The Secret to International Career Longevity | Marisha Shibuya | #TGV608

Are you playing it safe at home while the world is waiting for you? 🌏 In this masterclass episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with Marisha Wojciechowska Shibuya, a global consultant and author with over 25 years of experience spanning Japan, France, and Thailand.Marisha reveals the "invisible" skills required to thrive in international markets: deep cultural adaptability, the art of building trust from scratch, and why "saying yes" is the ultimate career fuel. Whether you’re a young professional dreaming of a semester abroad or a seasoned leader looking to penetrate new markets, this conversation is your roadmap to global influence.In this episode, you’ll discover:The "Say Yes" Mantra: How adaptability fuels success across continents.Cultural Missteps: Real-world examples of how small errors can break big deals.Trust as an Asset: Why personal rapport is the true currency of Asian business cultures.The Chamber Secret: How to use Chambers of Commerce as your ultimate market entry tool.The "Inner Voice": Transitioning from being mentored to trusting your own wisdom.🚀 Subscribe to The Guiding Voice to simplify and amplify your journey to global success.#GlobalSuccess #CulturalAwareness #InternationalCareer #TheGuidingVoice #MarishaShibuya #Adaptability #TrustBuilding #Networking #BusinessStrategyChapters & Timestamps00:00 - Teaser: The Key to Sustaining Global Success01:09 - Meet Global Consultant & Author Marisha Wojciechowska Shibuya02:12 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Invention, and the "Secret Weapon"04:18 - Career Journey: From Water Security Expert to Solo-Entrepreneur05:53 - The Guiding Voice: Riding on the Belief of Mentors07:27 - The Success Mantra: Adaptability, Sensitivity, and Curiosity08:48 - Navigating Japan, France & Thailand: The "Listen First" Strategy11:00 - Cultural Missteps: Avoiding Pitfalls in International Business13:42 - Local Customs: Why Greeting in the Local Language Changes Everything18:41 - Building Trust in Asia: Why Holistic Rapport Beats Transactional Meetings20:18 - Practical Tips: Using Chambers of Commerce for Market Entry22:25 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Bhutan, and Teleportation25:28 - Advice for Young Professionals: The Power of Studying Abroad27:12 - Trivia Segment: Expats in UAE & Silicon Valley Tech TrendsHere is the guest’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marishawojciechowskashibuyaCONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksmhttp://www.naveensamala.comIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaIf you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8Vol 1: Kindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:https://youtube.com/@tgvhindihttps://youtube.com/@tgvteluguAudio:http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)FOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.