Unfamiliar Familiar: Bláthnaid Healy Talks About Returning to Ireland After a Global Career
In this episode I speak with Bláthnaid Healy, an award-winning editor and newsroom leader who recently moved back to Ireland from the UK where she worked for BBC News, CNN and Mashable. She is now embarking on a new chapter in Dublin starting a business venture and consulting for media companies. She completed the Flexible Executive MBA in 2024. Bláthnaid shares what it was like to return to home Ireland after over a decade abroad. What she expected, what surprised her, and how it feels to come “home” when you have changed. From professional identity shifts to unexpected moments of disconnection. She reflects on what it means to re-root in a place you once called home and how the familiar can feel strangely unfamiliar after a life lived elsewhere.https://www.linkedin.com/in/blathnaidhealy/
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Leading Across Cultures: Insights from Global Leader Marie Thiebaut
In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Marie Thiebaut, a global professional with a rich career spanning multiple countries, including France, Austria, Morocco, the UK, and the US. With a background in mechanical engineering, she has built a career in international business, leading multicultural teams and setting up operations across borders. Her journey began with a bold move to study in Montreal, Canada, and has since evolved into a life of cultural adaptation, leadership, and cross-border collaboration. In this episode, Marie shares her experiences navigating culture shock, leadingdiverse teams, and the invaluable lessons she has learned from living and working across continents.You can connect with Marie via her LinkedIn profile below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-thiebaut-96b7a15a/
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The GLOBE Project with Mansour Javidan - Culture, Leadership and Trust
Mansour Javidan is a Garvin Distinguished Professor at Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management. Mansour is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Leadership Association. He has been at the forefront of pioneering research on national culture and leadership with the GLOBE Project over the last two decades. He currently serves as the Project Director and Principal Co-Investigator for GLOBE 2020, leading a dedicated team of 426 researchers across 144 countries in an ambitious exploration of culture change, leadership ideals, and trust dynamics. His expertise extends far and wide, earning him advisory roles with globally impactful institutions such as the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program. He has also been recognized by NASA, designating him as an expert in managing diversity, and by the U.S. Army for his research designated him a Senior Research Fellow.
Connect with Mansour on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansourjavidan/
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Cultural Insights with Jon Tanner: Navigating Global Business
Having a career spanning more than two decades, Jon Tanner co-established the MitchelLake Group in 2001 during the height of the internet boom. From that point forward, he has played a pivotal role in guiding startup, scale-up, and enterprise clients, providing indispensable knowledge in leadership, executive search, and talent acquisition for digital ventures and projects. However, Jon's narrative extends beyond this. He offers a distinct perspective, cultivated through his experiences of working and residing in various cultures throughout his professional journey. This global outlook has significantly enhanced his expertise and equipped him to navigate the intricate landscape of international business. I have included Jon's LinkedIn below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalventures/
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Embracing the World: Unleashing Cultural Agility with Dr. Paula Caligiuri
In this fascinating episode of 'Culture Shocked with Dr. Eimear Nolan,' I had the honour of chatting with the brilliant Dr. Paula Caligiuri, a leading expert in cultural agility. As a distinguished professor in international business and strategy at Northeastern University, USA, Paula is not only an accomplished academic, psychologist, talent management specialist, author, and entrepreneur, but also a visionary in the world of cultural management.
Join us as we delve into the captivating concept of cultural agility in the realm of business and its paramount importance in today's interconnected world. Paula shares her insights into the future trends she envisions in this ever-evolving field, offering valuable foresight to our listeners.
Get ready to unlock your own cultural agility with the array of free online tools provided by Paula, which are included in the links below.
Paula's LinkedIn Profile
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Join Paula on Instagram @drpaulacaligiuri
Take Paula's free LinkedIn Learning course Managing Globally
This podcast on culture shock is designed to be informative, insightful, and engaging for anyone who has experienced or is interested in the area of cross-cultural management. It provides a platform for people to share their stories, learn from experts, and connect with others who may be going through similar experiences.
I am an Assistant Professor in International Business at Trinity Business School and founder of EN Cultural Consultancy, specialising in the field of cultural management.
I look forward to you connecting with me via linkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eimear-nolan/
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