Authenticity at WORK Isn’t OPTIONAL Anymore | LESSONS from MIMI NICKLIN | S2E1 | Part 2
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In this deeply thoughtful follow-up episode, Mimi Nicklin, global empathy advocate and bestselling author, returns to share what she’s learned from working across cultures, leading diverse teams, and connecting with people through presence, empathy, and listening.
From her keynote in Bangalore to navigating the complexity of wearing a sari, Mimi brings powerful stories of adaptation, cultural respect, and leadership through empathy.
We explore:
🧭 The power of adapting your message to connect across cultures
👗 How wearing a sari (or an abaya) teaches humility, presence, and empathy
📚 Her India-specific book, Empathy at Work and why India holds her heart
🧠 Listening-led leadership and building psychological safety
🌍 The subtle but powerful shift from “living abroad” to “living within” a culture
💡 The science behind her upcoming book, The Connection Prescription — exploring empathy and belonging as the keys to longevity
🌱 And how Mimi stays grounded while reaching millions
This episode is full of reflections for expats, global professionals, and anyone navigating cross-cultural connections in work or life.
✨ “We’re guests in someone else’s country — and that’s a gift.”
🎧 Listen, reflect, and let us know what part stays with you.
🔗 Check out Mimi’s platform at www.empathyeverywhere.co
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