Posts tagged Cross-Cultural Adaptation
Episode 22 - Emily Rogers - Shifts in Transitions

In the latest episode of The Shift, I had an amazing conversation with Emily Rogers, a Leadership and Transitions Coach based in New Zealand. Emily has lived all over the world—from small-town South Australia to bustling cities in India, China, and Taiwan. She’s navigated so many location transitions herself and now helps others find their footing during times of change.

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Episode 21 - Rick Petry - The Culturally Intelligent Lawyer

In the latest episode of The Shift, I had the chance to sit down with my friend and colleague Rick Petry, an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota. Rick’s background as a trial attorney, combined with his role as an educator and DEI leader, gives him such an insightful perspective on the unique challenges lawyers are facing today.

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Episode 20 - Monique Toohey - Cultural Intelligence for Mental Health Professionals

In the latest episode of The Shift, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Monique Toohey, a psychologist and certified Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Facilitator, about a topic that has really been on my mind lately cultural intelligence in mental health care.

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Episode 19 - What We've Learned So Far - Part Four

In my most recent podcast episode, I took some time to reflect on the key themes that have come up over the past five interviews. It’s always a little magical to look back and notice the patterns that emerge in people’s stories, especially when they talk about those powerful moments of shift—you know, those aha moments when your perspective changes, sometimes in unexpected ways.

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Episode 18 - Loren Rosario-Maldonado - Cultural Shifts for Keynote Speakers

This week on The Shift, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my dear friend and mastermind buddy from the CQ Fellows 2023 cohort, Loren Rosario-Maldonado. Loren’s story is one of transformation, identity, and empowerment, and I’m so excited to share it with you all!

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Episode 17 - Dawn Bryan - Shifts for Global Leaders

This week on The Shift, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dawn Bryan, a global leader with over 30 years of experience, and wow, there was so much to take in from our conversation!

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Episode 16 - Mental Shifts in Tragic Situations

This week’s episode of The Shift takes on a more serious tone as I discuss the recent tragic events that have shaken Sydney. In times like these, emotions are high—fear, confusion, anger, and uncertainty are just a few of the feelings that many people are struggling with.

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Episode 15 - Tim Barrett - Cultural Intelligence for High School Students

This week’s episode of The Shift is extra special because it’s my first in-person interview since the pandemic! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Tim Barrett, the head of Saint Andrews Institute of Learning in Noosa, Australia, to discuss how he’s helping students expand their knowledge of Cultural Intelligence (CQ).

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Episode 14 - Greg Dearsly - Cultural Intelligence and Workplace Health and Safety

In this latest episode of The Shift, I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Dearsly, an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant from Aotearoa New Zealand and a certified Cultural Intelligence Facilitator.

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Episode 13 - Tanya Crossman - Third Culture Kids

In this latest episode of The Shift, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Tanya Crossman, author, TCK researcher, and Director of Research and International Education at TCK Training. Tanya’s work with Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and international families has spanned nearly two decades, and she brings such depth and compassion to her understanding of how growing up global impacts cultural intelligence.

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Episode 11 - What We've Learned So Far - Part Three

I’m taking a step back in this blog post to reflect on some of the key takeaways from the last few episodes of The Shift podcast. We’ve had some fascinating guests recently, and while their expertise spans different fields—from forensic auditing to global communication—there are some powerful common threads that emerged, particularly around the topic of Cultural Intelligence (CQ).

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Episode 10: Grace Boker Mungkaje - Deciding When to Climb the Tree

In this latest episode of The Shift, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Grace Boker Mungkaje, a forensic auditor and a true Third Culture Kid (TCK) with a fascinating global journey. Grace’s story is a testament to the power of cultural intelligence and how it shapes our personal and professional lives.

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