How to be present through being culturally aware

Have you ever wondered how cultural awareness can contribute to presence? I spoke with Prof Henri Bezuidenhout, an expert in cross-cultural competence. He explained the different dimensions of culture, for example that people from different cultures have differing views on rules, authority, decision-making and uncertainty. If we understand that we differ in these ways, we can hold space for persons from different cultures, and be present with them.

Here is a snapshot from our conversation.

Please view the full conversation, divided into two parts,

by clicking here Part 1 and here Part 2.