Jason White Birkevold Liem is a seasoned expert in resilience, leadership, and personal development, bringing over 20 years of experience to individuals and teams across various sectors. As the founder of MINDtalk, Jason develops and facilitates programs focused on brain-based leadership and resilience skills, helping people improve how they manage themselves and others in complex situations.

He joined me from Norway to share his rich insights and wisdom on developing resilience in uncertain times, including the key elements of self-leadership, why we need to prioritise self-compassion and how to keep calm and grounded in challenging conversations.

Jason hosts "It’s an Inside Job," a podcast that offers insights into mental and emotional resilience through the latest research and practical strategies. Jason also contributes to Executive Support Magazine, sharing knowledge that reaches professionals in over 130 countries. His presentation at TEDx Oslo in 2012, titled "At the Crossroads: Where the Brain Meets the Mind," explored adaptive mindsets in times of change.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How a sparring partner can help you develop your leadership skills
• Resilience in uncertain times
• Self-leadership starts with self-awareness
• Why self-compassion is so challenging and why it matters
• How to maintain equanimity
• Strategies to prepare yourself for challenging conversations
• Practical ideas to keep calm and grounded in the moment to respond, not react
• How to frame neutral questions
• 3 essential skills for communication
• The future of leadership

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s global leader communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cultural intelligence training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Find out more about Jason Liem: https://www.mindtalk.no
• Listen to Jason Liem's podcast:It's an Inside Job https://its_an_inside_job.buzzsprout.com
• Connect with Jason Liem on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonliem/
• Connect with Jason Liem on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MINDtalkCoach
• Connect with Jason Liem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsaninsidejob_mindtalk/
• Connect with Jason Liem on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083702739646
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

Steven Parker has worked and lived in Asia for 35 years in 6 different countries. He is a multi-talented CEO, Business Coach, Presenter, Musician and Podcaster with a passion for Leadership Education, Communication, Business, and Community Building.

Steven joined me from Taiwan to have this deeply fascinating conversation about leadership, sharing his thoughts on how introvert and highly sensitive leaders can be great leaders, how to create diverse teams that appreciate each other’s strengths, and how to navigate leadership challenges such as hybrid and flexible working.

Steven has dedicated the last two years to his three lives- his Whisky tasting business, Leadership, and Music, spending his time equally between all three.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How introvert and highly sensitive leaders can succeed
• The power of music to support communication confidence
• Creating diverse teams that appreciate each other’s strengths
• What it means to be an authentic leader
• Challenges coming up now for leaders
• Hybrid/ remote working and cultural dynamics
• The future of work- flexible working and the 4 day week

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s global leader communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cultural intelligence training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Listen to Steven Parker's Leadership Matters Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/leadership-matters/id1559171284
• Connect with Steven Parker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-matters-by-steven-parker/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

Lanie Denslow is the Founder and Principal of World Wise Intercultural Training and Resources. She trains professionals to understand cultural nuances so they can work effectively in today’s global business environment in her customized, interactive workshops for teams and individuals.

Lanie joined me from Silicon Valley in California to have this insightful chat about US cultural dynamics, the impact of culture in all aspects of our formal and informal work interactions, and how to build your cultural confidence.

Lanie is the author of ‘World Wise What to Know Before You Go’ and co-author of ‘Working with Americans’, talking about culture and global business.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why cultural differences impact your sales and profit
• What is US culture?
• We are individuals, not research averages
• The US/ UK cultural dynamic
• Culture in evolution
• Greetings: the cultural nuances of a handshake
• Seating arrangements & what they communicate
• What to do when we make cultural mistakes
• How to build your cultural confidence

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s global leader communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cultural intelligence training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Find about more about Lanie Denslow: https://worldwiseonline.net
• Connect with Lanie Denslow on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/lanie-denslow-worldwise
• Book: Working with Americans: https://www.workingwithamericans.com (available on Amazon)
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com