A dual Australian/British citizen, Justin Sargent currently lives in Singapore with his wife Nayana, having worked and lived in many countries around the world including Australia, UK, India, Switzerland and China. Starting his career with Procter & Gamble, Justin held a wide variety of senior international positions with the marketing research giant Nielsen (which became NielsenIQ) including leading their business and team of around 10,000 employees in Asia Pacific and being responsible for the global commercial strategy of the $4Bn enterprise following the company’s merger with GfK. Justin now runs his own advisory business, consulting and acting as board advisor to a number of emerging and leading data and consumer goods companies around the world. An avid travel and experience enthusiast, Justin has always been a big believer that culture is critical, and to get the best out of people then you have to first understand, and then adapt. Justin has long wanted to share his learnings from a culture and leadership perspective, and to bring these learnings to life through real-life anecdotes of encounters, challenges and mishaps he has experienced throughout his career.
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"Beyond Borders, Beyond Beliefs is rich with insights drawn from real leadership across markets, teams, and cultural environments. It delivers sharp lessons in cultural intelligence and global business - all laced with laugh-out-loud personal encounters. Every leader should read this, because the world is only getting smaller, and far more nuanced, each day". - Isabel Zhang, Founder of Cross-Cultural Insights and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute for Diversity in Mental Health.
"An inspiring and beautifully written book for anyone who dreams of building an international career or exploring the world. Justins stories are full of wisdom, humour, and cultural insight, it was a real page-turner, I couldnt put it down". - Deborah Fassi, Chief Executive Officer, Odycey.
"Justins book is both entertaining and deeply meaningful. What makes this book stand out is how Justin combines laughter, honesty, and humility with powerful lessons on leadership and resilience. Beyond Borders, Beyond Beliefs is not only an engaging read, its a reminder of how cultural intelligence and openness can shape us into better leaders and more connected human beings". - Nick Jonsson, keynote speaker and author of Executive Loneliness.
"Beyond Borders, Beyond Beliefs is a brilliant, fast-paced memoir that blends travel, leadership, and personal growth. Justins journey across six countries is packed with humour, cultural wisdom, and heartfelt moments. His reflections on global leadership, personal growth, and developing a cultural mindset are inspiring and practical. A must-read for anyone curious about the world and how to thrive in it". - Jessica Madeley, Senior Development Manager, Warwick University.
"An inspiring and beautifully written book for anyone who dreams of building an international career or exploring the world. Justins stories are full of wisdom, humour, and cultural insight, it was a real page-turner, I couldnt put it down". - Deborah Fassi, Chief Executive Officer, Odycey.
"Justins book is both entertaining and deeply meaningful. What makes this book stand out is how Justin combines laughter, honesty, and humility with powerful lessons on leadership and resilience. Beyond Borders, Beyond Beliefs is not only an engaging read, its a reminder of how cultural intelligence and openness can shape us into better leaders and more connected human beings". - Nick Jonsson, keynote speaker and author of Executive Loneliness.
"Beyond Borders, Beyond Beliefs is a brilliant, fast-paced memoir that blends travel, leadership, and personal growth. Justins journey across six countries is packed with humour, cultural wisdom, and heartfelt moments. His reflections on global leadership, personal growth, and developing a cultural mindset are inspiring and practical. A must-read for anyone curious about the world and how to thrive in it". - Jessica Madeley, Senior Development Manager, Warwick University.