Introduction to Cross Cultural Awareness

Cross Cultural Awareness training is normally the norm when corporations relocate employees, even in neighbouring European countries.

And that is because they know a key to success is being able to feel comfortable in the new culture and country. 

They also know that the culture is not simply the language, habits, norms, etc. it is much more than that.

And if the employee cannot feel comfortable in the new culture, they might not be productive and might cost the whole new assignment.

Now, if we do not work for a corporation, we often underestimate that. We might think if we speak the language, we are going to be ok.

Well, there are a lot of issues to consider if the relocation has to be a success, and not simply practical issues, such as passport, house, school, health, job.

And many of these issues are below the consciousness.

If we are not aware of how Cross Culture works, we might lose our self-esteem and confidence and even become anxious and depressed, a part from not being happy.

And so, if you are an expatriate in the UK or you are planning to move from the UK to another country, I would recommend that you look into Cross Cultural Awareness training, not simply to know how to do business or the politeness norms in the new country, but really for your day-to-day adaptation. And if I can be of assistance, I would be delighted to help.


I am an expatriate myself, having lived in several European countries and I have coached people from: Italy, Germany, Poland, Lebanon, Mauritius, UK, Israel, Turkey, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, Nederlands, Caribbean.