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The Connectors
The Connectors: Hiking clubs and mountain safety tips
Thursday, 14 March, 2013The Connectors talk to William Larson and Paul Everett, members of various hiking clubs (Swiss Alpine Club, Oxygène 74 and the International Ski Club of Geneva) about the glorious trails the country has to offer, and how to stay safe when venturing out to the mountains:
Thursday, 14 March, 2013The Connectors talk to William Larson and Paul Everett, members of various hiking clubs (Swiss Alpine Club, Oxygène 74 and the International Ski Club of Geneva) about the glorious trails the country has to offer, and how to stay safe when venturing out to the mountains:
The Connectors: Traveling with 'Up with People'
Thursday, 7 March, 2013The Connectors talk to the international tour manager of Up with People, a programme with a cast of over 100 participants boasting many different nationalities. These international travelers tour the world, staying with local families in each country and sharing cultural experiences through music. Their show is coming to Switzerland in mid-March and the Connectors learn more about their intercultural experiences across the globe:
Thursday, 7 March, 2013The Connectors talk to the international tour manager of Up with People, a programme with a cast of over 100 participants boasting many different nationalities. These international travelers tour the world, staying with local families in each country and sharing cultural experiences through music. Their show is coming to Switzerland in mid-March and the Connectors learn more about their intercultural experiences across the globe:
The Connectors: The brand image of Swiss cantons
Thursday, 28 February, 2013The Connectors discuss the results of a survey (found in French and in German) on how Swiss citizens perceive their cantons covering parochialism, snobbishness, urbanity, safeness, prominence, uniqueness, autonomy, manageability and family friendliness:
Thursday, 28 February, 2013The Connectors discuss the results of a survey (found in French and in German) on how Swiss citizens perceive their cantons covering parochialism, snobbishness, urbanity, safeness, prominence, uniqueness, autonomy, manageability and family friendliness:
The Connectors: How a personal coach can help struggling expats
Thursday, 21 February, 2013The Connectors speak to Susan Dellanzo, a personal coach living in Ticino, on how she helps expats struggling with the move and feeling isolated. She gives tips and hints on how to make the best of living abroad and specifically, the importance of making a plan:
Thursday, 21 February, 2013The Connectors speak to Susan Dellanzo, a personal coach living in Ticino, on how she helps expats struggling with the move and feeling isolated. She gives tips and hints on how to make the best of living abroad and specifically, the importance of making a plan:
The Connectors: The story of A Home Far Away
Thursday, 14 February, 2013The Connectors interview expat film director Peter Entell about his film A Home Far Away, which tells the story of U.S journalist Edgar Snow, the first to film and interview Mao Tse-tung. Suspected by the American authorities of communist sympathies, Snow and his actress wife Lois were blacklisted and together with their two children, moved to Switzerland. The team discuss themes that weave through the film, like Americans in exile, expat life, disillusionment, hope and revolution:
Thursday, 14 February, 2013The Connectors interview expat film director Peter Entell about his film A Home Far Away, which tells the story of U.S journalist Edgar Snow, the first to film and interview Mao Tse-tung. Suspected by the American authorities of communist sympathies, Snow and his actress wife Lois were blacklisted and together with their two children, moved to Switzerland. The team discuss themes that weave through the film, like Americans in exile, expat life, disillusionment, hope and revolution:
The Connectors: Looking at Lausanne from Rue Centrale
Thursday, 7 February, 2013The Connectors talk to Laura Spinney, author of a book called Rue Centrale, which paints a portrait of Lausanne through interviews with 70 residents from all walks of life including bankers, prostitutes, train drivers, tango dancers, illegal immigrants and pillars of the community:
Thursday, 7 February, 2013The Connectors talk to Laura Spinney, author of a book called Rue Centrale, which paints a portrait of Lausanne through interviews with 70 residents from all walks of life including bankers, prostitutes, train drivers, tango dancers, illegal immigrants and pillars of the community:
The Connectors: Socialising with Lugano's Big Ben Club
Thursday, 31 January, 2013The Connectors chat to Juliusz Komarnicki, president of the Big Ben Club, to find out how the club got its name, who its members are and what life for expats is like in Ticino. For those who are not familiar with the regions, Komamicki also talks about his book Enchanting Ticino, a collection of photos illustrating the beauty of the Italian-speaking canton:
Thursday, 31 January, 2013The Connectors chat to Juliusz Komarnicki, president of the Big Ben Club, to find out how the club got its name, who its members are and what life for expats is like in Ticino. For those who are not familiar with the regions, Komamicki also talks about his book Enchanting Ticino, a collection of photos illustrating the beauty of the Italian-speaking canton:
The Connectors: Expat women in international trade
Thursday, 24 January, 2013The Connectors talk to Esther Goette from the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) about the women and men who are part of the club, their events and how it can help with personal and career development:
Thursday, 24 January, 2013The Connectors talk to Esther Goette from the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) about the women and men who are part of the club, their events and how it can help with personal and career development:
The Connectors: Discovering your local Rotary Club
