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
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Want to hit the ground running in your new country with confidence and cultural clarity?
This coaching package is designed for people like you: motivated, globally minded professionals who want more than just a checklist. I’ll help you uncover the cultural insights that matter most to your relocation, using a structured, personalised approach that turns curiosity into clarity.
As a qualified intercultural business consultant, I look forward to supporting you with country-specific strategies and personalised support to help you thrive in your new environment.
Drawing from real-world experience and a bank of targeted self-assessments, I’ll guide you to identify cultural blind spots, develop your personal and professional roadmap, and navigate the unspoken rules of your host country with confidence.
Choose from either of the following delivery options:
- Professional Coaching (1-on-1 or small groups)
- Team Training (in-person or virtual)
Craig Shim, Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists
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OVERVIEW
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This coaching offers culturally intelligent support tailored to your international relocation goals.
Whether you’re preparing for a new posting or navigating the early stages of adjustment, you’ll receive practical strategies and country-specific insights to approach your transition with clarity, confidence, and cultural awareness.
OBJECTIVE
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The objective is simple: to help you transition into your new environment with confidence, clarity, and cultural intelligence at the core.
This coaching is 100% tailored to your needs, so we focus on what matters most to your relocation goals, host country context, and personal or professional success.
DURATION
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Professional Coaching: Choose from a 2-session or 4-session coaching package (each session is 90 minutes), delivered virtually by qualified intercultural business coach Craig Shim.
Team Training: Half-day, full-day or 2-day options
COST
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Professional Coaching (2 × 90-minute virtual sessions):
AUD 2,144 / USD 1,395 / GBP 1,050
Want more time to go deeper, cover additional topics, and get more detailed feedback on your progress? A four-session package is also available – click the ‘Ready to Start?’ button below for full details.
Team Training: From AUD 4,800 (half-day option). Quote available on request – click the ‘Enquire Now’ button below.
KEY TOPICS
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Examples of topics you can get coaching on:
- How to build trust and relationships in your host country using cultural insight
- How to adapt your communication, negotiation, and influencing style to local expectations
- How to avoid misunderstandings caused by differing social norms or behavioural cues
- How to interpret and align with the local business mindset, including values, motivators, and decision-making drivers
- How to lead or collaborate with multicultural teams, balancing local cultural norms with organisational goals
- How to adjust your approach to meetings, timelines, and team dynamics across cultures
- How to set yourself up for a smooth transition – personally and professionally – in your new environment
- How to create social and professional networks that align with local customs and expectations
- How to define your own version of success in a cross-cultural setting
- How to recognise your own cultural profile and its impact on your relocation experience
If your topic doesn’t fit into any of the above, don’t worry – just outline your situation in the Enquiry Form and I’ll let you know if I can help.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
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Employees on international postings or assignments
Team members transitioning into cross-border or regional roles
Professionals preparing to relocate for work, study, or volunteer programs
Senior leaders tasked with leading culturally diverse teams overseas
Accompanying partners seeking professional clarity or confidence in their new setting
HR or mobility managers looking to offer cultural transition support for relocating staff
CHALLENGES ADDRESSED
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Below are some examples of the types of challenges this coaching can help with. Your situation may be different — and that’s fine. This program is fully tailored to your specific needs
- I’m relocating to a new country and want to avoid cultural missteps that could affect my work, credibility, or wellbeing
- I’ve been posted overseas and feel unsure how to interpret local workplace norms, expectations, or behaviours
- I want to build meaningful professional or social relationships but feel I should know more about navigating cultural differences
- I need help understanding how my own cultural background might shape the way I approach work and life in a new setting
- I’ve relocated but something’s not working – and I’m unsure what cultural factors, if any, might be contributing
ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS
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Pinpoint cultural differences that may be influencing misunderstandings, discomfort, or misaligned expectations
Learn practical ways to adjust your leadership, communication, or collaboration style for your host country context
Build trust, rapport, and credibility with local colleagues, clients, and community members
Clarify your cultural profile and how it influences your interactions and decision-making
Develop clear strategies for navigating the unwritten rules of your host culture – both professionally and socially
Gain the confidence to move forward with greater cultural awareness, adaptability, and personal alignment
TESTIMONIALS
“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
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Submit your enquiry by providing a few details in this Enquiry Form, and I'll be in touch as soon as I receive your response.
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2-SESSION COACHING PACKAGE
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- Two x 90-minute virtual coaching sessions with Craig Shim, qualified intercultural business coach
- 100% tailored to your specific needs and professional context
- Available as one-on-one or small group sessions (up to 6 participants)
4-SESSION COACHING PACKAGE
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- Four x 90-minute virtual coaching sessions with Craig Shim, qualified intercultural business coach
- 100% tailored to your specific needs and professional context
- Available as one-on-one or small group sessions (up to 6 participants)
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
