@herewearedenmarkpodcast - Professional and personal journeys of foreigners in Denmark.

Vulnerability and authenticity go hand in hand in great leadership. 🎧 In this episode, business strategist and commercial leader Aura Botorog shares her experience moving to Denmark and how her successful career path in leadership roles intertwined with her cultural awareness journey 👉 a journey full of wisdom, carousels, compasses, and a keen eye to ignite transformational conversations. Aura’s got 20+ years of experience in marketing with a focus on business growth strategies in companies like Mars and Kellogs. She’s a mentor and coach for young female talent in an effort to inspire and unlock a more gender-balanced leadership in business and society.   From 🇷🇴 Romania, Aura had lived abroad for about 9 years before moving to🇩🇰 Denmark 11 years ago for an exciting job position that led to her falling love with the Danish culture, now calling it her home. Some Aura’s cultural awareness “nuggets” in this episode: How to cultivate curious mind The power of cultural self-exploration in leadership The key to moving forward in multicultural work environments And more! 00:05:00 Expatriation Carousel 00:18:00 The “anchor” to cultural connection 00:25:00 Find the North - the importance of vulnerability in your self-exploration journey 00:39:00 Moving to Denmark 00:47:00 Intercultural communication and leadership styles 01:05:00 Sense of self in multicultural work environments _ Find below the link to the book Aura mentions in this episode, and for other resources. If you’re looking for a mentor in Denmark, you can reach out to her on LinkedIn to get started! “Together, we work on transformative mindset shifts that create long-lasting change. Through insightful conversations, we explore new perspectives, uncover hidden strengths, and cultivate empowering beliefs.” Aura Botorog ⅼ LinkedIn The Xenophobes’s Guide to the Danes ⅼ Book InterNations ⅼ Website Make a metaphor come true ⅼ Compass 🎤 Rita’s notes 🙌 Thank you to Daniela Pachecho for connecting me with Aura Botorog to invite her to share her experience on the podcast!  📲 Connect with me on LinkedIn to share your story! And follow the podcast on Instagram 👀 👋 Join me on Ko-Fi: https://bit.ly/Coffees_ ✅ Become a subscriber and get access to all episodes r: https://bit.ly/SpotifySubs

Get ready to reflect and take a few tips with you to raise cultural awareness at your corporation! If you're a professional at a top level position with years of experience, Signe's expertise on the impact of culture (yours, at work, and the country you leave in) will bring some memories from your early days. Or maybe memories from last week when a colleague from a culture you are just getting to learn about did something you did not quite understand. And if you've just been promoted to an executive role, then you're in the right place to get started on the right foot! Yes, we're learning it can get pretty lonely carrying out your work activities on top of what already might be confusing and interesting to explore when working in an international environment; cultural differences and (mis)perceptions. 👉Signe Biering is an executive coach from Denmark 🇩🇰, passionate about leadership and in her work she advises organisations on how to unravel and explore leadership tapping into its connection with culture and diversity. For the past 3 years, she’s been working on a research project called Project Onboard Denmark in partnership with the University of Copenhagen, The Danish Industry, Copenhagen Capacity, and diversity expert Poornima Luthra. Signe Biering ⅼ LinkedIn Project Onboard Denmark ⅼ Website Psychological Safety in the Workplace ⅼ Website 👋 Join me on Ko-Fi: https://bit.ly/Coffees_ 🎧 Listen to past episodes by becoming a subscriber: https://bit.ly/SpotifySubs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

