<p>Ranked in the Global Top 1.5%, The CLIMB: Confident Leader Podcast is the definitive global strategy for mastering Executive Presence and cross-border leadership. In this episode, Rahul Karan Sharma (Forbes Coaches Council) joins Racquel Maye David to dissect Media Visibility and the mindset shifts required for high-stakes leadership in the DC Metro area and for global executives scaling their influence.</p><p>How do you transition from being &quot;invisible&quot; in corporate finance to a &quot;Media Queen&quot; commanding international visibility?</p><p>🧠 In this episode, we explore the Breaking Barriers Framework. For leaders in Washington D.C. and global markets, the challenge of 2026 is moving beyond traditional management into Empowered Visibility.</p><p>KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR GLOBAL LEADERS:</p><p>00:00 – The Global Blueprint for Visibility: Introducing Racquel Maye David</p><p>01:42 – Solving the &quot;Invisible Executive&quot; Crisis: Racquel’s Leadership Journey</p><p>04:25 – Beyond Passive Learning: Why Implementation is the Only Metric for Success</p><p>09:03 – The Reciprocity Hack: Leveraging Volunteering for Rapid Skill Acquisition</p><p>12:36 – Breaking Barriers: Shifting Perspectives to Scale Influence Across Borders</p><p>19:13 – Financial Freedom for Leaders: Diversifying Income and Betting on Yourself</p><p>27:06 – Strategy Session: How to Measure Success in the Global 0.1%</p><p>THE CLIMB FRAMEWORK™ INSIGHT:</p><p>This episode provides a masterclass in <strong>Leveraging Strengths (L)</strong> to <strong>Magnify Impact (M)</strong>. Rahul and Racquel discuss why <strong>Global Executive Presence</strong> requires a strategic inventory of your unique &quot;Warrior&quot; traits. You cannot Magnify your Impact (M) if your leadership brand remains hidden or underutilized. True authority is born when you stop trying to fix weaknesses and instead <strong>Leverage your Strengths (L)</strong> to step onto the global stage and command visibility.ABOUT OUR GUEST: RACQUEL MAYE DAVID</p><p>Visionary TV Producer, Founder of Evolving Eve &amp; Media Queen</p><p>Racquel Maye David is a transformative force in the media industry, specializing in the intersection of Leadership, Visibility, and Empowerment. As the founder of Evolving Eve and producer of the hit show Breaking Barriers, Racquel has mastered the art of transitioning from a structured corporate career in finance to a high-impact media empire. She is a dedicated mentor who teaches entrepreneurs how to bet on themselves, diversify their income, and implement knowledge for sustainable success.</p><p>🌐 Connect with Racquel: https://www.evolvedlifenow.com/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT YOUR HOST: RAHUL KARAN SHARMA</strong> </p><p><strong>Rahul Karan Sharma | Forbes Coaches Council</strong> <strong>Global Leadership Expert and Staffing Industry Specialist</strong></p><p>Rahul solves the &quot;Accidental Manager&quot; crisis. Using his proprietary <strong>CLIMB Framework™</strong>, he transforms technical experts into executive-ready leaders. Ranked in the <strong>Global Top 1.5% of Podcasters</strong>,Rahul bridges the gap between Northern Virginia’s business ecosystem and international leadership standards. As a prominent member of the <strong>Loudoun County and Greater Reston Chambers of Commerce</strong>, Rahul is the definitive advisor for firms from Ashburn to Arlington seeking <strong>Strategic Acceleration.</strong></p><p><strong>🚀Audit Your Leadership: </strong>[<a href="https://climb-leadership-audit.scoreapp.com/">https://climb-leadership-audit.scoreapp.com/</a>] </p><p><strong>📖 Get your copy of &quot;Be Action Oriented&quot;: </strong>[<a href="https://www.habits4miracles.com/jumpstart">https://www.habits4miracles.com/jumpstart</a>]<strong>🌐Official Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.rahulkaransharma.com" target="_blank">www.rahulkaransharma.com</a></p><p><strong>📈Connect: </strong>[<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkaransharma/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkaransharma/]</a></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Search &#39;The CLIMB Rahul Karan Sharma&#39; on Spotify &amp; Apple</strong></p><p>#TheClimbPodcast #ExecutivePresence #StaffingIndustry #DCLeaders #RahulKaranSharma #confidentleader #leadershipdevelopment #nextgenleader</p><p><br></p>