Unlocking Intercultural Agility
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.
Episodes
50 episodes
Counseling Across Cultures with Nancy Wolf
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...
Navigating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging with David Myles
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...
Lessons Learned from Facilitating Intercultural Meetings with Marco Blankenburgh
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 challenge...
Power Across Cultures with Ming-Jinn Tong
"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...
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Bringing Intercultural Agility into the Classroom
How can teachers create a cultural space in their classrooms where students of all backgrounds can thrive? Listen as Shelley Reinhart, KnowledgeWorkx Director of Education, unpacks this question with educators and Ph.D. students Yasemin...
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The International Business of Music with Iain Wilson
How did a small team from Northern Ireland create a world-renowned service and build up an international clientele winning multiple national and global awards for their excellence? Find out as Marco talks with Iain Wilson the CEO of IBC...
Global Leadership — How to Become a Culturally Agile Leader
Whether it's leading staff living around the world, navigating different cultural and personal workstyles, or working on teams across borders — leading globally keeps becoming more complex. Global leaders must guide their teams through local an...
Interpersonal Assessments in an Intercultural World with Linda Berlot
Most psychometric tools are created by researchers in the West. These tools are shaped by cultural human beings with Western biases. Are these tools viable in non-Western settings?How do you avoid marginalizing non-western team me...
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Thriving Intercultural Relationships with Bart and Julie Heiligenberg and Bryce and Thelma Dzirbik
How do you create a thriving intercultural marriage or relationship? The challenges of the last few years have taught us that quality relationships are crucial for success in work and life. Listen to these stories of relational suc...
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Exploring the Depths of Trust on Teams
What is trust? What causes it to erode? How can a team build a resilient culture of trust? In 2022, Gallup ran a poll and released statistics revealing that up to 70% of employees would leave their job if they could. Much of that dissat...
Managing our Biases - Special Interview from "Cup of Tea Podcast" by European Commission (Bonus Episode)
We'll be back with more episodes of the Cultural Agility Podcast in November. In the meantime, I got to sit down with my good friend and host of the "Cup of Tea
Intercultural Consulting with George Kesselaar
Join George Kesselaar and Marco as they explore the complexities of intercultural consulting and how to successfully facilitate positive behavior change in people in this global world.
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Creating Belonging in Organizational Culture with Hasan Rafiq
Hasan Rafiq has worked as a senior Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) leader at some of the world's largest companies, including EY (Ernst and Young) and Facebook.Jo...
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The Story of a Culture Creator; A Special Interview with Marco Blankenburgh
Our 10th episode features an authentic conversation with KnowledgeWorkx’s founder and International Director, Marco Blankenburgh. Shelley Reinhart, KWx's Global Network Liaison, conducts this engaging interview. She asks Marco about his...
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Building Bridges Across Racial Divides with Ming-Jinn Tong and Andy Gray
Join Ming-Jinn Tong, Andy Gray, and Marco as they unpack how cultural agility is building exciting new bridges in racial equity and diversity and inclusion work in Minneapolis. Ming-Jinn Tong is a
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Intercultural Communication and Strategy with Nic Labuschagne
Join Nic Labuschagne and Marco as they explore how cultural agility helps you adapt communication to fit audiences from many different cultures. Nic Labuschagne is a senior director of strategy at APCO Worldwide and is based in Dub...
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Creating Culture through Learning and Development with Kerry Lee
Join, Learning and Development Professional and Certified Intercultural Coach Kerry Lee, as she and Marco explore how we position ourselves and our ideas in a way that connects across cultures.Kerry is a life-long learner with an insati...
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Building Culturally Agile Schools with Michael Bartlett and Shelley Reinhart
Join Michael and Shelley as they explore the ways teachers, parents, and school administrators can transform their schools and classrooms into culturally inclusive spaces. Michael Bartlett is the Head of School Partnerships at Sura...
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Third Culture Kids with Inter-Cultural Intelligence as their Superpower - Bonus Episode
Listen to stories of three Third Culture Kids (TCKs) growing up outside their home country, with all the challenges and amazing opportunities that come with it. - Ahmed: Born and raised in Dubai, Ahmed’s home country is ...
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Understanding Third Culture Kids with Chris O'Shaughnessy
Join Chris and Marco as they explore the gifts and challenges unique to Third Culture Kids and how those parallel the realities of our globalized world. With his characteristic wit and engaging storytelling, Chris brings the intuitive into the ...
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Building Cultural Bridges Through Sports with Apollo Perelini
Join Apollo Perelini and Marco as they explore the bridge building power of rugby across cultures. Apollo Perelini is a former professional dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer. Now he is the High Performa...
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The Intersection of Personality and Culture with Corrina Cross
Join Corrina Cross as she explores how understanding empathy, personality, and intercultural wiring helps managers create powerfully productive teams. Corrina is a People Skills Consultant and Lead Facilitator at
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Intercultural Coaching and More with Paul William White and Matt Trenchard
Join Paul and Matt, leaders in coaching as they talk with Marco about the intersection of culture and coaching. Along ...
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