In this conversation, we dive deep with Dr. Elsa Maxwell - intercultural educator, facilitator, and founder of Shift Intercultural - into how we build bridges across cultures in an increasingly polarized world.
Elsa shares her personal story of transformation, beginning with a trip to Honduras as a teen that opened her eyes to the power of language and culture. From that spark, she’s spent decades studying, living, and working across borders, including 16 years immersed in Chilean life.
We explore:
How culture shapes how we see, feel, and interpret the world
What it means to “suspend judgment” and why it’s a core facilitation skill
Activities that cultivate curiosity, perspective-taking, and belonging in a group
The difference between adaptation and assimilation - and why that matters in group dynamics
How to create psychologically safe virtual and in-person spaces across difference
What intercultural facilitation has to offer in the face of global polarization
This is a rich, personal, and practical conversation for anyone holding space for diverse groups-whether in a classroom, a boardroom, or across borders.
Learn more about Dr. Elsa Maxwell and Shift Intercultural:
www.shiftintercultural.com
