Bridging Different Worlds Together Through Decoding Cross-cultural Challenges and Harmonising Differences
Ongoing globalisation, increasing scale of migration, demographic changes, emerging markets and technology evolution are hallmarks of the modern-day environment and they leads to change of our living and work settings.
Nowdays, there is hardly a day that goes by when we don’t have to deal with another person who is different from us. Virtually every situation contains cultural dimensions that can influence our interpersonal interactions and social relationships. That alone, emphasises the importance of developing an inclusive mindset that enables us to adapt to different behaviours, master cultural, emotional and social adaptability, and to effectively connect and navigate with impact across different cultures and diverse environments.
At Culture Of Impact, we help you, your business and your teams, to leverage your strengths, resources, and network, and support you reduce risks, limit setbacks and bridge the gaps associated with market entry.
Interesting Facts
59.8% Asia, 16.7% Africa, 9.8% Europe, 7.2% N.America, 5.5% S.America, 0.5% Oceania
2019 World Bank Population Distribution
It’s estimated that 258 million people living outside of their nation of origin or place of birth.
UN Statistics
258 million is an increase of 49% since year 2000 including expats, immigrants and tax exiles.
UN Dept. of Economic & Social Affairs
Every 44 second an expat or an immigrant moves abroad. 74% of whom are of working age.
Census
In 2019 more than 75% of global conflicts, clashes and concerns had a cultural dimension.
Unicef
Cultural and ethical conflicts is named as one of the top 10, 21st century global issues.
Council Of Foreign Relations (CFR)
Services
INTERCULTURAL SOLUTIONS
& CORPORATE ONBOARDING
Laying the foundation of competent, agile and intelligent insight on intercultural know-how’s act as a roadmap to create a thriving environment within multicultural workplaces. These sessions are designed to help leaders, global employees and multicultural teams acquire cross-cultural competencies, understand each other’s differences better and align their corporate culture and values with their employee’s to improve high-growth bottom-line performance. We support expatriates enhance their assignments experience by helping them bridge the gap between their cultural intelligence, cross-cultural adaptation and performance.
INDIVIDUAL EXPAT COACHING
& INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
When international employees take on assignments, the challenges of relocation and cultural adaptation can make or break the project. These coaching sessions are a partnership with expats, their families or businesses aimed to create extraordinary results by providing guidance on processes needed that helps clients to develop a global mindset, to be actively motivated to engage with diverse people and to develop the agility to adjust their behaviour to thrive in their new international career path, integrate easily in the new society and enjoy their new and exciting life experiences.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
FOR GLOBAL EXPANSIONS
Thinking of growing your business internationally? Maybe in one of the growing hubs for European expats like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar or Kingdom of Saudi? If you have an ambitious brand, business, or idea to grow in the Middle East, we are here to support you streamline all your business needs by providing you with global expansion solutions that will help you understand the potential challenges, mitigate risks and support you with careful strategy planning.
Let us help you enter the global market with confidence & expand your business the right way.
FOREIGN INVESTMENT ADVISORY
& PROJECT PLANNING
Middle East’s strategic location serves as a bridge between east and west, making it a premier hub for international trade and investment. The Middle East is increasingly welcoming foreign investment, with governments revising legislation and easing market entry requirements. When investing abroad, it is crucial to seek professional guidance from an advisor who understands your business, the culture and also the licensing approvals and ownership thresholds for different business sectors in the host country, in order to help you manage and mitigate the risks surrounding foreign investment.
The Mission
Connecting People and Bridging Cultures
Embracing Diversity and Fostering Inclusion
Mastering Social and Cultural Intelligence
Developing Global Sustainable Solutions
Engaging in Social Responsibility Partnerships
Creating Positive Social Impact Strategies
Turning Good Intentions to Concrete Actions
The Philosophy
More Building Bridges, Less Walls and Barriers
More Self Awareness, Less Unconscious Bias
More Cultural Sensitivity, Less Stereotyping
More Resilience and Agility, Less Resistance
More Growth Mindset, Less Limited Mindset
More Global Leaders, Less Global Problems
More Harmony and Balance, Less Crisis and Conflict
Benefits For You
Meet Sepideh
An impact-driven, purpose-oriented & people-centric professional with a demonstrated history of working in the intersection of training and consulting, project management, investment planning and business expansions in multiple industries, between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
For the past 26+ years, Sepideh’s professional career has spanned government departments, multinational corporations, non-profits, the public sector, civil society, social services, and the private sector. Sepideh’s work has always been mainly focused on facilitating strategic partnerships with TWO main goals in mind: “to support and strengthen local and global communities and to create sustainable market-based solutions and long-term feasible impact to some of the major global challenges.”
Her MISSION now is to continue working with organisations that are ready to walk their talks and are willing to turn their good intentions into solid concrete actions so they can leverage their strengths for the greater good. She does that by helping them integrate sustainable solutions in the fabric of their culture, develop the mindset of creating shared value (CSV) and support them to strategically align their corporate values with their CSR activities, UN SDGs and the bottom-line.
She is a strong believer that businesses can do good and be a force for good simultaneously, if only they put IMPACT, EMPATHY and TRANSPARENCY at the heart of their decision-making processes!
Her VISION is a better world for humanity, and better humans for the world.
