The Shift
by Trisha Carter
In a series of interviews with authors and experts from around the world, The Shift unpacks how to increase awareness of ourselves, and others and to shift our perspectives to see things differently. Join Trisha Carter, an Organisational Psychologist and explorer of Cultural Intelligence as she dives into cultural meta-cognition and learns more about how to experience those Shifts.
Episodes
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Is AI Still WEIRD? A Year On
In this solo episode, Trisha examines whether the answers from last year’s WEIRD AI episode still hold. A year ago she asked Claude and ChatGPT whether they were WEIRD. This time she put their own words from twelve months earlier back in front of them and asked what had changed. The world around…
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Tim Oberg - Part 2 - What It Takes to Seed a Movement
In this episode, Trisha continues her conversation with Tim Oberg, who brought Parkrun to Australia in 2011 and now leads the Healthy Kids Project and its flagship RAD Run Club. Parkrun has a reputation for changing lives, but some people are still missing from the start line. Trisha and Tim look...
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Tim Oberg - Part 1 - Why Parkrun Isn't Just About Running
In this episode, Trisha interviews Tim Oberg, who brought Parkrun to Australia in 2011 and grew it into one of the country's largest participation movements, and who now leads the Healthy Kids Project and its flagship RAD Run Club. What did Tim think he was building when he stood on a sandy mound...
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Tim Buxton - The Miles Between Losing Home and Finding It
In this episode, Trisha interviews Tim Buxton, founder of You Belong and a CQ Fellow who ran 100 miles across Iraqi Kurdistan, retracing a route that many of the refugee families he'd lived alongside once fled. What happens in the body and mind when someone is pushed past everything they trained...
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Can Sport Build Bridges - Or Burn Them?
In this solo episode, Trisha opens a new series on sport, and how it can both build bridges and burn them. Every sporting event has three kinds of people: those playing, those watching, and those running it. Are they all having the same experience of connection — or is being near someone quietly...
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Same Circle, Different Song
In this solo episode, Trisha examines a shadow she left out of three episodes on music and connection: the same doors music opens for connection can just as easily be used to draw a line around who belongs. What happens when the belonging a crowd creates turns on you mid-song? And what do you...
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Music Is Universal, Music Is Particular
In this episode, Trisha hands the microphone to her listeners. After last week's confession about the skip button, voice notes arrived from around the world - Scotland, South Africa, the USA, Guatemala, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Australia - sharing the songs that shifted them, the music that...
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What My Skip Button Taught Me About Bias
In this solo episode, Trisha turns the CQ lens on herself, examining a habit she caught in her own listening since her conversation with Mike Newton in Episode 82. What is your thumb actually doing when a song comes on? Trisha unpacks four different doors music uses to move us — the beat, being...
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Mike Newton - When Music Shifts Your Perspective
In this episode, Trisha interviews Mike Newton, CQ Fellow, certified CQ Facilitator, and Director of Organisational Health and Belonging at Young Life. Music reaches us in ways that argument and logic simply can't — but what happens when that same power is used intentionally to shift how we see...
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The Shift Recommends
This week, Trisha steps back from a full episode to point you towards two conversations worth your time. She recently appeared as a guest on Victoria Rennoldson's Culture Cuppa podcast — and being on the other side of the microphone had her reflecting in ways she didn't quite expect. The episode,...
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The Cost of Sameness - Voices from Three Continents
In this special episode, Trisha steps back and hands the mic to three voices from three continents — each responding to the same question: what does it feel like when someone says, "We're all the same"? What emerges is something that Cultural Intelligence (CQ) frameworks can name but can't fully...
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Cultural Blindness- When Fairness isn’t Fair
In this solo episode, Trisha unpacks a concept that often masquerades as unity but can quietly erase the experiences of those it claims to include. What happens when "treating everyone the same" actually means treating everyone as if they share your starting point? How do well-intentioned...
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Moon Joy and Cultural Intelligence
In this solo episode, Trisha explores what happens when astronauts return from space transformed by what they've seen — and whether Cultural Intelligence (CQ) might help us experience something similar without leaving Earth. What can the Artemis II crew's awe and perspective shifts teach us about...
