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Culture Talks, by Crown World Mobility

by Heather Tracey and Shaila Gidwani

Hear from Crown World Mobility's global skills experts as they delve into all things 'culture', sharing stories, tips and advice for those about to go on assignment abroad, or those who managing mobility programs for their staff.

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Episodes

  1. Culture, Women, and Leadership

    In this episode of Culture Talks, Heather and Shaila are joined by Crown Group CEO, Jennifer Harvey, and Director of Account Management, APAC and Consulting Lead at Crown World Mobility, Caitlin Pyett, to discuss the impact culture has on women - particularly women in leadership positions. Two...

  2. Culture, New Year and new beginnings

    As 2025 gets underway, Shaila and Heather return to look at how culture influences the way people mark new beginnings all over the world. From throwing furniture out of windows, to eating grapes under tables, to the numerous traditions that include underwear (and there’s more than you’d expect!),...

  3. A Culture Talks special: Culture and friendship

    Heather and Shaila are back with a special edition of Culture Talks, exploring culture and friendship. Research shows that one of the biggest causes of relocation hesitancy is reluctance to leave family and friends behind. It has also shown that some of the main reasons for assignments failing…

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  4. Identity, partners and the culture of being you

    Think about how you introduce yourself. How do you answer the question: "Who am I?" In episode 10 of Culture Talks, Heather and Shaila are joined by .. Jo Latimer as they explore why our answer to this question matters to individuals and companies. They look at the culture of being you; your…

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  5. Culture and solutions

    Finding a solution in the workplace can often be made more challenging when different cultures are at play, because different cultures approach challenges in different way. So how do big organizations with diverse workforces navigate this? This is the topic of discussion for Heather and Shaila in...

  6. Parenting when relocating

    In the latest episode of Culture Talks, our global skills experts examine the challenges of parenting when it comes to relocating. How do mums and dads adapt when moving overseas? And how does culture interact with parenting? How involved do relocating parents need to be with their children's...

  7. Customer service and culture

    Customer experience and fostering better connections with customers is a key priority for businesses today. And when cultural variation is thrown into the mix, this can be even more nuanced and complex. In this latest episode, Shaila and Heather explore the connection between culture and customer...

  8. Reverse culture shock - and returning home successfully

    In episode six of Culture Talks, Heather and Shaila discuss returning home, and re-immersion into a 'home' culture. They bust the myth that returning home from an assignment, living abroad - or even from a long holiday - is easy, and explore the oft-overlooked barriers and challenges to returning...

  9. Culture: It's all about you!

    In this episode, Heather and Shaila talk to cultural skills expert Alyssa Bantle about the three best cultural training practices, strategies that can be applied to enhance any interaction. So, is this the episode that will change your life?

  10. Culture and language

    In the fourth instalment of Culture Talks, Shaila and Heather bust the myth that culture and language are independent, as they look at where the two intersect and how culture is such a big driver of language use.

  11. Culture in the workplace

    In this latest episode of Culture Talks, Shaila and Heather are joined by Jo Danehl to talk about culture at work. They explore how teams and individuals can and do adapt to embrace cultural differences, and the enormously positive impact this can have on output and comradery.

  12. People, culture and their unique experiences

    Heather and Shaila are back for episode two of Culture Talks, joined by Lucie Zrustova. In this show, they explore the uniqueness of people, the pitfalls of 'one-size-fits-all' and discuss the importance of ensuring individuals have the bespoke tools and programs they need to survive and thrive...

  13. Cultural Training: It's many things to many people

    In the first episode of our new series exploring culture, two of our global skills experts explore what cultural training means, while sharing their own stories, examples and tips.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hear from Crown World Mobility's global skills experts as they delve into all things 'culture', sharing stories, tips and advice for those about to go on assignment abroad, or those who managing mobility programs for their staff.

HOSTED BY

Heather Tracey and Shaila Gidwani

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Hear from Crown World Mobility's global skills experts as they delve into all things 'culture', sharing stories, tips and advice for those about to go on assignment abroad, or those who managing mobility programs for their staff.

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