Thursday, 17 January, 2013The Connectors today speak to Nicholas Hacking, a member of a bilingual Rotary Club near Geneva. He talks about the charitable work that Rotary members get involved with, the events the club holds, and how the club can help expats when they move across the world:
Thursday, 17 January, 2013The Connectors today speak to Nicholas Hacking, a member of a bilingual Rotary Club near Geneva. He talks about the charitable work that Rotary members get involved with, the events the club holds, and how the club can help expats when they move across the world:
The Connectors: Getting good customer service in Switzerland
Thursday, 10 January, 2013From service in supermarkets and shops to service in general, the Connectors chat about customer service with Diccon Bewes, author, blogger and observer on all things Swiss. Bewes recently gave a speech to the Swiss tourism industry on quality and service and how he thought it could be improved. The team talk about their experiences and discuss how expats can help themselves when it comes to getting good service:
Thursday, 10 January, 2013From service in supermarkets and shops to service in general, the Connectors chat about customer service with Diccon Bewes, author, blogger and observer on all things Swiss. Bewes recently gave a speech to the Swiss tourism industry on quality and service and how he thought it could be improved. The team talk about their experiences and discuss how expats can help themselves when it comes to getting good service:
The Connectors: How to find a rental in Switzerland
Thursday, 3 January, 2013Catherine Nelson-Pollard and John Zimmer are joined by guest and relocation agent Stephanie Werners-Janssens. Trying to find a place to live as an expat in Switzerland can be very difficult. She gives some of her top tips on how to look for a rental property—from doing your research, having the correct documents ready when applying for a place to live, to being prepared to compromise:
Thursday, 3 January, 2013Catherine Nelson-Pollard and John Zimmer are joined by guest and relocation agent Stephanie Werners-Janssens. Trying to find a place to live as an expat in Switzerland can be very difficult. She gives some of her top tips on how to look for a rental property—from doing your research, having the correct documents ready when applying for a place to live, to being prepared to compromise:
The Connectors: Father Christmas and the end of the world
Thursday, 20 December, 2012The Connectors take calls and messages from listeners who send their holiday greetings to friends and family. Plus, they talk about the “end of the world” survival packages available, the different kind of Father Christmases across the world and Swiss traditions at this time of year:
Thursday, 20 December, 2012The Connectors take calls and messages from listeners who send their holiday greetings to friends and family. Plus, they talk about the “end of the world” survival packages available, the different kind of Father Christmases across the world and Swiss traditions at this time of year:
The Connectors: Expat networking with InterNations
Thursday, 13 December, 2012The Connectors talk to Maria-José Hortskamp and Paula Armoa from the Lugano and Geneva branches respectively of InterNations, which is said to be the biggest expatriate network worldwide. They recall how difficult connecting with other expats and integrating was before the Internet and social networking, the resources now available online and how InterNations’ membership has exploded over the last few years:
Thursday, 13 December, 2012The Connectors talk to Maria-José Hortskamp and Paula Armoa from the Lugano and Geneva branches respectively of InterNations, which is said to be the biggest expatriate network worldwide. They recall how difficult connecting with other expats and integrating was before the Internet and social networking, the resources now available online and how InterNations’ membership has exploded over the last few years:
The Connectors: Working women in Switzerland
Thursday, 6 December, 2012The Connectors speak to Muriel Bekto, president of the Zurich and Zug branch of the European Professional Women’s Network. This group helps promote professional women through all stages of their career through mentoring, training and networking. They also chat with Sonali Rao, a member of the network, and discuss their own board room, gender quota and other professional experiences in this country:
Thursday, 6 December, 2012The Connectors speak to Muriel Bekto, president of the Zurich and Zug branch of the European Professional Women’s Network. This group helps promote professional women through all stages of their career through mentoring, training and networking. They also chat with Sonali Rao, a member of the network, and discuss their own board room, gender quota and other professional experiences in this country:
The Connectors: Hearing kids comparing cultures
Thursday, 29 November, 2012We hear from some seven and eight-year-old listeners! Two teachers at the International School of Geneva asked students to make recordings about the similarities and differences between their home country and Switzerland. Connectors Bruno and Catherine play some of the children’s audio clips on air and talk to the teachers—Nikola Ross and Sara Rogers. We learn how many national languages Mexico has compared to Switzerland, why you can’t ski in Holland and why according to one child, it is so cold in Switzerland:
Thursday, 29 November, 2012We hear from some seven and eight-year-old listeners! Two teachers at the International School of Geneva asked students to make recordings about the similarities and differences between their home country and Switzerland. Connectors Bruno and Catherine play some of the children’s audio clips on air and talk to the teachers—Nikola Ross and Sara Rogers. We learn how many national languages Mexico has compared to Switzerland, why you can’t ski in Holland and why according to one child, it is so cold in Switzerland:
