In this engaging episode, host Wendy Sellers is joined by Charlotte Otter, a reputation coach and author of We Need New Leaders. Together, they delve into the critical role that HR and leadership play in reputation management—especially for diverse, emerging leaders. Charlotte shares her insights on how storytelling, strategic communication, and building reputation equity can propel leaders toward the C-suite. This episode is a must-listen for HR professionals and leaders aiming to refine their public presence and unlock new opportunities through reputation strategy.

We will discuss Reputation Management. Charlotte Otter, a reputation coach with decades of executive comms experience helping leaders understand their uniqueness and tell it better .Her debut book, We Need New Leaders (June 2025), reveals how reputation management is a critical but often overlooked tool for diverse leaders aiming for C-suite roles. Charlotte provides a roadmap for emerging leaders to leverage their reputation as a competitive advantage. She explores the power of storytelling in leadership, the challenges of visibility in a noisy digital world, and why reputation equity is important.

Guest Contact Information:
Charlotte Otter, Reputation Coach and Author
https://www.charlotteotter.com

  • Episode #467 :: Monday Jun 23, 2025 - Leading with Reputation: A Strategic Edge for Emerging Leaders