EPISODE · Nov 4, 2024 · 40 MIN
Cultivating Cultural Intelligence in Brazil
from Brazil (is not) for Beginners
In this insightful episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner welcomes Denise Coronha Lima, Cross-Cultural Specialist and founder of Rio Total Consulting. Denise shares her journey from teaching Portuguese to foreigners to becoming an expert in intercultural coaching and corporate consulting. They discuss: · The importance of cultural intelligence to bridge cultural gaps. · Effective strategies for building trust and relationships in cross-cultural environments. · The value of cultural training and the necessity of understanding local context. · The importance of a global mindset orientation, particularly for leaders of cross-cultural teams. · The role of emotions in professional settings. · Her 4-dimension framework for building cultural intelligence: Motivation, Knowledge, Strategies, and Action. · And lots more…
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In this insightful episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner welcomes Denise Coronha Lima, Cross-Cultural Specialist and founder of Rio Total Consulting. Denise shares her journey from teaching Portuguese to foreigners to becoming an expert in intercultural coaching and corporate consulting. They discuss: · The importance of cultural intelligence to bridge cultural gaps. · Effective strategies for building trust and relationships in cross-cultural environments. · The value of cultural training and the necessity of understanding local context. · The importance of a global mindset orientation, particularly for leaders of cross-cultural teams. · The role of emotions in professional settings. · Her 4-dimension framework for building cultural intelligence: Motivation, Knowledge, Strategies, and Action. · And lots more…
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