The Journey Onwards

I had the fortune of sitting with cross-cultural intelligence coach, Liu Liu, to discuss his personal life experiences, family history, and career journey that took him from working in the post room to now working with people in over 30 countries and becoming an executive board member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).We discuss his tips for success with his cross-cultural marriage, navigating intercultural relationships in your personal and professional life, the mindset required to thrive when moving to a new country, and much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qrvrpVfDCsTHE GUESTLiu Liu has decades of experience specialising in helping international organisations and businesses to improve communication and cooperation among employees to drive individual and team performance.He coaches managers and leaders in a cross-cultural context to build trust, communicate effectively, and deliver results.SIGN UP TO LIFETIMES FREE ACCESS: https://lifetimesapp.comWe discuss:Are Chinese people rude or hospitable?Cultural differences in relationships at workHow to make sure your cross-cultural marriage starts wellThe role of parents in the relationship decision of their childrenThe three types of mixed culture relationships2 mindset tips when you move abroad and feel like you have to start againWhy immigrants often have an attitude issue when they move to a new country.What is stereotype threat, and is it getting worse?Can we even do anything about our unconscious biases?Intercultural understanding and leadership.What is the babble effect?📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634

"We’re not just making a manual washing machine, we’re trying to reduce the burden of hand washing clothes for women a girls around the world." Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Z7Qlx-mmCkWHO IS NAVJOT SAWHNEY:- The humanitarian engineer who co-founded The Washing Machine Project, a social enterprise dedicated to designing and distributing a manual hand-cranked washing machine to displaced and low-income people around the world.- Among 14 winners of the annual 21st Century Icon Awards as the Sustainability Rising Star - Awarded for the most improved performance in the class of 2013JOIN THE LIFESTIMES APP WAITLIST: https://bit.ly/3QrlbeeLifeTimes is a family tree and multimedia platform where you can create a profile and chronological timeline the key moments of your (or your family member's) life, so that they can live on for the future generations. You can upload photos, videos or audio, tag other connections, and have your life remembered the way you want it to. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3QrlbeeJOIN THE LIFESTIMES APP WAITLIST: https://bit.ly/3QrlbeeLifeTimes is a family tree and multimedia platform where you can create a profile and chronological timeline the key moments of your (or your family member's) life, so that they can live on for the future generations. You can upload photos, videos or audio, tag other connections, and have your life remembered the way you want it to. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3QrlbeeWe discuss:Why our ancestors were so entrepreneurial“My mum came to London with no-one around her and 5 pounds in her pocket”Navigating the loss of his father at an early ageThe value of tracking our family treeDepression stigma in Hindu and Punjabi cultures Growing up in Southall Being diagnosed with ADHD and his mum's response to itA tip on aligning your decisions with your valuesAccepting that the road to success is bumpyHow do we increase positive impact initiatives without further increasing the wealth gap problem📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTR2R uncovers the family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the legacy they want to leave for future generations.We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634

"I think it's never too late to cut that generational trauma, to whatever extent we have it, we need to learn to heal and cut that for the next generation" - Sonia KaurahWho is Sonia?Australia born with Malaysian-Indian roots.Founder of Tala Thrive - a mental health platform that matches you to therapists and coaches who understand your culture, language and/or religionEx-VC (Antler) and startup mentor and have helped over 200 startups raise their first round of capital, grow or expand.Reach out to her: https://www.talathrive.comWhat we cover:What gives people from immigrant backgrounds an advantage?The downsides to finding resilience and independence at a young age.Why mental health isn’t talked about in certain cultures.Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness.How to embrace coming from a multicultural background.Personal experiences of discrimination in Sweden.Issues with self-esteem and Imposter Syndrome as a woman of colour.What is Tala Thrive?How your cultural context influences your perspective on emotions.Why does mental health stigma still exist in certain cultures and societies.WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/VkToqaS_WmM** BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFETIMES APP PRE-LAUNCH **The family tree and multimedia platform that allows you to create a profile and timeline of your most significant memories and life events, so that you can share your life story with the future generations.~ launching Summer 2024 ~Find Out More and JOIN THE WAITLIST for FREE Access: https://lifetimesapp.com📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTR2R uncovers the family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the legacy they want to leave for future generations.We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634

