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OPC Ruling Elder PodcastCovenant TheologyRyan McGraw talks about his new book, What Is Covenant Theology?: Tracing God's Promises through the Son, the Seed, and the Sacraments.Ryan is the Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and serves as Teacher at Covenant Community OPC, Taylors SC.Are Israel and the Church Two Distinct Peoples of God?Ryan’s recommended readingJohn Owen, Communion with God. The full title is “Of Communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Each Person Distinctly, In Love, Grace, and Consolation; or The Saints’ Fellowship with t...
2024-07-1537 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 54 with Luki Danukarjanto, Career Coach Helping Young Professionals and Students, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part conversation: Luki is a career coach who has found his purpose helping others find theirs. He is a former computer scientist turned management consultant and campus recruiter turned educator and entrepreneur. He shares SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier” to elevate education through soft skills learning.
Some of the things we talk about in part two:
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Luki suggests spending 80% of your time exploring new experiences and only 20% in your comfort zone. He encourages listeners to challenge themselves by attending events like Toastm...
2023-11-2725 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 53 with Luki Danukarjanto, Career Coach Helping Young Professionals and Students, Part OnePart One of a two-part conversation: Luki is a career coach who has found his purpose helping others find theirs. He is a former computer scientist turned management consultant and campus recruiter turned educator and entrepreneur. He shares SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier” to elevate education through soft skills learning.
Some of the things we talk about in part one:
The Power of Networking: Luki emphasizes the importance of not just knowing people but also being known by senior executives. He shares his experience of doing excellent work but not getting promoted as qu...
2023-11-2028 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 52 with Miguel Abascal, Founder of Thrive Faster and Newcomers on FIRE! Part TwoPart Two of a two-part conversation: Miguel is a former leader in a top Mexican coffee company now residing in Canada. Despite impressive credentials, his early years here were defined by survival jobs, shaking his confidence. With resilient determination and mentorship, he transformed his path, achieving his "Canadian Dream." Today, Miguel helps countless newcomers find meaningful employment faster.
In this second part of our conversation, we discuss:
The Power of Networking: Luki emphasizes the importance of not just knowing people but also being known by senior executives. He shares his e...
2023-11-1328 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 51 with Miguel Abascal, Founder of Thrive Faster and Newcomers on FIRE! Part OnePart One of a two-part conversation: Miguel is a former leader in a top Mexican coffee company now residing in Canada. Despite impressive credentials, his early years here were defined by survival jobs, shaking his confidence. With resilient determination and mentorship, he transformed his path, achieving his "Canadian Dream." Today, Miguel helps countless newcomers find meaningful employment faster.
In this first part of our conversation, we discuss:
Adapting to a New Culture: Miguel had to relearn even the most basic behaviours, like greetings, and adapt to a new communication style.
2023-11-0625 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 50 with Dhara Majmundar, Talent Acquisition Professional, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part conversation: Dhara is a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with more than 10 years into technical recruiting. She has lived, worked and studied in three different countries. She immigrated to Canada more than eight years ago and is now grateful to be the citizen of this country.
Some of the things we talk about:
Confidence vs Competence: We discussed how confidence is perceived differently across cultures. Dhara stressed that confidence should not be equated with competence, as it can stem from various sources.
Hiring De...
2023-10-3025 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 49 with Dhara Majmundar, Talent Acquisition Professional, Part OnePart One of a two-part conversation: Dhara is a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with more than 10 years into technical recruiting. She has lived, worked and studied in three different countries. She immigrated to Canada more than eight years ago and is now grateful to be the citizen of this country.
Some of the things we talk about:
Cultural Diversity: Dhara shared her experiences with cultural diversity in India, the US, and Canada. She emphasized the importance of avoiding stereotypes and assumptions when dealing with people from different cultures.
2023-10-2324 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 48 with Mattias Hallberg, Cross-Cultural Manager and IT Executive, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part conversation: Mattias is an experienced IT executive with a commitment to inclusive environments and high-performing teams. He has a strong background in driving innovation and efficiency through technical expertise, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership. With a focus on employee wellbeing and psychological safety (i.e. feeling comfortable engaging in risky behavior), Mattias strives to build rapport with his team and create an open feedback culture.
Some things we talk about:
The Role of Trust: Trust plays a significant role in different cultures, and how to b...
2023-10-1624 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 47 with Mattias Hallberg, Cross-Cultural Manager and IT Executive, Part OnePart One of a two-part conversation: Mattias is an experienced IT executive with a commitment to inclusive environments and high-performing teams. He has a strong background in driving innovation and efficiency through technical expertise, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership. With a focus on employee wellbeing and psychological safety (i.e. feeling comfortable engaging in risky behavior), Mattias strives to build rapport with his team and create an open feedback culture.
