Networking Adventures: Leo Prada

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Leo Prada, a project manager who shares his journey from Argentina to Croatia, offering practical tips on building international relationships across cultures.Leo provides honest accounts of his transition from construction work to tech project management, demonstrating how networking skills transfer across industries and continents. Through specific examples, he illustrates the cultural nuances that can either enhance or hinder networking efforts, particularly when navigating between Latin American and European business environments.What makes this conversation especially valuable is Leo's practical approach to building meaningful connections rather than collecting contacts, with specific strategies he's tested while adapting to Croatian professional culture.Key moments:Transitioning careers while building networks across language barriersCultural differences in networking between Argentina and CroatiaPractical LinkedIn strategies for quality over quantity connectionsNavigating dietary restrictions and cultural expectations while networkingThe "Meet Leo's Contacts" project and its impact on relationship buildingA practical conversation for expatriates building professional networks in new countries, professionals working with international colleagues, and anyone interested in the real-world challenges of cross-cultural networking. Leo on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandroprada/Meet Leo's Contacts project: https://www.meetleoscontacts.ar/index.htmlLeo's Bento links: https://bento.me/leopradaFollow us on YouTube and LinkedIn to comment on live shows and get featured! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.