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😊 Hi! In this episode I had the pleasure to talk to Leslea Petersen, a career consultant in Denmark helping foreigners communicate their talents in a way that gets them through the cultural obstacles that come up with the Law of Jante - we know it's a difficult one to navigate when applying for jobs! I'm sharing below Leslea's links and resources we mention in the episode: Leslea Petersen ⅼ LinkedIn English Job Denmark ⅼ Website Leslea Petersen interview with Kriti ⅼ Youtube Professional Women's Network ⅼ Website ProWoc Network ⅼ Website Career Club DK Network ⅼ Website Nothing Like A Dane by Keri Bloomfield ⅼ Book Rita 😊 PS Did you like this episode? Here's how you can support me create more content like this 👉 https://bit.ly/Coffees_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Welcome to the second season of @herewearedenmarkpodcast 🇩🇰🎉🎉 In this first episode you’ll meet Daniela Pacheco, an international portrait photographer and brand strategist.  Besides getting to know Daniela’s career path in Denmark and her experience learning about its culture, you’ll get insights on: Working with Danish clients as a photographer Cultural communication reflections Using your skills to understand cultural aspects Networking with the Danes to see your projects come to life Daniela’s “50 women over 50” photo project How to develop friend🚢s with the Danes And much more! Episode Resources Daniela Pacheco ⅼ Website Daniela Pacheco ⅼ 50 over 50 Daniela Pacheco ⅼ LinkedIn Daniela Pacheco ⅼ Facebook Page Daniela Pacheco ⅼ Instagram 🇩🇰🎧 Did you like this episode? Consider sharing a coffee with me (or a couple!) that I can enjoy next weekend before I sit down to edit future episodes - it’ll mean the world 😀 ☕ You can let me know on Instagram you’ve gotten me a coffee to add you in the podcast’s closed friends circle when sharing behind-the-scenes stories on the platform 🤫 Mostly me smiling, really, but there will also be questions so you get to share your opinion on what special episodes you’d like that I produce.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

