# How to Lead When You Aren't the Boss | Influence Without Authority | Sapna Ohri

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Podcast: [The Guiding Voice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753)
Published: 2026-04-15T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever wondered how to lead a team when you don't have the formal title? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we dive deep into "Influence Without Authority" with Distinguished Toastmaster and AVP, Sapna Ohri. Sapna shares her incredible journey of launching 60+ clubs and how those "after-work" volunteer skills translated directly into C-suite success. Whether you're a fresh graduate or a senior leader, these leadership lessons will help you navigate global teams, master effective feedback, and sharpen your executive communication. In this video, you’ll learn: The secret to leading without a formal title (Influence Without Authority). How to turn any volunteer role into a leadership laboratory. The first 90-day moves to revive a struggling team or club. Leading across cultures and accents in a global economy. Sapna's "Success Mantras" for staying consistent and happy. Connect with The Guiding Voice: Subscribe for more transformative conversations! Visit our website to simplify and amplify your success. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Leading People Globally 00:42 - Defining Influence Without Authority 01:13 - Leading Across Cultures & Accents 01:37 - How to Mentor 10 Leaders Simultaneously 02:29 - Welcome to The Guiding Voice Podcast 03:18 - Meet Sapna Ohri: DTM & Corporate Leader 06:03 - Rapid Fire Round: Curiosity, Leadership & Success 07:51 - Who is Sapna's Guiding Voice? 09:20 - Top 3 Success Mantras 11:00 - The Journey to Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) 12:00 - The Inflection Point: From Speaking to Leading 15:10 - Translating Volunteer Skills to Workplace Wins 18:36 - Influence Without Authority in Corporate Training 20:52 - First 90-Day Moves for Struggling Teams 23:41 - The Road to DTM: Maximizing Learning, Avoiding Burnout 27:00 - Leadership in Globa…

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