In this episode, I chat with Rachel Eels, an international teacher from the US who’s lived and worked across Germany, Lebanon, Congo, India, and the U.S. She shares how she’s picked up cultural habits across the countries she’s lived in, experienced cultural misunderstandings, and learned what it really takes to adapt in different cultures. Rachel also talks about how clothing, hierarchy, greetings, and even giving directions can mean totally different things depending on where you are. We wi...
In this episode, I chat with Rachel Eels, an international teacher from the US who’s lived and worked across Germany, Lebanon, Congo, India, and the U.S. She shares how she’s picked up cultural habits across the countries she’s lived in, experienced cultural misunderstandings, and learned what it really takes to adapt in different cultures. Rachel also talks about how clothing, hierarchy, greetings, and even giving directions can mean totally different things depending on where you are. We wi...
5 - Why Living Abroad Changes Who You Think You Are
Navigate Across Borders
34 minutes
3 months ago
5 - Why Living Abroad Changes Who You Think You Are
In this thought-provoking episode, I virtually sat down with Augustine Colebrook. She is a global midwife whose work has taken her to different places around the world. This is a deep dive into the heart of cross-cultural communication and experiences. 💡 We explore amongst other points: How Americans and others living abroad face the challenges of communication across cultures.The subtle art of giving feedback across cultures and in the U.S.What it means to embrace your identity as a gl...
Navigate Across Borders
In this episode, I chat with Rachel Eels, an international teacher from the US who’s lived and worked across Germany, Lebanon, Congo, India, and the U.S. She shares how she’s picked up cultural habits across the countries she’s lived in, experienced cultural misunderstandings, and learned what it really takes to adapt in different cultures. Rachel also talks about how clothing, hierarchy, greetings, and even giving directions can mean totally different things depending on where you are. We wi...
