GLOBAL CULTURE EXCHANGE: Leverage diversity to create teams built on trust

In business context both formal and informal communication play a huge role in relationship building. As you never get a second chance for a first impression, it is important to know when to be formal and informal and how this varies across different cultures. In countries where relationships play a more important role, it's even more important to know when to be informal to show interest in your work and colleagues. In this Episode you'll learn: 👉 how a virtual workplace might changes the level of formality in business 👉 why formality is important in business and how it actually helps strengthen the relationships 👉 biggest differences between formal and informal communication and their advantages 👉 general cross-cultural guide when to be formal and informal *** Contact me! Martina Jeric-RuzovitsSend me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Robert Maisel speaks 5 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. While Spanish is the only foreign language he learned from textbooks, he had to realise that he could not communicate with Argentina natives at first. He figured that learning through interaction with the actual society speaking the language is much more effective for him. So he learned the other foreign languages Portugese, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese mainly by this technique. His core motivation for learning languages is curiosity, passion and to be able to communicate, have an impact and to be impacted by other people. While it's essential to have a strong intrinsic motivation, external benefits such as more professional and personal opportunities and new relationships can be a motivation as well. Robert tips for language learners is: Think about your motivation thoroughly. And then: Go out and do it! Learn in whatever is the most effective way for you and don't be afraid to make mistakes. You'll learn in this Episode: 👉 why he chose those 5 languages to learn 👉 how he stayed motivated to learn the languages even in the face of adversity 👉 what aspect makes Portuguese and Spanish language more different than you think 👉 what Japanese and Spanish language surprisingly have in common 👉 what your focus needs to be if you want to be understood in Mandarin Chinese *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Robert is an American cross-cultural consultant, global mobility specialist, travel coach and blogger, speaking 5 different languages. He's been to 6 continents, 32 US States and 50 countries. He grew up in New York where there wasn't much cultural diversity. When he and his family moved to Michigan he got to know so many new cultures, religions and lifestyles. While he didn't travel much during childhood, his interest was triggered to travel more - not so much for tourist activities but to dive deep into the local cultures. Going to Argentina for his studies was very challenging as he never stayed long in a place away from home. As he became comfortable not being comfortable, he decided to go to Japan after his studies for an internship. He liked the country so much that he decided to work there for a couple of years. What fascinated him were the huge differences in values, beliefs and business practice of the Japanese culture in comparison to the USA. For example Japanese people value relationships and trust the highest which leads to long decision-making. Both sides need to understand the other cultures process, values, beliefs to find a common ground. You'll learn in this Episode: 👉 Why Robert is so excited about "afternoon tea" tradition in Argentina where he studied 👉 Why he is fascinated the most about Japan even though he, at first, understood the least about this culture 👉 How his favourite quote "live true to your values, the rest will follow" has proven to be true *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Alexandra is a diplomatic spouse from Romania currently living in Berlin. She lived in 4 countries, has a master in business and participated in a certified program called "cultural diplomacy and intercultural communication". Spending high school time in the US, she experienced a quite severe cultural shock. Luckily she integrated easily, also due to her open-mindedness, and made friendships that still last. After high school in the US she studied and worked in Romania before marrying her husband and moved to Vienna with him. As Vienna is quite close to Bucharest and they already had a few relationships there, the transition was quite easy. However, when they moved to Berlin, they were disappointed by the people being more distant and the city being more dirty than in Vienna. This was when Alexandra put the theories from her cultural studies in practice: She used her knowledge not only to understand the other culture but to take the best of the values, beliefs and behaviours from everybody. If you're open-minded, friendly and don't compare people and places you'll find the beauty of everything if you take the time. You'll learn in this Episode: 👉 how Alexandra grew up in Romania and spend high school years in the USA 👉 why the cultural transitions from Vienna (Austria) to Berlin (Germany) was quite hard 👉 why the integration in Louisiana (USA) was a lot easier than in Berlin 👉 how your level of expectations determine your experiences in a new location 👉 why an open mind is key when moving to another country *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Leading an international team requires a different set of skills in terms of communication and addressing issues within a team or company. The question that arises is whether you need to take a more aggressive or modest approach. Adapt your leadership style without losing authority. Want to know more? Listen to this episode! *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

