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WorldWork episodes

  • Cultural clusters – helpful or harmful?
    Is clustering nations into culturally similar groups helpful for summarising their similarities and differences, or is it harmful because of stereotyping and missing on the key differences among societies?
    Listen to Seiji & Gabriela, and this week’s special guest – Joyce Jenkins discussing this vast topic and sharing their views. We would love for you to join the chat and add your perspectives – you can do that via our LinkedIn page. See you there!
    15 min
  • Being an intercultural generalist vs. specialist
    Would you describe yourself as a generalist or a specialist? What’s the difference? Is one more important than the other? What do employers and clients want?
    Listen to Seiji & Gabriela, and this week’s special guest – Bill Reed. They are discussing their own career journeys and share perspectives on this popular topic. We would love for you to join the chat and share your stories – you can do that via our LinkedIn page. See you there!
    16 min
  • Finding small happiness in lockdown
    How are you dealing with lockdown? Are you focusing on your wellbeing? Have you considered how your cultural background influences how you see and seek happiness?
    Listen to Seiji & Gabriela reflecting on what makes them happy and motivated every day during the pandemic, and sharing what they’ve observed or read about happiness in different cultures.
    We would love for you to join our chat and share your perspectives - find us on LinkedIn when the chat shall continue.
    15 min
  • Emotional Intelligence & Cultural Intelligence
    What emotional intelligence (EQ) and cultural intelligence (CQ) have in common? It is a huge and a very interesting topic. Listen to Seiji & Gabriela trying to explore it. This is just a conversation starter. We would love to continue this conversation with you on LinkedIn – please join in.
    16 min
  • I had an argument with my flatmate…
    Intercultural gaffes, miscommunications and arguments are very human. But…as interculturalists, are we always expected to keep it perfectly together? We are the ones who teach others how to avoid gaffes and clashes, at yet…
    Listen to Seiji & Gabriela revealing their own challenges of living up to the expectations of a flawless intercultural communicator.
    We would love to hear examples of your own intercultural communication challenges. Please join us on LinkedIn to continue this chat.
    15 min
  • New Year’s Resolution
    In Japan, a person who sets up their New Year’s resolutions but fails to fulfil them is called a 3-day Monk. Do you set up and stick to your resolutions or are you like the 3-day Monk?
    Maybe the New Year’s resolutions are just not your thing and you prefer to reflect on your circles of influence or create a vision board… What tools do you use to plan ahead and keep yourself motivated when reaching for new goals? Listen to Seiji & Gabriela chatting about their own challenges of staying on track.
    We would love to hear your goal-setting and goal-achieving tips, and learn more about the New Year’s resolutions traditions in your culture. Please join us on LinkedIn to continue this chat.
    13 min
  • Introducing a Virtual Coffee Break with Interculturalists
    Introducing a Virtual Coffee Break with Interculturalists Podcast hosted by Seiji Nakano & Gabriela Weglowska.
    We will be chatting about life as an expat, working in the intercultural field, and sharing our go-to resources for developing intercultural competence! We are also hoping to chat with guest intercultural practitioners so please do get in touch!
    1 min

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A new, weekly podcast hosted by Seiji Nakano & Gabriela Weglowska. Listen for cross-cultural stories, opinions and day-to-day adventures of two passionate interculturalists on a journey to bring…