Intercultural coaching is intended  for problems or for projects impacted by the  difference of culture or value system.

Culture is considered in the broad sense in terms of nationality, sector, occupation, organisation, generation, lifestyle…

Intercultural situations  include :

• interaction between colleagues or business associates of different cultures,
• events inherent to the company or the family,
• changes in environment : geographical, professional, social,
• freelancing, employability, salaried staff/entrepreneur,
• intercultural posts : working in a network, contact with local expatriates, international relations, visiting distant counterparts, mobility, expatriation, a transfer, the mission,
• the individual paths : multicultural family, binational couple, family expatriation, accompanying spouse, study and experience abroad, return to the country of origin…

Due to its multidimensional aspect, an intercultural situation requires particular attention to specific needs such as understanding cultural codes, the perception of sense, the overcoming of the language barrier, the social or professional integration, the balance between its own values and those of its environment.

Intercultural coaching allows to :

• concentrate on the interaction, of verbal and non-verbal communication,
• analyse problems of communication,
• adapt to the environment, overcome obstacles or the cultural barriers,
• determine decision-making aspects,
• choose and share a new culture,
• develop intercultural skills : be open to others, understand systems of reference, manage misunderstandings, construct a dialogue, develop empathy, cooperate, favour mutual experimentation to find solutions, stimulate creativity…

Intercultural coaching aims to find coherence in change, manage diversity, take advantages of differences and create synergy.

Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, law, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society. Tylor