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Our power of voice - our accent is fundamental to our identity. But in today’s global village, it can also make us more susceptible to...

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when someone talks about localising a global brand? Companies which have been successful...

Are some #cultures less trusting than others? Perhaps the most important characteristic of a high-functioning team is #trust. Team...

Most people think cultural awareness is about learning about other people and how they do and don’t do things. This is a common...

People get caught in the trap of thinking that there is one right way to do things and everything else is wrong. Closed-mindedness is a...

What can I do better this year? Margot, our Founder, Cross-Cultural Growth Catalyst and Communications Coach, walked us through how to...

Last week I waited for almost 20 minutes before my client arrived for our meeting. I had pretty much made up my mind that my client was...

Our friend - Sini Koskenseppä, who is a media entrepreneur and radio program manager in Finland, shares with us her cultural story in...

It’s a Friday evening. You have plans with your friends. All of a sudden, you received an email from clients, saying - “Urgent Request...

Why do we need storytelling? Facts tell us what happens; but stories help us understand why it happens. Storytelling is a mindset - how...

@Donnaeiby is the Founder of the Future Work Skills Academy. We are privileged to have invited her to present her findings to us,...

Essential Skill to Cultivate Now, basically with just wifi and laptop, we can work with anyone from anywhere. Having a global mindset is...

When Shiela first worked in Hong Kong and abroad, she thought that language - English ability - was the most essential element to succeed...

What’s new in 2020 China? In various industries in China, ranging from fashion, food & beverage to public sector such as museums, the...

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Welcome! The guest speaker of this episode is Sunaina, our featured Growth Catalyst specializing in facilitating Cultural Intelligence...