Are you playing it safe at home while the world is waiting for you? 🌏 In this masterclass episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with Marisha Wojciechowska Shibuya, a global consultant and author with over 25 years of experience spanning Japan, France, and Thailand.
Marisha reveals the "invisible" skills required to thrive in international markets: deep cultural adaptability, the art of building trust from scratch, and why "saying yes" is the ultimate career fuel. Whether you’re a young professional dreaming of a semester abroad or a seasoned leader looking to penetrate new markets, this conversation is your roadmap to global influence.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The "Say Yes" Mantra: How adaptability fuels success across continents.
Cultural Missteps: Real-world examples of how small errors can break big deals.
Trust as an Asset: Why personal rapport is the true currency of Asian business cultures.
The Chamber Secret: How to use Chambers of Commerce as your ultimate market entry tool.
The "Inner Voice": Transitioning from being mentored to trusting your own wisdom.
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Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Teaser: The Key to Sustaining Global Success
01:09 - Meet Global Consultant & Author Marisha Wojciechowska Shibuya
02:12 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Invention, and the "Secret Weapon"
04:18 - Career Journey: From Water Security Expert to Solo-Entrepreneur
05:53 - The Guiding Voice: Riding on the Belief of Mentors
07:27 - The Success Mantra: Adaptability, Sensitivity, and Curiosity
08:48 - Navigating Japan, France & Thailand: The "Listen First" Strategy
11:00 - Cultural Missteps: Avoiding Pitfalls in International Business
13:42 - Local Customs: Why Greeting in the Local Language Changes Everything
18:41 - Building Trust in Asia: Why Holistic Rapport Beats Transactional Meetings
20:18 - Practical Tips: Using Chambers of Commerce for Market Entry
22:25 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Bhutan, and Teleportation
25:28 - Advice for Young Professionals: The Power of Studying Abroad
27:12 - Trivia Segment: Expats in UAE & Silicon Valley Tech Trends
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