As a certified intercultural trainer, I empower organisations and individuals to navigate cultural differences and enhance communication in the global workplace.𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗺 𝗜?I am a trainer, learning facilitator, consultant, coach and life-long learner. With over 25 years of experience, I started my career as an Italian and English language trainer and moved gradually to Intercultural and Business Communication Skills development. I have worked with multinationals, universities and non-profit organisations. 🌐 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:I have worked with Axpo, Accenture, IBM, IGP Decaux, Leroy Merlin, Hapag-Lloyd, Hasbro, HILTI, VW Bank, the University of Northampton, University College of Dublin, Politecnico di Milano and Università degli Studi di Milano, to name just a few.💎𝗠𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳: I am a firm believer in the power of life-long learning, inner development and the essential role of core soft skills in professional and personal success. In a fast-changing world, I am committed to cultivating these skills—both for myself and for the learners I support. I strive to empower individuals to become committed, independent, life-long learners, capable of adapting and thriving in diverse environments.💡𝗠𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:• considering the learner's context and company culture• focusing on current needs and challenges• creating the space for reflecting on job-related tasks and assignments• using authentic sources• Fostering the development of key soft skills such as communication, empathy, and adaptability🌏𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:We explore the layers and features of culture beyond country-specific labeling. We also consider how to challenge biases and work within culturally diverse teams. 🤝𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:During our sessions, we discuss ways to adapt communication to diverse groups, build and maintain trust, negotiate, and develop and facilitate collaborative relationships.📚𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗔𝗣)We examine how differences in academic culture impact needs and expectations. We develop essential language and skills to complete academic assignments. If you are interested in Intercultural Communication, Business Communication Skills or Academic English, send me a direct message on LinkedIn!