Navigate Across Borders

Join us for a deep dive into the world of international work. In this episode, Ravi, from India, shares his unique perspective on navigating diverse cultures—from direct communication to building trust. 
Learn his top tips for success when working with Indian colleagues and Westerners. A must-listen to understand/discover global mindset at work.

Chapters
01:00 Ravi's journey
03:00 Fast vs. Slow Living: Dining and Social Habits
05:00 Work Culture Differences: India vs. The West
07:00 Communication Styles: Directness and Trust
09:00 Multitasking and Work Ethic: US, India, Mexico
11:00 Adapting to International Teams
13:00 Advice for Working with Indian Colleagues
15:00 The Role of Culture in Tech and Business
17:00 Personal vs. Professional Boundaries
19:00 Meeting Styles: France, India, and Beyond
20:30 Leadership, Accountability, and Attitude
22:00 Final Thoughts & Takeaways

Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you will discover the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. 

Questions or comments? Get in touch here or on social media.

I’m Dotty, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.

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Today we join Sonia as she shares her stories about culture shocks and life-changing experiences from Spain to Asia. This is a real expat experience you won't hear anywhere else. 
Get ready to travel, learn about how to work and live in several countries in Asia.
This is all about cross-culture - lost in translation and decoding culture.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Sonia's Journey

01:49
Cultural Shock in the US

06:01
Education Systems: Spain vs. US

08:08
Teaching Experience in the US

10:23
Life in Sri Lanka: Cultural Connections

16:04
Adapting to Japan's Rules and Culture

21:34
Working in Japan: Punctuality and Hierarchy

30:22
Experiences in Vietnam: Misunderstandings and Adaptation

37:08
Navigating Cultural Differences in India

Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you will discover the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. 

Questions or comments? Get in touch here or on social media.

I’m Dotty, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.

This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here: https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders

 https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossborders

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Today, we meet Nena Nikolic, a Serbian educator and expat with over 20 years of international experience across Asia, Latin America, and India.

Nena shares how embracing adaptability and cultural empathy helped her succeed in different countries.

Chapters

00:00
Cultural Awareness and Communication

02:43
Teaching Across Borders

05:52
Understanding Serbian Culture

08:35
Direct vs. Indirect Communication

11:19
Language and Behavior

14:14
Cultural Adaptation and Challenges

17:20
Traveling vs. Living Abroad

Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you will discover the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. 

Questions or comments? Get in touch here or on social media.

I’m Dotty, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.

This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here: https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders

 https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossborders

Support the show

Welcome to Navigate Across Borders, the podcast where we explore the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. We talk about how to decode cultures and how to succeed with people who are from different places. 

Whether my guests are working with international teams or live with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. 

I’m Dotty, a French expat who has lived and worked in Asia as an educator for more than 20 years. I’m now based in Bangalore, southern India.

Every month, we will explore a country and its culture so that you can understand how people think and behave in different parts of the world.

This podcast is on major podcast platforms and YouTube.

Questions or comments? Get in touch here or on social media.

This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here: https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders

 https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossborders

Support the show