When Curiosity Becomes Belonging: A Conversation with Cassandra Patrovani
In this reflective episode Cassandra Patrovani shares a perspective on belonging that feels especially relevant in today’s workplace—despite being shaped long before it became part of the mainstream conversation.
Drawing from her life as a global immigrant and her work in leadership, behavior, and inclusion, Cassandra explores why genuine curiosity—not self-promotion—is often the key to successful integration. She challenges the assumption that visibility comes from centering ourselves, offering instead a quieter, more effective path: listening deeply, pacing disclosure, and building trust one relationship at a time.
This conversation invites immigrant and globally mobile professionals to rethink how belonging is formed—across cultures, organizations, and identities—and how leadership often begins when we shift the spotlight outward.
Key Themes:
Belonging: How inclusion is built through relationships, not credentials or visibility alone
Curiosity: Using thoughtful questions and cultural humility as bridges across difference
Leadership: Influence rooted in presence, trust, and adaptive behavior
Identity: Navigating home, selfhood, and authenticity across cultures and borders
Next Steps:
Connect with Cassandra Patrovani on LinkedIn
