5 - Why living abroad changes who you think you are?

In this thought-provoking episode, I virtually sat down with Augustine Colebrook. She is a global midwife whose work has taken her to different places around the world. We explore how Americans and others living abroad face the challenges of communication across cultures and the subtle art of giving feedback across cultures and in the U.S. We also see what it means to embrace your identity as a global citizen.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:00 Personal Journey and Professional Identity11:56 Navigating Business Across Cultures17:56 Language Learning and Cultural Integration22:57 Feedback: Cultural Perspectives30:09 Authenticity vs. Fitting In36:46 Global AwarenessNavigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. More about this podcast here: https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossbordersQuestions or comments? Get in touch here or on social media.I’m Dotty, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.Follow Augustine Colebrook's journey @FlockOfNomads or visit https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ChiuKRyqm/?mibextid=wwXIfrSupport the show