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24/03/2024 By David Rigby

SIETAR: Unlocking Innovation and Creativity using DEIB

Register here:https://lnkd.in/dZqPyZsT for SIETAR Event March 27 Unlocking Innovation and Creativity in Teams using DEIB Strategies (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Belonging) . Listen to SCT’s David Rigby and others

Join us on March 27th, from 18:00 to 19:15 CET, for an exploration of “Unlocking Innovation and Creativity in Teams Using DEIB Strategies” as part of SIETAR Europa’s ongoing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Learning Series. This strategic DEIB training initiative is designed to foster active and actionable approaches to DEIB within the workplace, cultivating a more inclusive and innovative environment.

The DEIB Learning Series aims to deepen our understanding and integration of DEIB contributions within the intercultural workspace, aligning with our commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all members of our community. In our dedication to advancing knowledge and addressing DEIB challenges, we are pleased to present guest speakers who will share their expertise:

David Rigby: Executive Business Coach & Consultant, Managing Director of Smart Coaching Training
Patricia Malidor-Coleman: Author, Speaker, Certified Life & Career Transition Coach, Founder of Globaliscious R retreats
Edwin Hoffman PhD: Lecturer, Trainer, developer of the TOPOI -model and together with Arjan Verdooren the author of Diversity Competence. “Cultures don’t meet, people do”
Magdalena Szumna: Founder of indigo, Diversity Competence & Intercultural Trainer
The session will be moderated by Papa Balla Ndong, DEIB AI Strategist.

These experts will provide actionable strategies to drive change and promote a more inclusive and equitable world.
During this session, we will delve into important questions such as:

What does DEIB look like in the workplace, especially concerning AI such as ChatGPT?
What are the common barriers to DEIB?
What does the TOPOI model entail?
And more…

This is a unique opportunity to reflect on psychological safety, wellness, Spiral Dynamics vertical development, soft skills, leadership, and DEIB.

Please register via the Link below Register here:https://lnkd.in/dZqPyZsT

We look forward to your participation and collaboration!

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Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

19/03/2024 By David Rigby

Cognitive Interculturality for TM

Cognitive Interculturality is the most important skill for Diversity

“We are going to look at Why Cognitive Interculturality is the most important skill for Diversity But first – what is it ?”

This topic was recently presented by David Rigby at Toastmasters Madrid – watch it here

*Cognitive Interculturality Toastmasters Madrid March 2024*

Have you ever wondered why you can talk to some people more easily than others? This because some people think the same way as you , others think differently .
All people sit somewhere on the line between introvert and extrovert. Some people work with their emotions others are much more logical . Every one is a combination of all but some are more prevalent.

Cognitive Profiling

In Smart Coaching & Training we use Cognitive Profiling tool C-me which describes people by assigning colours Red Green Blue And Yellow.
• Reds are extrovert and logical – they don’t do detail or feelings.
• Blues are introverts and logical – they like rules and details – emotions not allowed
• Greens are introverts and emotional – they want to make sure every one is ok
• Yellows are extrovert and emotional – brilliant at networking terrible at finishing tasks .

Cognitively Diverse teams are Teams with all four colours are able to take advantage of all the ways of thinking. Cognitive Interculturality is being able know yourself and be able to communicate with all the others.

C-me Cognitive Profiling showing types and Communication Preferences

Most people think Diversity about differences you can see – race/ethnicity, sex/gender, age and perhaps sexuality and neurodiversity. These are the ones which get the most publicity and are measured. But there are many other types of diversity – religion, class, education, country of origin, country of birth/residence, nationality, wealth, which part of the country, accent/

Stereotypes

There are stereotypes. Spanish people are like this – turn up late etc, are emotional and outgoing. Dutch are not emotional and direct and on time. That means they behave according to particular colours. Hofstede has analysed countries according to 5 criteria. But the reality is most people in a country do not behave according to the international perception of their culture.

Cognitive Interculturality – one more thing to consider

The most successful teams are the ones where the members think differently- that is cognitively diverse, And where the individuals are expert at communicating with each other – and that’s Cognitive Interculturality. It’s one more very important thing to think about on top of the usual intercultural topics. Read more here .

