Intercultural Navigation Workshop

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What do migrants bring in their luggage besides clothes? Migration is never just about moving countries — it is about carrying invisible luggage: identity, language, hopes, grief, values, responsibilities, and ways of understanding the world. This workshop explores the migrant journey through a unique, practical lens of intercultural communication, helping participants better understand the hidden challenges many migrants face as they adapt to a new environment. Using powerful metaphors, real-life stories, and cross-cultural frameworks, the workshop unpacks how culture shapes the way we communicate, build trust, make decisions, seek support, and navigate belonging. Topics explored include: • The migrant journey and hidden challenges of settlement • Why communication styles differ across cultures • Individualistic vs collective cultures • High-context and low-context communication • Trust, relationships, hierarchy, and cultural expectations • The experience of 1.5 and second-generation migrants navigating two worlds • Practical ways to strengthen intercultural understanding and connection. Grounded in lived experience, migration realities, and established intercultural communication frameworks, this workshop invites participants to move beyond assumptions and deepen understanding of how culture shapes everyday interactions — in communities, workplaces, services, and relationships. Whether you work with migrant communities, lead diverse teams, or simply want to better understand the human experience of migration, this workshop offers practical insights into building stronger connections, communication, and a sense of belonging.