In this engaging 22-minute conversation, Joël Vuadens-Chan and Lina Cardosa explore the deeper layers of professional connection—moving past transactional networking into the realm of authentic relationship-building. They share insights on how trust is cultivated through presence, empathy, and intentional dialogue, especially in multicultural and multilingual environments. Whether you're a coach, team leader, or simply someone seeking more genuine interactions, this episode offers practical reflections and inspiring takeaways to elevate your communication game.

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As we start this year, I am reflecting on the dichotomy, or not, between kindness and success in leadership.

Taking the example of the late former President Carter, I am discussion how we can be kind and successful in leadership.

Why is Switzerland one of the most innovative countries in the world?

What can I learn personally to be innovative?

How can you make the other person win?
This is the question that I often ask during Executive Coaching sessions whenever a conflictual situation is being discussed.
Usually, the answer goes, “But I don’t want them to win; I want to win!”.
That’s called a zero-sum win; for one person to win, the other must lose.

What if both could win?
This is how to build mutual value, alliance, and true loyalty that we seek to achieve.
But how does it work?

How do you deal with people from a very different culture?

In this episode I share my experience navigating through the culture of my wife.

Would you like to get promoted?

Follow these simple steps.

How can we see the same think but have a different perspective?