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“I want to people to have an understanding of their differences”- Kara Ronin

I’m really excited to have an international business communication and body language expert on the Art of Adventure today

Kara Ronin has lived and worked in many parts of the world, including Australia, Japan, New York, and France.

Kara’s advice and perspectives have been featured in numerous publications including Time Inc., Business Insider, YFS Magazine, and more. Kara was recently ranked as one of the Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter.

I’m excited to have her on the show today because we have so many entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and businesses with a global teams, partners, and collaborators, that I thought we should address some cultural difference in business.

Kara is going to first help us take a look at the different body language considerations between men and women and how we can use those skills to get people to support us in the work we do.

The second part of the episode is some specific considerations around how to interact with business people from other cultures, including emailing, personal space, and introduction skills.

So if you are someone who uses international freelancers, travels to different countries, or communicates with people around the world, this is the episode for you!

Quotes:

“Keep your hands out of your pockets” – Kara Ronin

“Body language accounts for 55% of the messages you send” – Kara Ronin

“Japanese and other asian cultures are relationship centric versus task centric cultures” – Kara Ronin

“Keep introductions focused on their business achievements” – Kara Ronin

“Adventure is moving outside your comfort zone” – Kara Ronin

“Adventure is going to a country you have never been to and trying new food” – Kara Ronin

“You have to enjoy your adventures” – Kara Ronin

“I want to people to have an understanding of their differences”- Kara Ronin

What you will learn in this episode:

-The different body language consideration for men and women

-How western and asian business body language differs

-How to pick the right outfit for each business occasion

-Pacing and directness in conversations around the world

-Personal space and body angle considerations around the world

-Cultural specific email étiquette and structure

Continue the Adventure

Executive Impressions

Thanks Kara Ronin!

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