Alan Headbloom's guest appearances

Alan Headbloom

All Ears English Podcast

Good Company

Culture and Leadership Connections  Podcast

Michelle Obama

Thomas Frank

Perry Marshall

Justin Willman

Brad WIlliams

Stephen Warley

Wolfgang Puck

Laura Garnett

Bob Roth

Mignon Fogarty

Steve Ford

Richard Matthews

Steve Kaufmann

Myke Macapinlac

Jan Folmer

OwlTail

Bio for Alan Headbloom Alan Headbloom is an Intercultural Consultant/Coach, Applied Linguist and Talkshow Producer &amp; Host. He presents workshops to immigrant professionals and to their American counterparts who need to function across cultures and geographies and provides one-on-one coaching to expats who need to perform at high levels in their global companies. Episode highlightAs a Swedish-American, Alan Headbloom is very aware of his white privilege and has spent his life enriching himself with lessons from other cultures. Listen in on how he has created a unique tasting platter from the smorgasbord of life. LinksEmail: alan@headbloom.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheadbloom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headbloom Website: www.feellikeyoubelong.comQuotes“Working across borders and time zones is something we’re all doing these days increasingly.”“You don't know the blinders you grow up with because that’s just part of the water you swim in.”TakeawaysChildhood IncidentsAt 12 years-old, Alan’s Swedish grandfather who had immigrated to the USA took him and his sister to Sweden. Alan was awed by the cultural differences and felt inspired to fearlessly learn many different languages.Once, when he accompanied his parents to the country club they belonged to, he found it odd that all the members were white and the servers, black. This informs his community advocacy to this day. Influential Groups Alan was born to an upwardly mobile, white, Christian family in a white suburb of the industrial American city of Detroit. He claims he checks all the boxes for privilege - white, male, able, and hetero with a Christian upbringing. Temperament and Personality InfluencesAlan claims that he has been bossy and righteous in the past but his experiences with different cultures have helped him grow. He tries to imbibe mindfulness from the people he interacts with because it does not come naturally to him.Cultural EpiphaniesWhen Alan was in Germany for a year, he grew close to a friend’s family he lived with for five months. He then told the mother to use the informal pronoun for him. However, she told him that they didn’t know each other well enough. He was hurt but understood that they defined closeness differently.More Great Insights! Alan advises white people and native speakers of English to give outsiders a chance. He recommends learning about other cultures to unlearn privilege and entitlement and become tolerant, loving and accepting.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cultureandleadershipconnections)

Bio for Alan Headbloom Alan Headbloom is an Intercultural Consultant/Coach, Applied Linguist and Talkshow Producer &amp; Host. He presents workshops to immigrant professionals and to their American counterparts who need to function across cultures and geographies and provides one-on-one coaching to expats who need to perform at high levels in their global companies. Episode highlightAs a Swedish-American, Alan Headbloom is very aware of his white privilege and has spent his life enriching himself with lessons from other cultures. Listen in on how he has created a unique tasting platter from the smorgasbord of life. LinksEmail: <a href="mailto:alan@headbloom.com">alan@headbloom.com</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheadbloom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheadbloom/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/headbloom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/headbloom</a> Website: <a href="http://www.feellikeyoubelong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.feellikeyoubelong.com</a>Quotes“Working across borders and time zones is something we’re all doing these days increasingly.”“You don't know the blinders you grow up with because that’s just part of the water you swim in.”TakeawaysChildhood IncidentsAt 12 years-old, Alan’s Swedish grandfather who had immigrated to the USA took him and his sister to Sweden. Alan was awed by the cultural differences and felt inspired to fearlessly learn many different languages.Once, when he accompanied his parents to the country club they belonged to, he found it odd that all the members were white and the servers, black. This informs his community advocacy to this day. Influential Groups Alan was born to an upwardly mobile, white, Christian family in a white suburb of the industrial American city of Detroit. He claims he checks all the boxes for privilege - white, male, able, and hetero with a Christian upbringing. Temperament and Personality InfluencesAlan claims that he has been bossy and righteous in the past but his experiences with different cultures have helped him grow. He tries to imbibe mindfulness from the people he interacts with because it does not come naturally to him.Cultural EpiphaniesWhen Alan was in Germany for a year, he grew close to a friend’s family he lived with for five months. He then told the mother to use the informal pronoun for him. However, she told him that they didn’t know each other well enough. He was hurt but understood that they defined closeness differently.More Great Insights! Alan advises white people and native speakers of English to give outsiders a chance. He recommends learning about other cultures to unlearn privilege and entitlement and become tolerant, loving and accepting.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/cultureandleadershipconnections" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/cultureandleadershipconnections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cultureandleadershipconnections</a>)

