Episode 149 | Csenge Fazekas | Cultural Origami | The Knowledge Entrepreneurs Show

Apr 2 2024
56 min

Episode Description

Csenge shares her journey of becoming an intercultural coach and starting her company, Culture Origami. She explains how she discovered the field of intercultural training and the process of educating herself and finding her first assignments. Csenge also discusses the importance of language skills in cultural understanding and how she transitioned from a side gig to full-time coaching. She shares her experiences of overcoming limiting beliefs and dealing with financial uncertainty. Finally, Csenge talks about finding projects and clients and the evolution of her work in the field of intercultural training. Csenge discusses her journey of finding clarity and strategy in her work, including the challenges of marketing and visibility. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other coaches and the value of networking. Csenge shares her approach to finding projects and securing corporate workshops, highlighting the role of language skills as a differentiator. She explains how she helps people understand each other better and the importance of creating a safe space in workshops. Csenge also addresses common issues in team workshops and the need for a shift in how workshops are perceived by corporates. She discusses the continuous process of workshop training and expresses optimism for the future.

Key Takeaways

  • Becoming an intercultural coach often happens unexpectedly, as many people in the field did not plan for it.
  • Language skills play a crucial role in cultural understanding and can be an advantage for intercultural coaches.
  • Transitioning to full-time coaching requires a mindset shift and overcoming limiting beliefs.
  • Dealing with financial uncertainty is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, and it is important to save and work on mindset around money.
  • Finding projects and clients involves networking, education, and continuously evolving one's offerings. Finding clarity and strategy in your work takes time and experimentation.
  • Collaboration with other coaches can lead to more opportunities and a diverse range of expertise.
  • Networking and building relationships are crucial for securing projects and corporate workshops.
  • Creating a safe space in workshops is essential for open communication and psychological safety.

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