Some things we talk about:
The Smorgasbord of Culture: you won't know what you truly enjoy unless you try it.
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2023-10-0926 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 46 with Tanvi Sukhija, NLP Practitioner and Career Coach, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part conversation: Tanvi Sukhija has 10 years+ experience in project management, corporate training, human resource development, coaching and adult teaching domains (Certified career, success, relationship and women empowerment coach with expertise in NLP).
Some things we talk about include:
The Ripple Effect: Tanvi stresses the importance of leaving a positive impact on others.
The Power of Volunteering: Tanvi sees volunteer work as a karmic connection, where whatever good you do will come back to you manifold.
Aligning Skills with Job Requirements...
2023-10-0226 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 45 with Tanvi Sukhija, NLP Practitioner and Career Coach, Part OnePart One of a two-part conversation: Tanvi Sukhija has 10 years+ experience in project management, corporate training, human resource development, coaching and adult teaching domains (Certified career, success, relationship and women empowerment coach with expertise in NLP).
Some things we talk about include:
The Power of Coaching: Tanvi's transition from teaching to coaching was driven by her desire to give back to society.
Embracing Diversity: Growing up in India, a melting pot of cultures and religions, Tanvi developed an innate understanding and tolerance for diversity. This experience has...
2023-09-2525 min
From Plum Creek With Love: A Little House on the Prairie Podcast" Oh, okay. Um, I invented Post-Its". Whatever Happened to the Class of 56 S6 Ep 15Time to step out side of Walnut Grove's city limits as Charles and Caroline hop a train for Milwaukee. What's the reason for this trip, we're told it's for some Grange meeting....but really our main focus is on Charoline's 25th year class reunion! And what a shindig! We meet former classmates in abundance, have an awkward dinner with old friends and have one smashing good time at the reunion. In the end, after seeing their classmates and their lives, Charoline is ready to get back to their own home and enjoy their own level of success. Why does it...
2023-09-1844 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 44 with Daniel Bodonyi, Founder of MotivatingManager, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part conversation: Daniel Bodonyi is a seasoned intercultural expert and founder of the leadership development program, Motivating Manager. Daniel, a Hungarian who has lived and worked in six different countries, shares his fascinating journey of learning leadership through his own mistakes and how he's now helping others avoid the same pitfalls.
Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:
Learning from Mistakes: Daniel shares personal stories about the impact of cultural differences in giving feedback and hierarchy norms. He stresses that it's often the little things...
2023-09-1824 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 43 with Daniel Bodonyi, Founder of MotivatingManager, Part OnePart One of a two-part conversation: Daniel Bodonyi is a seasoned intercultural expert and founder of the leadership development program, Motivating Manager. Daniel, a Hungarian who has lived and worked in six different countries, shares his fascinating journey of learning leadership through his own mistakes and how he's now helping others avoid the same pitfalls.
Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:
The Power of Cultural Context: Daniel's first experience living abroad was a culture shock, but it taught him the importance of understanding cultural contexts in communication and...
2023-09-1125 min
An Intro to Anthro with 2 HumansEpisode 12: Let’s Get Trashed! Talking Dirty about GarbageGet ready to wash your ears out with soap as The Two Humans talk dirty to each other (about trash). This episode is filthy!
Episode 12 - Let's Get Trashed! Talking Dirty about Garbage.
An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans
Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.
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2023-09-041h 06
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 42 with Robandeep Kaur Saini, Youth Leader and Data Analyst, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part conversation: Robandeep is a youth leader and data analyst who is doing great work through BMG—Brilliant Minds Group, which helps newcomers and international students adapt to life in Canada.
In this second part, we talk about:
Mental Health Matters: Robandeep highlights the importance of having a supportive circle of friends and mentors, self-love, meditation, and affirmations to stay motivated.
The Value of Volunteering: Volunteering allows individuals to practice and explore potential career paths while also connecting with new perspectives and ideas.
Embracing Uncertainty: Robandeep shares her experience of...
2023-09-0424 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 41 with Robandeep Kaur Saini, Youth Leader and Data Analyst, Part OnePart One of a two part conversation: Robandeep is a youth leader and data analyst who is doing great work through BMG—Brilliant Minds Group, which helps newcomers and international students adapt to life in Canada.
In this first part, we talk about:
The Power of Networking: Robandeep's experience with a US-based organization during her master's program helped her hone her communication and interpersonal skills.
Listening is Key: In a world where everyone is eager to speak, Robandeep emphasizes the importance of taking the time to listen.