Alan Headbloom – The Buffet of Life

Ken James

Meet Alan Headbloom &amp; Kenneth James: the dynamic duo behind “Facing Racism,” a two-day workshop where participants engage in tough but productive conversations around race and racism. Despite having the same goal of breaking the barriers of racism in West Michigan, the two have led completely different lives. Alan grew up in privilege - with an affluent family and the opportunity to have traveled all around the world. Ken, on the other hand, has lived in different cities across the United States, but has experienced discrimination of some form throughout every move. What motivated these two to join forces and face racism together? How can we all take small steps to embrace diversity in our lives? Tune in to find out… While we drink craft soda from Brix Soda Co.!Ken: jamesk@grandrapids.orgAlan: www.headbloom.com

Meet Alan Headbloom &amp; Kenneth James: the dynamic duo behind “Facing Racism,” a two-day workshop where participants engage in tough but productive conversations around race and racism. Despite having the same goal of breaking the barriers of racism in West Michigan, the two have led completely different lives. Alan grew up in privilege - with an affluent family and the opportunity to have traveled all around the world. Ken, on the other hand, has lived in different cities across the United States, but has experienced discrimination of some form throughout every move. What motivated these two to join forces and face racism together? How can we all take small steps to embrace diversity in our lives? Tune in to find out… While we drink craft soda from Brix Soda Co.!Ken: jamesk@grandrapids.orgAlan: <a href="http://www.headbloom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.headbloom.com</a>

Facing Racism Through an Open Dialogue in a Safe Space (w/ Ken James & Alan Headbloom)

How can you remember other people’s names? Today, learn three tactics to remember names in English, and why it’s important to do so!   A name is a person’s most basic possession and part of their identity.  It’s the sweetest sound to their ears.  For this reason, Alan believes it’s important to get a person’s name right, and to show an interest in it.  But it’s not always easy to do that, especially with names you are unfamiliar with.   Are you looking for a professional, native English teacher online? Get a native English teacher online in seconds at italki. We recommend italki as our #1 English-learning solution online. Choose from more than 400 teachers to work on your business English or to pass your next big exam. Get our special offer before it runs out! Go to italki and claim 10USD to go toward a FREE English lesson!   Here are Alan’s tips for remembering new names:  If a name is unfamiliar, ask them to repeat it.  This helps you learn their name and also shows a respectful commitment to learning it.  Simply say, “Your name is a little difficult for me, but I’d really like to get it right. Could you say it again?” Ask for their business card.  This works best in a business context, though students may also have business cards.  Reading the name might make it easier to remember. Make up a pneumonic, or memory aid.  Think of what the unfamiliar name sounds like in your native language and use that to help you remember.  This is a way to bridge your language and English.    Alan suggests you also learn common names in the English-speaking world, and that you try asking others if their names have any special meanings or significances.   How do you deal with learning new names? Share your experiences in the comments section below!   Alan Headbloom is an intercultural trainer, a professional English teacher and a talk show host. He frequently appears as a speaker on topics such as cultural diversity and workplace inclusion. He lives in Michigan, USA where he and his wife produce the show Feel Like You Belong, a show about immigrants creating a new life in the United States. Visit Alan’s Website: Feel Like You Belong and Alan Headbloom- Cross Cultural Communication

How can you remember other people’s names? Today, learn three tactics to remember names in English, and why it’s important to do so! A name is a person’s most basic possession and part of their identity.  It’s the sweetest sound to their ears.  For this reason, Alan believes it’s important to get a person’s name right, and to show an interest in it.  But it’s not always easy to do that, especially with names you are unfamiliar with. <a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Are you looking for a professional, native English teacher online? Get a native English teacher online in seconds at <a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">italki</a>. We recommend italki as our #1 English-learning solution online. Choose from more than 400 teachers to work on your business English or to pass your next big exam. Get our special offer before it runs out! Go to <a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">italki and claim 10USD to go toward a FREE English lesson</a>! Here are Alan’s tips for remembering new names: <ul> <li>If a name is unfamiliar, ask them to repeat it.  This helps you learn their name and also shows a respectful commitment to learning it.  Simply say, “Your name is a little difficult for me, but I’d really like to get it right. Could you say it again?”</li> <li>Ask for their business card.  This works best in a business context, though students may also have business cards.  Reading the name might make it easier to remember.</li> <li>Make up a pneumonic, or memory aid.  Think of what the unfamiliar name sounds like in your native language and use that to help you remember.  This is a way to bridge your language and English.</li> </ul> Alan suggests you also learn common names in the English-speaking world, and that you try asking others if their names have any special meanings or significances. How do you deal with learning new names? Share your experiences in the comments section below! Alan Headbloom is an intercultural trainer, a professional English teacher and a talk show host. He frequently appears as a speaker on topics such as cultural diversity and workplace inclusion. He lives in Michigan, USA where he and his wife produce the show Feel Like You Belong, a show about immigrants creating a new life in the United States. Visit Alan’s Website: <a href="http://feellikeyoubelong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feel Like You Belong</a> and <a href="http://www.headbloom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alan Headbloom- Cross Cultural Communication</a>

AEE 277: 3 Strategies to Remember Someone's Name in English with Alan Headbloom