Gabor Holch in conversation with Barbara Wietasch – Global Business Experts
Statement: A human being, when you want something from them, is much more intimidating than an email!
In this episode my new guest is Gaber Holch, an intercultural leadership coach, consultant, author and speaker specialized in East-West executive assignments and business relations. An expat since age 4, a former diplomat and China-based since 2002, he has advised, coached and trained leaders for 100+ clients in 25+ countries. He currently splits his time between his Shanghai base and international jobs, mainly in the Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Gabor gave light to my following questions:
👉 What can we understand regarding cultural agility and why is it necessary for effective communication and decision-making?
👉 How can multinational companies create culture-free spaces to foster working across cultures?
👉 How to be aware of biases and skills development and why are essential for working effectively in different cultures.
👉 What are the differences between generations in terms of digital skills and personal connections?
👉 Which digital tools should be used to connect people not replacing personal interactions?
If you are interested in New Work between East & West or are looking for someone who can give you good input for your new expatriate job, then just tune in!
We hope you enjoy listening!
We discuss the importance of reflection, observation skills, and empathy when working in different cultures and explore the differences between working in the East and West, the challenges of cultural agility, and the need for culture-free spaces in multinational companies.
Our conversation highlights the role of observation and awareness in effective communication and decision-making across cultures and new ways of working and leadership in the context of a rapidly changing world. It emphasizes the importance of self-organization, autonomy, and mastery in teams.
Gabor’s personal blog
Here is his contact via LinkedIn:
And here is his new book (2023): Dragon Suit: The Golden Age of Expatriate Executives In China
Enjoy listening!