As an expat there are a few challenges you face when you move to another country, especially when you enter the business world. Dialects, body language and communication patterns that differ, the significance of small talk & social norms and taboos. Want to know more? Listen to this episode! *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Prepare your mindset for what's to come! Ask yourself what support you may require professionally & personally. Stay curious and open-minded, support your family to do the same and embrace the journey, as a family. Want to know more? Listen to this episode! *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Your adventure begins at home, well before you board the plane. Decisions have to be made, things to be researched. Logistics are a piece of cake! Think culture shock, taboos, social norms, food requirements, and healthcare. When you are young, you only pack your suitcase and the adventure begins. The older we become, the more we are thinking about what the future will bring. Therefore, being prepared does make a huge difference on how we feel. Every country is different. Even if the nuances are very little, to observe, to respect and to understand a culture helps to get easier in touch with the community. We always have to deal with challenges. At first sight, social norms can be the same but a closer look reveals that every culture has their (little) differences. To find out more about the differences, asking people can be the first step to feel more integrated in the community. Little things, which are normal to us and we are used to, can make the difference to feel like coming home. For example, housing is different in every country. To avoid being surprised or even disappointed, look up how people live in a country before you move. It does help to look online in forums to get information in real time. Ask people all the questions you have. When you start moving, take time to find a house and a school, if you have children, which suits you. Be open minded and you'll have a great time. Culture shocks can also happen after a few years when people find out that their expectations aren't met and the reality is different. Good preparation is the key. Being relaxed and having a positive mindset will make you feel at home. If it is possible, try to visit the country before moving to find out if you can imagine living there for a longer time. You will learn in this episode: 👉 Why it is good to have a checklist 👉 Why little nuances can make the difference 👉 How to find out more about housing and living in another country 👉 Why your mindset is very important to feel well *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Travelling for business vs. leisure is a very different experience. When considering a new country to be home – the culture shock can be surprisingly stressful. What can you do to prepare differently? In this interview, Karen and Martina share their thoughts with us.They tell you how to deal with another culture and they give examples why a global mindset is key to be open to foreign cultures and values. If you are travelling for leisure, be curious. Get in touch with people and just ask them if you are not sure about anything. Travelling for business does not only include the preparation for the business part. Good knowledge about the culture and people helps to be successful in a meeting and to feel more comfortable. It makes a huge impact on how successful the trip is if you know the common commercial practice. Inform yourself about traditions when you have a business dinner to feel comfortable in this situation. Moving to another country for any reasons - private or business - is not always that easy. The most important part is to stay motivated and to be open to be integrated in life. To connect with colleagues or locals makes everything easier. It doesn't matter if you are travelling for business, leisure or moving to another country: Enjoy the fabulous experience. You will learn in this episode: 👉 Why a good presentation on a business trip is not the only key to sign the deal 👉 Tips to avoid culture shock and to cope with it 👉 Why asking people if you are not sure helps you so much more than books and guides 👉 How different conversation rules and a dress code can be *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Sami is the founder of the app "univoice" which helps people to learn a language through music. He himself is fluent in four languages, loves to learn even more and can be definitely called a lifelong language learner. To improve his skills is an important part in Sami's life. For him, it makes a huge difference to talk to people in their mother tongue to be able to dive into the culture and to understand what people really want to say. Another point for him is to discover the richness of history which forms a culture. The ability to communicate to native speakers helps to uncover all of that. Sami made the experience that learning a new language is a little bit like a personality change. At the beginning, he was shy and did not speak a lot because he didn't have an extensive vocabulary to have a good conversation. Though, improving language skills is a key to get in contact and to discover differences between cultures. How does Sami learn languages? Everywhere, he was taking notes and practised them. After a while he had his own dictionary on his phone and used a lot of different tools. But at the end, none of them were really successful for him. Apps interfaces all look similar and that's why Sami started to create his own app called "univoice". The app helps to learn languages by music. Sami remembered that at the age of 16, it helped him a lot to improve language skills by listening to songs and bands. He learnt so many words and phrases and had a lot of fun. To help other people as well he founded his company. You will learn in this episode: 👉 Why language is the key to discover a culture 👉 Why Sami is fascinated by languages and he thinks that he would miss a lot not speaking them 👉 Why a language is a lot more than just words and can tell more about the social life in a country 👉 Why listening to songs helps to improve your vocabulary Sami is always looking for investors, partners and people who love to learn languages and would like to test the app. If you're interested contact Sami: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samihalabi/ App: https://univoice.appFor Sponsors: https://wefunder.com/univoice *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇 Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇 www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

