The Culture Builders

The Culture Builders Deep Dive – connecting cultures with language ‘hygiene’

Heather Hansen · April 26, 2023

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Interview with Heather Hansen

The Culture Builders Deep Dive – connecting cultures with language ‘hygiene’ — Heather Hansen

Podcast: The Culture Builders

April 26, 2023

Key topicsCommunication and diversityWith the increasing focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, effective communication has become more important than ever. Heather Hansen can speak to the challenges and opportunities of communicating across differences, and how to create a culture of belonging through communication. Cross-cultural communicationAccording to a recent survey, 70% of global executives believe that cross-cultural communication is critical to their organization's success. Heather Hansen can provide insights on how to navigate cultural differences and build effective communication strategies that bridge divides. Leadership communicationIn her book "Unmuted," Heather Hansen emphasizes the importance of leadership communication in creating inclusive and productive teams. She provides practical strategies for leaders to communicate with clarity, empathy, and authenticity, inspiring action and driving results. View all topics →

About Heather Hansen

TEDx Speaker and Author

200K+ TEDx talk viewsAmazon Bestselling and award-winning authorNASA External communication consultantAuthor Unmuted

With TEDX speaker and author Heather Hansen's expertise and guidance, you'll learn how to navigate the complexities of cross-cultural communication, overcome bias, and foster inclusive communication cultures that inspire action and drive results. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a rising star in your field, Unmuted will help you to unlock your full potential and become a more effective, confident, and inspiring communicator.

Heather's passion for communication and diversity is evident in everything she does, from her engaging TEDx talk to her popular books and training programs. Her unique approach to teaching and coaching has helped countless individuals and organizations to transform their communication cultures and achieve their goals.

If you're looking to improve your communication skills, build more inclusive teams, and become a more effective leader, Heather Hansen is the expert you need. With her guidance, you'll learn how to speak up, show up, and inspire action in a changing world. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most dynamic and inspiring speakers in the field of communication.

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About this episode

This episode is a cautionary tale of linguistic privilege. What? You say. Listen on and find out, as Chris interviewsHeather Hansen– a Global Communication Expert and author of the book ‘Unmuted’. She spends a great deal of her professional life helping people to feel more confident speaking in a second language (in particular, English). But, as she explains, the main root problems lie with the native speaker, not the person trying to improve.

Listening to this is a cold-shower wake up for native English speakers – challenging us to rethink how we communicate with our global community, and to use language and stories that others will understand. As Heather explains, so many good conversations and sources of insight and innovation are stifled when we fail to account for the people that have had the bravery to learn our language. And, as all good teachers do, Heather’s got some great tips, advice and sources of learning to help everyone improve their global communication.

Guest: Heather Hansen