Navigating the Belonging Paradox: Culture, Crises, and Relationships, with Dr. Otito

How does it feel to be in a space where everyone offers belonging to themselves and others? In this episode, we will learn about Dr. Otito's Belonging Framework.Belonging is a universal human need, yet not everyone feels like they belong, even when they should. What leads to belonging and non-belonging? Dr. Otitio's framework will discuss environmental and personal factors to foster and practice belonging, with a focus on work spaces where we spend much of our adult lives. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu, is an organizational psychologist and pharmacist-scientist, career strategist, international speaker and author. Dr Otito has been studying and researching on the impact of belonging in cross-cultural experiences since immigrating to the United States twenty years ago. A certified facilitator in cultural intelligence, Otito has been training and teaching from a cultural and trauma-informed framework for many years. ***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comWebsite: www.otitoiwuchukwu.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/otitoiwuchukwuFacebook: www.facebook.com/otitoiwuchukwu.authorpageInstagram: www.instagram.com/thebelonging.paradox#belonging #culture #culturalintelligence #neurodiversity #workrelationships #diasporawomen #TheHardSkills #OrganizationalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

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