Beyond Culture: Authentic Leadership, Identity, and Connection Across Borders
Your Presenter: Simona Pappalardo
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 11:30 AM EDT
In this thought-provoking webinar inspired by Authentically Yours, Simona explores a powerful shift in intercultural development — moving beyond cultural adaptation toward authentic presence.
Participants will discover three stages of intercultural maturity:
- Seeing culture as differences to navigate
- Seeing humanity as common ground
- Discovering individuality as the true key to connection and leadership
Many global professionals unknowingly use culture as a behavioral script, gradually losing clarity about who they are. True intercultural leadership emerges when the question shifts from:
"How should I behave here? to Given who I am, how can I best show up here?"
This session offers a fresh perspective for interculturalists seeking deeper, more human-centered approaches to global effectiveness.
Registration = FREE for current SIETAR USA Members in good standing (must be logged in to see the member pricing)
Registration = $25 for Non Members
About Your Presenter:
Simona Pappalardo: A global executive turned leadership coach, speaker, and author, Simona Pappalardo is passionate about helping leaders, expats, and their families navigate change with confidence, cultural intelligence, and authenticity. Originally from Milan, Italy, she has lived and worked on three continents — including career chapters in Italy, Malaysia, and the United States. These experiences taught her the importance of human-centered leadership and equipped her to guide professionals through complex organizational and cultural challenges. Simona has shared her voice on global stages, including TEDWomen, The Military Influencer Conference and a keynote address at the Women’s Business Center of Southwest Michigan.
