Training
“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 have other opportunities to work with her.”
“In a few lines that I could share right now, I had an incredible experience working with Jamie. She is not only really professional but also super engaging and knowledgeable. Even though Jamie and I moved a bit far from the topics we planned to discuss, she prepared new material on the go that was really good for the topics we talked about! In my opinion, I could not have had a better experience. There aren’t enough words to express how professional and incredible the training was that she provided. Highly recommended!”
“Jamie provided an excellent cultural training session to military spouses headed to overseas assignments. Her training was extremely well received and provided a unique look at your brain’s adaptation process to the new cultural environment. Jamie’s professionalism and calm demeanor encouraged excellent classroom discussion and participation. Jamie provides information that can be applied in any setting. We are excited to invite her back to the virtual classroom!“
“Jamie delivered a training webinar for the Upwardly Global alumni community of 3500+ immigrant professionals from over 140 countries. Working with her on this project, it was clear that Jamie is a focused, results-driven and high-energy professional. Her presentation was rich, inspiring and transformational. Drawing from her deep knowledge and understanding of success factors in multicultural settings, Jamie provided nuggets of wisdom to guide our alumni community of foreign-trained professionals in understanding the critical skills and behavior for success in the US workplace. Feedback from this global group, with extensive international experience, has been overwhelmingly positive. Many tell of how they’ve become personally empowered to drive for greater success as they navigate the complexities in cultures and work relationships while adapting to work life within the United States of America.”
“Jamie spoke at a workshop for special librarians in DC and was the most popular speaker of the day. Attendees felt her advice on cross-cultural communication was useful and timely and could be applied in all sorts of situations and work environments. Her interactive presentation also helped keep the entire audience engaged. I would welcome the opportunity to have Jamie back to talk to our group and I look forward to working together in the future.”
“I have had the pleasure of inviting Jamie to be a guest speaker at Western CT State University. She provided a very well received language lesson and cultural recommendations for a group of President’s scholars for a Geneva, Switzerland pre-departure meeting. Within minutes she had a group of students and faculty on their feet mingling in French, preparing them to feel confident with their ability to manage with the most basic language skills while abroad. I was astounded by her warm and professional manner and how quickly and successfully she engaged her audience. Jamie has also presented in a panel on the Importance of Language in our World. She is extremely articulate and motivating, gentle and inspiring. Many students inquired very seriously about going abroad to pursue language acquisition after hearing her comments and recommendations – she drove these students to action. I would strongly recommend Jamie’s work – the quality is high, the professionalism is noteworthy and her educational background is unmatched. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and to know!”
“Jamie did a great job with the Atlas Corps Fellows teaching them about Reverse Culture Shock and preparing them to return back to their countries. We would definitely hire Jamie again!”
“Cultural Mixology, headed by Jamie Gelbtuch, was retained by our office in July 2016 to undertake the development of comprehensive cultural awareness training for NYC* Emergency Management staff, emergency response volunteers, and community leaders. The project included a discovery period to understand the context that emergency management works within, a piloting period to test the effectiveness of the material, modification of the material based on feedback, and ultimate training. During this process, we worked closely with the Disability Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) community to make sure that the training was appropriate and accessible to all. Jamie also worked with agency staff to train a select group to present this training.”
Cultural Mixology has performed all contractual obligations timely and professionally.
*NYC City Charter rules do not permit any endorsement of persons or businesses
“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!”
“Jamie worked with me in my preparation to relocate temporarily to Singapore this year, where I was sent for 4 months to execute an e-trading platform migration project for all JPMorgan clients that trade foreign exchange in Asia. The project went well and I returned to New York as planned.
The expat workshop with Jamie was very useful as I had never been to Asia before. Not only did we focus on the particular customs of doing business in Asia, we also studied the history of the country and the people, and the cultural differences that would affect my everyday life outside the office. The extensive material presented by Jamie was useful, interesting and up-to-date. She is extremely professional and knows her material very well. Interestingly enough, I am from Argentina and her focus is on Latin American countries and cultures, however, our program was geared to Asian cultures, and I feel it was as successful.
The 2 programs with Jamie were very valuable and I consider my short-term assignment to be an incredibly positive experience both from a professional and personal point of views. Most people overlook the importance of the repatriation workshop. People take for granted how difficult is coming back home, to the routine and the known. Jamie’s repatriation workshop made me aware of the difficulties of coming home and made the adjustment easier.
I would highly recommend Jamie for any kind of program, as she is extremely knowledgeable and flexible, and it was a pleasure working with her.”
“Ms. Gelbtuch was retained by the Counselors of Real Estate Foundation in connection with its joint collaboration with the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. Briefly, the objective of the collaborative was two fold: (1) To provide a series of presentations to students visiting the United States from the KSMS on best practices used in the field of real estate construction, valuation, and investment; and (2) participation by members of the CRE organization in a real estate symposium sponsored by the KSMS in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ms. Gelbtuch participated in the first phase of the collaborative during which three students from the KSMS visited the US for the first time. As part of their orientation, and given their lack of exposure to the culture of this country, the collaborative retained the services of Ms. Gelbtuch to provide a one hour presentation to the students on the cultural characteristics of the US business community and US society in general.
