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Cultural Competence in Business: What It Is and How to Master It
Cultural competence is an essential skill for today’s global workforce. It’s defined as the capacity to interact successfully with people...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 184 min read


The Power of Cultural Awareness: How It Shapes You and Your Workplace
If you want to apply cultural awareness strategies in your daily life, it's important to build new global skills.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 44 min read


Why Self-Awareness Is the Key to Transformational Leadership
As a leader, you always want to get the best out of the people you manage. There are different ways to inspire performance and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 275 min read


Leadership without Borders: The Mindset Shift Needed for Cross-Cultural Success
Start developing your cross-cultural leadership mindset today! Try these inclusive leadership exercises to build your career and support.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 203 min read


5 Effective Ways to Boost Your Personal Brand as a Global Leader
We’ll show you how to achieve these aims by showcasing five effective ways to boost your personal brand as a global leader.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 235 min read


Do You Need to Be a Global Citizen to Be a Great Leader?
The United Nations describes global citizens as “…members of multiple, diverse, local and non-local networks rather than single actors...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 24 min read


How to Gain Confidence as a Multicultural Team Leader
Photo credit: Kampus Production For leaders, confidence in managing diverse team members is essential to your role. Confidence, in...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Emancipation Day: Lessons from Caribbean Heroes of the Past
Inspiring unity and justice through historical reflection What is Emancipation Day? Why is it important? Emancipation Day marks the...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 2, 20245 min read


Roots & Routes Illustrated: Journey through Black Cultures From Kingston to Khartoum
Welcome to our illustrated Roots and Routes series exploring Black cultures around the world. The series is both a celebration of...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 26, 20245 min read


From Blunders to Brilliance: Turning Cross-Cultural Mistakes into Cultural Intelligence
Image by Wix Media Working across cultures offers numerous benefits but also presents challenges in communication, leadership styles, and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 28, 20245 min read


Why Language Matters: Definitions, Context & Cultural Nuance
Language is the bedrock of human interaction, an essential tool that shapes our understanding of the world and our place within it. It is...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 22, 20245 min read


Exploring the Vibrant World of Creole and Patois Languages in the Caribbean
Rich in culture and history, with an astounding diversity of traditions, languages, and peoples, the Caribbean remains an enigma to many...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 6, 20246 min read


Roots and Routes: Exploring the Richness of Black Cultures Around the World
Black culture refers to the different customs, traditions, beliefs, practices, art forms, languages, and social behaviours that have...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 31, 20246 min read


Female African Philosophers Shaping Modern Discourse on Culture and Feminism
For years, Africa’s most prolific female philosophers have sought to shed light on important issues like gender and characteristics of...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 23, 20244 min read


How the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival Impacts Caribbean Culture
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is an annual event held on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. This amazing festival attracts...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 3, 20243 min read


The Impact of Cultural Awareness in Today's Global Workplace
Image by Wix Media As workplaces around the world struggle to redefine "normal," leaders of tomorrow recognize the opportunity to embrace...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 5, 20243 min read


The Allyship Journal: Level Up Your Professional Life
If you want to uplift yourself and empower your organization in 2024, it's important to have the right tools. From the spark of insight...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 2, 20243 min read


The Power of Travel in Shaping Global Professionals
In a world where our differences often divide us, travel emerges as the ultimate educator, offering invaluable lessons in cultural...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 24, 20244 min read


How to Increase your CQ with the CultureQ Framework
In a world defined by increasing diversity and interconnection, cultural intelligence (CQ) is vital. Just as IQ represents your...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 29, 20234 min read


15 Cultural Intelligence Principles For People Managers and Global Professionals
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay CQ is the new EQ Cultural intelligence (CQ) refers to the ability to understand and adapt to...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 24, 20235 min read
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