Explore the diverse stories of some of the most advanced Intercultural practitioners from around the world with Marco Blankenburgh, who has been equipping people with cultural agility for 25+ years. Along the way, you will gain cultural insights that will help you find relational success in our globally diverse world.
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We hear from interculturalists about their work and their personal journeys. Each guest adds something of value to the Intercultural Toolbox, a public resource to help others doing this kind of work succeed. Subscribe to discover the secret sauce of cross-cultural coaching, training and consultancy, and get involved at www.interculturaltoolbox.org.
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Bridge to U focuses on diversity, inclusion and understanding for black cultures. It is a place where Monique Russell hosts transformative discussions focused on enhancing communication skills, nurturing emotional intelligence, and navigating the intricate tapestry of intercultural dynamics and diversity within Black cultures. The vastness of the African diaspora requires us all to do our own D&I work. This work is necessary in order to build up unity through conversations and insights requi ...
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Welcome to "In Conversation with the Safety Collaborators," the go-to podcast for anyone passionate about safety culture and leadership. Immerse yourself in insightful discussions where we explore the real-world challenges and triumphs of high-risk, high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Renewables, Marine, Transport, Rail, and EPCM. Join us as we engage in conversations with industry experts, seasoned leaders, and innovative thinkers who generously share their experiences and strategies ...
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E069_The Essential Elements: How to Create a Culture of Safety
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Send us a Text Message. Today we explore the critical importance of a culture of safety in the workplace, featuring insights from our guest, Alla Weinberg, author of "A Culture of Safety." Alla explains that without a culture of safety, humans literally can't think; operational IQ can drop by 50 points, severely impacting employee engagement, custo…
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AI and Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Development
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In this episode, I discuss: The importance of self-advocacy and awareness in business collaboration How entrepreneurship supports belonging and inclusion at work How to use AI and Emotional Intelligence to increase your leadership and efficiency How to leverage professional development to avoid self-sabotage Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Emot…
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E068_How does emotional literacy make a difference to everyday safety leadership?
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we explore emotional literacy with our guest and friend of the Safety Collaborators', Dan Newby, an esteemed expert and advocate in the field. Dan, the author of several insightful books and founder of the School of Emotions, shares his journey from emotional ignorance to mastery and how it transformed hi…
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The Three Colors of Worldview: A Deep Dive into Cultural Drivers (part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. What if understanding three simple colors could transform your perspective on intercultural connection? Join us as Shelley Reinhart welcomes Marco, International Director of KnowledgeWorks, to discuss the innovative framework known as the Three Colors of Worldview. We challenge the limitations of traditional intercultural li…
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E067_Safety Collaborations Exciting New Updates & Offerings: Are You Up-2-Date?
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Send us a Text Message. Today's podcast will get you up-to-date with exciting new updates and offerings from Safety Collaborations. We discuss our upcoming episodes, which will examine various aspects of safety culture, from emotional literacy and psychological safety to human factors and leadership journeys. These feature engaging discussions with…
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Systematic Patience: Lifestyle Design for Financial and Time Freedom
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Maurice Philogene is a man who looks at the rules differently. He understands systems and structures in order to navigate them effectively and ethically in his pursuit of freedom. Whether it's travel hacking, working 3 jobs simultaneously, or becoming location independent, Maurice is a man who embraces the patience, consistency and discipline requi…
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Finding the Pace of Peace: Reframing Rejection and Building Resilience
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Dr. Kamilah Majied is a mental health therapist, clinical educator, researcher, and consultant on advancing equity and inclusion using meditative practices. Drawing from her decades of contemplative practice and leadership, Dr. Majied engages people in experiencing wonder, humor, and insight through transforming oppressive patterns and deepening re…
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E066_Is Psychological Safety just a buzzword? Why a Masterclass helps the discussion.
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our latest episode, where we explore the essence of Psychological Safety and our Masterclass on the subject. We aim to spark curiosity and provide actionable insights to enhance team dynamics and workplace culture. Why should you consider joining our masterclass on Psychological Safety (PS)? For whose benefit is i…
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Unlocking the World of HR Through Cultural Agility with Erika Butler
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Send us a Text Message. In a world that's rapidly shrinking due to globalization, the role of human resources (HR) is evolving just as quickly. Erika, a seasoned HR professional, sat down with Marco Blankenburgh to share her remarkable journey from Pennsylvania to becoming a global HR expert. Her story is not just one of personal growth but also a …
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The Inclusive Supply Chain: Supplier Diversity, Technology and Relationship Management
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A global business professional and avid traveler, Dyci completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia and received her graduate degree from Kennesaw State University. As a fluent Spanish and Italian speaker, she leverages her liberal arts background, multilingual skills and technical education to lead project teams across geograph…
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E065_Looking back on your leadership journey, what have you learnt along the way?
