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Today, we're continuing our newest series about how traveling abroad cultivated my cultural intelligence in ways my formal education never could. If you recall, the majority of these lessons and skills were developed since graduating with a doctorate - not before.
If you’re new here at Beyond Borders Podcast, I want to thank you for joining me today as we go on to Part 2 of our 8-week mini-series.
In this episode, we’re talking about the ability to solve problems - and most times, these issues need immediate solutions that you may not have prepared for.
Travel has a way of throwing unexpected obstacles your way, forcing you to think on your feet and find creative solutions. From navigating transportation hiccups to managing limited resources, every trip presents unique challenges that help you develop resourcefulness and quick thinking.
00:11 - Introduction
00:30 - Overview of the podcast's focus on transformative travel experiences and cultural insights
00:57 - Introduction to the 8-week mini series on how travel cultivated the host's cultural intelligence
01:29 - How travel forces you to think on your feet and find creative solutions to unexpected challenges
02:04 - The host shares a personal story about her first trip to Europe in 2017 and the problems she faced
03:21 - Meeting up with a friend in Italy and getting stranded in the middle of nowhere with a dying phone
06:36 - Eventually finding a taxi driver who helped her get to the train station and make it to Rome
08:39 - Arriving at the Colosseum in Rome, but her phone dying before she could take pictures
10:03 - Getting her phone stolen by a "new friend" in Spain after the Colosseum incident
11:45 - Transitioning to discussing 10 problem-solving skills that travel has sharpened for the host:
Overcoming language barriers
Navigating transportation hiccups
Adapting to cultural differences
Managing limited resources
Dealing with unexpected closures
Troubleshooting tech failures
Addressing health issues
Budgeting constraints
Mastering time management
Prioritizing safety concerns
25:39 - Concluding the episode by emphasizing the value of the problem-solving skills developed through travel
26:38 - Invitation to connect with the host, share feedback, and suggest future content
Dr. CK 💋
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