Job Hunting Insights: Robandeep shares that networking alone may not...
2023-08-2827 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 40 with David Mendoza, Orbit 5 CEO and Multilingual Educator, Part TwoPart Two of a two part conversation: David is the CEO of Orbit 5 and a multilingual educator with 10+ years of experience designing and facilitating engaging solutions to help international students and newcomers increase their confidence to land ideal jobs in less than 15 weeks.
In this second part, David talks about his journey into the education industry led him to establish Orbit 5, cultural differences in communication, adapting to different cultures without losing one's sense of identity, and embracing diversity rather than taking it for granted.
Next Episode: Part One with Ro...
2023-08-2128 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 39 with David Mendoza, Orbit 5 CEO and Multilingual Educator, Part OnePart One of a two part conversation: David is the CEO of Orbit 5 and a multilingual educator with 10+ years of experience designing and facilitating engaging solutions to help international students and newcomers increase their confidence to land ideal jobs in less than 15 weeks.
In this first part, David talks about Entrepreneurship: Teaching private English lessons sparked his interest in entrepreneurship and taught him the value of taking risks; Building Community: Shares impactful experiences from his teaching career that highlight the importance of honesty, collaboration, and cultural diversity; and Networking and Self-Worth: Encouraging students to e...
2023-08-1426 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 38 with Courtney Bailey, English Lecturer and Expat, Part TwoPart Two of a two part conversation: Courtney Bailey is an international English lecturer, business and professional skills instructor, a doctoral student and an expat that has recently returned to her home country. With diverse experience spanning across multiple continents, this allows her to bring a unique blend of insights and perspectives that she has gained through teaching, advocacy, mentorship researching, and immersing herself in different cultures.
In this episode, Courtney talks about accent bias and native speakerism, addressing privilege and considering different perspectives, code switching in professional spaces, and using skills and privileges t...
2023-08-0725 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 37 with Courtney Bailey, English Lecturer and Expat, Part OnePart One of a two part conversation: Courtney Bailey is an international English lecturer, business and professional skills instructor, a doctoral student and an expat that has recently returned to her home country. With diverse experience spanning across multiple continents, this allows her to bring a unique blend of insights and perspectives that she has gained through teaching, advocacy, mentorship researching, and immersing herself in different cultures.
In this episode, Courtney talks about her experience as a person of colour in Turkey, and how she chose to see the curiosity of others as an...
2023-07-3125 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 36 with Mher Mardoyan, Job Search Coach for Immigrants, Part TwoPart Two of a two part interview: Mher Mardoyan has been a career coach for the last 5 years and has helped many candidates with their job applications, resume/cover letter tips, LinkedIn Profile assessment, interview preparation and over job search strategies. He was recognized as the 2017 Recruiter of the Year for his contribution and success while working at PeopleReady Agency.
In this episode, Mher discusses why and how to make networking about the other person, not yourself; telling your story as part of your personal brand; and getting out of your comfort zone to c...
2023-07-2427 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 35 with Mher Mardoyan, Job Search Coach for Immigrants, Part OnePart One of a two part interview: Mher Mardoyan has been a career coach for the last 5 years and has helped many candidates with their job applications, resume/cover letter tips, LinkedIn Profile assessment, interview preparation and over job search strategies. He was recognized as the 2017 Recruiter of the Year for his contribution and success while working at PeopleReady Agency.
In this episode, Mher discusses his experiences adjusting to Canada and working with people from diverse backgrounds, his path going into HR, and helping international students and immigrants find work in Canada.
2023-07-1726 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 34 with Andy Foord, Translator and Former Broadcaster for NHKStandalone episode: Andy Foord is a translator and former broadcaster with Japanese public broadcaster NHK. He was based in the UK and had numerous experiences working cross-culturally in that environment.
Andy discusses how a chance encounter with a Japanese national in Australia sent him on his current path, his experiences working for NHK, and his plans for the future.
Next Episode: Part One with Mher Mardoyan, Job Search Coach for Immigrants. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, July 12th at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast ve...
2023-07-1030 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 33 with Meg Noteboom, Newcomer Mentorship Facilitator, Part TwoPart Two of a two part interview: Meg Noteboom is a Newcomer Mentorship Facilitator at TNO, a non-profit community organization which provides social support to people in need. She provides counseling to newcomer professional clients and support them to connect to their relevant field of expertise in the Canadian labor market. She is also an immigrant, and she recently completed a master of immigration and settlement studies at Toronto Metropolitan University.
In this second part, Meg discusses the benefits of mentorship and networking to your success in Canada, how networking helped h...
