Top Cross‑Cultural Communication Trends in 2025
Introduction I periodically review my blog analytics to understand what global professionals are searching for, struggling with, and curious about when it comes to cross‑cultural communication. It was good to revisit this process and add in cutting edge SEO trends as the last post I wrote like this was back in 2020! In 2025, the […]
Rethinking Cross-Cultural Do’s and Don’ts
At Authentic Journeys, we’ve spent years helping professionals navigate the complexities of global collaboration—especially between U.S. and Indian teams. In this final article of our three-part series, we explore rethinking cross-cultural do’s and don’ts—not by memorizing rules, but by asking questions that build bridges of understanding. Looking back at Part 1, we debated the value […]
US–India Cross-Cultural Training: Authentic Journeys FAQ
Achieving US–India business success requires more than technical expertise—it demands cultural fluency, trust-building, and everyday communication skills. When Indian professionals work closely with U.S. clients—especially in IT, remote services, or relocation contexts—small misunderstandings can quietly impact timelines, morale, and client relationships. That’s where cross-cultural training makes a difference. At Authentic Journeys, our programs are designed to support […]
Cross-Cultural Training for India–U.S. Teams
When Indian professionals work closely with U.S. clients—especially in IT, remote services, or relocation contexts—communication challenges can quietly impact trust, timelines, and team morale. That’s where cross-cultural training makes a difference. At Authentic Journeys, our programs are designed to support real-world collaboration, with a special focus on cross-cultural training for India–U.S. teams. This FAQ offers […]
An Update on the Journey Ahead
Hello, everyone! It’s been a while—about three years since my last update—but I wanted to take a moment to reconnect and share some updates about Authentic Journeys and where it’s headed. A Shift in Availability: An Update on the Journey Ahead First, I’d like to acknowledge that my availability for Authentic Journeys has been […]
What is the Flipped Classroom?
As we wrap up programs, some participants talk about enjoying the flipped class experience. I’d like to take a little time to answer the question, “What is the flipped classroom – especially at Authentic Journeys?” What is the Flipped Classroom? Traditional classrooms entail a “teacher” or in the corporate sense, a “trainer” delivering content. This […]
Authentic Journeys Story from Inception until Today
In early March, Jennifer Kumar, Managing Director was a guest on Wedo Talks by David Jaques. In this episode, Jennifer talks about the Authentic Journeys’ story from inception (2011) until today (2022). (To see where we are and where we are going as of Nov. 2024, click here.) Listen in or read the transcript […]
Add Authentic Journeys Training to LinkedIn Profile
This post will show you how to add your Authentic Journeys’ training to your LinkedIn profile. I’ve taken some time to write out how to add your training to your LinkedIn profile through written instructions, screenshots and video tutorials. Though the platform updates and changes from time to time, hopefully, the process is pretty […]
When Training Is Not Always the Answer
The video transcript follows. [00:00:01] Is a training program always the answer to the challenges of client communication? [00:00:10] Hello, everyone. I’m Jennifer Kumar from Authentic Journeys and many may be surprised that I’m asking that question because I actually deliver communication, leadership and cross-cultural training specifically for software development teams in India that work with […]
How Can a Cross-Cultural Leadership Coach Help You?
When do you need a cross-cultural leadership coach and business strategist? Answer: Depends on the person and situation! Below are 15 reasons international-minded professionals such as you seek assistance from a cross-cultural leadership coach or a cross-cultural business strategist. This list is not exhaustive. I work with Americans, but am not a US […]
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