Ms. Gelbtuch’s presentation exceeded our expectations; her presentation was clear, concise and comprehensive. Key points were clearly articulated and easy to understand with the aid of well prepared PowerPoint. She was thoroughly prepared as evidenced by her ability to clearly answer all questions put forth by the students. Her introductory presentation set the stage for what all considered to be a very successful three day business forum. Ms. Gelbtuch conducted herself in a most professional manner and is truly an expert on world cultures. If the opportunity were to arise again, we would definitely retain her services, she is an outstanding professional.”
“Jamie presented a webinar for the PMI Global Diversity, Community of Practice on Multigenerational Teams and Their Impact in Project Management to a highly engaged global audience. Her command and understanding of the subject matter gave her credibility and enabled her to relate with the broad range of attendees. She incorporated poll questions to interact and gain immediate feedback allowing her to modify the pacing and narrative accordingly. At the Q&A session her responses were spot on in further dialoging and establishing rapport. Making presentations through a virtual technology medium is often very challenging. Jamie was able to pull it off with preparation, planning and flawless execution.”
“Jamie was a pleasure to work with. Jamie was hired for a seminar at our yearly local PMI Professional Development Conference. Jamie presented on Diversity in Culture. She is an engaging, likeable and highly knowledgeable presenter. I look forward to working with Jamie on future endeavors.”
“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 team engaged and focused. Personally, I left the training with a renewed sense of self-awareness and a more complete communications toolbox.”
“We just experienced the most wonderful cultural workshop and training with Jamie! As Germans we moved from Switzerland to NY, USA and although we have been visiting the States multiple times for different reasons, reflecting and discussing with her different values, styles in communication, cultures and their background was extremely helpful and super interesting!
Jamie helped us very much to further learn and understand both sides even more and very much supported us having a beautiful start abroad. She invested a lot of her time upfront to get to know us and she perfectly customized our workshop 1000% according to our personal needs. Moreover, her brilliant support did not stop with our workshop day and we can truly say that her functional and personal skills are more than phenomenal.
We are very thankful and thrilled for experiencing our intercultural workshop opportunity with her!
We highly recommend Jamie to anyone else – even if you are completely convinced you already know it all! Intercultural understanding and learning is always something you cannot investigate in enough!”
“I asked Jamie to present to the Human Resources New York City chapter of SHRM about Recognizing the Invisible: Understanding Factors that Influence Multicultural Teams Across Borders. Her presentation was very informative and provided both theory and application that audience members could implement immediately. The presentation and slides were well-organized and Jamie was very poised and highly knowledgeable on the subject matter. I would highly recommend her company and training programs.”
“As part of my transfer from London to NY, I attended an intercultural training with Jamie Gelbtuch in July 2016. It was one of the best trainings I have ever received. Useful, detailed, customized to my needs… I thought it would not be necessary, I was wrong… Jamie is passionate, knowledgeable in multiple areas (housing, medical, finance, business, pensions, culture…) and she understands perfectly the cultural differences between countries. Her different experiences abroad help her to have an objective opinion on customs/habits but she always remains critical (in a positive way ?) and objective at the same time. As a real New Yorker who loves her city, she will give you the best tips to master the Big Apple, avoid pitfalls, tackle challenges, make the most of opportunities that the city offers and be successful. This complete training gave me the cards to start my insertion in the USA in the best way possible. I highly recommend Jamie Gelbtuch.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Jamie when she volunteered to be a presenter in the Georgetown University Alumni Career Services Webinar Program. In planning the webinar I found Jamie to be extremely professional, detail oriented, and focused on excellence. Her presentation on addressing and dealing with cross-cultural challenges in the workspace was extremely relevant to the needs of our alumni and many were grateful to have an expert address these issues. It is clear that the work Jamie does at Cultural Mixology is becoming increasingly important as people are more exposed to colleagues with varying customs and norms. We appreciated Jamie’s expertise and hope to have her do presentations on these important topics for the Georgetown community again in the future.”
“The most valuable aspect of the program has been the guidance and support from my coach, Jamie. Before joining, I had uncertainties and worries about my life and work, but her structured approach has boosted my confidence and capabilities. Jamie’s responsiveness, professionalism, and most importantly, trustworthiness, allowed me to openly discuss my concerns. Her insights transformed not only my skills but also my mindset, making this program invaluable. It’s been a life-changing experience, and I attribute much of my personal and professional growth to her guidance. I hope our company can offer similar opportunities to more employees. I believe the program can enhance professionalism and contribute positively to our organization.”
“He tenido la grata oportunidad de tener a Jamie como conferencista en mas de una ocasión para charlas sobre las diferencias culturales. Ella conoce muy bien el tema y mejor aun, lo explica con gran facilidad. Su conocimiento de las diferentes culturas y costumbres del mundo Hispano parlante, son muy apreciadas y valiosas. Es todo una profesional en su labor y habla fluidamente y con claridad el idioma español.Por lo anterior, no vacilo en recomendarla ampliamente.”
