WHAT IF YOUR BIGGEST RELOCATION RISK ISN’T LOGISTICAL – BUT CULTURAL?
Relocating for an international role? Don’t assume the same professional or social approaches that worked at home will work in your host country.
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Cultural blind spots can lead to costly misunderstandings, damaged credibility, and a slower path to earning trust – especially in your first few months.
I’ve coached hundreds of globally mobile professionals – including senior leaders, technical experts, and diplomatic staff – to fast-track their cultural transition and avoid the reputational risks of ‘figuring it out as you go’.
Choose from any of the following delivery options:
- Professional Coaching (1-on-1 or small groups)
- Team Training (in-person or virtual)
- Advisory & Consultancy Services
Craig Shim, Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
Intercultural Coaching for International Relocations
How to Navigate Country-Specific Cultural Nuances in Business and Social Settings
For Employees on International Postings and Assignments
Delivery Options:
Professional Coaching | Training
Leading Culturally Diverse Teams and International Projects
How to Achieve Peak Team Performance With Cultural Safety and Awareness
For Professionals navigating Cross-Cultural Business Situations or Stakeholder Relationships
Delivery Options:
Professional Coaching | Training
Foundations for Improving Cross-Cultural Relational Skills
How to Relate to Customers, Clients and Colleagues From Any Cultural Background
For Professionals Wanting Practical Skills to Earn Trust Across Cultures
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Online Course
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international Relocations & Postings
Intercultural Coaching and Advice for Business Challenges
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How to Navigate Country-Specific Business Challenges Using Cultural Intelligence
For Professionals Navigating Cross-Cultural Business Situations or Stakeholder Relationships
TAKE A LOOKUnderstanding the Asian Business Mindset
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How to Engage with Asian Customers, Clients and Stakeholders
For Business and Public Sector Professionals Managing Asian Stakeholders
TAKE A LOOKCross-Cultural Communication Techniques for Meetings in the USA, UK & Australia
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How to Speak Up, Influence, and Be Remembered in Workplace Meetings
For Professionals Navigating Workplace Norms In English-Speaking Countries
TAKE A LOOKAdvancing into Leadership for Culturally Diverse Professionals
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How to Navigate Cultural Expectations and Crack the Glass Ceiling
For Talented Professionals Ready to Be Seen as Future Leaders
TAKE A LOOKCultural Insights for Leaders Using the SCARF Model
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How to Apply Cultural Intelligence for Influence and Collaboration
For Professionals Using the SCARF Model to Build Trust in Culturally Diverse Teams
TAKE A LOOKCultural Insights for Lencioni’s Team Performance Model
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How to Apply Cultural Intelligence for Peak Team Performance
For Leaders Navigating Differing Cultural Expectations of Team Performance
TAKE A LOOKADVISORY & CONSULTANCY SERVICES
International Relocations & Postings
We work with global mobility teams, HR professionals, and international assignees to integrate cultural intelligence into the relocation process.
Our consultancy projects include developing pre-departure cultural readiness tools, designing relocation-specific coaching programs, and advising on strategies to reduce cultural missteps during critical transition periods – all aimed at protecting professional reputations and accelerating trust-building in new environments.
We also collaborate with L&D teams to create in-house programs that support culturally intelligent leadership and team integration for international assignees and their local colleagues.
For migration agents, we offer a referral program to bundle cultural transition coaching into your relocation support services.
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CRAIG SHIM'S EXPERIENCE
International Relocations & Postings
INTERCULTURAL CULTURAL COACHING FOR AUSTRALIA’S TRADE COMMISSIONERS
Craig Shim is contracted by Austrade to provide cultural coaching for Australian Trade and Investment Commissioners posted around the world.
These sessions focus on preparing Commissioners to represent Australia effectively in culturally diverse contexts, with strategic briefings tailored to their host country’s expectations.
Outcomes include improved cross-cultural influence, stronger relationship-building with foreign counterparts, and practical frameworks to navigate sensitive diplomatic and commercial interactions.
VIEW PROGRAMREDESIGNING LEADERSHIP APPROACHES BEFORE DAY ONE
Ahead of an international posting to India, a senior leader engaged Craig to review their team engagement strategy.
What began as a session to fine-tune a team meeting evolved into a complete rethink of their leadership style — aligning it with local values, hierarchy expectations, and communication norms.
The result was a smoother leadership transition, higher initial credibility, and a cultural roadmap for their first 30 days in-country.
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BRIDGING CULTURAL GAPS IN A HIGH-STAKES JOINT TENDER
A global company seconded its UK-based team to Australia to collaborate with their local counterparts on a major international tender.
Although both teams brought essential expertise, cultural misunderstandings and a lack of trust began to hinder knowledge sharing — jeopardising the proposal’s success.
With less than a year to deliver, Craig was brought in by the global HQ to work with both teams. His coaching helped the project lead break down silos, build trust, and establish culturally effective ways of working together.
The result: smoother collaboration, open information flow, and a cohesive submission that would likely not have been possible without early cultural intervention.
VIEW PROGRAMTESTIMONIALS
“Incredibly practical and deeply insightful.”
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Every session with Craig has been packed with relevant strategies, frameworks, and real-world scenarios. His cultural coaching has been invaluable — I walked away each time with practical actions I could apply immediately.
— Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner (Hong Kong)
“I’m so glad I did this before stepping into the role.”
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In our first session, Craig reviewed how I’d planned to run my initial meeting with my new team in India — and I’m relieved he did. I ended up making major changes, not just to that meeting, but to how I approached my leadership style overall. His guidance on what culturally effective leadership looks like in that context, and what to prioritise in my first month, was invaluable.
— Director of International Relations, Intergovernmental Development Initiative
“It helped me avoid early missteps that could’ve set the wrong tone.”
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Relocating to Malaysia for a high-profile infrastructure program, I knew the technical side of the job — but not the cultural landscape I was stepping into. Craig’s coaching helped me understand local workplace expectations, how to build trust with Malaysian colleagues, and how to adjust my communication style early on. It made a real difference in how I was received from day one.
— Governance & Reporting Specialist, Interagency Infrastructure Program
A QUICK INTRODUCTION: CRAIG SHIM
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As a qualified intercultural business consultant, I specialise in enhancing cross-cultural business and relational skills. Having lived abroad for much of my career before returning to Australia, I've gained valuable insights into how cultural competency is crucial for building strong relationships. Drawing on this experience, I provide coaching, training, and advice to corporate and government clients to boost their cross-cultural capabilities.
My intercultural guidance is trusted by companies like Boeing, Nike, PepsiCo, and Mastercard, as well as the Australian Government and United Nations agencies. I also serve on several advisory panels, including those for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australian Public Service Commission.
Craig Shim, Director, Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists
