GLOBAL CULTURE EXCHANGE: Leverage diversity to create teams built on trust
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -WELCOME TO THE GLOBAL CULTURE EXCHANGE PODCAST!
Positive intentions and listening without judgement are the keys to effective communication!
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of intercultural collaboration, workplace diversity, and building trust within teams. Our podcast is your ultimate source for inspiring conversations, practical tips, and proven methods to leverage diversity in your team and create a culture of trust and collaboration.
✔️ Experience exciting interviews with leading experts, coaches, and business leaders who share their insights and experiences.
✔️ Discover how companies around the world tackle the opportunities and challenges of cultural diversity and develop innovative solutions to build strong and successful teams.
✔️ Learn more about topics such as organizational culture, effective communication, coaching and consulting approaches, feedback culture, mindset change, and much more. My goal is to inspire, inform, and empower you to harness the diversity in your own team and create a culture of trust and success.
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Episodes
S01|EP09 - Formality vs Informality
April 14, 2021 15:52 - 11 minutes - 9.58 MBIn business context both formal and informal communication play a huge role in relationship building. As you never get a second chance for a first impression, it is important to know when to be formal and informal and how this varies across different cultures. In countries where relationships play a more important role, it’s even more important to know when to be informal to show interest in your work and colleagues. In this Episode you’ll learn: 👉 how a virtual workplace might changes t...
S01|EP08 - Interview with Robert Maisel about language
February 10, 2021 19:52 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBRobert Maisel speaks 5 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. While Spanish is the only foreign language he learned from textbooks, he had to realise that he could not communicate with Argentina natives at first. He figured that learning through interaction with the actual society speaking the language is much more effective for him. So he learned the other foreign languages Portugese, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese mainly by this technique. His core mot...
EP08 - Interview with Robert Maisel about language
February 10, 2021 19:52 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBRobert Maisel speaks 5 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. While Spanish is the only foreign language he learned from textbooks, he had to realise that he could not communicate with Argentina natives at first. He figured that learning through interaction with the actual society speaking the language is much more effective for him. So he learned the other foreign languages Portugese, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese mainly by this technique. His core mot...
EP07 - Interview with Robert Maisel about culture
February 10, 2021 19:22 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBRobert is an american cross-cultural consultant, global mobility specialist, travel coach and blogger, speaking 5 different languages. He’s been to 6 continents, 32 US States and 50 countries. He grew up in New York where there wasn’t much cultural diversity. When he and his family moved to Michigan he got to know so many new cultures, religions and lifestyles. While he didn’t travel much during childhood, his interest was triggered to travel more - not so much for tourist activities but t...
S01|EP07 - Interview with Robert Maisel about culture
February 10, 2021 19:22 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBRobert is an American cross-cultural consultant, global mobility specialist, travel coach and blogger, speaking 5 different languages. He’s been to 6 continents, 32 US States and 50 countries. He grew up in New York where there wasn’t much cultural diversity. When he and his family moved to Michigan he got to know so many new cultures, religions and lifestyles. While he didn’t travel much during childhood, his interest was triggered to travel more - not so much for tourist activities but t...
EP06 - Interview with Alexandra Paucescu
February 10, 2021 16:57 - 43 minutes - 35.3 MBAlexandra is a diplomatic spouse from Romania currently living in Berlin. She lived in 4 countries, has a master in business and participated in a certified program called “cultural diplomacy and intercultural communication”. Spending high school time in the US, she experienced a quite severe cultural shock. Luckily she integrated easily, also due to her open-mindedness, and made friendships that still last. After high school in the US she studied and worked in Romania before marrying he...
S01|EP06 - Interview with Alexandra Paucescu
February 10, 2021 16:57 - 43 minutes - 35.3 MBAlexandra is a diplomatic spouse from Romania currently living in Berlin. She lived in 4 countries, has a master in business and participated in a certified program called “cultural diplomacy and intercultural communication”. Spending high school time in the US, she experienced a quite severe cultural shock. Luckily she integrated easily, also due to her open-mindedness, and made friendships that still last. After high school in the US she studied and worked in Romania before marrying he...
Culture Shock Series #5
December 09, 2020 16:04 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MBLeading an international team requires a different set of skills in terms of communication and addressing issues within a team or company. The question that arises is whether you need to take a more aggressive or modest approach. Adapt your leadership style without losing authority. Want to know more? Listen to this episode! *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communicati...
Culture Shock Series #4
December 09, 2020 13:51 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBAs an expat there are a few challenges you face when you move to another country, especially when you enter the business world. Dialects, body language and communication patterns that differ, the significance of small talk & social norms and taboos. Want to know more? Listen to this episode! *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com
Culture Shock Series #3
December 09, 2020 13:24 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBPrepare your mindset for what's to come! Ask yourself what support you may require professionally & personally. Stay curious and open-minded, support your family to do the same and embrace the journey, as a family. Want to know more? Listen to this episode! *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com
Culture Shock Series #2
November 25, 2020 19:31 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBYour adventure begins at home, well before you board the plane. Decisions have to be made, things to be researched. Logistics are a piece of cake! Think culture shock, taboos, social norms, food requirements, and healthcare. When you are young, you only pack your suitcase and the adventure begins. The older we become, the more we are thinking about what the future will bring. Therefore, being prepared does make a huge difference on how we feel. Every country is different. Even if the nuanc...
Culture Shock Series #1
November 25, 2020 19:07 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBTravelling for business vs. leisure is a very different experience. When considering a new country to be home – the culture shock can be surprisingly stressful. What can you do to prepare differently? In this interview, Karen and Martina share their thoughts with us.They tell you how to deal with another culture and they give examples why a global mindset is key to be open to foreign cultures and values. If you are travelling for leisure, be curious. Get in touch with people and just ask...
EP05 - Interview with Sami Halabi
September 28, 2020 15:40 - 33 minutes - 27.8 MBSami is the founder of the app “univoice” which helps people to learn a language through music. He himself is fluent in four languages, loves to learn even more and can be definitely called a lifelong language learner. To improve his skills is an important part in Sami’s life. For him, it makes a huge difference to talk to people in their mother tongue to be able to dive into the culture and to understand what people really want to say. Another point for him is to discover the richness of ...
S01|EP05 - Interview with Sami Halabi
September 28, 2020 15:40 - 33 minutes - 27.8 MBSami is the founder of the app “univoice” which helps people to learn a language through music. He himself is fluent in four languages, loves to learn even more and can be definitely called a lifelong language learner. To improve his skills is an important part in Sami’s life. For him, it makes a huge difference to talk to people in their mother tongue to be able to dive into the culture and to understand what people really want to say. Another point for him is to discover the richness of ...
EP04 - Interview with Irmeli Gnilka
July 10, 2020 12:59 - 43 minutes - 35.8 MB🗣Speech coach Irmeli speaks six languages and has been to nine countries. Since she's been living in Germany for a while now and because of her husband being German, she has had plenty of opportunities to practice and learn German, for obvious reasons 😊. However, her “language learning philosophy” was/is different. As a student she travelled to several countries without the ability to fluently speak the language. 👉Her approach: Make sure you have a job/ task in the country, then pack you...
EP04: Interview with Irmeli Gnilka
July 10, 2020 12:59 - 43 minutes - 35.8 MB🗣Speech coach Irmeli speaks six languages and has been to nine countries. Since she's been living in Germany for a while now and because of her husband being German, she has had plenty of opportunities to practice and learn German, for obvious reasons 😊. However, her “language learning philosophy” was/is different. As a student she travelled to several countries without the ability to fluently speak the language. 👉Her approach: Make sure you have a job/ task in the country, then pack you...
S01|EP04 - Interview with Irmeli Gnilka
July 10, 2020 12:59 - 43 minutes - 35.8 MB🗣Speech coach Irmeli speaks six languages and has been to nine countries. Since she's been living in Germany for a while now and because of her husband being German, she has had plenty of opportunities to practice and learn German, for obvious reasons 😊. However, her “language learning philosophy” was/is different. As a student she travelled to several countries without the ability to fluently speak the language. 👉Her approach: Make sure you have a job/ task in the country, then pack you...
S01|EP03 - Online Courses vs. Face2Face
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 8.99 MBWhat is better - a face2face or an online course for learning languages? This is a typical question from language learners and organizers of courses. In this episode you’ll learn about the pros and cons. You’ll find out what the best choice is for you, based on your learning style, time availability, technical equipment, and budget. If you’re rather a communicative learner and you need more structure and physical contact in order to be motivated and effective, a regular course is the best ...
EP03 - Online Courses vs. Face2Face
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 8.99 MBWhat is better - a face2face or an online course for learning languages? This is a typical question from language learners and organizers of courses. In this episode you’ll learn about the pros and cons. You’ll find out what the best choice is for you, based on your learning style, time availability, technical equipment, and budget. If you’re rather a communicative learner and you need more structure and physical contact in order to be motivated and effective, a regular course is the best ...
EP02 - Interview with Jana Wieduwilt
June 24, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 30 MBJana Wieduwilt is owner of a German marketing consulting company and a language learner of English and Spanish. At first, Jana and her company started in the German market, but as they expanded to English speaking countries, she had to reactivate her language skills as an adult. Another key motivation to improve her English were her sons, who attended high school in the USA. What did Jana help reactivate her language skills? Most importantly, she needs an emotional reason for learning,...
S01|EP02 - Interview with Jana Wieduwilt
June 24, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 30 MBJana Wieduwilt is owner of a German marketing consulting company and a language learner of English and Spanish. At first, Jana and her company started in the German market, but as they expanded to English speaking countries, she had to reactivate her language skills as an adult. Another key motivation to improve her English were her sons, who attended high school in the USA. What did Jana help reactivate her language skills? Most importantly, she needs an emotional reason for learning,...
S01|EP01 - Let's talk
June 22, 2020 14:57 - 10 minutes - 8.83 MBOnce the “Let’s Talk”-Podcast founder Martina Jeric-Ruzovits came back from the USA to her home country Austria, she experienced a culture shock. This led her to become a language trainer helping corporate and private clients to improve their language skills and cross-cultural awareness. The goal of this podcast is to help language learners, travelers and business people to become more fluent and confident in speaking another language and to be aware of cultural differences. What can y...
EP01 - Let's talk
June 22, 2020 14:57 - 10 minutes - 8.83 MBOnce the “Let’s Talk”-Podcast founder Martina Jeric-Ruzovits came back from the USA to her home country Austria, she experienced a culture shock. This led her to become a language trainer helping corporate and private clients to improve their language skills and cross-cultural awareness. The goal of this podcast is to help language learners, travelers and business people to become more fluent and confident in speaking another language and to be aware of cultural differences. What can y...