Mind the Culture Gap: Becoming Culturally Agile

What does it mean to create a "third cultural space" where everyone can flourish? In this episode of Magnolia Talks, Christina Burrows shares her journey as a mixed-heritage woman navigating multiple cultures—from growing up with a Korean mother and British father to living across six countries and building a career in intercultural leadership coaching.

We explore what cultural agility really looks like, why the dominant culture is often invisible to those within it, and how tools like the Intercultural Development Inventory can reveal our "cold shower moments" of growth. Christina challenges us to move beyond both assimilation and resistance, inviting us instead to stretch toward one another and co-create spaces where differences are recognized, valued, and bridged with intention.

About Christina: Christina Burrows is the founder of Jigsaw Intercultural Leadership Coach, which supports individuals and teams in cultivating self-awareness, empathy, and cultural agility to build stronger connections across differences. Drawing from her experiences living in the UK, France, Germany, Canada, and the US, with a professional background in secondary and higher education, pastoral ministry, and global nonprofit leadership, Christina partners with leaders to achieve their personal and professional goals, empowering them to flourish in every area of life.

You can find the entire series of Magnolia Talks on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information about this podcast and AWCC, please visit https://www.awcoachingcollective.org/. Extra special thanks to Mo-Lei Fong for directing and hosting this season of Magnolia Talks, Jean Yi for producing, and Gabriel Fong for contributing artwork.