🗣Speech coach Irmeli speaks six languages and has been to nine countries. Since she's been living in Germany for a while now and because of her husband being German, she has had plenty of opportunities to practice and learn German, for obvious reasons 😊. However, her "language learning philosophy" was/is different. As a student she travelled to several countries without the ability to fluently speak the language. 👉Her approach: Make sure you have a job/ task in the country, then pack your bags and go. 👉Her advice: Don't be too afraid of making mistakes and just talk! People are so polite and just happy when someone speaks their tongue. 👉In addition, she recommends that you surround yourself more with the new language you want to learn. That can be radio shows, youtube videos, podcast or (children) books. An effective combination for learning and memorizing is to hear and read the language and to write down whatever is new and useful to you. You will learn in this episode: how to learn 6 languages by the age of 41 the importance of your mindset when learning a new language alternatives for the classic language course for both beginners and advanced options to improve a language skill when you're "almost perfect" how speaking new languages can help fight stereotypes/prejudices Shownotes Irmeli on LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/irmeli-gnilka Contact Irmeli: https://irmelignilka.de/kontakt *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

What is better - a face2face or an online course for learning languages? This is a typical question from language learners and organizers of courses. In this episode you'll learn about the pros and cons. You'll find out what the best choice is for you, based on your learning style, time availability, technical equipment, and budget. If you're rather a communicative learner and you need more structure and physical contact in order to be motivated and effective, a regular course is the best fit. If time is an issue or you value flexibility plus you're an auditory learner, an online course is the way to go. This variant is mostly cheaper, but requires a high degree of self-direction and technical equipment. You will learn in this episode: The pros and cons of an online course vs. a face2face course Why your personal learning type is most important when deciding to use an online or face to face course Why a face to face course is typically more effective What possibilities you have for finding funds if budget is an issue Shownotes Learning Tips & Techniques https://casalinguae.lpages.co/learning-tips-techniques/ Learning Style Analysis https://casalinguae.lpages.co/learning-style-analysis/ Language Assessment https://casalinguae.lpages.co/language-learning-style-assessment/ *** Contact me! end me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Jana Wieduwilt is owner of a German marketing consulting company and a language learner of English and Spanish. At first, Jana and her company started in the German market, but as they expanded to English speaking countries, she had to reactivate her language skills as an adult. Another key motivation to improve her English were her sons, who attended high school in the USA. What did Jana help reactivate her language skills? Most importantly, she needs an emotional reason for learning, such as understanding a great English movie or finding out how her sons were doing as students in the USA. She also listens to English podcasts and videos related to marketing and other fields she is interested in. In addition, a private language teacher accompanies her progress. You will learn in this episode: Why talking and understanding a foreign language is more important than grammar alternatives to traditional learning of vocabulary Why an emotional motivation is key for learning languages Why speaking the mother language of your clients is crucial for building trust learning tips from adult language learner Jana Wieduwilt What pilgrimage has to do with your personal and professional success Shownotes Jana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-wieduwilt/ Janas Website: https://wieduwilt-kommunikation.de *** Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com

Once the "Let's Talk"-Podcast founder Martina Jeric-Ruzovits came back from the USA to her home country Austria, she experienced a culture shock. This led her to become a language trainer helping corporate and private clients to improve their language skills and cross-cultural awareness. The goal of this podcast is to help language learners, travelers and business people to become more fluent and confident in speaking another language and to be aware of cultural differences. What can you expect from this podcast? There will be interviews with language learners and trainers sharing their best tips to keep you motivated and help you improve your language skills. You'll also get cultural insights to learn about the specific values, do's and don'ts to avoid miscommunication related to cultural differences. You will learn in this episode: Who is the "Let's Talk"-Podcast founder Martina Jeric-Ruzovits Why Martina experienced a "culture shock" in her home country Austria What Martina's language school has to offer How the podcast "Let's Talk" will help you improve your communication skills language and culture-wise Shownotes CL: CasaLinguae Webseite: www.casalinguae.com C.C.C. Webseite: www.cross-cultural-communication.com Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/martina-jeric-ruzovits/ Youtube: https://bit.ly/casalinguae Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casalinguae/ C.C.C. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cross.cultural.communication/ Contact me! Send me an email WhatsApp Schedule a free call! 👇Free Discovery Call WHAT I do & HOW I can help 👇www.cross-cultural-communication.com www.casalinguae.com