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...
by Jamie | Sep 10, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
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...
by Jamie | Aug 17, 2020 | Events
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...
by Jamie | Aug 6, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Culture shock is often defined as the expected reaction to the unknown, whereas reverse culture shock is the unexpected reaction to the known when an expat returns “home”. Adapting to a New Cultural Environment Can Be Challenging Even if you haven’t...