2023-07-0326 min
Intercultural InsidersEpisode 32 with Meg Noteboom, Newcomer Mentorship Facilitator, Part OnePart One of a two part interview: Meg Noteboom is a Newcomer Mentorship Facilitator at TNO, a non-profit community organization which provides social support to people in need. She provides counseling to newcomer professional clients and support them to connect to their relevant field of expertise in the Canadian labor market. She is also an immigrant, and she recently completed a master of immigration and settlement studies at Toronto Metropolitan University.
In this first part, Meg talks about how she didn't conform to Japanese society but also felt out of place in Canada, the r...
2023-06-2627 min
Intercultural InsidersIntercultural Insiders: Episode 31 with Shini Sahni, Part TwoPart Two of a two part interview: Shini Sahni is a mental wellness and fitness coach who worked as a psychotherapist for 17 years in India before transitioning into coaching. A mom, a watercolour artist, a founder and a soon to be author, Shini is moving to Canada later this year.
In this second part, Shini talks about, India’s cultural diversity and how it connects to relocating to Canada, the awareness of cultural tendencies and how it differs from stereotyping, and being proud of your culture while living outside of it.
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2023-06-1925 min
Intercultural InsidersIntercultural Insiders: Episode 30 with Shini Sahni, Part OnePart One of a two part interview: Shini Sahni is a mental wellness and fitness coach who worked as a psychotherapist for 17 years in India before transitioning into coaching. A mom, a watercolour artist, a founder and a soon to be author, Shini is moving to Canada later this year.
In this first part, Shini talks about her early experiences with a learning disability that informed her direction into mental wellness, the over-usage of mental health terminology in the mainstream and its impact, and the effects of immigration on mental health.
2023-06-1227 min
Intercultural InsidersAnam Haleem, Marketing Communications Manager and Storyteller, Part TwoPart Two of a two part interview: Anam Haleem is a storyteller, marketer, and a communicator. He has worked with colleagues from all over the world, including East Africa and the UK. He is also a newcomer to Canada and wants to share his experiences.
In this second part, Anam talks about his experiences leveraging LinkedIn to connect with others, thinking long-term with your interactions in Canada, and a social and marketing experiment he is working on..
Next Episode: Part One with Shini Sahni, mental wellness and fitness coach. Li...
2023-06-0524 min
Intercultural InsidersAnam Haleem, Marketing Communications Manager and Storyteller, Part OnePart One of a two part interview: Anam Haleem is a storyteller, marketer, and a communicator. He has worked with colleagues from all over the world, including East Africa and the UK. He is also a newcomer to Canada and wants to share his experiences.
In this first part, Anam talks about the impact of language and culture on marketing, assumptions about Canadian and American culture being the same, and thinking long-term with your interactions in Canada.
Next Episode: Part Two with Anam. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, May 31st at 12:00 pm ET...
2023-05-2923 min
Intercultural InsidersRose-marie Fernandez, Executive and Intercultural Coach, Part TwoPart Two of a two part interview: Rose-marie Fernandez is a Certified Coach and lives out her life’s purpose through her company, Coaching Worx. She facilitates individuals to discover their inner resources so that they may fulfill their lives to create a legacy of their choice.
In this second part, Rose-marie talks about using the Cultural Orientation Framework to help her clients, the value of diversity in the business world, and helping others and leaving a legacy.
Next Episode: Part One with Anam Haleem, marketer and storyteller. Live stre...
2023-05-2221 min
Intercultural InsidersRose-marie Fernandez, Executive and Intercultural Coach, Part OnePart One of a two part interview: Rose-marie Fernandez is a Certified Coach and lives out her life’s purpose through her company, Coaching Worx. She facilitates individuals to discover their inner resources so that they may fulfill their lives to create a legacy of their choice.
In this first part, Rose-marie talks about her experiences growing up in a multicultural environment, her transition from HR into coaching, and her guidebook, the 26 Pathways to a Life My Way.
Next Episode: Part Two with Rose-marie. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and...
2023-05-1526 min
Intercultural InsidersDaisy Wright, Executive Career Coach, Part TwoPart One of a two-part interview: Daisy is a highly regarded, award-winning executive career coach and Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at The Wright Career Solution. Daisy collaborates with mid-career professionals, emerging leaders and executives to help them find satisfying careers and get hired faster. She specializes in career transition coaching, interview coaching, and executive resume development. She speaks on personal branding, leadership development and confidence building, and also develops workshops on related topics.
In this second part, Daisy talks about bringing your authentic self to work, tolerance of other cultures and of genuine...
