Podcast
Mastering Communication
Hosted by Dominique van Aalten · EN
Every episode features a new interview with an International Communication professional. Subjects range from corporate communication and cultural barriers to disinformation and what it’s like to enter the field of communication. The podcast is brought to you by the Master’s program in International Communication (MIC) of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, and hosted & produced by Dominique van Aalten.
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Navigating cultural differences with compassion and understanding
Jul 21, 202400:24:54Tap to summarizeIrina Heegen is an expert in intercultural communication and cultural skills, and talks about her work with diverse cultural groups and how she navigates the different layers of culture on a daily basis.
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True human connection: The key to change
Mar 5, 202400:22:05Tap to summarizeWim Elving has a strong background in psychology, and uses these insights in human connection and behavior to facilitate real change.
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Interpersonal communication as a tool for acceptance
Feb 19, 202400:24:48Tap to summarizeNerea Quintana Álvarez works in account management, and has a knack for interpersonal communication in an international setting, especially surrounding topics that could be sensitive or even taboo in some cultures.
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The art of interconnectedness
Nov 4, 202300:24:08Tap to summarizeIrwan Juanda is an expert in communication on several levels. From interpersonal communication to social media, and from marketing to e-commerce. So how do all of these things work together?
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Solving wicked problems through conversation
May 15, 202300:27:46Tap to summarizeYannick Wassmer tackles wicked problems from systemic racism to climate change as an international facilitator. Today he shares how he tackles these turbulent conversations and uses his history and experience to guide people towards lasting and meaningful change.
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Marketing as the link between brands and the world
Feb 20, 202300:24:04Tap to summarizeErik Kostelijk is a marketing expert with a lot of insights on branding and intercultural communication. In this episode, he shares how he believes marketing and communication are connected, why he works in marketing and what mistakes brands can make when communicating across borders.
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A PhD on disinformation: How can we become resilient?
Jan 2, 202300:25:43Tap to summarizeJülide Kont is a current PhD candidate, and teacher at the Master International Communication. She is writing her PhD on resilience against disinformation, and shares her insights so far, both on her subject and on the experience of doing a PhD in the field of communication.
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Intercultural Sensitivity at the UN
Oct 24, 202200:24:19Tap to summarizeIrene Taroni explains why Intercultural Sensitivity really matters at the UN. She talks about her work at the UN, her experiences as a third-culture kid, and her work as a lecturer and coach at the Master International Communication at the Hanze UAS.
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The Importance of International Communication
Oct 19, 202200:26:02Tap to summarizeTrienke Drijfhout is a master in international communication. She shares her insights on and experiences with international communication to showcase how important and interesting this field can be.
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