Sound is the most important medium we use when communicating – unless, of course, we use sign language. Most of us assume that the auditory signal is enough for others to understand us. Some people increase the volume to make sure they are “heard”. Most of my clients are surprised to learn that sound is […]
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How to deal with negative comments about one of our cultures
Every person that has spent some time abroad has probably made this experience. It can either be during a vacation or during a long(er) stay in another country. Someone just says something judgmental about our culture, our nationality, the way we look or dress, the way we speak or the way we do things, and […]
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Conversations when meeting family and friends “back home”…
Internationals sometimes ask me about how one can make sure that during our stays “back home” we have meaningful conversations with our family and friends? Many internationals spend hours in planes, trains, cars, wait in long lines – in traffic, airports, train stations etc…. – having their journeys delayed on their way “back home” or […]
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First multilingual non-verbal communication milestones
When children grow up with multiple languages they not only acquire words from different languages, they also learn different gestures.
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Let’s play !
Let’s play! Embrace the wisdom of your inner child is the subtitle of a chapter in Essentialism by Greg McKeown and it sums up nicely what is important for people to not get lost in the many tasks, must do’s and to do’s… When our inner child comes alive, it lifts our spirits. It helps us […]
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