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for an enlightening conversation on your Leadership Journey with James Mpele, a passionate advocate for safety initiatives and a proud father from South Africa. Nuala and James explore the essence of leadership, tracing its impact on various aspects of life. From James's early experiences in a church community to his…
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E064_Investing in Leadership and Safety: The Secret Ingredient to Success
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this week's podcast episode, where we examine the pivotal role of leadership and safety and its impact on organisational success. Is it merely a tick-box exercise, or could it be the secret ingredient to unlocking your company's potential? Return on investment (ROI) is a critical consideration in today's business …
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Social Influence: Why Vocal Ability and Vocal Flexibility Matters
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Have you ever given much thought to your vocal identity? The way you feel you sound, or the way you think you sound to others influences the level of confidence you show when you communicate. It all starts with your inner ear. In this episode, my guest dives deep into vocal health, why we should not use accent reduction but instead accent related c…
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E063_Boosting Supervisors: 8 Tips to Better Understand Yourself, Others and Create Inclusion
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're discussing the complexities of transitioning from team members to supervisors, a process that poses both challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development. Have you ever encountered a colleague who quickly regretted their promotion and yearned to return to their previous role shortly aft…
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Coaching Beyond Borders to Unlock Global Potential with Sarah Anthony and Matt Trenchard
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Send us a Text Message. When cultures collide within the coaching arena, the game changes entirely. That's why this episode, featuring Matt Trenchard and Sarah Anthony, peels back the layers to expose the intricate dance of intercultural coaching. We uncover how these experiences enrich our professional coaching, inviting a deep-seated respect and …
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E062_What is your experience with leadership promotion? What help did you receive?
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Send us a Text Message. Today and in our upcoming episodes, we'll explore the realities of leadership promotions, especially for those stepping into supervisory roles or advancing to higher leadership positions. Drawing parallels with the transition to high school, we'll dive into the rollercoaster ride that awaits individuals as they navigate the …
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Fatigue and Communication: Your Biggest Threat to Communication Effectiveness
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In this episode, I discuss the importance of Cultural Agility, why we need to focus on it, and why fatigue is the biggest threat to your effective communication success. Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment. Connect with Monique Russell: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Email feedback or questions: leader…
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E061_Bridging Cultures for Safety (Intercultural Intelligence): Sharing a few examples
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to today's third podcast episode in our enlightening three-part series on Bridging Cultures for Safety. In our previous episodes, we introduced you to the essential tools we use in our program. First, we explored the Three Colours of Worldview [E059] 1️⃣ Honour <> Shame, 2️⃣ Innocence <> Guilt 3️⃣ Power <> Fear These…
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E060_Bridging Cultures for Safety (Intercultural Intelligence): 12 Dimensions of Culture
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we continue the conversation of Bridging Cultures for Safety, unveiling the 12 Dimensions of Culture that shape our worldviews and interactions. We kick off by revisiting the three primary worldviews: 1️⃣ Honour <> Shame 2️⃣ Innocence <> Guilt 3️⃣ Power <> Fear which form the basis of our cultural preference…
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Counseling Across Cultures with Nancy Wolf
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Send us a Text Message. Nancy Wolf captivates us with her experiences of moving from America to Africa, a decision that propelled her family into a whirlwind of cultural discoveries and personal growth. This journey is not just about relocating geographically but also about transitioning through a cultural metamorphosis, which often requires courag…
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E059_Bridging Cultures for Safety (Intercultural Intelligence): The Three Colours of Worldview
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to 2024 🎉 After a well-deserved break, we're back and feeling refreshed, ready to dive into the fascinating world of intercultural intelligence and safety. We've got some exciting things in store for you this year, so stay tuned for some surprises! In today's episode, we look at recent news events, particularly airli…
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Managing a Virtual and Distributed Workforce
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Marcus Haynes is an entrepreneur based in Brooklyn. He is the President and Founder of RH1 Consulting, LLC a Human Resources consulting firm. RH1 helps companies improve their people strategies and processes so that they can scale more effectively. He was raised by West Indian parents in several African countries, including Zambia, Kenya and South …
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E058_To a Successful Year 2023: A Heartfelt Thanks to our Safety Community
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we celebrate our year-end journey filled with gratitude, reflection, and exciting insights. What an incredible year it's been, with 50 podcast episodes under our belt and a growing community of over 1000 followers on LinkedIn. We're ecstatic to have shared this with you, bridging conversations around safety and reshap…
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E057_How learning through play improves teamwork and psychological safety
