{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6092f46767f02f7d0df16909/68b218e335734dc719081ae9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Arrival to Belonging: The Canadian Immigrant Journey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6092f46767f02f7d0df16909/1756502092771-da3852ef-547e-4ddc-9685-3b25c75eceee.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A podcast<strong> for English Teachers, by English Teachers.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>John Edward McGraw </strong>— Multicultural Workplace Expert, Inclusive Communication Specialist, and founder of Hiyaku (Hee-YA-koo) Coaching, to explore the subtle yet powerful aspects of Canadian culture that often trip up newcomers and even long-term immigrants. Drawing from his SHAPE framework and 15 years of cross-cultural experience in Japan and Canada, John shares insights on how culture invisibly shapes our perceptions, interactions, and sense of belonging. Whether you're new to Canada or a lifelong citizen, this conversation will help you better understand the cultural dynamics at play and how to foster more inclusive communities and workplaces.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Connect with John: </u></strong></p><p><a href=\"http://johnedwardmcgraw.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">JohnEdwardMcGraw.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnEdwardMcGraw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnEdwardMcGraw</a></p><p>Instagram: @JohnEdwardMcGraw</p><p>YouTube: @JohnEdwardMcGraw</p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://facebook.com/JohnEdwardMcGraw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://facebook.com/JohnEdwardMcGraw</a></p><p>X: @TheJohnEMcGraw</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at <a href=\"https://esltalk.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">esltalk.ca</a></p><p>🌟 Connect with us on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/esltalkpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@esltalkpodcast</a></p><p>📧 Got questions? Or would you like to be a guest? Send an email to: <a href=\"mailto:esltalkpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">esltalkpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together!</p>","author_name":"ESL Talk Podcast"}