In this episode, Kerstin Cable and Cathy Intro talk about embracing creativity, joy and discipline in language coaching and learning as well as in business. Growth can be slow, there may be "failures" but it’s important to never give up, ask oneself the right questions and be open to receiving help. Topics: * Introduction * Living abroad and identity: how is it being German in the UK? * Learning languages to gain a better intercultural understanding: Welsh, Quebec French * Acknowledging the privileges of speakers of certain languages (English, French, German...) and of being able to learn languages by choice * Language coaching and business: balancing joy and discipline = growth * The effects major life changes like moving abroad may have and how to make things happen * Kerstin's projects: Idea Incubator, AI Language Club (links below) Wanna be notified when an episode is published? Subscribe to my channel and to the monthly newsletter: https://mypolyglotlife.ck.page/crossroadspodcast About my guest: Kerstin is a popular speaker at universities and events, and has been featured on BBC World Service, in Süddeutsche Zeitung, Bloomberg Businessweek and The Cut. She's a multilingual and multi-passionate online business mentor with over 10 years of experience creating and selling courses, coaching programmes, podcasts, books, retreats, and memberships. She's the author of 15+ books and courses for language learners, co-founder of AI Language Club and the Women in Language conference, and creator of the Fluent Show podcast. Links: Language Coaching: https://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk Business coaching: https://www.kerstincable.com IG: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ X: http://www.x.com/fluentlanguage Cathy's website: https://mypolyglotlife.com

Exploring Language, Culture and Identity with Urmi Hossain, author of "Discovering Your Identity : A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle". Moving to Quebec and getting Canadian citizenship added more languages and additional layers to an already complex identity.

In this episode, polyglot Urmi Hossain tells us about her background, struggles and gives advice on best practices to become proficient in a new language. Navigating an unfamiliar environment and learning to communicate in a foreign language present risks but it's also an opportunity for growth. Topics: * Stop asking the question "Where are you from?" (and suggested alternatives) * What does it mean to be bilingual? * Language change = Personality change? * Urmi's initial struggle to adapt to Quebec French and best practices to learn a language * Personal growth: on the risk / reward potential of moving abroad, setting oneself goals and managing work / life balance Wanna be notified when an episode is published? Subscribe to the show and to the monthly newsletter. About my guest: Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She currently resides in Canada and works in the financial services industry. She is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, and mentor. She is the holder of the CFA and CAIA charter. She advocates women's empowerment and is passionate about teaching and mentoring other girls and women. She is part of the Women In Leadership organization, a nonprofit organization based in Canada. She enjoys being a promoter of self-investing and personal development. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and practicing Muay Thai. Links:

• Buy Urmi`s book on Amazon: Discovering Your Identity : A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle
• YouTube
• Social: LinkedIn , Instagram
• Blog: myways.ca
• Cathy's website: mypolyglotlife.com
• POLYGLOT CONFERENCE GLOBAL (online; October 10-13, 2024): https://global.polyglotconference.com

How can the challenges we face(d) and our decisions shape the person we are today? In this new podcast, Cathy receives guests juggling with multiple languages and identities pursuing their passions and finding their place in the world.

Inspiring interviews with guests who DO NOT tick ALL the following boxes: able-bodied heterosexual cis-gendered white male from the Global North.

Find out more about Cathy:

• 🎙️Podcast My Polyglot Life en français
• Language coaching and business coaching for French educators: mypolyglotlife.com
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Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WT2ucdBoViQ

Background music: Echoes – Atch (No Copyright Music)