Training

Training

Our training programs educate you or your team on how to successfully work with people from a specific culture or across cultures in general.

Coaching

Coaching

Our coaching engagements help you deepen self-awareness, learn and implement new skills, and design a strategic plan to move towards your goals.

Consulting

Consulting

Our consulting services offer solutions to your organization’s challenges based on cultural expertise, past experience, and current resources.

Who We Are

Cultural Mixology designs and delivers programs that build and enhance cultural competencies. We serve as a strategic thinking partner to support individuals and organizations that want to thrive across cultures through training, coaching, consulting, and mentoring. 

We are proud to be a certified WBE with the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

What We Do

  • Increase cultural fluency to better collaborate and build trust
  • Enhance intercultural communication skills
  • Boost multicultural workplace performance
  • Maximize organizations’ investment in expatriate leaders and their families
  • Improve employee engagement and create higher morale
  • Mitigate cultural risk factors
  • Equip people with tools to flourish during times of change and cultural transitions
  • Develop culturally appropriate programs and services

Why Us

Culture is invisible, yet it impacts nearly everything today.  Oftentimes, when we are working, living, or studying in an international environment, we simply don’t know what we don’t know. We function in a stage of “unconscious incompetence”, unaware of our cultural assumptions and biases.

Our goal is to help people achieve a higher state of performance by recognizing these issues and building a positive and action-oriented outlook toward cultural diversity. As a result, cultural competencies become intuitive and automatic over time and our clients shift to a mindset of “unconscious competence”.

Testimonials

“I would highly recommend Jamie Gelbtuch and Cultural Mixology for any organization looking for intercultural awareness training. We asked Jamie and her team to create a one-day seminar tailored specifically to the unique mix of cultural diversity that exists within our organization. Jamie’s seminar was spot-on in terms of content, delivery, and timing. Jamie’s use of interactive exercises, real-world examples and humor kept the…” Read More

Anne Cowper, SPHR

Director of Human Resources, Rohde & Schwarz

“Jamie from Cultural Mixology presented a training seminar on intercultural awareness at our annual program meeting, and not only was the content compelling, but she presented it in a way that felt fresh and relevant. She provided our global team with a framework to openly discuss ideas and challenges, while maximizing the limited time that we had together. Jamie was a thoughtful and highly-prepared speaker, and I hope to…” Read More
Nancy Raditz

Associate Vice President, Oceans Program Operations, Environmental Defense Fund

“High praise for the the Cultural Mixology seminar! It is informative and fun as you learn techniques for understanding and appreciating another culture. Jamie helps you answer the “why” underlying many cultural traditions, values and behaviors. As an added benefit you begin to discover many things about your own culture that you may take for granted or be completely unaware of!”     Read More
The PTA

French-American School of New York

The Cultural Insider

One email per month—like these—with culture tips, quizzes, and info that will help you work better across cultures.

Father’s Day Around the World

Father’s Day Around the World

Many countries celebrate Father’s Day in June with cards, gifts, and barbecues. But as always, #culturematters. Father’s Day originated in the United States and has spread across the globe, with each country putting its unique spin on it.

A Guide to Norwegian Work Culture

A Guide to Norwegian Work Culture

Known for its beautiful fjords and midnight sun, Norway is also a thriving hub for business. Key sectors like oil and gas, shipping, and renewable energy continue to drive the country’s strong economy. Home to global companies like Equinor, Telenor, and DNB, Norway blends innovation with a distinctly people-centered approach to work.

What Is Nowruz? A Guide to the Persian New Year and Traditions

What Is Nowruz? A Guide to the Persian New Year and Traditions

Nowruz, a festival with over 3,000 years of history, brings communities together across the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and the global diaspora. Celebrated as the Persian New Year, Nowruz encourages cleansing rituals to move on from the past year’s misfortunes and welcome a new period of harmony and good luck.

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Manhattanhenge is here! 🌇

Catch the sunset tonight, May 28th, @ 8:13 p.m. & tomorrow, May 29th, @ 8:12 p.m. by facing west.

Though most people like to see it from Manhattan’s busy grid, we recommend this stunning view from Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City, Queens!

British guests trying to leave:

“We should really start to think about making a move”

An hour later...

“Honestly, we really should probably head off soon”

Another hour later...

“Anyway, thanks again for having us”

Another hour later...

“Right, now, have we got everything?”…

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