The Shift

This week, Trisha reflects on the insights shared by five diverse guests, highlighting the themes of cultural intelligence, service, and appreciation of differences. She explores how these themes emerge through the guests' experiences, such as 'lightbulb moments', understanding power distance, the value of failure, and celebrating generational diversity. These reflections offer valuable lessons in increasing cultural awareness and adopting strategies for better intercultural interactions.

This week, organizational psychologist Trisha Carter speaks with Marc Geil, the Global Director of Culture and Employee Experience at Wahl Clipper. Marc shares his transformative experiences as a Rotary Youth Exchange student in Japan, highlighting his shift in perspective through cultural immersion. They discuss the metacognitive aspect of cultural intelligence, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse perspectives within global business and employee environments. Marc also speaks on applying cultural intelligence to organizational culture and personal interactions. They explore how cultural intelligence can be applied beyond international boundaries, recognizing diverse generations and ethnicities. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Marc provides advice for those navigating cultural differences, aiming for deeper global connection and understanding.

If you would like to connect with Marc you can find him on LinkedIn

This week, organizational psychologist Trisha speaks with Samkelo Blom, a thought leader and CEO of a boutique HR consultancy in South Africa. They discuss the concept of cultural intelligence (CQ) focusing on the metacognitive aspect of CQ strategy. Samkelo shares his experiences growing up in South Africa, his professional journey in human resources, and the cultural shifts he has encountered. They delve into the challenges of balancing cultural and corporate leadership responsibilities and the importance of understanding and adapting to different cultural perspectives. The episode highlights the significance of inclusive cultures, resilience, and the role of leadership and HR in transforming organizations. Samkelo also shares personal insights on parenting, particularly raising daughters, and his hopes for future generations working in more inclusive and supportive environments.

You can learn more about Samkelo and the work of his organisation here and connect with him on Linked In here.

This week, Trisha interviews Jennifer Izekor, Above Difference's CEO and founder. They discuss the importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) in leadership and inclusive practices. Jennifer shares insights from her personal and professional journey, including her cross-cultural upbringing and work fostering inclusive leadership. They explore the challenges and rewards of implementing cultural intelligence in various sectors, emphasizing the need for vision, empathy, and strategic thinking in driving organizational change. Jennifer also talks about an upcoming learning event aimed at enhancing cultural intelligence and inclusive leadership skills.

Connect with Jennifer via LinkedIn or Above Difference's website and register for their learning event here

In this episode, we revisit an earlier episode and the second part of an interview with David Livermore, a key researcher, author and speaker in the Cultural Intelligence field. Trisha explains why this episode is so vital in learning how to help ourselves and others shift. 

She also offers a surprise prize to the first listeners to share about the episode!

You can pre-order David’s new book here

This week, Trisha reflects on the role of confidence in Cultural Intelligence and the potential impact of the Dunning Kruger effect which she was thinking about after listening to Katy Milkman’s latest podcast. She discusses Culture Shock from the perspective of the conscious competence learning model and recommends expatriates in a new location give themselves a learning buffer. Please reach out to Trisha with recommendations for researchers to interview for Series 2 - and she would love to connect on LinkedIn.

This week, Trisha, talks to Brian Johnson—a former professional baseball player who played in the US Major League. Some major life shifts saw Brian evolve into a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Executive Consultant. Trisha and Brian discuss his experiences growing up in culturally diverse Oakland, his sports career, and key experiences that fostered his cultural intelligence. They unpack the athlete's metacognition and how the thinking processes of instant responses are developed. Brian also shares personal stories about his family and offers advice for those looking to create a more inclusive world. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.

If you want to learn more about Brian's baseball career - here is his Wikipedia page and one of his memorable career moments. Connect with Brian on LinkedIn and check out his Kaleidoscope Group bio. And Follow his podcast Talent Chasing

This week, Trisha interviews Shaikh Fadilah Ahmad, a former diplomat from Brunei, Darussalam. Shaikh Fadilah shares his rich career experiences spanning 30 years and his seamless transition to 'coffee diplomacy' after retirement -at least from the Diplomatic Service. The conversation dives into the importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) and how Fadilah applied his early learnings of respect and cultural adaptability in his diplomatic career. They also discuss his successful pivot to owning a coffee shop, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and his involvement in social causes. His passion for coffee culture and art exhibitions in his cafe is underlined, offering a unique blend of business, personal connection, and social impact.

You can connect with Fadilah on LinkedIn and/or explore his cafe (especially the cake gallery) via his website and if you are lucky enough to visit in person -enjoy!

In this episode, Trisha reviews key themes from the last five interviews, highlighting common moments of cultural shifts experienced by guests Mikkel Orlovski, Kristin Ekkens, Sharon Gray, Bridget Romanes, and Cheryl Doig. Through anecdotes and discussions, she emphasizes the importance of creating safe learning spaces, recognizing social value, and forming personal relationships. Trisha also hints at what's happening in series two of The Shift.

This week, host Trisha interviews Cheryl Doig, a futures and foresight practitioner with a deep background in education. They discuss the importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) and CQ Strategy for the future. Cheryl shares her journey to becoming known as a 'Futures Aunty' and emphasizes the significance of understanding different perspectives and histories as we think about both the future and the past. The conversation delves into the impact of random and cataclysmic events on communities, particularly referencing the Christchurch earthquakes and the terrorist attack. They also discuss the shifts in New Zealand in cultural understanding between Māori and Pākehā populations. Cheryl describes her work and the importance of anticipation and building resilient mindsets for future preparedness. She also discusses her involvement in projects related to intergenerational fairness and how various generations can shape future policies. The episode concludes with reflections on Cheryl's accomplishments and the importance of supporting others in their journey towards effective futures thinking. To learn more - Cheryl referenced Roman Kryznaric and the Three Horizons tool which she speaks more about in this interview. Sign up for Cheryl's newsletter on her website and explore other resources she recommends Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn to continue the conversation