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

28/10/2023 By David Rigby

Getting your fill of Interculturality

Food and Interculturality.

Last week I thought I would go for some foreign food – so I found a cultural ghetto and chose some typical food of the ghetto. It always helps to be familiar with local ghetto food.

Mushy Peas ?

So I chose Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas accompanied by Tea with Milk. Where was I? Benidorm, Spain inside the English ghetto. Potato Chips (French Fries) made from real potatoes without emulsifiers etc, And most British wouldn’t know what Mushy Peas is.

Ghetto Restaurants

Most places in the world have cultural or food ghettos. What do you do if you are invited to a ghetto restaurant by a client from that country, or indeed elsewhere?
Forget the “I know what I like, I like what I know “ brigade. Your client is entertaining you and it’s incumbent on you to know what you are ordering and to eat it.

*Ghetto Food in Spain: Fish Chips Mushy Peas Tea*

Two Choices

You have two choices – either understand the menu and make your own choices or ask your host to choose. And in all cases take into account you or your host’s religious restrictions. Whatever you receive you better know the custom and eat all of it to show appreciation or leave a little or the host will order more on your behalf.

Building Intercultural Relationships through food

This is how good relationships are formed. And that can lead to business. So what can you do to make this a success ?

Learn to understand the menus. This is crucial. Spanish dishes have names from which you cannot tell the ingredients nor the way they are made. So do Philippine ones. I ordered enough for 6 in a Filipino restaurant in Dubai.
Learn how many dishes to order – the size of the portions. In Europe: Starter – main course -desert – cheese. (except in France where the cheese comes before the dessert). In Spain they have Pinxos, tapas, Media Raciones, Raciones and that’s just for the starters or instead of a main course. In Britain Spaghetti Bolognese is considered a main course, in Italy it isn’t. It’s what you eat before the main course. In Italy, as a guest I requested a second plate of delicious home-made pasta, then had to eat two more main courses to not insult the chef.
Learn who you might or might not meet. I was privileged to be invited to the home of one of my Pakistani clients. While I never identified what the food was, it was delicious,. The chef, who was his wife, I never met because that is the custom.
Understand Cutlery. Some people eat with their right hand. Learn how to do it as you may not get an option. Some people, likewise, eat with Chopsticks. Learn how to do it. In Spain and Italy you get one knife and fork no matter how many courses (I went to an Italian dinner with 14 courses – I ate all of the first 7, some of the next three then fell asleep). In UK you get an array of cutlery learn what to use. And use the fork in the left hand to put food in the mouth, Americans use a fork in the left hand to cut the food and then transfer the fork to the right hand to eat.

Just a few of the things to consider on the way to becoming interculturally competent while eating. Read more here

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

In conjunction with Professional Speakers Association (Spain) , SCT’s David Rigby will be present at the TEDx Marbella Spain event on June 9 focussing on Entrepreneurs

15/09/2023 By David Rigby

A journey onto and across the bridge of consciousness

Save the date: this Thursday 21 September 2023 FREE event

Supporting the evolution of the individuals and teams through their journeys of expanded awareness and challenge – A journey onto and across the bridge of consciousness.

Life is often a “leap of faith” when undergoing stages of significant life changing transition — loss, birth, the responsibilities of parenthood, a career change — while sometimes we are confronted with circumstances way beyond our control or understanding of why they are happening to us.

In these moments, we grapple with profound questions:

What and Why are all these situations happening?
Why are the strategies that once served me no longer working?
What have I done wrong to deserve this?
Who am I really? Do I actually have a purpose?
Which path should I tread?

Often, faced with the above people continue forward without really addressing the questions, slipping back into autopilot. They lose connection to their core self, staying too connected to the familiarity of the ego and lower self; sometimes, this leads to depression, anxiety, or burnout.

Coaching aims to work with individuals and teams as coachees to help support them walk “their path less travelled” (Their unique journey) by trying to identify where the coachee is positioned and operating from on the consciousness bridge of the Soul, between the mundane 3^rd dimensional ego world on one side of the bridge through to the higher spiritual dimensions of the Spirit on the far side. The step we need make is the next one on the path, but where am I? In our upcoming webinar, three coaches from diverse fields and working with different stages on the bridge will share their personal stories — starting with Leadership Coach Dr. Pari Namazie, Psychosynthesis Counsellor and Coach Sheona Della-Fort and Wizard, Corporate Alchemist and Practical Mystic Malcolm Lewis; all expertly moderated by Founder of Smart Coaching & Training David Rigby

They will try to reveal how they redefined their purpose as a result of spiritual experiences, overcame their own unique challenges and pay this forward to the people and communities they encounter.

