The Shift

Cultural Blindness- When Fairness isn’t Fair

In this solo episode, Trisha unpacks a concept that often masquerades as unity but can quietly erase the experiences of those it claims to include. What happens when "treating everyone the same" actually means treating everyone as if they share your starting point? How do well-intentioned statements like "I just see you as a person" land on someone whose difference has shaped their entire life? Drawing on insights from her conversation with Chika Miyamori about the Intercultural Development Continuum, Trisha explores the minimization stage, where we focus on what we share while downplaying the significance of difference. She contrasts this with the overview effect experienced by the Artemis II crew, showing how one mindset expands our capacity to see while the other diminishes it. For cultural trainers, coaches, and facilitators, she offers a practical three-question reflection sequence to move groups from minimization toward genuine co-creation. Resources mentioned include Episode 78 (Moon Joy and the Overview Effect) [https://the-shift-with-trisha-carter.captivate.fm/episode/moon-joy-and-cultural-intelligence/] and Episode 75 with Chika Miyamori (Intercultural Development Continuum and the IDI). [https://the-shift-with-trisha-carter.captivate.fm/episode/chika-miyamori-building-bridges-across-differences/] Join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack [https://substack.com/@trishacarter] or LinkedIn. [https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftrishacarter%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cc5eb89dc6ec942db331408dcc80477b1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638605168743563874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x%2F63ejunrbKePnq1EtUvIXbPF4iRm5pXvggB1A4Xn1c%3D&reserved=0]

Moon Joy and Cultural Intelligence

In this solo episode, Trisha explores what happens when astronauts return from space transformed by what they've seen — and whether Cultural Intelligence (CQ) might help us experience something similar without leaving Earth. What can the Artemis II crew's awe and perspective shifts teach us about seeing ourselves as one crew on a fragile lifeboat? How does the overview effect connect to figure-ground shifts in cultural intelligence work? And if we're wired to see each other as "us" and "them," can CQ help us cultivate a different way of seeing — one where our shared humanity becomes the figure against the vast ground of space? Trisha reflects on concepts introduced by CQ researchers Kok-Yee Ng and Thomas Rockstuhl, connecting astronaut insights to practical CQ applications. She leaves listeners with a question to sit with until next week's continuation of this thread. Resources mentioned: Ng, K. Y., Ang, S., & Rockstuhl, T. (2022). Cultural intelligence: From intelligence in context and across cultures to intercultural contexts. In R. J. Sternberg & D. D. Preiss (Eds.), Intelligence in context: The cultural and historical foundations of human intelligence (pp. 177–200). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92798-1_8 [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92798-1_8] White, F. (2014). The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution. AIAA. NASA photo library: https://images.nasa.gov/ [https://images.nasa.gov/] Referenced in this episode: Episodes 76 and 77: Dr. David Livermore on the Prism framework Episode 8: Dr. Mark Williams - Shifts and the Brain Join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack [https://substack.com/@trishacarter] or LinkedIn. [https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftrishacarter%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cc5eb89dc6ec942db331408dcc80477b1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638605168743563874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x%2F63ejunrbKePnq1EtUvIXbPF4iRm5pXvggB1A4Xn1c%3D&reserved=0]

Dr. David Livermore - Beyond CQ - Part Two; Expanding Your Leadership Archetype

In this episode, Trisha interviews Dr. David Livermore, researcher, author, and one of the world's leading voices on Cultural Intelligence (CQ), in Part 2 of their conversation on the Prism framework for global leadership. What does it actually take for a leader to see their own archetype clearly — and what gets in the way? This conversation explores how Prism and CQ work together, challenges the assumption that great leadership means doubling down on your strengths, and asks what becomes possible when leaders are willing to try on something unfamiliar — even just 10%. Learn more about David Livermore's work at davidlivermore.com [davidlivermore.com ]and globalteamlead.com. [globalteamlead.com.] Connect with David on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalivermore] Join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack [https://substack.com/@trishacarter] or LinkedIn. [https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftrishacarter%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cc5eb89dc6ec942db331408dcc80477b1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638605168743563874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x%2F63ejunrbKePnq1EtUvIXbPF4iRm5pXvggB1A4Xn1c%3D&reserved=0] Resources mentioned * davidlivermore.com [davidlivermore.com] * globalteamlead.com [globalteamlead.com] * Leading with Cultural Intelligence [https://davidlivermore.com/my-books/leading-with-cultural-intelligence/] by Dr. David Livermore [https://davidlivermore.com/my-books/leading-with-cultural-intelligence/] Global Team Lead Master Certification Virtual certification programme for coaches and trainers to become accredited to use the Prism tool and deliver the Global Team Lead curriculum. Next intake: 15–16 April 2026. Details and registration at globalteamlead.com. [globalteamlead.com.]

