Intercultural Insiders

Part one of a two part interview: Doris Haddad, MEd Career Counsellor and Master Certified Career Coach (MCCC) has an extensive background as a Career Counsellor from both the public and private sectors. She has helped internationally trained professionals and others from various experiences strategize their career journey.   We discuss Haddad's path to becoming a career counsellor, why she p...

Liliana Nakamura is an HR Professional who speaks four languages and has lived in three countries. Her parents were both Japanese, and she was born and raised in Argentina.   In this second part of a two-part interview, Liliana tells us about adapting to Canada and the importance of having a plan.   She also discusses the value of networking in Canada and how you can do it even if you're...

Liliana Nakamura is an HR Professional who speaks four languages and has lived in three countries. Her parents were both Japanese, and she was born and raised in Argentina.   In this first part of a two-part interview, Liliana tells us about her life growing up in Argentina and when she realized her family was a little different than everyone else's.   She also discusses her move to Japa...

Intercultural Insiders is a weekly show that will share the stories of people with intercultural experiences. Sharing these stories reminds expats and newcomers that we aren't alone.  Rather than judging, learning from other cultures and rising to the challenges can help us become better versions of ourselves. John McGraw, show host and founder of Hiyaku Coaching, introduces the show and shar...