🇩🇰🎧 Did you like this episode? ⁠Consider sharing a coffee with me⁠ (or a couple!) that I can enjoy next weekend before I sit down to edit future episodes - it’ll mean the world 😀 ☕ You can let me know on ⁠Instagram⁠ you’ve gotten me a coffee to add you in the podcast’s closed friends circle when sharing behind-the-scenes stories on the platform 🤫 Mostly me smiling, really, but there will also be questions so you get to share your opinion on what special episodes you’d like that I produce. _____ Nischa is a Danish certified career coach helping Danes and foreigners alike get that job in Denmark with practical (and sucessful) tactics 💡 ! I wanted to talk to Nischa to get to know her and also to learn more about how someone from the “inside” would recommend foreigners go about applying for jobs in the country 🧐 With 12+ years of experience as a hiring manager, network and experience in the Danish job market and work culture, she’s on a mission to help international female professionals upgrade their careers and land their dream job. ✨ In episode 16, Nischa shares the story behind her journey to becoming a career coach and her desire to help international women enter the Danish job market. She also shares personal stories and why she calls herself an “international Dane.” 🙃 ⚠️ Warning! In this episode you’ll hear me say “next week,” but it’s actually this week 😇 (until Sunday!)! So don’t miss out on signing up for the online events Nischa has prepared (good for anyone in Denmark or in the world) and make sure to not miss her new website launching party on Friday - you can get a professional photo for your LinkedIn 🤓. 🎧  You can fast forward to min. 17 to learn about tips before sending your CV 📝 🎧  You can fast forward to min. 32:20 sec. to listen to Nischa’s comments on what to do after sending your CV ✨ Curious about how to turn a rejection into a job? Check out our conversation at min 36:56 sec. 🎧 Here are some useful links: Nischa's Career Coaching: www.careercatwalk.dk Career Freebie group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/careercatwalk Career Club DK: www.careerclub.dk LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nischadonmaak/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Conrad Molden moved 🛬  to Denmark 🇩🇰 in 2012 from the U.K. to study his masters in Århus when he rekindled his love for comedy 🤩 ✨ In episode 15, Conrad shares his path in Denmark as a comedian 🎤, from co-founding English Standup Comedy Åarhus to being recognized for his Danglish routine. Since Conrad started performing in Denmark in 2013, he’s worked with Danish comedians like Sebastian Dorset and Jacob Taarnhøj. ➡️ What is it like to work with Danish comedians? How can you get started? Find out in this episode 🎧 🥳 I’m super excited to share this episode with all of you - let me know in the comments if you’ve seen him perform in Denmark (or online?) 💻 If you know someone who might enjoy this episode, consider sharing #herewearedenmarkpodcast with them 🤗 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Jewels is from the U.K and 🛬 moved to Copenhagen 🇩🇰  a little over 3 years ago with her family. She has 20+ years of experience helping people understand their focus in life as well as helping people find their way to speak up 🗣️and feel confident about how they express themselves ☺️. Jewels has experience in career path training and also business training 💪 She’s a career and communications coach, or like she likes to call herself, an intuitive career guide. ✨ In episode 14, Jewels guides us through different ways we can identify what’s happening within ourselves when we do not feel fulfilled or happy about what we’re doing with our professional path. It was such a pleasure to talk to Jewels and learn from her own “twist” on how to go about perfecting your 🚪 Elevator Pitch! (you can fast forward to this min. 33 🎧) Also, you can listen to this exercise that will help you find clarity about the stories you’re telling yourself in min. 17 🎧 This is something Jewels mentioned that really stuck (no pun intended 😅) with me -> “Sometimes “why right now” is exactly what you need” You can learn more about the work she does on her website -> purevoicelifecoaching.com & you can also connect with her on LinkedIn 😊 Hope you enjoy it! Rita PS For the very first time I outsourced the editing of the episode - let me know how you like the audio quality compared to previous episodes - I’d really appreciate your feedback! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Starting Your Career Path As A Paralegal in Denmark with Akilah Foote 🛬 Akilah is from the U.S. and  moved to Denmark 🇩🇰 about 14 years ago. From a solid career path as a paralegal and devoted learner at home to using that drive that characterizes her to continue pursuing her goals in Denmark. She's a Business Consultant for Small and medium-sized enterprises, she also works in Recruitment , Diversity and Inclusion, Civil Law among other roles! ✨ In episode 13,  Akilah shares with us her experience looking and discovering a position in Denmark where she could apply her vast knowledge law. From working on her language skills (yes! She speaks Danish) to figuring out the Danish legal system, Akilah offers more than a handful useful tips. Make sure to not miss this episode! Some of Akilah’s remarks about finding your place job wise in Denmark are: 👉 Communication skills is a must 👉 Find a Danish speaking network 👉 Get out of your comfort zone 👉 Try to meet people who are outside of your normal circle And one of the things she said that I loved from our conversation -> “You never know where your next opportunity is going to come from [...] And if you don't constantly expand your circle of contact, then you’re limiting the opportunities that will come your way.” If you know someone who might enjoy this episode, let them know about #herewearedenmarkpodcast :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

A Discussion of Humor and The Danish Side of It with Frederikke Hoffmann --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

🇩🇰🎧 Did you like this episode? ⁠Consider sharing a coffee with me⁠ (or a couple!) that I can enjoy next weekend before I sit down to edit future episodes - it’ll mean the world 😀 ☕ You can let me know on ⁠Instagram⁠ you’ve gotten me a coffee to add you in the podcast’s closed friends circle when sharing behind-the-scenes stories on the platform 🤫 Mostly me smiling, really, but there will also be questions so you get to share your opinion on what special episodes you’d like that I produce. __________________ 🎧 Join us on this unusually longer episode and get ready to understand Danish values a bit better 🎉  If you know someone who might enjoy this episode, let them know about #herewearedenmarkpodcast :-)   Anatolie Cantir is a full-time associate professor at Via University College where he teaches culture and communication in organizations among many other subjects (check out his @LinkedIn ! 😎)  He's the founder and owner of NORDIC STUDENT, a consultancy company providing lectures and workshops on the Danish culture and society. In this episode, Anatolie shares with us a bit of his work understanding and decoding Danish values to help Danish and foreigners alike understand this culture of an "extreme."  👉 On Privacy  👉 On Trust 👉 On Equality 👉 On Happiness 👉 On Independence   Anatolie arrived in Denmark from Moldova 🇲🇩 16 years ago and it is his drive, curiosity and "obsession," as he says, on understanding how other people think and live that made him reflect about the Danish society.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

