Hand Gestures Around the World

Hand Gestures Around the World

Do you think you know what the “okay” sign means? Or, “thumbs up”? What about the “V” sign? Gestures play an important part in our communication. They can replace words. Or, emphasize attitudes and emotions. But, the fact that hand...
Cultural Mixology and Salt & Caramel

Cultural Mixology and Salt & Caramel

Meet Anne, former Cultural Mixology client, artist, and creator of hand-woven (by her!) wall hangings for her fiber art brand salt & caramel. HANDMADEsalt & caramel – wall art with flavor Made by hand and one-of-a-kind, every piece is a harmonious mix of...
UK vs US: Understanding Communication Differences

UK vs US: Understanding Communication Differences

America and Britain have a huge number of things in common, from popular culture to the language we speak. But how similar are we when it comes to work and business communication? From how we see each other to what we say and what we really mean, we spoke to 1,000 US...
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Harvest festivals have a long history in modern human societies. Let’s explore the beautiful tradition of the harvest festival, which has been celebrated in China since the early Tang dynasty (618–907 AC).   Dates The Mid-Autumn festival, also called Moon...
ICF-NYC: Coaching Assessments Cafe 2020

ICF-NYC: Coaching Assessments Cafe 2020

What assessments are your colleagues using in their coaching practices? The semi-annual ICF NYC Assessments Cafe provides an opportunity to learn from chapter members about some of their favored assessments — how the assessment works, how it is incorporated into...