Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional
This podcast by global professionals for global professionals discusses all aspects of moving abroad and restarting a career in a new country. We interview immigrants who dared to move abroad and start a new life and successful global leaders who know the path of success for those daring overseas. It is about the struggles of immigrants as they deal with identity issues, language and accents, the need to belong, cultural adaptation, building a career in a new corporate world, and finding a path to growth, development, and career advancement.
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional
Canada and the United States: What is different in their corporate worlds? _ Interview with Elyse Swanson
September 01, 2021
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Erica Yanney
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Season 1
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Episode 8
A common destination for global professionals – Canada and the United States – have very similar cultures. Elyse Swanson shared her perspectives about their corporate worlds based on her experience working in both countries.
Elyse Swanson is an Actuarial Analyst in the health care sector. Originally from China, she has immigrated to Canada and later on to the United States. Besides tracing some comparisons between these two corporate worlds, she also spoke to us on issues like:
• Women and equality
• Cultural expectations for women
• Freedom to be yourself
• And cultural adaptation
This interview was thought-provoking. If you are interested in any of these subjects, you need to listen!