2023-05-0828 min
Intercultural InsidersDaisy Wright, Executive Career Coach, Part OnePart One of a two-part interview: Daisy is a highly regarded, award-winning executive career coach and Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at The Wright Career Solution. Daisy collaborates with mid-career professionals, emerging leaders and executives to help them find satisfying careers and get hired faster. She specializes in career transition coaching, interview coaching, and executive resume development. She speaks on personal branding, leadership development and confidence building, and also develops workshops on related topics.
In this first part, Daisy talks about her cross-cultural experiences growing up in Jamaica and working for the United Nations, what to do when you...
2023-05-0128 min
Intercultural InsidersSachi Kikuchi, Translator and Language Educator, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part interview: Catherine Sachi Kikuchi is a bilingual, biracial, and bicultural person who was raised in Toronto, Canada. After completing a Master’s in Theoretical Linguistics, a TESL certificate, and achieving N1 level of the JLPT, she taught English in Japan for 4 years until she returned to Canada and began her own business providing Japanese and English language lessons and translation services. She currently serves as teacher, translator and CEO of Kokoro Communications, as well as teacher and CTO at Japanese for Nikkei.
In this second part, Sac...
2023-04-2425 min
Intercultural InsidersSachi Kikuchi, Translator and Language Educator, Part OnePart One of a two-part interview: Catherine Sachi Kikuchi is a bilingual, biracial, and bicultural person who was raised in Toronto, Canada. After completing a Master’s in Theoretical Linguistics, a TESL certificate, and achieving N1 level of the JLPT, she taught English in Japan for 4 years until she returned to Canada and began her own business providing Japanese and English language lessons and translation services. She currently serves as teacher, translator and CEO of Kokoro Communications, as well as teacher and CTO at Japanese for Nikkei.
In this first part, Sachi talks about growing up in...
2023-04-1727 min
Intercultural InsidersRisa Hinokuma, Senior Manager for Evernote Customer Support, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part interview: Risa Hinokuma is a senior manager in customer service for Evernote. Originally from Japan, she moved to the United States decades ago and has worked for numerous companies.
In this second part, Risa and host John McGraw talk about How native Japanese speakers react to learners of Japanese, Risa's experiences managing across cultures, and cultural adaptation and identity.
Next Episode: Part One with Sachi Kikuchi, Translator and Language Educator. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, April 12th at 12:00 pm ET (see li...
2023-04-1024 min
Intercultural InsidersRisa Hinokuma, Senior Manager for Evernote Customer Support, Part OnePart One of a two-part interview: Risa Hinokuma is a senior manager in customer service for Evernote. Originally from Japan, she moved to the United States decades ago and has worked for numerous companies.
In this first part, Risa talks about her early cross-cultural experiences in the US and Thailand, cultural differences in connecting and developing relationships, and customer service expectations in different cultures.
Next Episode: Part Two with Risa Hinokuma. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, April 5th at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be re...
2023-04-0323 min
Intercultural InsidersHitender Sachdeva, Banker and Newcomer Mentor, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part interview: Hitender Sachdeva describes himself as a curious person in all parts of life. He hails from India and has been in Canada for 6 years now. As a banker, he has worked in India, the Middle East and North America.
In this second part, Hitender talks about the question of identity as an immigrant, differences in work styles between India, the Middle East, and Canada, and a small piece of advice that can make a huge difference for a newcomer’s life in Canada.
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2023-03-2730 min
Intercultural InsidersHitender Sachdeva, Banker and Newcomer Mentor, Part OnePart One of a two-part interview: Hitender Sachdeva describes himself as a curious person in all parts of life. He hails from India and has been in Canada for 6 years now. As a banker, he has worked in India, the Middle East and North America.
In this first part, Hitender talks about his exposure to different cultures in India and the Middle East, the importance of respecting local culture in a new environment, and his experiences integrating into Canadian life.
Next Episode: Part Two with Hitender Sachdeva. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, March 22nd at...
2023-03-2028 min
Intercultural InsidersYauhan Mehta, HR Change Management and Career Coach, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part interview: Yauhan is a certified HR, Change Management Professional and Career Coach who currently works at Deloitte Canada and has previously worked for Walmart, Accenture, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and The University of Toronto.
Yauhan is an Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologist with expertise in strategic HR, Organizational Development, Talent Management Change Management and Business Transformation. Yauhan is fascinated with human behaviour and helps organizations unlock benefits through investments in their people.
As a Career Coach, Yauhan helps students and professionals gain career cl...
2023-03-0626 min
Intercultural InsidersYauhan Mehta, HR Change Management and Career Coach, Part OnePart One of a two-part interview: Yauhan is a certified HR, Change Management Professional and Career Coach who currently works at Deloitte Canada and has previously worked for Walmart, Accenture, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and The University of Toronto.
