In an interconnected world, one trait is fast becoming a must-have skill for finance and accounting professionals. It's cultural intelligence.

This episode explores how understanding cultural differences and adapting your approach can elevate trust, strengthen collaboration and deliver better business outcomes.

With expert-led insights, learn how cultural conditioning shapes trust and what strategies can help you lead with authenticity while respecting cultural norms.

Learn clear, actionable ways to embed cultural agility into daily practice – from client meetings to cross-border negotiations.

Key learnings include:

• How to identify and manage cultural blind spots in finance and accounting

• Practical strategies to build trust across borders and multicultural teams

• Why hierarchy and communication styles matter in Asia-Pacific contexts

• How culturally intelligent leaders navigate ambiguity and high-stakes decisions

• Tips for balancing authenticity with cultural adaptability in global business

Whether you're leading an international team, negotiating cross-border deals or simply aiming to sharpen your Asia capability, this episode will give you insights to succeed in today's global finance landscape.

Host: Tahn Sharpe, INTHEBLACK Editor, CPA Australia

Guest: Charlotta Oberg, Program Director, Asialink Leaders Program, Associate Director, Capability Development at Asialink Business

Links:

You can take a short, self-paced or facilitated course with the Asialink Business Academy.

Gain credentialed Asia insights and connections through the Asialink Leader Program.

And be inspired by Asia-capable leaders across sectors, including financial services.

Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:

With Interest

INTHEBLACK

INTHEBLACK Out Loud

Excel Tips

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