by Jamie | May 27, 2015 | Articles
There’s a poem about my hometown of NY that begins, “The city orbits around eight million centers of the universe”. I often think that when Billy Collins wrote it, he must have been in a dating state of mind. Over a decade of dating in this city, combined with an...
by Jamie | May 21, 2015 | Events
Did you know that in today’s workplace it’s not uncommon to have up to four generations working side-by-side? By extension, this brings a lot of complexity – with four sets of expectations, experiences, attitudes, motivations, and yes – behaviors, too. According to...
by Jamie | May 7, 2015 | The Cultural Insider
In honor of Mother’s Day coming up in many countries around the world, what better country to focus on than Mexico. Here, the mother (madre in Spanish) is sacred and plays an integral and complex role in culture and language. Mothers in Mexican Society The...
by Jamie | Mar 10, 2015 | Events
We live and work across cultures on a daily basis, but what IS culture? If you are curious to learn more about the basics of cultural theory and how it has changed over time, this webinar is for you. The Details In this 90 minute session, join trainer and coach Jamie...
by Jamie | Mar 3, 2015 | The Cultural Insider
The Middle East region includes many countries. The following general tips are intended to help those who are traveling for business or leisure to the UAE, Saudi Arabia (KSA), Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. Because the region is highly influenced by its Islamic...
by Jamie | Feb 12, 2015 | The Cultural Insider
Keep these three culture tips in mind to get off on the right foot with the Dutch: Getting the Job Done: Go Slow to Go Fast Although well-known for being highly efficient, the Dutch won’t hesitate to spend a lot of time discussing details and making sure everything is...
by Jamie | Jan 12, 2015 | Articles
El comienzo del año es a menudo momento de resoluciones para realizar las cosas de forma diferente, pero también puede ser una oportunidad de ver las cosas de otra forma. A manera de ejercicio, eche un vistazo a la imagen y anote lo que ve al observarla. ¿Su lista...
by Jamie | Jan 12, 2015 | Articles
The beginning of the year is often a time of resolutions to do things differently. But, it can also be a time when we resolve to see things differently. Just as an exercise, take a look at the image here and note down what you see. Did your list include words such as...
by Jamie | Nov 17, 2014 | Podcasts
Tune into this Coach World TV segment on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network! Terry Yoffe (ICF – NYC), interviews Jamie Gelbtuch, Founder of Cultural Mixology, about cultural transitions. ...
by Jamie | Nov 6, 2014 | Articles
Several weeks ago I was in a meeting with a group of strangers, and upon introducing myself and sharing what I do professionally, someone asked, “What do you think is the biggest challenge for people being sent overseas?” I thought about it for a few seconds. I...
