[🎧S1E06] How Travel Cultivated My Cultural Intelligence Pt. 2 - Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills

Shownotes Today, we're continuing our newest series about how traveling abroad cultivated my cultural intelligence in ways my formal education never could. If you recall, the majority of these lessons and skills were developed since graduating with a doctorate - not before. Thanks for reading Beyond Borders with Doctora the Explorer! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. If you’re new here at Beyond Borders Podcast, I want to thank you for joining me today as we go on to Part 2 of our 8-week mini-series. In this episode, we’re talking about the ability to solve problems - and most times, these issues need immediate solutions that you may not have prepared for. Travel has a way of throwing unexpected obstacles your way, forcing you to think on your feet and find creative solutions. From navigating transportation hiccups to managing limited resources, every trip presents unique challenges that help you develop resourcefulness and quick thinking. 00:11 - Introduction 00:30 - Overview of the podcast's focus on transformative travel experiences and cultural insights 00:57 - Introduction to the 8-week mini series on how travel cultivated the host's cultural intelligence 01:29 - How travel forces you to think on your feet and find creative solutions to unexpected challenges 02:04 - The host shares a personal story about her first trip to Europe in 2017 and the problems she faced 03:21 - Meeting up with a friend in Italy and getting stranded in the middle of nowhere with a dying phone 06:36 - Eventually finding a taxi driver who helped her get to the train station and make it to Rome 08:39 - Arriving at the Colosseum in Rome, but her phone dying before she could take pictures 10:03 - Getting her phone stolen by a "new friend" in Spain after the Colosseum incident 11:45 - Transitioning to discussing 10 problem-solving skills that travel has sharpened for the host: * Overcoming language barriers * Navigating transportation hiccups * Adapting to cultural differences * Managing limited resources * Dealing with unexpected closures * Troubleshooting tech failures * Addressing health issues * Budgeting constraints * Mastering time management * Prioritizing safety concerns 25:39 - Concluding the episode by emphasizing the value of the problem-solving skills developed through travel 26:38 - Invitation to connect with the host, share feedback, and suggest future content Dr. CK 💋 ❣️Before you go, I’d be grateful if you would leave a heart to support my work. Did you know that clicking the ❤️ icon supports my Substack publication? It does! Also, remember to subscribe for a bi-weekly newsletter sent to your email about cultural intelligence, empowerment through travel and lifestyle travel! ❣️ Get full access to Beyond Borders with Doctora the Explorer at drcharitytv.substack.com/subscribe