Between Deadlines and Constant Pressure: How Mindfulness Makes the Difference

The tech team of a software company starts each daily meeting with a “focus minute” – a 60-second breathing exercise combined with a short reflection question: “Where do I want to direct my energy today?” The results: greater presence in meetings, fewer interruptions, and, according to the internal mood barometer, a noticeable improvement in team dynamics.
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Cultural Competence is not a nice-to-have – it is Critical to Success

Molly, you are a true boundary-crosser between cultures, industries, and disciplines – a Sino-Malaysian by birth, a trained chemist, and a passionate intercultural trainer. What led you onto this path?
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Onboarding & Retention of International Professionals

Ana from Colombia starts her job as a Global Purchasing Manager in Germany highly motivated – yet she resigns after just two months. No structured onboarding, no cultural orientation, no real sense of belonging in the team. Result: talent lost, costs high.
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New Online Workshop Series: Mental Health First Aid

Approximately 27.8% of adults (around 17.8 million people) meet the criteria for a mental illness each year. In 2024, mental health issues accounted for around 17.4% of all sick leaves among DAK-insured employees, with an average of 342 lost workdays per 100 insured individuals.
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Successful Collaboration with India – Intercultural Competence as a Business Booster

A project involving an Indian team is delayed – yet no one seems concerned. A meeting is friendly but ends without clear decisions. Sound familiar? Anyone working internationally will recognize such situations – especially in dynamic business settings involving India. 
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Construction Sites Worldwide: When Technical Expertise Is No Longer Enough

They are multitaskers, temporary managers, bridge builders between cultures, and on-site troubleshooters all at once. International site managers walk a fine line between technical expertise, leadership, and intercultural sensitivity.
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Be Bold: Take the Leap!

Sometimes, it takes courage to take the next step—whether it's tackling a new challenge, stepping into unfamiliar territory, or negotiating under tough conditions. But those who dare, win! We've got the right tools for anyone ready to dive in and stay confident.
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Mind-Body Connection Integrated in Many Trainings

We look forward to working together with Stefanie Konrad, an experienced yoga teacher. However, Steffi is more than a yoga teacher. Her main job is being a Process Manager at a chemical company. Steffi knows the corporate world by heart, and she worked at a home office during the pandemic. Why not bringing both worlds together? Relaxing your mind & body can help ease stress in business. It can also relieve anxiety, depression, and concentration problems. As a result, we proudly present four modules that will be integrated in many of our trainings.
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Business Presentation Skills are a Critical Factor for Leaders and Sales Managers in UAE if They Want to Succeed

Millions of business presentations are given across the globe every day and thousands of presentations in Dubai, UAE. The need for managers and team members of a Chemical Company to give sales-pitches has become the norm. Yet, most of us don't like standing up and speaking in front of others. It can be a stressful experience, and for few they are overwhelmed by the fear of giving presentations.  As a result of this, business presentations could be highly ineffective. They have unclear messages, fail to motivate or engage audiences, add little or no value and are frankly boring. The good news: it doesn't need to be that way.
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Presenting in English for Non-Native Speakers

As a business coach and international management trainer, I have worked with hundreds of current and future leaders who are bright and capable — and who quickly lose their confidence and competence when making business presentations. For those who need to present in English when it isn’t their native language — the challenge and the stress can feel even higher. Meanwhile, the need for leaders to be able to present in English is growing at a rapid pace, because English is required for global collaboration and global work in most companies.
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