Coaching
“During a period of professional transition, there could not have been a better person by my side than Jamie Gelbtuch. Her knowledge, professionalism, intellect and steadfast positive reinforcement helped me navigate previously unchartered professional waters.
Jamie knows what she’s doing, and also knows what her clients need. She has a psychologist’s mindset, a consultant’s instincts, and a coach’s pedigree. She individualizes her approach depending on the needs of those she works with—always making sure that her clients’ best interests are front and center.
Jamie is experienced, she is nuanced and she totally “gets it.” I came to look forward to our conversations not only because of the knowledge she imparts, but because of the wonderful person that she is. I enthusiastically recommend Jamie to anyone who is need of her expertise.”
“A great job opportunity fell through a few months after I had joined a really amazing organization. They were generous enough to pay for job search support for me and I was lucky to be matched with Jamie Gelbtuch from Cultural Mixology. I had specifically wanted someone with a good understanding of the Africa job market, particularly in the area of international development. Jamie was amazing and really helped me focus on my strengths when I was struggling to repackage my CV. She gave me great advice and helped me stay focused on the positive things I could offer and see how much I really could do to improve my career search. She shared several resources to guide me in my search, helped me with resume creation, and provided guidance on interview processes and critical tips. She was very positive and supportive and I landed a new role in a little under 8wks! It was truly a pleasure to work with her and I continue to count on her guidance and support whenever I have questions about anything from salary negotiation to career development planning.”
“I feel very lucky to have had Jamie’s support during the past year. She is a very talented career coach. Jamie is incredibly insightful, knowledgeable and empathetic. She is also very responsive, meticulous, really takes the time to give guidance with all aspects of the career transition process and knows how to ask the right questions that invite self-reflection. Jamie is also simply a wonderful person and it was always a real pleasure to speak with her. I couldn’t recommend her more. Thank you for everything, Jamie.”
“Through Jamie’s experiential coaching techniques and nurturing approach, she helped me to develop more confidence in time management skills and more importantly valuing my time. I was able to learn what works and what doesn’t through our honest developmental conversations. During our sessions, Jamie helped me cultivate my best inner thoughts that led to trial and error experimentation that allowed me to see the fruits of my labor which motivated me even more. I have developed skills now to not only manage time but to also reduce nonproductive behaviors. I have always considered time management to be one of my weaknesses, but I can now say this is no longer the case thanks to Jamie.
Learning and professionally developing oneself does not have to be boring especially with a great coach like Jamie. Every session has not only been memorable but has allowed me to grow. Jamie would praise me when merited and also be brutally honest to make me reflect on my behaviors and how I could be doing something better. Jamie is great at what she does and I strongly recommend her to anyone that is serious and honest about improving themselves. She is like the inner voice that you wish you always had to help you!”
“My career transition in the USA can never be smooth without Jamie’s excellent guidance! She is an excellent career coach. In my 3 months sessions with her, there wasn’t any day unproductive. The advice she gave with every job interview helped me grow while looking for jobs. She guided me at every step starting from resume, LinkedIn profile, salary negotiation, networking etc. The sessions never appeared transactional. She was always approachable and listened to me before suggesting anything (and her suggestions were always valuable). She is the go-to person if someone is really looking for career coaching advice! Thanks once again Jamie. ”
“Jamie was an absolutely wonderful coach. Not being able to do work in New York what I was doing back home in Belgium made me uncertain about what I wanted to do here. She really helped me unravel my problems and made me realize what I really wanted to do for work in New York. Because of the coaching I enrolled in several classes and thanks to the coaching I now have a clear plan of what I want to do. I am sure that without any help from Jamie I would not be able to find a job in New York because the culture and customs are so different from those in Europe. Now I understand how the job search works in New York. I would definitely recommend this coaching to anybody who moves from Europe to New York. I am convinced that I would not find a job in New York without the help from Jamie.”
“Jamie is incredibly intelligent, insightful, motivating, and supportive. She imparts empowering advice that you will find yourself channeling as you navigate your day to day experiences at work and beyond. I’m so grateful for my time with Jamie and will consider her my go-to resource for future career coaching.”
“Jamie proved to be an inspiring executive coach who helped me to transition to life in New Jersey in the US. As a South African I found the process of settling in a new country more than a little daunting. Jamie stepped in and helped me to develop several valuable toolkits and survival guides. This enabled me to break bigger processes down into concrete, manageable steps. We investigated resume writing, job interview skills, cultural differences and social networking aptitudes, to name a few. As a result I was able to create a positive mental space in which to ground myself and I became far more confident. I would recommend Jamie to any prospective client because of her upbeat, pleasant disposition and her high level of professionalism.”