They will share:

What transitions did they go through?
What was their learning?
What role did Presence and Spirit Based Coaching play for them?
How do they support others in their journey?

Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching (PSBC), learn from the experiences of these remarkable coaches, and embark on a journey towards integrating body, mind, and spirit, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom.

The Power of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR 21 September 2023

Join Smart Coaching & Training’s Presence and Spirit Based Coaches Dr Pari Namazie, Malcolm Lewis and Sheona Della-Fort on 21 September 15:00-15.45 CEST (14:00 to 14:45 BST)(17:00 to 17:45 GST) to hear how they guide individuals through a transformative process of self-exploration and personal growth. They employ a unique and holistic approach that emphasizes the integration of body, mind, spirit, and soul to help their clients tap into their fullest potential. Book your place for this FREE event via eventbrite link here.

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

23/08/2023 By David Rigby

Facing the Big Questions in Life

Save the date Thursday 21 September 2023

At some point in our lives, there comes a time when we seek a deeper sense of spirituality. We face major challenges, experience setbacks, reach a crossroads — and we yearn for something more.

Perhaps we are undergoing a significant life transition — loss, birth, the responsibilities of parenthood, a career change — or maybe we find ourselves confronted with circumstances beyond our control.

In these moments, we grapple with profound questions:

Why is this happening?
Why do the strategies that once served me no longer suffice?
Why me?
Who am I? What is my purpose? What path should I tread?

Often, people continue forward without addressing these questions, slipping into autopilot mode. They lose connection to their core, sometimes they stay too connected to their ego. Sometimes, this leads to depression, anxiety, or burnout.

It is only when we pause and question the turmoils within that we open the door to self-discovery and raise our levels of consciousness. It is not an easy journey, but it can be a rewarding one. Through every transition there is a period of discomfort, but coming out the other side, there is awareness, surrender and peace.

In an upcoming webinar, three coaches from diverse fields — Leadership Coach Dr. Pari Namazie, Wizard and Corporate Alchemist Malcolm Lewis, Psychosynthesis Counselor and Coach Sheona Della-Fort, and moderated by Founder of Smart Coaching & Training David Rigby — will share their personal stories. They will reveal how they redefined their purpose, overcame their own unique challenges and pay this forward to the people and communities they encounter.

They will share:

What transitions did they go through?
What was their learning?
What role did Presence and Spirit Based Coaching play for them?
How do they support others in their journey?

Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching, learn from the experiences of these remarkable coaches, and embark on a journey towards integrating body, mind, and spirit, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom.

The Power of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR 21 September 2023

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

SIETAR: Unlocking Innovation and Creativity using DEIB

Register here:https://lnkd.in/dZqPyZsT for SIETAR Event March 27 Unlocking Innovation and Creativity in Teams using DEIB Strategies (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Belonging) . Listen to SCT’s David Rigby and others

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

Cognitive Interculturality for TM

Cognitive Interculturality is the most important skill for Diversity

Cognitive Profiling

Cognitively Diverse teams are Teams with all four colours are able to take advantage of all the ways of thinking. Cognitive Interculturality is being able know yourself and be able to communicate with all the others.

C-me Cognitive Profiling showing types and Communication Preferences

Stereotypes

Cognitive Interculturality – one more thing to consider

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

Getting your fill of Interculturality

Food and Interculturality.

Mushy Peas ?

Ghetto Restaurants

Two Choices

Building Intercultural Relationships through food

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

A journey onto and across the bridge of consciousness

Save the date: this Thursday 21 September 2023 FREE event

Supporting the evolution of the individuals and teams through their journeys of expanded awareness and challenge – A journey onto and across the bridge of consciousness.

The Power of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR 21 September 2023

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

Facing the Big Questions in Life

Save the date Thursday 21 September 2023

The Power of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR 21 September 2023

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

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