“I had to embrace my identity, and try to define it. And it’s been a journey of acceptance, in a way. And it’s a never ending piece - to say that I finally got to a realisation that my identity is myself.”About Richard Davis:- Co-Founder & CEO of 51toCarbonZero, a platform designed to help media, marketing and advertising companies create accountable transition plans to accelerate their journey to achieve net zero.- 20+ years of executing sustainability & corporate transformation- Ex Global Chief of Business Strategy at dentsu- Sustainable Business Degree from CambridgeWATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/kamivZEuQigWe discuss:The search to reconnect with his father.Growing up in Italy with an English name.The pros and cons coming from a mixed identity.Why real hardship is required for innovation.A valuable life lesson from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'How to know when a risk is worth taking.The 2 views on what happiness is.Have we become complacent about the risks of climate change?Starting 51toCarbonZero.Do the younger generation care about climate change?What are the values required for successful future leaders of climate change?📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTR2R uncovers the family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the legacy they want to leave for future generations.We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634

"Actually being Asian is very cool, and we forget how cool it is"In this podcast clip, we discuss what 'community' means to Zamiha, how the sense of community and culture has evolved since the time she was growing up, and whether the importance of community played a role in her creating RecommendAsian. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/f7TxK6xudak?si=FzijSYZIwyH_odOL📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTR2R speaks to guests who have taken a career or life path that would be considered more unconventional compared to the community or culture they come from. In this show, we uncover what role their family roots and cultural upbringing have had on them finding success in a life driven by making a positive impact. We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world. 🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634

"everybody changes, positively or negatively throughout their lives... but how much do you change as a person versus how much does their perception of you change?"About Zamiha:> Founder of RecommendAsian, initially a South Asian Women's group on Facebook that now serves over 150,000 individuals> Founded Business Live UK Ltd - specialised in organizing networking events and providing resources for entrepreneurs> Hosted the "Hey Gorgeous" shopping and lifestyle event showcasing over 100 small businesses> Dedicated to championing diversity by sharing posts and helpful tools on self-improvement, promoting small enterprises and celebrating women in business> Involved in promoting and attending the record-breaking London edition of "My Friends Your Friends", Dubai's fast growing Talent community> Organiser of the hugely successful Online Super Networking EventWhat we cover:Why did Zamiha's family leave East Africa & what she learnt from her mother's way of living.Are cultures becoming more diluted?What was Zamiha like as a teenager.The moment she started feeling stuck.How our culture can stop us from taking risks.Is it wrong to profit from doing good?Why being a control freak is a good thing.Being perfect vs. a perfectionist.Experiencing cyber bullying & dealing with negativity.Reacting to people copying your idea📺 WATCH the full episode: https://youtu.be/f7TxK6xudak📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& Get In Touch)INSTAGRAM:   anandsworldTIKTOK:   / ananddattanipodcast  LINKEDIN:   / anand-dattani  LEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE OR RATING ON SPOTIFY ⭐️

"I was working alongside some incredible leaders; as an opportunity to work in an environment like that, the learning and growth didn't even compare""Anand Mistry is dynamo who is making great strides in inspiring young people and the creative possibilities that otherwise wouldn't have been available to them. He is co-founder of ProjectChakra, which has provided award-winning immersive workshops and experiential learning experiences with the purpose of inspiring action for social impact and entrepreneurial leadership.These experiences have been branded as "life changing" - and have helped to broaden thousands young people’s aspirations and personal growth opportunities, opening up career pathways along the way. This episode highlights the purpose of this show to a tee, making it arguably my favourite. Anand reveals the key moments that made all the difference in how his life journey unfolded, and just what it took to make ProjectChakra the multi-award winning initiative that it is today.Get in touchinfo@projectchakra.netWe discuss:What is relative risk?The paradox of choiceMaking decisions that serve multiple benefitsThe turning point and reaction of friends and family"I didn't go to university to get a degree" (Anand Mistry)The difference between empathy and sympathyThe importance of understanding context before judging peopleWhat do people value most at the end of their life?Choosing a life in social impact over a corporate careerWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MiuQKittpgM📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM:   / anandsworld  TIKTOK:   / ananddattanipodcast  LINKEDIN:   / anand-dattani  🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get!

"Success is Proportional to the Amount of Pain and Work You Can Tolerate"Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NeoJodEn02cFollow for Weekly highight clips from the Roots to Routes podcast📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634