Mastering Intercultural Competence: Insights for International Students with Magdalena Szumna

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Bennu Community Podcast! Join us as we delve into the vital topic of intercultural competence with Magdalena Szumna, a multicultural leadership expert and founder of Indigo Diversity Consulting. Magdalena brings nearly two decades of corporate experience and a wealth of knowledge in fostering open, equitable work environments.

In this episode, Magdalena shares her journey and insights on why intercultural competence is essential in today's globalized world. We discuss the importance of self-awareness, understanding cultural differences, and practical steps to navigate multicultural settings effectively. Magdalena also provides valuable advice for international students on overcoming language barriers, building their careers in diverse environments, and developing leadership skills.

Whether you're an international student or a professional working in a multicultural team, this episode is packed with actionable tips and resources to enhance your intercultural communication and competence.

Tune in to learn more and be inspired to embrace diversity in your interactions and career!

About Magdalena Szumna

Magdalena is a seasoned business professional turned Intercultural & Diversity Competence Trainer / Facilitator.

In her work at INDIGO Diversity Consulting she equips leaders and their multicultural teams with skills to communicate effectively and inclusively in today's interconnected world and thus reap the benefits of the diversity of experiences, thoughts, and perspectives.

For the teams comprised of/or working with people of diverse (cultural) backgrounds, and for the leaders willing to create work spaces where people can be their best selves, she provides bespoke learning programs (webinars, workshops, training journeys) in:

🔹Multicultural leadership

🔸Intercultural & Diversity Competence

🔹Storytelling for inclusion

To learn more visit: indigodiversity.com

For more content on these topics follow her on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mszumna/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigodiversity

Resources you can link to the episode:

Books on intercultural communication:

• E. Meyer “The Culture Map”
• A. Molinsky “Global Dexterity”

Podcast where she talked about diversity competence (available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube)

• “Diversity competence and TOPOI Model” on A Step ahead by Monika Chutnik podcast https://astepahead.pro/diversity-competence-and-topoi-model/

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