Dr. David Livermore — Beyond CQ; What 3,700 Global Voices Told Us

In this episode, Trisha interviews Dr. David Livermore, renowned social scientist, professor at Boston University, founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center, and author of the bestselling Leading with Cultural Intelligence, now in its third edition. After more than two decades of CQ research, what happens when the framework itself needs to grow and shift? Dr. Livermore shares the research journey behind Prism — a new leadership framework built on over 3,700 interviews across 27 countries — and explores why the pain points keeping global leaders awake at night demanded something genuinely new. Learn more about David Livermore's work at davidlivermore.com [davidlivermore.com ]and globalteamlead.com. [globalteamlead.com.] Connect with David on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalivermore] Join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack [https://substack.com/@trishacarter] or LinkedIn. [https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftrishacarter%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cc5eb89dc6ec942db331408dcc80477b1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638605168743563874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x%2F63ejunrbKePnq1EtUvIXbPF4iRm5pXvggB1A4Xn1c%3D&reserved=0] Resources mentioned * davidlivermore.com [davidlivermore.com] * globalteamlead.com [globalteamlead.com] * Leading with Cultural Intelligence [https://davidlivermore.com/my-books/leading-with-cultural-intelligence/] by Dr. David Livermore [https://davidlivermore.com/my-books/leading-with-cultural-intelligence/] Global Team Lead Master Certification Virtual certification programme for coaches and trainers to become accredited to use the Prism tool and deliver the Global Team Lead curriculum. Next intake: 15–16 April 2026. Details and registration at globalteamlead.com. [globalteamlead.com.]

Chika Miyamori - Building Bridges Across Differences

In this episode, Trisha interviews Chika Miyamori, Chief Culture Officer at Ideal Leaders and founder of CQ Lab in Japan, whose lifelong mission is building bridges across differences and turning them into power. What happens when a strong organisational culture becomes its own blind spot? Chika draws on her corporate career spanning Suntory, HP, and GE across more than 50 nationalities, weaving together CQ, the Hofstede cultural dimensions, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) into a powerful integrated approach — and explores what it truly takes for organisations to move from merely managing differences to thriving with them. Show Notes Connect with Chika Miyamori on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chika-miyamori-8816aa6/]. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Thriving on Differences: How CQ Shapes Strong Organizational Cultures [https://www.amazon.co.jp/stores/%E5%AE%AE%E6%A3%AE-%E5%8D%83%E5%98%89%E5%AD%90/author/B0BDTHJRVZ?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=kVguR&content-id=amzn1.sym.c8ae5043-8410-40be-b001-e431eb44a0f4&pd_rd_wg=IznAN&pd_rd_r=325c8edb-8363-4ab1-aef0-6b93bbd3cfb4&ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] by Chika Miyamori (currently available in Japanese — an English version is in the works!) 2. Hofstede Insights: hofstede-insights.com [https://www.hofstede-insights.com] — including the Cultural Workplace Questionnaire (CWQ) 3. The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI): idiinventory.com [https://idiinventory.com] Join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack [https://substack.com/@trishacarter] or LinkedIn. [https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftrishacarter%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cc5eb89dc6ec942db331408dcc80477b1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638605168743563874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x%2F63ejunrbKePnq1EtUvIXbPF4iRm5pXvggB1A4Xn1c%3D&reserved=0]