 Listen now.

Guest: Emma Davies

Founder, Evolve People Network & Evolve Hub

About Dagmara Asbreuk:

A certified Executive Transformational Partner and keynote speaker, and Founder of Extraordinary Leadership. She brings 15+ years of global experience in Fortune 500 organizations and 10 years in human and leadership transformation firsthand. Recognized as one of Dubai’s Top 15 Coaches, she is known for activating higher potential in senior executives and leadership teams through a unique blend of neuroscience and quantum consciousness.

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