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The C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats with Loren Rosario-Maldonado Loren Rosario-Maldonado
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This micro-cast is a love letter to those whose bold C.H.O.I.C.E. led them to pivot with purpose. We spark provoking conversations with today’s dynamic voices, including entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, politicians, and celebrities. Host Loren Rosario-Maldonado digs into the hearts, souls, and stories of people who activate CQ (Cultural Intelligence) in real life, sometimes without knowing what CQ is!
Connect: LorenRosario.com
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What does it mean to make a C.H.O.I.C.E.? It means applying Courage, Humility, Openness, Integration, Curiosity, and Empathy into your ongoing learning journey
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Ep. 5 - The Power of People, F.E.A.R., and Three with Alberta Johnson & Neena Perez
In this MACROcast episode of the C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats, Loren speaks with not one — but TWO guests: Alberta Johnson and Neena Perez about resiliency, independence, and making the CHOICE to go forward even when the unexpected happens!
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What does it mean to make a C.H.O.I.C.E.? It means applying dimensions of Courage, Humility, Openness, Integration, Curiosity, and Empathy into an ongoing journey of learning. Subscribe to listen and learn more about Cultural Intelligence from the people who’ve made a pivotal C.H.O.I.C.E. in the past that has guided their present – and your future!
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About Neena Perez:
Neena is a Transformational Life Coach, dedicated to empowering heart-centered women leaders to transcend barriers and confidently establish their own coaching or consulting business, ensuring emotional and financial freedom without the need for extensive online presence or formal certifications.
She has written her autobiography called “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” - How I Overcame A Hard Hitting Life,” which is a story of abuse, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, hard times, divorce, poverty, finding faith, overcoming, and hitting life back when life hits us hard.
Neena says that encountering many challenges has made her the woman she is today, determined, strong and full of faith in God.
She has starred in her own YouTube / Podcast called “Straight Talk No Sugar Added,” to impact others using her story and the story of other people who have overcome. The goal is to encourage support, love, and lead people to be their best selves by challenging and transforming their thinking.
Connect with Neena:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenaperez/
https://straighttalknosugaradded.com/
Read "Hit Me with Your Best Shot!: How I Overcame A Hard-Hitting Life": https://www.amazon.com/Hit-Your-Best-Shot-Hard-Hitting/dp/1727778049
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About Alberta Johnson:
Alberta Johnson is Founder and CEO of People Experts LLC, a human resource and equity consulting firm. She has over 20 years of experience in executive management and has directed overall operations for various organizations in areas of human resources, diversity, equity and inclusion and employee engagement. Alberta has dedicated her career to balancing inequities and civil rights. She’s held leadership roles in the public, private, non-profit and government sectors including the City of Chicago, Appraisal Institute and Gagen MacDonald.
She holds a B.A. in Sociology, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA). Alberta has served on a number of Boards of Directors including IL SHRM as Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and Chicago SHRM as Strategic Partnerships Chair.
Alberta currently serves as a Mentor for SHRM Executive Network and as President of the Friends of Pediatrics for the Children’s Hospital University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Connect with Alberta:
https://www.linkedin/in/albertajohnson https://www.linkedin/company/peopleexpertsllc https://www.instagram.com/peopleexpertsllc/
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About Loren:
Loren has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth.
Connect with Loren Rosario-Maldonado:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenrosariomaldonado/
https://www.cultura.global/
https://www.lorenrosario.com/
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Ep. 4 - Communication and Culture with Lucy Chen
In this episode of the C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats, Loren speaks with Lucy Chen about her international identity, education, and relationship with communication as a practice. Her choice has led her to become an award-winning author of “Build Resilience: Live, Learn, and Lead” and an accomplished Toastmaster.
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What does it mean to make a C.H.O.I.C.E.? It means applying dimensions of Courage, Humility, Openness, Integration, Curiosity, and Empathy into an ongoing journey of learning. Subscribe to listen and learn more about Cultural Intelligence from the people who’ve made a pivotal C.H.O.I.C.E. in the past that has guided their present – and your future!
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About Lucy:
Lucy Chen grew up in China and arrived in the US in 1994 for graduate school. After receiving an MS in Environmental Engineering from UCLA in 1996, she delved into engineering and quantitative analysis in the consulting, healthcare, and finance sectors and became a financial risk executive. Lucy is a certified Human Potential Coach and Psychological Fitness Specialist who founded Gifted Coaching, bringing two decades of mentoring and coaching experience. A Distinguished Toastmaster, she excels in public speaking, career development, well-being, and financial coaching. She is also a founding member of the San Francisco Chapter of Chief, a private network for women executives.
She co-chairs the Albany Asian Pacific Islanders Parent Engagement Group while advising Catalyst Youth Network, a nonprofit organization that empowers underserved Oakland youth. A yoga enthusiast and black belt taekwondo martial artist, Lucy shows that family and health-conscious living go hand in hand.
In 2023, Lucy published her first English book, “Build Resilience: Live, Learn, and Lead”
Connect with Lucy:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-chen-ucla/
https://www.giftedcoaching.info/
Read Build Resilience: Live, Learn, and Lead:
https://www.amazon.com/Build-Resilience-Live-Learn-Lead-ebook/dp/B0CMK26YP5
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About Loren:
Loren has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth.
