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Are you playing it safe at home while the world is waiting for you? 🌏 In this masterclass episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with Marisha Wojciechowska Shibuya, a global consultant and author with over 25 years of experience spanning Japan, France, and Thailand.


Marisha reveals the \"invisible\" skills required to thrive in international markets: deep cultural adaptability, the art of building trust from scratch, and why \"saying yes\" is the ultimate career fuel. Whether you’re a young professional dreaming of a semester abroad or a seasoned leader looking to penetrate new markets, this conversation is your roadmap to global influence.


In this episode, you’ll discover:


The \"Say Yes\" Mantra: How adaptability fuels success across continents.

Cultural Missteps: Real-world examples of how small errors can break big deals.

Trust as an Asset: Why personal rapport is the true currency of Asian business cultures.

The Chamber Secret: How to use Chambers of Commerce as your ultimate market entry tool.

The \"Inner Voice\": Transitioning from being mentored to trusting your own wisdom.

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Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 - Teaser: The Key to Sustaining Global Success

01:09 - Meet Global Consultant & Author Marisha Wojciechowska Shibuya

02:12 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Invention, and the \"Secret Weapon\"

04:18 - Career Journey: From Water Security Expert to Solo-Entrepreneur

05:53 - The Guiding Voice: Riding on the Belief of Mentors

07:27 - The Success Mantra: Adaptability, Sensitivity, and Curiosity

08:48 - Navigating Japan, France & Thailand: The \"Listen First\" Strategy

11:00 - Cultural Missteps: Avoiding Pitfalls in International Business

13:42 - Local Customs: Why Greeting in the Local Language Changes Everything

18:41 - Building Trust in Asia: Why Holistic Rapport Beats Transactional Meetings

20:18 - Practical Tips: Using Chambers of Commerce for Market Entry

22:25 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Bhutan, and Teleportation

25:28 - Advice for Young Professionals: The Power of Studying Abroad

27:12 - Trivia Segment: Expats in UAE & Silicon Valley Tech Trends


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