“I think that Jamie is very effective as a coach. She is very organized in her methods and approach, and this helps to keep me organized and focused on what’s important. Her ability to keep everything so well organized (in her head and later on paper) is amazing! She’s also very good at maximizing the limited time we have. An hour goes by very quickly. Jamie keeps things moving in a good way, to maximize effectiveness and impact. She asks a lot of great questions to move me forward, and summarizes back what she is “hearing” from me in order to challenge me and help me clarify my thinking. I’m quite pleased with the results of the coaching engagement.”
“Jamie was a treat to work with! She meticulously worked with me to jazz up my resume and as a result, I received various interview requests and a great offer. At a time when I was in the middle of a crossroads and trying to make decisions, Jamie also provided the support I needed to progress. I would definitely recommend her career services to anyone.”
“Durante mi búsqueda de empleo, Jamie fue una compañera excepcional. A lo largo de tres meses, recorrimos juntas todas las etapas del proceso: desde definir mi rumbo profesional hasta crear un currículum exitoso, prepararme para entrevistas, negociar ofertas y adaptarme a mi nuevo empleo. Siempre estuvo disponible para responder a mis preguntas y me brindó su ayuda con paciencia y dedicación, mostrando un genuino interés en mi éxito. Se alegraba con cada logro alcanzado, me alentaba a seguir adelante y me proporcionaba consejos útiles para cada etapa del camino. Recomiendo ampliamente a Jamie como guía y mentora para aquellos que buscan avanzar en sus carreras. Sin duda, aprendí mucho de ella y su asesoramiento fue fundamental para encontrar un empleo que se adecuara a mis necesidades. Me siento muy feliz y agradecida de haber compartido este viaje con ella.”
“I worked with Jamie as my coach upon my return to the US after having spent several years as an expat in Switzerland and South Africa. The most valuable aspects of the coaching were having the encouragement and support of a professional coach in a difficult endeavor and Jamie’s expertise in strategy, presentation, and identification of a job in the current job market. Jamie is insightful, helpful in identifying the underlying difficulty, and an excellent resource to her clients. I made tremendous progress in the time I worked with Jamie on achieving the goals we set out. I was able to finish the program with a set of achievements that I was happy with and a clear plan for the future. Without her guidance and expertise, I would not have reached these goals within the same timeframe and with such success.”
“I had the opportunity to avail Jamie’s service as part of my Partner Support Program upon relocating from India to the US. The excellent support and help I received from her made the transition I was seeking into an entirely different field seem achievable. She is extremely professional with the way she handles her clients. The effort she puts in to understand your background, the way you like to work, your ambitions and in general to understand you as a person makes the meetings/interactions extremely useful and comfortable. Eventually, it would feel like a friend who knows so much about you is trying to help you achieve your goals! I guess, an intercultural/support program can’t be any better than that. I would recommend her services to any person/organization who’s looking for the best quality intercultural programs.”
“Jamie’s expert guidance ensured I was getting the most out of my background and skill set throughout my job hunt. I’d recommend her services to folks at any stage of their career path as she tailors the experience to what you need to take that next step. Jamie is a true professional, every conversation had material value that helped land me a new job and will set me up for success in any future job search or career pivot.”
“This week I started my new role on the human capital consulting team. I’m excited about this next step in my career and very grateful for all your support along the journey. Our work together helped immensely during a stressful time and will continue to guide me as I work towards longer term goals.”
“I have had the privilege of working with Jamie during my job search over the past three months, and I can’t say enough about how invaluable her guidance has been. Through Jamie’s mentorship, she provided me with exceptional support and advice throughout the entire process. I have successfully found my new job and am excited about the opportunities ahead of me. I highly recommend Jamie to anyone who needs career guidance and expert support. She is truly exceptional at what she does and has had a significant impact on my career.”
“Jamie was a massive support as a navigated a significant career change earlier this year. She is very skilled at helping to tease out biases that I unknowingly held, which cleared the way for more confident decision-making. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who’s looking to change jobs and doesn’t quite know where to start the prep and search process.”
“Having Jamie as a Coach has been one of the greatest business experiences I’ve had in my career. Jamie has the natural ability to create powerful conversations. She helped me identify my real goals and generate concrete and effective action plans for establishing my Consulting Company in 4 months. Jamie always made me feel very comfortable, but at the same time challenged me, taking me to higher thinking levels where the real “aha-moments” happened. If you want to work with a Coach that will make you create change in a fast and productive way, her name is Jamie Gelbtuch.”
“I just wanted to share with you that I have joined Torrent Pharma as a Regulatory Associate. Yay!! I am so thankful to you for all the efforts that you’ve put in to enhance my professional domain be it my LinkedIn profile, resume, or approach to searching for jobs.
All the tips that you gave for interviews have really helped me ace my first and foremost interview experience here in the US. It took me a month to reach to my first interview with Torrent. I am so happy that I could make it work in the first go and also in this difficult situation with COVID, when everyone is at risk of losing their jobs. I really appreciate for your time and all your help. Big thanks! It was such a pleasure working with you.”