Connect with Loren Rosario-Maldonado:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenrosariomaldonado/
https://www.cultura.global/
https://www.lorenrosario.com/
Read Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCH31ZK?dplnkId=694c50f9-0d08-48ad-b1af-05832f0b812f&nodl=1
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Ep. 3 - Cultural Intelligence as a Career with David Livermore, PhD
In this episode of the C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats, Loren speaks with the incredible David Livermore about his professional and personal relationship with CQ, as well as his ultimate goal of passing the torch to emerging voices.
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What does it mean to make a C.H.O.I.C.E.? It means applying dimensions of Courage, Humility, Openness, Integration, Curiosity, and Empathy into an ongoing journey of learning.
Subscribe to listen and learn more about Cultural Intelligence from the people who’ve made a pivotal C.H.O.I.C.E. in the past that has guided their present – and your future!
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About David Livermore, PhD:
David Livermore, PhD is a thought leader in cultural intelligence (CQ®) and global leadership and the author of several books including his newest book DIGITAL, DIVERSE & DIVIDED, which draws upon the latest research on cultural intelligence to help us navigate our increasingly polarized world. His book, LEADING WITH CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE, was named a best-seller in business by The Washington Post and is now in its second edition. He’s a founder at the Cultural Intelligence Center in East Lansing, Michigan and a visiting research fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Dave has done training and consulting with leaders in 100 countries across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. He's a frequent keynote speaker addressing the topics of cultural intelligence, global leadership, and innovation.
Dave has authored several other books, including the award-winning titles, THE CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE DIFFERENCE and DRIVEN BY DIFFERENCE (Harper), SERVING WITH EYES WIDE OPEN and CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE: IMPROVING YOUR CQ TO ENGAGE OUR MULTICULTURAL WORLD (Baker Publ.).
Dave loves to take research and make it accessible to practitioners. He has been interviewed and referenced by major news sources such as Atlantic Monthly, CBS News, The Christian Post, Christian Science Monitor, Christianity Today, The Economist, Forbes, NBC, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Connect with Dave:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalivermore/
https://davidlivermore.com/
http://www.culturalq.com/
About Loren:
Loren has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth.
Connect with Loren Rosario-Maldonado:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenrosariomaldonado/
https://www.cultura.global/
https://www.lorenrosario.com/
Read Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCH31ZK?dplnkId=694c50f9-0d08-48ad-b1af-05832f0b812f&nodl=1
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Ep. 2 - Burnout and Well-Being with Dr. Miriam Zylberglait
In this episode of the C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats, Loren speaks with Dr. Z about her career as a physician from Peru to the U.S., as well as how her ongoing burnout recovery led her to write a book and start her own practice helping others achieve well-being.
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What does it mean to make a C.H.O.I.C.E.? It means applying dimensions of Courage, Humility, Openness, Integration, Curiosity, and Empathy into an ongoing journey of learning. Subscribe to listen and learn more about Cultural Intelligence from the people who’ve made a pivotal C.H.O.I.C.E. in the past that has guided their present – and your future!
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About Miriam:
Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z) is a triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine and the Founder of “Virtual Wellbeing MD”, a clinic that offers comprehensive, holistic, and personalized care to patients, using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine, to prevent and treat medical and emotional conditions that could affect their current and/or future quality of life and well-being.
Dr. Z is the author of the #1 Best Seller Book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being”, which has been awarded at the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA-2023), and received the Golden Medal Florida Authors and Publishers Association’s Annual President’s Book Awards (FAPA-2023). She just published the child’s version of the book “The 3G Cycle Quest! The Epic Adventure of the 3G Explorers” which was co-authored with her two sons.
Connect with Miriam:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzmd/
https://www.virtualwellbeingmd.com
About Loren:
Loren has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth.
Connect with Loren Rosario-Maldonado:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenrosariomaldonado/
https://www.cultura.global/
https://www.lorenrosario.com/
Read Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCH31ZK?dplnkId=694c50f9-0d08-48ad-b1af-05832f0b812f&nodl=1
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Ep. 1 (Pilot) Tolu Adebekun
In this episode of The C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats, Loren Rosario-Maldonado speaks with Tolu Adebekun about impactful moments in his life and the bold choices he made that shaped his trajectory. Tolu shares how studying abroad in the United States transformed his perspective on hard work and team dynamics. He discusses the importance of cultural intelligence and navigating new territories, highlighting the value of mentors and the power of digital tools for leadership development. Tolu's insights and experiences provide a roadmap for young leaders and professionals seeking growth and impact. Tune in as we delve into Tolu's journey and glean valuable lessons from his story.
Connect with Tolu:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toluadebekun/
https://www.youtube.com/@dunamiseq
https://dunamiseq.com/
Connect with Loren Rosario-Maldonado
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenrosariomaldonado/
https://www.cultura.global/
https://www.lorenrosario.com/
Read Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCH31ZK?dplnkId=694c50f9-0d08-48ad-b1af-05832f0b812f&nodl=1
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What does it mean to make a C.H.O.I.C.E.? It means applying dimensions of Courage, Humility, Openness, Integration, Curiosity, and Empathy into an ongoing journey of learning. Inspired by the host’s own experience and research with Cultural Intelligence, this show will feature guests close to Loren about their own choices and the small decisions along the way.
Subscribe to listen and learn more about Cultural Intelligence from the people who’ve made a pivotal C.H.O.I.C.E. in the past that has guided their present – and your future!
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Welcome to The C.H.O.IC.E. Chats with Loren Rosario-Maldonado!
This podcast aims to celebrate the courageous choices of people from diverse backgrounds, showcasing how these choices have led to positive change and impact in our society, often driven by cultural intelligence.