Yauhan is an Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologist with expertise in strategic HR, Organizational Development, Talent Management Change Management and Business Transformation. Yauhan is fascinated with human behaviour and helps organizations unlock benefits through investments in their people.
As a Career Coach, Yauhan helps students and professionals gain career clar...
2023-02-2728 min
Intercultural InsidersKasia Lynch, Ikigai Connections founder and US-Japan Connector, Part TwoPart Two of a two-part interview: Kasia has felt like a “foreigner” in all the countries she has lived (US, Japan, Poland, and Italy) - but that has become her superpower in terms of empathy toward others and having a global mindset.
Currently, she is working hard to connect Japanese/English-speaking job seekers and globally-minded companies in the US through her business, www.ikigaiconnections.com.
In this second part of a two-part interview, Kasia talks about the role of empathy in bridging cultures, how you can help bridge cultural gaps in a business situation even if y...
2023-02-2023 min
Intercultural InsidersKasia Lynch, Ikigai Connections founder and US-Japan Connector, Part OnePart One of a two-part interview: Before Kasia's interview, there is a brief announcement of Hiyaku Coaching's new online course, Newcomers - Build your Thriving Career in Canada. There is a link to the course page, description, pricing, and enrolment in the list below.
Kasia has felt like a “foreigner” in all the countries she has lived (US, Japan, Poland, and Italy) - but that has become her superpower in terms of empathy toward others and having a global mindset.
Currently, she is working hard to connect Japanese/English-speaking job seekers and globally-minded companies in the...
2023-02-1326 min
Movies Are ReelDiscussing the Movies of January 2023The best movie month of the year, folks. That’s right, January! You hear about this guy called Otto?
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M3GAN (pronounced mah- three-gan)- dir. Gerard Johnstone; Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Jenna Davis
Sick- dir. John Hyams; Gideon Adlon, Beth Million,Dylan Sprayberry
Skinamarink- dir. Kyle Edward Ball; Lucas Paul, Dali Rose Tetreault, Ross Pual, Jaime Hill
A Man Called Otto- dir. Marc Forster; Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Missing- dir. Nicholas D. Johnson, Will Merrick; Storm Reid, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker
Infinity Pool- dir. Brandon Cronenberg; Mia Goth, Alexander Ska...
2023-02-1059 min
Intercultural InsidersIntercultural Insiders with Kennedy Kao and Tomo Nogi - Part TwoPart Two of a two-part interview: Kennedy Kao and Tomo Nogi are Toronto-based filmmakers and collaborators.
Kennedy is a director who focuses on stories depicting the Asian-Canadian community and North American Asian diaspora.
Tomo is a producer, photographer, videographer, and editor who recently migrated from Japan.
In this second part of a two-part interview, Kennedy and Tomo talk about their upcoming project, Good Boy, which tells the story of a Japanese university student in Toronto trying to fit in and find himself. We also discuss our different cross-cultural experiences and leading and directing a...
2023-02-0623 min
Intercultural InsidersIntercultural Insiders with Kennedy Kao and Tomo Nogi - Part OnePart One of a two-part interview: Kennedy Kao and Tomo Nogi are Toronto-based filmmakers and collaborators.
Kennedy is a director who focuses on stories depicting the Asian-Canadian community and North American Asian diaspora.
Tomo is a producer, photographer, videographer, and editor who recently migrated from Japan.
In this first part of a two-part interview, Kennedy and Tomo talk about their upcoming project, Good Boy, which tells the story of a Japanese university student in Toronto trying to fit in and find himself. They also discuss their motivations for making the film.
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2023-01-3023 min
Intercultural InsidersShahzad Gidwani, Sales and Marketing Multicultural Team Leader - Part TwoPart two of a two-part interview: Shahzad Gidwani is a highly dedicated and passionate sales and marketing leader with more than 25 years' expertise driving innovation through ethical marketing and effective public engagement.
He is also a board member for BMG-Brilliant Minds Group, and a newcomer to Canada with decades of cross-cultural experience.
Gidwani talks about handling conflict within teams, the power of being curious, and a great way to practice networking in Canada.
Next Episode: Part One of a two-part interview with Kennedy Kao and Tomo Nogi are Toronto-based filmmakers and collaborators. Live...
2023-01-2326 min
Intercultural InsidersShahzad Gidwani, Sales and Marketing Multicultural Team Leader - Part OnePart one of a two-part interview: Shahzad Gidwani is a highly dedicated and passionate sales and marketing leader with more than 25 years' expertise driving innovation through ethical marketing and effective public engagement.
He is also a board member for BMG-Brilliant Minds Group, and a newcomer to Canada with decades of cross-cultural experience.