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Dr. David Livermore - Beyond CQ - Part Two; Expanding Your Leadership Archetype
In this episode, Trisha interviews Dr. David Livermore, researcher, author, and one of the world's leading voices on Cultural Intelligence (CQ), in Part 2 of their conversation on the Prism framework for global leadership. What does it actually take for a leader to see their own archetype clearly…
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Dr. David Livermore — Beyond CQ; What 3,700 Global Voices Told Us
In this episode, Trisha interviews Dr. David Livermore, renowned social scientist, professor at Boston University, founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center, and author of the bestselling Leading with Cultural Intelligence, now in its third edition. After more than two decades of CQ research,...
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Chika Miyamori - Building Bridges Across Differences
In this episode, Trisha interviews Chika Miyamori, Chief Culture Officer at Ideal Leaders and founder of CQ Lab in Japan, whose lifelong mission is building bridges across differences and turning them into power. What happens when a strong organisational culture becomes its own blind spot? Chika...
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Not Just a Bit of Fun - Jokes and the Pyramid of Hate
In this solo episode, Trisha unpacks what happens in the split second after a racist joke lands — and what Cultural Intelligence (CQ) has to do with it. What does it mean when your gut reacts before your thinking can catch up? How do biased jokes connect to something far more serious — and what...
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CQ at the Movies - Ned Legaspi and "The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson."
In this episode, Trisha is joined by returning guest Ned Legaspi, CQ Fellow, cultural intelligence consultant, and author of Culturally Intelligent Storytelling for Southeast Asian Creators, for the third instalment of CQ at the Movies. Together they turn Ned's Bamboo Framework on the Australian...
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CQ at the Movies - Ned Legaspi and "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies"
In this special episode, Trisha and returning guest Ned Legaspi — cultural intelligence consultant, CQ Fellow, and author of Culturally Intelligent Storytelling for Southeast Asian Creators — put the Bamboo Framework to work by analyzing a film together. The movie? The Thai sensation How to Make...
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Stories That Shift - Overstories and Cultural Change
In this solo episode, Trisha unpacks a powerful question: What if the most important cultural intelligence work isn't happening in training rooms at all? Drawing on Malcolm Gladwell's concept of the "overstory"—the shared narratives hovering above us that shape what we consider normal—Trisha...
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Ned Legaspi - Culturally Intelligent Storytelling and the Bamboo Framework
In this episode, Trisha interviews Ned Legaspi, a CQ Fellow and cultural intelligence consultant who spent three decades pioneering diaspora storytelling with ABS-CBN Global, the Philippines' leading media conglomerate. Why do some stories resonate across continents while others remain culturally...
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CQ Plus - Kindness and Connection in 2026
intelligence combined with kindness and connection. What happens when we face global tensions, political uncertainties, and fractured communities? How can we move beyond understanding to action that truly builds bridges? Discover why cultural intelligence alone isn't enough and how adding…
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Standing Together - Cultural Intelligence in Times of Terror
Content note: This episode addresses recent acts of terror and may be difficult for some listeners. In this solo episode, Trisha responds to the recent Bondi Beach shooting with a gentle but powerful reminder: cultural intelligence isn't just for crossing borders—it can be lifesaving in times of...
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Lucy Butters - Talking "Cultural Intelligence in Practice"
In this episode, Trisha interviews returning guest Lucy Butters, a master facilitator in cultural intelligence with the Cultural Intelligence Centre and author of the new book "Cultural Intelligence in Practice: Expert Insights for Trainers in a Multicultural Globalised World." What happens when…
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Emma Jordaan - The RAPID Approach to Cultural Intelligence
In this episode, Trisha interviews Emma Jordaan, founder and CEO of Infinite Consulting, TEDx speaker, and author of Dubai Decode, who helps leaders navigate cultural dynamics in one of the world's most diverse workplaces—the UAE. What happens when your team knows you're making the wrong decision...
