Cross-Cultural Fluency
Equip Your Leaders to Lead Across Borders with Confidence
In today’s global and multicultural workplace, leaders must do more than notice differences—they must have the fluency to navigate language, norms, values, and worldviews with skill. At the Institute for Coaching Innovation (ICI) (formerly CoachDiversity Institute), we build leaders who can coach through cultural complexity with insight, empathy, and cultural intelligence.
Why It Matters
Cross-cultural fluency moves organizations from simply navigating differences to thriving across them. It fuels innovation, strengthens team cohesion, and drives long-term global success. ICI trains leaders to coach through complexity, manage diverse perspectives, and honor identity while achieving business goals.
What You’ll Learn
Through this experience, participants will learn to:
- Recognize cultural dimensions that influence team dynamics
- Adjust communication and feedback styles for diverse audiences
- Navigate power, privilege, and global leadership tensions
- Use coaching tools to bridge cultural divides
- Cultivate humility and self-awareness essential to cross-cultural leadership
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for:
- Leaders of global, regional, or hybrid teams
- Executives preparing for international assignments
- DEI professionals working across cultural contexts
- Coaches supporting multicultural organizations
Also valuable for U.S.-based organizations seeking to improve cultural literacy and team cohesion.
Our Approach
Our methodology draws from:
- Global leadership research and cultural intelligence models
- Identity-aware coaching practices
- Scenario-based simulations with peer feedback
- Intercultural communication frameworks
Leaders leave prepared to foster belonging, respect, and collaboration across borders.
Program Formats
We deliver this program in formats tailored to your needs:
- Half-day and full-day immersive experiences
- Multi-session labs for cross-cultural teams
- Executive coaching add-ons
- Custom sessions aligned with your global strategy
Let’s Talk Strategy
Support your leaders in building the cultural fluency to lead across borders—and into the future.
Related Programs & Services
Explore other ICI programs that complement Cross-Cultural Fluency:
- Cultural Competency Training – Strengthen awareness and skills for working effectively across cultures.
- Coaching Across Differences – Develop strategies to lead inclusively across identities and perspectives.
- Inclusive Leadership Training – Equip leaders to model equity, trust, and psychological safety.