by Jamie | Apr 8, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
April 25th marks ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand. On this date in 1915, the ANZAC forces landed on Gallipoli to take out Turkey. An eight month battle ensued but the ANZAC forces did not win. ANZAC Day is celebrated annually on April 25th and marks the...
by Jamie | Mar 11, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
Read on for the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of this Hindu festival. Plus, for those who love to cook, we’re sharing some special recipes to get in the spirit! Who celebrates Holi? Those who follow Hinduism and its ways of life. What is Holi? Holi is a...
by Jamie | Mar 2, 2021 | Events
Now that we’re three months into 2021, it’s time to reexamine your professional goals for the year. Are you progressing as you hoped you would? Perhaps you’ve been forced to shelve your goals because your plate is overflowing with responsibilities...
by Jamie | Feb 9, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
The Latin word for heart, cor, is also the root of the word courage. So in a sense, having courage also asks us to have heart. But what causes us to feel an emotion such as love or pleasure or calmness? Or sadness, worry, or agitation? Human nature allows us to feel a...
by Jamie | Dec 10, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Have you ever heard of a friendly witch that delivers presents? La Befana is a fictional figure who is portrayed as an elderly woman, riding a broomstick, wearing a shawl, and covered in soot. On Epiphany Eve, she enters the home of young children through the chimney...
by Jamie | Nov 22, 2020 | Articles
Client intake forms are important. Most coaches and consultants should have them and be using them – and using them effectively. First, a definition: a client intake form is a standard set of questions that you ask to new clients. These questions can be...
by Jamie | Nov 8, 2020 | Podcasts
Emigrant’s Life Resilience: The Emigrant’s Superpower Whether you’re an expat, an immigrant, or just aspiring to be one, you need to understand the importance of resiliency as an individual. In this episode, Jamie, the author of The Role of...
by Jamie | Nov 5, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
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...
by Jamie | Nov 5, 2020 | Collaborations
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...
by Jamie | Oct 21, 2020 | Articles
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...