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Creating Conditions for Change: Lessons from Five Moments of Shift
In this episode, Trisha reviews five powerful transformation stories to uncover what practitioners can learn about creating conditions for genuine perspective shifts. What if we stopped trying to teach people into transformation and instead learned to cultivate the conditions where change becomes...
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WEIRD AI - Cultural Intelligence Meets Artificial Intelligence
In this solo episode, Trisha examines a critical question that every global professional using AI should consider: Are artificial intelligence systems as globally representative as we assume? Drawing on groundbreaking 2010 research about WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic)...
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Co-creating Culturally Intelligent Spaces
In this episode, Trisha explores how teams can move beyond cultural stereotypes to build environments where everyone feels valued and understood. What happens when cultural training leaves participants feeling uncomfortable about their own backgrounds? How can we shift from oversimplified...
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Amel Derragui - From School Canteens to Global Communities
In this episode, Trisha interviews Amel Derragui, a truly global citizen, business coach, and powerhouse behind The Time is Now and the Cosmopolitan Table. Born in India to Algerian parents and raised across Serbia, Algeria, and Uganda, Amel has built her career helping women create portable...
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Revisiting: Dr Tanya Finnie - From Shadows to Safari: A Journey Through Diversity
In this episode, Trisha revisits her conversation with Dr. Tanya Finnie, introducing it with context about Tanya's newly released book "From Shadows to Safari." What happens when someone grows up witnessing apartheid's segregation, yet is raised with values that challenge the system around them?...
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The Hardest Question: What tools do we have for peace?
In this solo episode, Trisha explores whether the same cultural intelligence capabilities that help us work across cultures might also be tools for building peace. Drawing from insights at the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress, Trisha examines Peter Singer's concept of...
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Andrew Sykes - Building Trust, Floor by Floor
In this episode, Trisha interviews Andrew Sykes, author, speaker, and founder of Habits at Work, who brings the science of behavioural change into business performance. Andrew is a lecturer at the Kellogg School of Management, where he helps leaders build trustworthy organisations. Drawing from…
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Dr. Kristal Walker - Building Authenticity and Cultural Intelligence Together
In this episode, Trisha interviews Dr. Kristal Walker, Vice President of Employee Wellbeing at Sweetwater and a certified professional in training management. Dr. Kristal shares her remarkable transformation from high school dropout to doctoral graduate, revealing how this journey fundamentally...
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Jerry Jones - Helping Teams Get Unstuck Through Human Connection
This week, Trisha interviews Jerry Jones, founder of Culture Blend and a learning strategist with over 15 years of experience helping organisations navigate cultural transitions. Jerry brings unique insights from coaching more than a thousand professionals through significant cultural shifts,...
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Revisiting Cath Brew - Can you hear what your body is telling you?
In this Pride Month episode, Trisha revisits her powerful conversation with Cath Brew, a global LGBTQ+ consultant and shamanic practitioner who brings a unique somatic perspective to cultural intelligence. Cath explores how our bodies often communicate cultural awareness before our minds catch…
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CQ Fundamentals - Building Cultural Intelligence Through Reconciliation
In this episode, Trisha takes listeners back to the fundamentals of Cultural Intelligence (CQ), exploring all four capabilities through the lens of Australia's National Reconciliation Week. After 55 episodes focusing primarily on CQ Strategy, she provides a comprehensive overview of the complete…
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Hanlie van Wyk - Reasonable Revolutionaries and Human Eco-Cultures
In this episode, Trisha interviews Hanlie van Wyk, a systems thinker, social scientist, and cultural insights advisor whose work spans South Africa, the UK, Singapore, and the United States. They explore Hanlie's concept of "human eco-cultures" viewing organisational cultures as ecosystems that...
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Responding to Moments of Shift with PAUSE
This week, Trisha continues her exploration of cultural intelligence by introducing the P.A.U.S.E. Process, a practical framework for responding effectively to cultural shift moments. Building on last week's S.H.I.F.T. Signals, Trisha breaks down each step of the P.A.U.S.E. Process. Drawing on...