Gidwani talks about growing up as a child of Indian background in the Middle East and some life lessons from his early experiences.
Next Episode: Part 2 with Gidwani on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, January 18th at 12:00 pm EST (see links bel...
2023-01-1627 min
Intercultural InsidersJesus Romero Palacio, Project Manager, Coach, and Newcomer - Part TwoPart two of a two part interview: Jesus Romero Palacio is a highly experienced project manager from Colombia. He moved to Toronto within the past year, and he is now working for a nonprofit organization.
Before the interview, John reflects on the recent World Cup and our perceptions of cultures.
In the interview, Palacio discusses the strengths of introverts when networking, the connection between language and identity, and the importance of having a greater purpose when pursuing short-term goals.
Next Episode: Part 1 with Shahzad Gidwani, Sales and Marketing Multicultural Team Leader. On LinkedIn...
2023-01-0618 min
Intercultural InsidersJesus Romero Palacio, Project Manager, Coach, and Newcomer - Part OnePart one of a two part interview: Jesus Romero Palacio is a highly experienced project manager from Colombia. He moved to Toronto within the past year, and he is now working for a nonprofit organization.
Before the interview, John reflects on a recent experience that reinforces the importance of showing up in the right frame of mind.
Palacio discusses his passion for solving problems, the challenges of developing his English speaking skills, and the importance of adapting to a multicultural environment such as Canada.
Next Episode: Part 2 with Jesus Romero Palacio. Coming out...
2023-01-0420 min
Intercultural InsidersChie Schuller, Coach for Japanese Expats and their Families - Part TwoPart two of a two part interview: Chie Schuller, originally from Japan, has lived for years in the midwestern United States. She is a Coach for Japanese expats and their families, helping them adapt to life in the U.S.
Before the interview, John reflects on a meeting he had with a new connection and how it could have gone differently if he wasn't aware of his own cultural biases.
After that, Schuller talks about her time in Japan and the US as an adult, her experience living on an American military base in Japan...
2023-01-0222 min
Intercultural InsidersChie Schuller, Coach for Japanese Expats and their Families - Part OnePart one of a two part interview: Chie Schuller, originally from Japan, has lived for years in the midwestern United States. She is a Coach for Japanese expats and their families, helping them adapt to life in the U.S.
Schuller talks about her first experiences with the English language, her early ambitions of being a Japanese teacher in the U.S., and life with her American host family. She also discusses some notable differences in culture between Japan and the United States.
Next Episode: Part 2 with Chie Schuller. Coming out Monday, January 2nd.
2022-12-3021 min
Intercultural InsidersDoris Haddad, Master Certified Career Counsellor - Part TwoPart two of a two part interview: Doris Haddad, MEd Career Counsellor and Master Certified Career Coach (MCCC) has an extensive background as a Career Counsellor from both the public and private sectors. She has helped internationally trained professionals and others from various experiences strategize their career journey.
Haddad shares a number of insights: what Canadian managers look for in a good employee, why you need to sell yourself in Canada, and the importance of looking for a transitional job instead of a "survival" job.
Next Episode: Part 1 of a 2-part interview with Chie Schuller...
2022-12-2822 min
Intercultural InsidersDoris Haddad, Master Certified Career Counsellor - Part OnePart one of a two part interview: Doris Haddad, MEd Career Counsellor and Master Certified Career Coach (MCCC) has an extensive background as a Career Counsellor from both the public and private sectors. She has helped internationally trained professionals and others from various experiences strategize their career journey.
We discuss Haddad's path to becoming a career counsellor, why she prefers the term "internationally trained professional" to "newcomer," and why transferable skills matter more than "Canadian" experience.
Haddad also brings up her experience with the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and the Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) Inventory. Ho...
2022-12-2621 min
Intercultural InsidersLiliana Nakamura, HR Consultant and Newcomer Mentor - Part TwoLiliana Nakamura is an HR Professional who speaks four languages and has lived in three countries. Her parents were both Japanese, and she was born and raised in Argentina.
In this second part of a two-part interview, Liliana tells us about adapting to Canada and the importance of having a plan.
She also discusses the value of networking in Canada and how you can do it even if you're an introvert.
John also responds to a comment from the live audience and discusses the value of intercultural coaching.
Next Episode: Part 1 wi...
2022-12-2321 min
Intercultural InsidersLiliana Nakamura, HR Consultant and Newcomer Mentor - Part OneLiliana Nakamura is an HR Professional who speaks four languages and has lived in three countries. Her parents were both Japanese, and she was born and raised in Argentina.
In this first part of a two-part interview, Liliana tells us about her life growing up in Argentina and when she realized her family was a little different than everyone else's.
