Intercultural Insiders

John Edward McGraw

Intercultural Insiders share the stories of people with cross-cultural experiences, from newcomers to Canada to expatriates on international assignments. Host John McGraw shares these stories from his guests to let listeners know that, even if they feel isolated in a new culture, they aren't alone. By rising to the challenge of adapting, we can learn and become better versions of ourselves.

  1. 11/27/2023

    Episode 54 with Luki Danukarjanto, Career Coach Helping Young Professionals and Students, Part Two

    Part 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 Toastmasters or improv comedy nights. The Importance of Volunteering: Luki emphasizes that even an hour a week can be dedicated to volunteering. It's not just about giving back, but also about connecting with like-minded individuals and potential networking opportunities. This is the last episode of 2023. Stay tuned for future special episodes, and for the second season in early 2024! Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Luki's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FOCUS.inspired⁠ Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 54 with Luki Danukarjanto, Career Coach Helping Young Professionals and Students, Part Two

  2. 11/20/2023

    Episode 53 with Luki Danukarjanto, Career Coach Helping Young Professionals and Students, Part One

    Part 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 quickly as others who were better connected. Bridging Cultural Gaps: Luki's journey of bridging his Eastern and Western identities is a testament to the power of embracing different mindsets and possibilities. He encourages individuals to explore different career paths and not limit themselves to traditional professions. Challenges for International Students: Luki discusses the struggles international students face when looking for work. He advises them to translate academic knowledge into tangible experiences such as part-time jobs or internships and to familiarize themselves with the local culture. Next Episode: Part Two with Luki. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, November 22nd st at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be released on Monday, November 27th. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Luki's LinkedIn⁠⁠ FOCUS.inspired Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 53 with Luki Danukarjanto, Career Coach Helping Young Professionals and Students, Part One

  3. 11/13/2023

    Episode 52 with Miguel Abascal, Founder of Thrive Faster and Newcomers on FIRE! Part Two

    Part 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 experience of doing excellent work but not getting promoted as quickly as others who were better connected. Bridging Cultural Gaps: Luki's journey of bridging his Eastern and Western identities is a testament to the power of embracing different mindsets and possibilities. He encourages individuals to explore different career paths and not limit themselves to traditional professions. Challenges for International Students: Luki discusses the struggles international students face when looking for work. He advises them to translate academic knowledge into tangible experiences such as part-time jobs or internships and to familiarize themselves with the local culture. Next Episode: Part One with Luki Danukarjanto, Career Coach. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, November 15th st at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be released on Monday, November 20th. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Miguel's LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Newcomers on FIRE!⁠ ⁠Thrive Faster⁠ ⁠Unstoppable Me⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 52 with Miguel Abascal, Founder of Thrive Faster and Newcomers on FIRE! Part Two

  4. 11/06/2023

    Episode 51 with Miguel Abascal, Founder of Thrive Faster and Newcomers on FIRE! Part One

    Part 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. The Power of Effective Communication: Miguel shares his struggle with adapting to the Canadian communication style, which is more concise and direct. He emphasizes the importance of asking powerful questions and seeking candid feedback. Identity and Vulnerability: Miguel faced an identity crisis and had to redefine his sense of self. He also discusses the cultural concept of vulnerability. Next Episode: Part Two with Miguel. Live stream on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Wednesday, November 8th st at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be released on Monday, November 13th. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Miguel's LinkedIn Newcomers on FIRE! Thrive Faster Unstoppable Me ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 51 with Miguel Abascal, Founder of Thrive Faster and Newcomers on FIRE! Part One

  5. 10/30/2023

    Episode 50 with Dhara Majmundar, Talent Acquisition Professional, Part Two

    Part 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 Decisions: Dhara shared her insights on the importance of considering a person's work history and performance over their appearance during hiring decisions. Asking Questions: Dhara encourages newcomers to understand that it's okay to ask questions and seek clarification in their new environment. Understanding Rights and Responsibilities: Dhara emphasizes the importance of understanding one's rights and responsibilities to alleviate unnecessary anxiety and conflict, especially for newcomers to a country. Next Episode: Part One with Miguel Abascal, founder of Thrive Faster and Newcomers ON FIRE! Live stream on YouTube Wednesday, November 1st at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be released on Monday, November 6th. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Coaching: A Project Manager's Superpower⁠⁠ ⁠Culture of Cohesion Summit 2023⁠ ⁠Dhara Majmundar's LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 50 with Dhara Majmundar, Talent Acquisition Professional, Part Two

  6. 10/23/2023

    Episode 49 with Dhara Majmundar, Talent Acquisition Professional, Part One

    Part 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. The Journey to Talent Acquisition: Dhara's journey from IT consultant to talent acquisition is a testament to the power of diverse experiences. She even worked with Robert Herjavec from ABC's Shark Tank! Next Episode: Part Two with Dhara. Live stream on YouTube Wednesday, October 25th at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be released on Monday, October 30th. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Coaching: A Project Manager's Superpower⁠ Culture of Cohesion Summit 2023 Dhara Majmundar's LinkedIn ⁠ Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 49 with Dhara Majmundar, Talent Acquisition Professional, Part One

  7. 10/16/2023

    Episode 48 with Mattias Hallberg, Cross-Cultural Manager and IT Executive, Part Two

    Part 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 bridge the gap. Psychological Safety: He shares the importance of psychological safety in teams and how it fosters innovation and change. The World of Attuned: Mattias introduces us to his company, Attuned, an online SaaS-based psychology solution provider. He discusses the importance of building trust with customers and the cultural diversity he encounters in his work. Next Episode: Part One with Dhara Majmundar, Talent Acquisition Professional. Live stream on YouTube Wednesday, October 18th at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be released on Monday, October 23rd. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠ Newcomers On Fire Interview Coaching: A Project Manager's Superpower Mattias Hallberg's LinkedIn Attuned Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 48 with Mattias Hallberg, Cross-Cultural Manager and IT Executive, Part Two

  8. 10/09/2023

    Episode 47 with Mattias Hallberg, Cross-Cultural Manager and IT Executive, Part One

    Part 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. Bridging Communication Gaps: Mattias shares his insights, emphasizing the need for more listening and subtlety in expressing opinions. The Art of Saving Face: Mattias shares a humorous anecdote about a Swedish supplier and a Japanese company, highlighting the cultural nuances of indirect communication and the importance of maintaining trust and relationships. Speaking Up in Different Cultures: We explore the implications of speaking up in different cultures and how it can affect team dynamics. Next Episode: Part Two with Mattias. Live stream on YouTube Wednesday, October 11th at 12:00 pm ET (see links below). Audio Podcast version will be released on Monday, October 16th. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John McGraw's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiyaku Coaching Instagram⁠⁠ Mattias Hallberg's LinkedIn Attuned Music Future Insight by Die Hard Productions. Standard license purchased through Premium Beat.

    Episode 47 with Mattias Hallberg, Cross-Cultural Manager and IT Executive, Part One
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Intercultural Insiders share the stories of people with cross-cultural experiences, from newcomers to Canada to expatriates on international assignments. Host John McGraw shares these stories from his guests to let listeners know that, even if they feel isolated in a new culture, they aren't alone. By rising to the challenge of adapting, we can learn and become better versions of ourselves.

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  • Creator
    John Edward McGraw
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Edward McGraw
  • Show Website
    Intercultural Insiders