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Recognising Moments of Shift
This week, Trisha Carter, an organisational psychologist, introduces the second series of 'The Shift,' focusing on enhancing cultural intelligence. She revisits the four foundational areas of cultural intelligence: CQ drive, CQ knowledge, CQ strategy, and CQ action, emphasising the metacognitive...
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Cultural Intelligence in Times of Turmoil
This week, Trisha explores the importance of cultural intelligence amidst global chaos and uncertainty, encouraging listeners to act with cultural intelligence to preserve humanity and effectiveness during challenging times. Trisha revisits the four areas of cultural intelligence and offers...
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Flor Bretón-García - Empowering Global Leaders
This week, Trisha Carter chats with Flor Bretón-García, a seasoned expert in navigating cultural complexities within organizations. Flor shares her personal migration journey from Venezuela to the US and Germany, discussing the emotional and professional challenges she overcame. They explore how...
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Quinton Pretorius - Shifts Through Experiential Learning
This week, Trisha Carter, an organisational psychologist and cultural intelligence explorer, chats with Quinton Pretorius, a leading facilitator in cultural intelligence and leadership development from South Africa. They discuss the importance of immersive learning experiences for leaders, the...
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Sarah Black - Merging Cultural Intelligence with AI Innovation
In this episode, Trisha Carter, an organizational psychologist and expert in cultural intelligence, is joined by return guest Sarah Black, founder of Athru Communications with extensive experience in communication and PR. The discussion revolves around the four capabilities of cultural...
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What We've Learned So Far - Part Eight
In this episode, Trisha reflects on conversations with past guests, such as Dr. Michelle McQuaid, Reverend Dr. Gary Mason, and Tanya Finney. Trisha highlights the power of storytelling, intentional cultural reflection, and small, consistent actions in fostering cultural awareness and…
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New Year, New Perspectives: Cultivating CQ in 2025
This week Trisha outlines her goals for 2025, with a focus on cultural intelligence (CQ). She discusses her plan to deepen her reflection practice through regular journaling and explores the intersection of CQ and artificial intelligence, including the potential benefits and risks. Trisha also...
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Revisiting: Grace Boker Mungkaje - Deciding when to climb the tree.
With Trisha working with Papua New Guinea expatriates this week we wanted to revisit her interview with Grace Boker Mungkaje. Grace Boker Mungkaje a Forensic Auditor from Papua New Guinea. Grace speaks about growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) in the USA, returning to PNG and making cultural...
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Reflections on the Road
This week, Trisha reflects on her recent experiences in the USA, including attending the CQ Fellows Retreat. She explores cultural intelligence (CQ) focusing on metacognitive aspects, reflecting on her learning from experts like Cal Newport, Chris Argyris, and Dr. Darryl L. Washington. She also...
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Dr Tanya Finnie - From Shadows to Safari: A Journey Through Diversity
In this episode, Trisha Carter, an organizational psychologist and expert in cultural intelligence, speaks with Tanya Finnie, Founder of Redhead Communications. They discuss key aspects of cultural intelligence, Tanya's multicultural experiences, and how these have shaped her professional…
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The Reverend Dr. Gary Mason: Part 2 - Shifts towards Peace
In this episode, Trisha, an organizational psychologist, and cultural intelligence expert explores key themes in conflict transformation. This is the second part of a moving discussion diving into the shifts that need to happen in individual hearts and minds to build communities and societies...
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The Reverend Dr. Gary Mason: Part 1 - Shifts towards Peace
In this episode, Trisha, an organizational psychologist, explores key themes in conflict transformation. Joined by Rev. Dr. Gary Mason, who has over 30 years experience in peace-building in Belfast, they delve into appreciating diverse cultures and the impact of different narratives on societies…
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In a series of interviews with authors and experts from around the world, The Shift unpacks how to increase awareness of ourselves, and others and to shift our perspectives to see things differently. Join Trisha Carter, an Organisational Psychologist and explorer of Cultural Intelligence as she dives into cultural meta-cognition and learns more about how to experience those Shifts.
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