What if one of the most important things you could teach your students isn’t in your syllabus?

In this episode of The Educator Experience Podcast, host Salli Carter sits down with Matt Adolphe—author of Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules, higher-ed educator, and workplace communication consultant—to talk about the powerful intersection of teaching, culture, and career readiness.

Drawing from his experiences teaching in Korea, Macau, and Canada, Matt shares how cultural differences shape the learning process, and why interpersonal skills and relationship-building are some of the most valuable competencies students can develop.

Key takeaways include:
✨ Why Canadian employers consistently value communication and soft skills alongside technical expertise.
✨ How educators can embed real-world applications into their classrooms so students are ready to thrive in the workplace.
✨ The unique challenges (and opportunities) for international students as they adapt to Canadian workplace norms.
✨ Practical strategies for making classrooms more culturally inclusive while preparing students for global careers.

This is a must-listen for educators who want to go beyond content delivery and start preparing students with the unspoken skills that define career success.