In episode 10, Maxime shares with us what he loves about the architecture in Copenhagen as well as the steps he took to start his business! So if you're thinking of starting an online business in Denmark 🇩🇰, this episode is for you! ✨ 🛬 Maxime moved to Denmark 🇩🇰 about two years ago and started his online business in July 2020 💪  He is originally from France 🇫🇷 and has lived in Portugal and in the Netherlands. He studied architecture, and after working as an architect for about 3 years, he started to focus on graphic design; logos, layouts and branding 🤩   He is working at the moment with international online businesses - French, Swiss, English, Moroccan, etc.  He's also the person behind the new logo of @herewearedenmarkpodcast 😍 you can check out his work at @mxs_atelier   Maxime is Interested in cultures, buildings and visual communication, or how he calls it - visual identity 🔥   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

In this episode I’m talking to Madina Umerkaeva - Madina is from Ubekistan and started her journey as an expat family in 2012. After a 5 year pause from work, she shares with us the steps she took to start her career path in Denmark. What I really like about this conversation with Madina, is the loving and caring way she talks about making choices for yourself and also as a family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Are you feeling out of focus? Have you ever heard of Practicing Presence? In this special episode, Rita talks to Chillie Barnkob, a Senior Advisor at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) who's also a Master Instruction on Mindfulness and Meditation. In Chillie's own words... "My own transition into being more aware and present in my own life has brought me far in terms of trying out different practices, training, education and most of all the real time life experiences and crisis etc. that have brought me insights and experiences into the human life experience. I have experienced and I still do – how practicing presence and being more aware and awake can change even the most difficult situations into something that is more ”workable” and supportive leading towards more inner balance and resilience." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Are you planning to come to study in Denmark? What about planning such a move with your partner or friends? Wouldn't that be so cool? That's what Edgar did! Once with friends in the U.K. and then again in Denmark with his girlfriend - they both successfully applied to study their masters in Copenhagen and made the move! In this episode, you'll listen to Edgar's experience looking for an apartment in Copenhagen, applying for jobs after finishing his masters, and how he navigated the Danish culture - Plus! The approved restaurants to get the most delicious Mexican food! Enjoy :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Jessica gives you the recipe to a successful plan for your own journey looking for that job you want as a teacher in Denmark. You'll also learn what it was like to teach once the schools opened in Denmark amidst COVID19. NOTE: Sincerest apologies for the slight echo you might hear sometimes coming from the host's mic. Making a podcast from home affects the quality of the audio.  We're working on improving our surroundings when recording. Enjoy :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

In this episode Leanne Wray, here we are global Danish chapter manager, shares her energy and warrior outlook on how to get back up on your feet when a new cultural environment repeatedly surprises you and unsettles you, the importance of finding new connections that align in a similar direction to you, and how to translate your competencies to a new context. Enjoy :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

here we are global Founder Jannie Aasted Skov-Hansen shares what skills are important to have when you move around the world, discuss social impact, career transition and dual careers. Jannie has worked with international HR and global people mobility for more than 10 years, and with here we are global she invites you to expand your skills, co-create meaningful paths for you to grow personally and professionally wherever you go in the world. Enjoy :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

How did the Danish media reacted to the massive demonstration on police brutality in the U.S.?  What's the conversation around this topic in the Danish society? In this 15 min we give you a thin/short/not so complete AT ALL summary on recent social events in the country. In episode 5, Frederikke & Rita introduce the first episode of Honoring The Present, where we give you information on what we see on the tip of the iceberg. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message

Kathy Borys Siddiqui is the founder of Active Action and in this episode she shares insightful tips on how, as an international, you can bring your career skills into new professional opportunities. She also shares her journey through the different cultural adjustment stages she's been through as an expat & as a repat. Kathy Borys Siddiqui is a intercultural trainer, personal brand specialist and a columnist for the Danish English newspaper The International Denmark --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herewearedenmarkpodcast/message