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Send us a Text Message. Who says play is just for kids? Join us as we reveal how incorporating learning through play into adult learning can be a game-changer for team building and individual growth. We share enlightening experiences and insights on how play can unleash creativity, encourage critical thinking, and develop emotional intelligence wit…
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E056_Do Good Be Good values: 10 Tips on why volunteering is so beneficial for all
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Send us a Text Message. Ready to uncover the transformative power of volunteering? We promise you an inspiring journey, exploring how lending a hand can uplift your spirit, fortify your team, and build a legacy that stands the test of time. Drawing from our firsthand experiences as safety collaborators, we shed light on the striking benefits of sel…
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Powering Progress: Leapfrogging Technology in Healthcare for Developing Nations and Africa
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Peta-Gaye Philpot is a seasoned healthcare leader with a proven track record in driving digital transformation and optimizing health systems. Recognized for strategic thinking, exceptional program management, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams. Committed to revolutionizing healthcare by leveraging technology and operati…
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Navigating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging with David Myles
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Send us a Text Message. We're delighted to introduce our esteemed guest, David Myles, who brings a unique perspective on race and intercultural agility. Born and raised an African-American in a largely white community, David's journey is one that shines a spotlight on the importance of investing in relationships and going beyond the conventional ri…
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E055_Random Acts of Safety & Wellness over the Festive Holiday Season
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine this festive season as a time when every small act of safety becomes a ripple of positivity, a wave creating a safer environment. In this heartwarming episode, we're excited to introduce our annual "Random Acts of Safety" campaign, which is more than just a safety initiative—it's a 25-day safety advent calendar! As w…
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E054_What exactly are Core Values and why should you care about them?
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Send us a Text Message. Are your company's actions reflecting its stated values? Can you confidently say that your corporate values attract the right employees and clients? Join us as we jump into the often underestimated world of core values. What are they, and why should they matter to you? We decode the significance of values and why they're not…
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E053_Who doesn't love an acronym? T.A.L.K. a leadership power tool
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine if you could lead with conviction, honesty, and a real culture of care. We're here to debunk the myth that leadership is only about giving orders or instructions. We ask our A.I. friend Jarvis to help us play with the acronym T.A.L.K., a leadership power tool we believe is essential in the leadership arena, and we ex…
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E052_The 6 Basic Linguistic Acts: A Good, High-Level Understanding
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the world of linguistic exploration with us on today's podcast episode! We embrace the joy of collective learning and our shared curiosity about linguistic acts. Discover the power of communication, moods, emotions and how they shape our existence. Karin shares her journey of encountering "linguistic acts" during h…
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E051_Why are the questions always more powerful than the answers?
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the world of questions and the art of asking in today's podcast episode. Just like any skill, questioning is an art that takes practice, self-reflection, and learning from our stumbles. We'll journey through the various types of questions and how they can trigger different responses, something you've likely encount…
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The Right Way to Leverage Employee Resource Groups/ Engage Corporate and Community Partnerships with Employee Resource Groups
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This episode's guest is Tennille Cooley. She is the founder of The C.L. Collective is a leading project management and program management consulting firm, dedicated to guiding organizations towards unparalleled success. Tennille is also a proud board member of the Black Employee Network, one of Coca-Cola's Inclusion networks, where she serves as th…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to turn the intricacies of intercultural meetings from minefields into gold mines? Let's embark on this journey together with, Marco Blankenburgh, the International Director of KnowledgeWorkx. We'll interrogate the challenges of cultural nuances in meeting spaces, and how to navigate the virtual and face-to-fac…
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E050_Our Podcast Journey: Celebrating the Safety Collaborators Big 5-0 Episode
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a truly special episode as we raise our virtual glasses to celebrate a significant milestone on our podcast journey – the big 5-0! 🎉 Today, we pause to reflect on the wins, the challenges, and the incredible moments that have shaped our podcast journey. These big and small moments have fueled our motivation and in…
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E049_Shared Energy and Connection - The Art of Networking for Leaders
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt a surge of excitement after attending an inspiring conference, only to be met with blank expressions from your team when sharing your newfound enthusiasm? In this episode, join Karin and Nuala as they recount their recent experiences at the IADC HSE and Sustainability Conference 2023 in Amsterdam. They del…
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E048_Harnessing the Magic of Storytelling for Persuasion and Safety Leadership
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to today's journey into the world of storytelling for Persuasion and Safety Leadership. If you believe that stories have the power to transform, inspire, and create meaningful connections, then you've found your storytelling haven. Join Karin, with roots in the storytelling-rich Aboriginal communities of Australia, a…
