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Unlocking Cultural Agility with Marco Blankenburgh

Explore the diverse stories of some of the most advanced Intercultural practitioners from around the world with Marco Blankenburgh, who has been equipping people with cultural agility for 25+ years. Along the way, you will gain cultural insights that will help you find relational success in our globally diverse world. 

Education Relationships Personal Development Society & Culture Culture Business Self-Improvement Coaching
Update frequency
every 35 days
Average duration
49 minutes
Episodes
37
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Calibrating Strengths is More Powerful Than Fixing Weaknesses

Calibrating Strengths is More Powerful Than Fixing Weaknesses

In this conversation, KnowledgeWorkx founder Marco Blankenburgh interviews Roberta Saffels—Brazilian-American psychologist, 25-year expat, and positive-leadership consultant based in Doha, Qatar. Rob…

00:53:17  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Trump, Trade, and Tariffs | Understand the cultural forces behind the current global shifts

Trump, Trade, and Tariffs | Understand the cultural forces behind the current global shifts

The surprising shifts in American foreign policy under Trump aren't just political—they're deeply cultural. Marco Blankenburgh and Rana Nejem break new ground by applying KnowledgeWorkx' Three Colors…

00:51:33  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
Applying the 12 Dimensions of Culture | Part 2

Applying the 12 Dimensions of Culture | Part 2

Cultural misunderstandings can derail business deals, fracture teams, and create seemingly intractable workplace conflicts—but most of us lack the language to identify what's really happening beneath…

01:04:46  |   Mon 26 May 2025
Discovering the 12 Dimensions of Culture | Part 1

Discovering the 12 Dimensions of Culture | Part 1

Have you ever wondered how cultural differences shape our interactions? In this episode, Marco and Shelley explore the transformative concept of intercultural agility through the lens of the 12 Dimen…

01:06:41  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
Creating Agile Organizations

Creating Agile Organizations

Around 70% of most change initiatives are unsuccessful in organizations around the world. How can we create organizations that have the agility to successfully create real change?

Join us as Marco Bl…

00:47:37  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
Navigating Diversity Initiatives Globally | Part 2 with Linda Berlot

Navigating Diversity Initiatives Globally | Part 2 with Linda Berlot

What truly makes diversity initiatives succeed in today's complex global world?

Join Marco Blankenburgh and Linda Berlot as they uncover the qualities of courage and cultural learning necessary for en…

01:02:24  |   Sun 24 Nov 2024
Enhancing Team Effectiveness Globally | Part 1 with Linda Berlot

Enhancing Team Effectiveness Globally | Part 1 with Linda Berlot

Discover the secrets to applying cultural agility successfully on teams with our esteemed guest, Linda Berlot, whose 20 years of living in Dubai and working across various countries have uniquely pos…

00:55:17  |   Mon 16 Sep 2024
Building a Thriving Family Culture with Andrew Doust

Building a Thriving Family Culture with Andrew Doust

How do you create a thriving family culture amidst family tension and succession planning?
Join us as we explore this pressing question with Andrew Doust, founder of Plenitude Partners. In this insig…

01:04:46  |   Fri 30 Aug 2024
The Three Colors of Worldview: Applying the Cultural Drivers (part 2)

The Three Colors of Worldview: Applying the Cultural Drivers (part 2)

How can you truly appreciate, honor, and empower diverse perspectives? By understanding and applying the Three Colors of Worldview, you can develop intercultural agility and recognize individual uniq…

00:42:13  |   Mon 29 Jul 2024
The Three Colors of Worldview: A Deep Dive into Cultural Drivers (part 1)

The Three Colors of Worldview: A Deep Dive into Cultural Drivers (part 1)

What if understanding three simple colors could transform your perspective on intercultural connection? Join us as Shelley Reinhart welcomes Marco, International Director of KnowledgeWorks, to discus…

00:55:25  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
Unlocking the World of HR Through Cultural Agility with Erika Butler

Unlocking the World of HR Through Cultural Agility with Erika Butler

In a world that's rapidly shrinking due to globalization, the role of human resources (HR) is evolving just as quickly. Erika, a seasoned HR professional, sat down with Marco Blankenburgh to share he…

00:41:21  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
Coaching Beyond Borders to Unlock Global Potential with Sarah Anthony and Matt Trenchard

Coaching Beyond Borders to Unlock Global Potential with Sarah Anthony and Matt Trenchard

When cultures collide within the coaching arena, the game changes entirely. That's why this episode, featuring Matt Trenchard and Sarah Anthony, peels back the layers to expose the intricate dance of…

01:01:24  |   Thu 22 Feb 2024
Counseling Across Cultures with Nancy Wolf

Counseling Across Cultures with Nancy Wolf

Nancy Wolf captivates us with her experiences of moving from America to Africa, a decision that propelled her family into a whirlwind of cultural discoveries and personal growth. This journey is not …

00:34:33  |   Thu 18 Jan 2024
Navigating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging with David Myles

Navigating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging with David Myles

We're delighted to introduce our esteemed guest, David Myles, who brings a unique perspective on race and intercultural agility. Born and raised an African-American in a largely white community, Davi…

01:01:25  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
Lessons Learned from Facilitating Intercultural Meetings with Marco Blankenburgh

Lessons Learned from Facilitating Intercultural Meetings with Marco Blankenburgh

Are you ready to turn the intricacies of intercultural meetings from minefields into gold mines?

Let's embark on this journey together with, Marco Blankenburgh, the International Director of Knowledge…

00:53:35  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
Power Across Cultures with Ming-Jinn Tong

Power Across Cultures with Ming-Jinn Tong

"Power tends to corrupt, absolute power corrupts absolutely." Lord Acton made this statement in 1887 and it still informs our view of power today.

 But is power all bad? Is there any beauty in it? If …

00:58:17  |   Mon 18 Sep 2023
Bringing Intercultural Agility into the Classroom

Bringing Intercultural Agility into the Classroom

How can teachers create a cultural space in their classrooms where students of all backgrounds can thrive?

Listen as Shelley Reinhart, KnowledgeWorkx Director of Education, unpacks this question with…

01:07:05  |   Thu 22 Jun 2023
The International Business of Music with Iain Wilson

The International Business of Music with Iain Wilson

How did a small team from Northern Ireland create a world-renowned service and build up an international clientele winning multiple national and global awards for their excellence?

Find out as Marco …

00:52:35  |   Wed 24 May 2023
Global Leadership — How to Become a Culturally Agile Leader

Global Leadership — How to Become a Culturally Agile Leader

Whether it's leading staff living around the world, navigating different cultural and personal workstyles, or working on teams across borders — leading globally keeps becoming more complex. Global le…

00:53:00  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Interpersonal Assessments in an Intercultural World with Linda Berlot

Interpersonal Assessments in an Intercultural World with Linda Berlot

Most psychometric tools are created by researchers in the West. These tools are shaped by cultural human beings with Western biases.  Are these tools viable in non-Western settings?

How do you avoid m…

00:42:50  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
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