She also discusses her move to Japan as an adult and the challenges she faced as a person of Japanese descent with a Latin cultural perspective.
Next Episode: Part 2 with Liliana Nakamura. Coming ou...
2022-12-2123 min
Intercultural InsidersIntercultural Insiders Introduction with John McGrawIntercultural Insiders is a weekly show that will share the stories of people with intercultural experiences. Sharing these stories reminds expats and newcomers that we aren't alone.
Rather than judging, learning from other cultures and rising to the challenges can help us become better versions of ourselves.
John McGraw, show host and founder of Hiyaku Coaching, introduces the show and shares his own intercultural experiences.
Next Episode: Part 1 of a 2-part interview with Liliana Nakamura, HR professional and newcomer mentor. Coming out Wednesday, December 20.
Links
Hiyaku Coaching Website
2022-12-1809 min
Trivia With Budds10 Trivia Questions on The Bachelor, Tim McGraw, and Bond for Jackie's Birthday! Happy birthday Jackie! Celebrating your December birthday just a week or so late, but hope you had amazing one! Jon-Erik loves ya! Support the show by grabbing some swag! Trivia books, shirts, & more! Fact of the Day: 8/10 of the largest statues in the world are Buddhas. THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:21 Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music: Neon Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizon License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license PLAY TRIVIA WITH BUDDS live on...
2022-12-1708 min
Deep Dive Divas017: Taylor SwiftLOOK WHAT YOU MADE HER DO!
Guest: Kelly
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Caramanica, Jon. "A Young Outsider's Life Turned Inside Out." New York Times. September 5, 2008.
Cooper, Brittany Joy. "Taylor Swift Opens Up About a Future in Acting and Admiration for Emma Stone." Taste of Country. April 15, 2012.
Diu, Nisha Lilia. "Taylor Swift interview: 'I won't do sexy shoots'." The Telegraph. April 3, 2011.
Dukes, Billy. "Taylor Swift's Arm Lyrics From the 2011 Speak Now Tour - Full List." Taste of Country. July 26, 2011.
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2022-10-111h 32
Cabot Coverage: A Murder, She Wrote Podcast76. Stage Struck (Season 3, Episode 10) (First Aired on December 14, 1986)The murder of the leading lady's understudy disrupts a play starring two previously married actors.The episode can be streamed on Peacock and IMDb TV (Amazon).Guest Stars include:1. Edward Mulhare (Knight Rider) as Julian Lord2. Eleanor Parker (Sound of Music) as Maggie Tarrow3. Ann Turkel (Golden Rendezvous) as Barbara Bennington4. Don Most (Happy Days) as T.J. Holt5. Shea Farrell (The Law and Harry McGraw) as Larry Matthews6. Christopher Norris (Airport 1975) as Pru Mattson7. Bob Hastings (The Poseidon Adventure) as Eddie Bender8. Dan O'Herlihy (RoboCop) as...
2021-12-181h 02
Lions, Towers & ShieldsEnjoy Your Cucumber, America!Action, adventure and noir at the border, with Ricardo Montalban, before he went into space.
Border Incident
Shelly Brisbin with Philip Michaels and Nathan Alderman
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Spotlight on Asian Americans in Film (May 6, 13, 20),
Wonder Women (Tuesdays) features biopics or women heroes.
Tip Top Tap (May 11),
Into the Nitrate...
2020-05-0959 min
Discover the Top 100 Audiobooks in Business, Commerce & EconomySecond Shift Audiobook by David Hollister, Ray Tadgerson, David Closs, G. Tomas M. HultPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1326/to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Second Shift
Subtitle: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement
Author: David Hollister, Ray Tadgerson, David Closs, G. Tomas M. Hult
Narrator: John Alexander Brancy
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-11-16
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Genres: Business, Commerce & Economy
Publisher's Summary:
The dynamic, collaborative management model that saved a US manufacturing city.
When car-making giant General Motors decided to close its plant in Lansing, Michigan, in 1996, one person - the city's newly elected mayor - stood up and...
2016-10-118h 23
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Business, Career Skills Top RatedFive Keys to Powerful Business Relationships Audiobook by Sallie J. Sherman, Joseph P. Sperry, Steve VucelichPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Five Keys to Powerful Business Relationships
Subtitle: How to Become More Productive, Effective, and Influential
Author: Sallie J. Sherman, Joseph P. Sperry, Steve Vucelich
Narrator: John Alexander Brancy
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-14-14
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Business, Career Skills
Publisher's Summary:
Whatever business youre in, success often depends on relationships - whether the relationship is between two team members, among several divisions...
2014-02-146h 12