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E047_Event Networking - The Safety Expo 2023 at P&J Live, Aberdeen
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Send us a Text Message. Safety discussions should be engaging and inspiring, so today, we share our experiences from The Safety Expo 2023, emphasising the importance of networking and the unexpected connections it can bring. The Expo surprised us with its holistic approach to safety, going beyond our initial expectations. We immersed ourselves in p…
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Sales, EQ and IQ: The Upskilling Playbook for Gen Z workers
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What does reverse mentorship, sales bootcamps, pitch decks presentations and Carpentry have to do with upskilling employees entering the workforce in their first or second jobs? According to my interview with Marlon Addison, everything. These learning experiences provided with the necessary skills that allowed him to advocate for himself at work, a…
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E046_Leadership Accountability: Part 2 of Leadership in High-Risk Industries
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we continue from our previous discussion in episode E045. Inspired by the movie 'The Ice Road,' a gripping drama about 27 miners trapped underground, we look into the multifaceted world of leadership in high-risk industries. So far, we've tackled questions about safety culture, balancing profitability, and the challen…
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E045_Leadership Responsibility: Part 1 of Leadership in High-Risk Industries
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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode begins with a captivating scenario: 27 miners trapped underground after an explosion, relying on crossing a thawing ice road for their rescue. We explore the lessons we can learn from this fictional situation and its relevance to leadership challenges. This scenario was inspired by Nuala's in-flight movie, "T…
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Power Across Cultures with Ming-Jinn Tong
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Send us a Text Message. "Power tends to corrupt, absolute power corrupts absolutely." Lord Acton made this statement in 1887 and it still informs our view of power today. But is power all bad? Is there any beauty in it? If we have power, what do we do with it? Are hierarchical cultures based on power, "bad"? Through these questions and many more, M…
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E044_Compassionate leadership and Empathy: Just a nice to have or a superpower?
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Nuala and guest David King explore the profound impact of empathy and compassionate leadership. A passionate learning and development activist, David shares his journey from traditional HR to his current advocacy for these qualities. They discuss how empathy goes beyond mere understanding, encompassin…
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E043_Navigating the C-IQ Conversational Dashboard for Effective Interactions
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Send us a Text Message. Transforming Trust and Collaboration: The Conversational Dashboard Unlock the power of trust and collaboration with our C-IQ Conversational Intelligence series. In this episode, we delve into the transformative potential of the Conversational Dashboard, guiding us from 'I' to 'WE,' resistance to co-creation, and protection t…
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Balancing Corporate Jobs and Entrepreneurship
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In this episode, I discuss: take you on a journey through the conferences I attended this year, all centered around women's leadership and entrepreneurship. Key takeaways from this event and others: the power of body language. Pull back the curtain on my personal coaching experience that provided me with invaluable insights and coaching to enhance …
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E042_The Science of C-IQ: Unlocking Conversational Neuroscience Six Brains
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Episode Five of our C-IQ series! This time, we're diving into Conversational Neuroscience – about how our brains and chemicals shape our conversations. To recap: In the past episodes, we've covered essentials, trust, and various conversation levels. If you missed those, give them a listen. Conversational Inte…
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E041_Foundation of Trust: The C-IQ Formula Every Effective Leader Needs
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the essential elements of effective leadership through the lens of trust with "Foundation of Trust: The C-IQ Formula Every Effective Leader Needs." This insightful podcast explores the foundations of trust, neuroscience insights, and the power of Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) in building strong relationships wi…
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E040_Crack the 3 Levels of Conversation and Boost Your Communication Skills
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Send us a Text Message. Join us this week as we further explore the world of conversation intelligence and the three levels of conversation. Not all conversations are created equal. Different conversational types serve different purposes, and understanding them is key. Transactional (Level I): These exchanges are about sharing information, characte…
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E039_[C-IQ] Improve your odds with these 5 Conversational Intelligence Essentials
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Send us a Text Message. Did you know that 9 out of 10 conversations miss the mark, leading to misunderstandings and confusion? Imagine if we could improve this ratio – from 9 out of 10 to 5 out of 10 – creating a happier world with fewer assumptions and clearer communication. Today we introduce the 5 Conversational Intelligence Essentials. In our p…
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Leading in Crisis: Innovation| Entrepreneurship & Resilience
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Can we customize wellness programs in the organizational workplace? Dr. Shenè says we should. It’s important to encourage employees to invest in their well-being and this can only be done through having 1:1 conversations. Everyone is different and what one needs, another may not. There is a connection to wellness, and being in a safe environment to…
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