18 | 📍 Minicast Mastery: A Work-From-Anywhere Wake-Up Call [Wrong Turn Apple; Right Turn Google]

In this episode, we talk about an unexpected travel hiccup that turned into a valuable lesson for anyone working remotely or traveling internationally. Kathy shares a recent incident from her trip to Athens, Greece, where a minor difference in street name spelling caused major confusion—and almost cost her a long-anticipated coffee meet-up.

From mismatched mapping services to international street naming conventions, this real-world story offers a critical reminder for digital nomads, hybrid team members, and anyone relying on technology while working from anywhere.

What You'll Learn:

• Why your go-to mapping app might not work reliably outside your home country
• How Google Maps outperformed Apple Maps in an international scenario
• The hidden pitfalls of bilingual or dual-alphabet street names abroad
• Why small navigation errors can snowball into major stress—especially when you're presenting or meeting with a hybrid team
• How this story is shaping new training content for virtual teams

Key Takeaways:

• Double-check address spellings and consider using multiple map platforms when traveling internationally
• Be aware of local naming conventions and dual-language signage in foreign countries
• Always leave a buffer in your schedule when navigating to in-person meetings abroad
• Panic can derail your focus—especially when you’re leading a virtual or hybrid session

Real Talk Moment:
“If you’re in a foreign country and your maps take you to a restaurant instead of your Airbnb... it’s easy to panic. But we turned that panic into a podcast, and now it’s training content.”

Listener Challenge:
Have you had a similar experience where technology misled you while traveling or working remotely? Share your story with us—we’d love to feature listener tips in a future episode!

 

Resources

🔗info@everythingwebinar.com

🔗Kathy Gadinas Linked-In

🔗Kimberli Gilbert Linked-In