“Cultural Mixology is the best thing I have ever done for my career and for my own personal growth. Jamie is an amazing coach, who is very professional and extremely knowledgeable about various industries. She opened my eyes to career possibilities I hadn’t considered prior to working with her, as well as helped me to understand my potential; which eventually gave me the courage to take a different career path. With Jamie’s advice and guidance, I was able to obtain my dream job in New York. I could not recommend her more and will always be grateful for her help.”
“Jamie has been such a great career coach and guide for me during my job search in the US after moving from India. She is smart, intelligent and comes up with creative solutions to difficult problems. She made my job search such a smooth and organized process through the three months of training sessions. She was always available when needed and did not hesitate to share her market knowledge and experience. With her I was able to get all my resources up to date, work on my interview skills and finally land three job offers. I still use some of her suggestions on networking, effective communication. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a career coach, she will help you get your best self out for the interviews and even beyond.”
“Jamie is a dedicated coach; starting from the ‘Discovery phase’, identifying the root cause of what’s preventing you from shining in your professional and personal journey; and that itself is 70% of the solution. Her empathy, goal oriented mindset and positive attitude makes her a pleasure to work with.
Jamie also has fantastic tools that guided me in a structured journey through self-reflection and self-knowledge. I will recommend her to anyone who is interested in life changing experiences; she truly changed mine.”
“Jamie is an outstanding career coach who understood her client’s requirements. We worked together for three months on my job search after the transition from Dubai to US. It was tough transition phase but Jamie’s spirit and encouraging words to focus on the positive side and push me to continue in achieving my goals. I learned a lot from her, giving me a helpful guidelines on communications and networking. Also, she showed me how to overcome my doubts and fears. She is authentic and knowledgeable on her field, responded promptly when you needed support. With her background, knowledge and personality, I definitely recommend her to other expats who will be needing a coach for job search.”
“Jamie was such a fantastic support during a transitional phase in my career. She guides with compassion, confidence and the upmost professionalism. I highly recommend Jamie and look forward to collaborating with her in the future again.”
“Through a series of exercises, Jamie guided me on how to show the impact of my work. That gave me the confidence about my abilities and reinforced my value as an Engineer. Before the coaching I didn’t have a well-structured CV or a LinkedIn profile; she helped me to realize the power of these tools. Nowadays, I’m getting noticed by recruiters from different countries that are constantly reaching me out and I’m on the way to finding and taking the right opportunity for me. I really appreciate Jamie’s work. She is so dedicated and committed in each session, always bringing the best vibes. She is so happy for each achievement and also good with inspirational words in a stuck moment. I’m really glad for the opportunity to share with Jamie, she became an important person in my professional journey.”
“A través de una serie de ejercicios, Jamie me guió en cómo mostrar el impacto de mi trabajo. Eso me dio la confianza sobre lo que soy capaz de hacer y reforzó mi valor como Ingeniero. Antes del coaching no tenía un CV bien estructurado o un perfil de LinkedIn, ella me ayudó a darme cuenta del poder de estas herramientas. Hoy en día, me notan reclutadores de diferentes países que constantemente se comunican conmigo y estoy en el camino para encontrar y aprovechar la oportunidad adecuada para mí. Realmente aprecio el trabajo de Jamie, es tan dedicada y comprometida en cada sesión, siempre con buenas vibras. Ella está tan feliz con cualquier logro y también con buenas palabras inspiradoras para un momento atascado. Estoy muy contento por la oportunidad de compartir con Jamie, se convirtió en una persona importante en mi camino profesional.“
“Jamie is a smart , patient, and very encouraging coach and professional guide! She allowed me to customize the way we work together and what I would benefit from the most, truly centering my needs. She is affirming and insightful, and helped me not only strengthen my resume, but also feel more confident and intentional in negotiations. Very grateful to Jamie for her help and support through the job search process!”
“I highly value the support and advice I received from Jamie upon my relocation to the US. The ultimate goal was not only to feel confident and prepared going to a job interview, but also to find a job in the US. I was able to succeed in these goals, thanks to Jamie’s valuable feedback, motivation and experience. She did not only provide me with a lot of excellent advice on how to explore opportunities in another country, Jamie always offered multiple possibilities when she realized I wasn’t ready yet to step out of my comfort zone. But during the coaching, Jamie was able to make it seem easy to step out of my comfort zone, because I knew that she would support and motivate me if I wanted to give it a try. I couldn’t have asked for better, more helpful tailored advice. Jamie is able to provide information about everything, because of her broad network and knowledge, profound experience and commitment. I’m grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to work with Jamie.”
“Ik waardeer de ondersteuning en het advies dat Jamie mij gegeven heeft ten zeerste bij mijn verhuis naar de VS. Het ultieme doel was niet enkel om zelfzeker en voorbereid naar een sollicitatiegesprek te gaan, maar ook om werk te vinden in de VS. Ik heb deze vooropgestelde doelen kunnen waarmaken, dankzij de waardevolle feedback, motivatie en ervaring van Jamie. Ze gaf me niet enkel excellent advies over hoe ik opportuniteiten kon exploreren, Jamie gaf altijd verschillende mogelijkheden waarop ik dit kon doen als ze zich ervan bewust was dat ik nog niet klaar was om uit mijn comfortzone te stappen. Maar tijdens deze coaching wist Jamie me zo te ondersteunen dat het niet moeilijk aanvoelde om uit deze comfortzone te stappen omdat ik wist dat ze me zou ondersteunen en motiveren als ik het een kans wou geven. Ik had niet voor beter of meer op maat gemaakt advies kunnen vragen. Door haar brede netwerk en kennis, ervaring en toewijding kon ze over alles waarbij ik vragen had informatie verstrekken. Ik ben dankbaar voor de kans die ik heb gekregen om met Jamie samen te werken, ze heeft me de beste hulp gegeven waarvoor ik had kunnen vragen.”
“Jamie’s insight and perspectives on cultural wiring has been invaluable to me in working with international clients. She has not only opened my eyes to the many ways in which culture of origin shapes day to day exchanges, but she has provided excellent examples and evidence to underscore the knowledge she imparts.”
“Jamie has been a great career coach to me. Her experience, knowledge, kindness, empathy and positivity have helped me so much, I could not recommend her enough to anyone that is in need of a professional change or improvement.”
“I worked with Jamie on an action plan for a career change. To start, the process was well defined and thought out. After an introduction session, Jamie was focused on setting clear objectives and having me work on delivering a detailed action plan, step by step.
Thoughtout this process Jamie has been a careful listener, providing alternatively feedback and examples. I have been impressed by how creative Jamie has been to accompany me to draw my own conclusions and find personal solutions.
Methodological and pragmatic yet open minded and empathic, Jamie brought the right balance of questioning and challenges versus advises and examples.
During this journey, Jamie has always been available between sessions to follow my progress, answer my questions and motivate me.
Cultural Mixology is a great resources I would recommend to anyone envisioning a transition phase.”
“I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the invaluable coaching sessions over the past six months. Your guidance has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of job searching in the U.S., and the insights you’ve provided have been more than valuable—they’ve been transformative. Your advice has not only helped me understand the nuances of the professional landscape here but also instilled in me the confidence to pursue opportunities with a strategic approach. For this, I cannot thank you enough.”
“I met Jamie during a webinar she gave on cultural differences and their impact on our careers. While I’d consider myself fully bilingual and bicultural, it seems like the more time I spend in the U.S., the more my native (Mexican) cultural traits scream for control, so becoming aware of those differences was the very first barrier she helped me overcome. I was immediately hooked.
I engaged her for advice on job searching and to contemplate a career transition. I wasn’t happy, but I was unsure of what else I would like to do, and what would be feasible in NY’s competitive job market given my background. Jamie helped me explore different industries and roles, providing me with the appropriate tools and guidance to approach that road strategically, while always seeking to score some tactical wins to maintain momentum and motivation.
More importantly, she helped me realize that my lack of professional inspiration stemmed in large part because my personal challenges were consuming me, so “fixing” my career would not be a silver bullet. Very subtly, she helped me challenge myself and build up the courage to move from tolerance to acceptance, regaining the sense of clarity and excitement I had lost.
Thank you for being a force of calmness, reassurance, and motivation, and for helping me shed a light on the road ahead!”
“I started working with Jamie prior to my relocation from the UK to the US. She was super friendly and knowledgeable and answered a lot of my questions, not only about job hunting and and applications, but also about relocating to the US in general. We worked together to create a resume and cover letter for any potential jobs I was going to apply for once I had passed my nursing exam. I have now passed my exam and secured a job so thank you Jamie!”
“Jamie Gelbtuch is an incredible Coach whose guidance has helped me stride ahead more in 6 months than I have in the last 4 years of my career. Her wonderfully warm and authentic approach inspired many meaningful conversations during which she was able to challenge me to think more deeply and honestly about my goals, whilst also identifying the fears that were stopping me from achieving them. Jamie introduced me to new ways of thinking and practical tools that have helped me approach challenges differently. She also helped me break negative cycles, whilst creating the foundations for new and more positive ones. I found her thoughtful and honest guidance helpful professionally, but also personally too. If you are considering a Coach I would highly recommend Jamie.”
“I reached out to Jamie for mentorship during a time when I was looking to develop my practice as a cross-cultural trainer and coach. It’s hard to build a practice and seek guidance in your hometown when the only people who understand your challenges are your competitors, so it was great to find and consult with Jamie on the other side of the world!
Throughout our time together, Jamie has helped me strategize workshop content, packages, and pricing, connected me to essential resources, and coached me to make decisions that impacted the growth of my business to where it is today. Even if you’re only looking for coaching, I highly recommend Jamie in helping you get from where you’re at to where you want to be!”
“I have worked with numerous coaches throughout my career. Jamie Gelbtuch is without a doubt among the very best. She provides the perfect mix of insight, analysis and encouragement, solidly grounded in a mindset that invites exploration and self-knowledge. The coaching journey was both enriching and affirming. Thank you Jamie!”
“Jamie is an amazing career coach and I absolutely loved working with her. I recently relocated from Brasil to New York and moving to a new country with competitive and totally different job market is never easy, but the transition was so much better with her support. The program was fully tailored to my needs and she did an awesome job identifying my goals and giving me all the resources and advices needed to reach them and overcome my challenges. She was highly effective in helping me see that I am not the only one struggling with certain barriers and that I could surpass them. She also helped me get perspective and now I have more confidence in doing networking and “selling myself”. Jamie is a caring and talented professional who has given me a coach with lessons beyond the professional field. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
“I had the enormous pleasure of working with Jamie for almost a year during a huge transition in my life. I found her to be warm, compassionate, and understanding, which was exactly what I needed. She is truly talented in her ability to meet a client where they are and help them move a long way. She was also incredibly flexible in terms of the initiatives she could work with me on as she has vast knowledge of seemingly endless topics. Jamie is just a lovely person, and I think anyone should jump at the chance to work with her.”
“Jamie is an excellent career coach and a very authentic person. I worked with her for three months on my job search after moving from Brazil to the US. She was able to understand my needs and give effective advice that made me achieve my goals quickly. I learned a lot from her. She helped me to use my strengths in my favor and overcome many of my fears. I definitely recommend her to other expats who are relocating and doing a job search in a new country.”
“Jamie helped me transition from full-time employee to entrepreneur and independent consultant. Since working with her, I experimented with the structure of my schedule and implemented one that prioritized revenue-driving leads, closed deals with my first three clients, and chipped away at the imposter syndrome that was holding me back from turning a passion project into my main hustle. As a career coach, Jamie was my accountability partner, which is invaluable when you voluntarily choose the entrepreneur’s path. Colleagues, friends and family may not get it, but Jamie does. Highly recommended if you’re striking out to start a business.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful coaching upon my arrival in the US as an expat from India. As a direct result of your coaching, I am working with a clear action plan and strategy, and I have also gained tremendous confidence. I feel much more comfortable in how I approach and interact with people. After taking a career break, I believed these attributes were long gone in me and through your support and understanding, knowledge, empathy, and strategy, I am a new person and these positive beliefs will be used through out my life. The coaching did not just give guidance on how to reach my goals, but it also gave me the moral support to face fears and overcome them. I started coaching with only the goal of getting a job. While I am yet to get the job, I gained the confidence to face the interviews and the confidence that I will get my dream job someday soon and I can’t wait to share that good news with you.”
“During a difficult time, combined with a challenging employment market, Jamie took a genuine interest in equipping me with new skills and helping me to build my confidence as I sought to move into new employment. Throughout my search, Jamie would often check how things were going. Jamie’s advice was highly useful and achieved results. It was great knowing that if I needed some guidance, or sometimes a much needed morale boost, Jamie was always ready to listen and support. Not only is Jamie highly professional and knowledgeable, she was also incredibly approachable. She took the time to listen and understand challenges and propose clear steps to tackle them. Most importantly, Jamie helped to equip me with really useful strategies and knowledge, which I will continue to draw upon moving forward.”
“Jamie is a great listener, and she knows how to ask key questions that help generate fresh perspectives essential for attaining goals and overcoming challenges. I am very grateful for Jamie’s invaluable work in helping me transition to a new country. Her support, expertise and knowledge guided me from self-doubt to success.”
“When I first started working with Jamie on career coaching, I was both excited for the opportunity, as well as concerned that I’d feel hopeless with the possible realization that finding a career, rather than just another job, would be a truly daunting task. Instead, I learned that the process itself offers opportunities and finding a career doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Working with someone that got to know me and could give me specifics, rather than someone who just talked to me for 5-10 minutes and told me in very general terms how my resume should be was also incredibly helpful. Jamie was really able to help me put my thoughts into words, when I was stuck and really at a loss!”
“I had the pleasure of working with Jamie during a recent career transition. Having never worked with a coach before, I was uncertain about the method and its value. Jamie’s process-driven approach and her ability to get to the source of a client’s career aspirations, and then refine an application and pitch, make her an essential partner in any job search. By the time I began interviewing, I felt prepared, confident, and excited to engage in conversation – allowing me to convert applications into offers.”
“I contacted Jamie regarding a coaching engagement to work on 1/ my self confidence and 2/on the process of interviews (including the wording on my resume and the most effective way to introduce myself). It was very helpful and Jamie was very involved in the coaching. Jamie provided me tools, homework, and used interactive practices and techniques. I also discovered meditation through Jamie, which I now use on a daily basis every morning. As an expat, I really needed to adapt myself to the way of doing things here in the US, and meeting Jamie has been a really good decision for me. It was intense – a choice from me – and it literally changed my mindset.”
“Thank you for this coaching journey! I am so impressed with my performance during yesterday’s interview, and it was the first since we started. Regardless of what happens next, I cannot express with words how much I appreciate your support and help. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
“I have truly enjoyed working with Jamie as I have navigated different paths in my career. She is a trusted advisor on all aspects of work — whether it is making a decision in my current role, negotiating an offer, or considering professional development opportunities. Jamie knows the right questions to ask to get at the center of helping her clients achieve their goals in work and life. Jamie has my highest recommendation and I thank her for her thoughtful and positive approach.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend the career guidance and support I received from Jamie.
I now feel more confident when navigating different job markets and industries, and I have learned how to present myself and communicate my values and transferable skill sets more effectively. The artisanal fisherman approach to job hunting is gone, replaced by a more strategic and efficient method.
The interview preparation sessions were instrumental in boosting my confidence and refining my interviewing skills. Jamie also emphasized the importance of networking, both virtually and in-person, and establishing constant communication with various industry professionals. Her expert tips and advice were invaluable and I appreciated how she helped me stay focused on my original goals, especially when I veered off course. In the end, I was able to land a great job that came from the opening of a door on which I was not actively knocking.
Jamie’s expertise, professionalism, availability, and responsiveness were wonderful. Her kindness, and unwavering support, both morally and professionally, made a significant difference in my journey. It was very reassuring to have Jamie as co-pilot in my job search.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Jamie when I moved from Germany to the US at the end of last year. She introduced me to the application process in the U.S. – from creating the application material, finding adequate job portals and networking tips, to interview preparation. Jamie supported me at all times and was always reachable. With her direct but at the same time very empathetic nature she supported and motivated me in the best possible way. Thanks to Jamie’s help, I was able to find a job within two months. I can only recommend working with her – on the one hand because of her outstanding professional competences and on the other hand because of her great personality. Thank you for everything, Jamie!”
“Jamie Gelbtuch has been an extraordinary mentor coach during my journey to becoming a leadership coach. Her ability to balance technical expertise with deep personal insight makes her mentorship truly exceptional. When I brought real-life coaching scenarios to our sessions, Jamie offered not only thoughtful feedback but also an empowering approach that encouraged me to find answers within myself. Her guidance illuminated that effective coaching isn’t about prescribing solutions; it’s about facilitating growth through self-discovery and partnership.
What stood out most during my time with Jamie was her ability to model what it means to use the self-as-instrument. She exemplified that technical skills are foundational to coaching, but they are just one part of the equation. Jamie emphasized, and demonstrated, that personal growth and self-awareness are integral to being a professional coach. She brought her full self to every session, showing me that coaching is a practice rooted in authenticity, empathy, and continuous learning.
Through her mentorship, it has become clear to me that being an impactful coach requires a lifelong commitment to personal growth. Jamie’s approach embodies this philosophy, inspiring me to embrace the same mindset. Her guidance has solidified my understanding that a coach’s effectiveness is not only in their knowledge but also in their ability to draw from their unique experiences and personal development journey.
I am immensely grateful for Jamie’s mentorship and partnership. Her ability to challenge, support, and inspire has been instrumental in shaping my growth as a coach. I highly recommend Jamie to anyone seeking a mentor who embodies the essence of professional coaching.”
Consulting
“I had the opportunity to work with Jamie for the past year and a half, first as an intern, and later as a consultant. Jamie is a prime example of someone who genuinely loves the work they do. Her intelligence, passion and generosity don’t even begin to describe how much of a pleasure she is to work with. Not only was Jamie an outstanding boss, she was a patient teacher and most importantly, a mentor.
I started working for Jamie during the summer of 2011 as an intern. Interning at Cultural Mixology was an exciting experience because it wasn’t your typical internship. Instead of grabbing coffee for the office, I was working one on one with the founder of a company. As a plus, Jamie and I have very similar interests. Throughout the summer, we would meet on a weekly basis to not only work on projects, but also to talk about the multicultural world. Ranging from a variety of topics, Jamie would educate me about a particular subject and explain how it relates to the industry. Not only was I assisting Jamie with the development of training materials, I was also learning a tremendous amount of information I could never learn in the classroom.
Continuing to work for Jamie as a consultant, I was given the opportunity to collaborate with her on a Latin America research project. Working together, we were able to draw concrete conclusions about the cultural differences in Latin America. This project was my absolute favorite because not only was I collecting and analyzing results from 6 different countries, I was working with Jamie to understand the many cultural differences there are between each and every one.
I believe the best way you learn is through experience, and while working with Jamie for the past year and a half, I can truly say that I learned something new everyday.”
“I am the Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization which provides food, clothing, guidance and job skills to thousands of local people in need in northern Westchester County, NY. For nearly two years, Jamie Gelbtuch has done consultant work to help launch and guide programs for our organization.
Jamie’s work with our organization required communications skills in Spanish and English and a grasp of cultural issues Hispanic immigrants face in living in the our community, which Jamie was able to provide. She produced a wide range of final product, from PowerPoint and slide presentations to grant proposals and assessments.
Jamie is thorough and produces meticulously crafted work; she cares mightily about, and was diligent in producing, excellent finished products and genuinely favorable outcomes: testimony to her skills and her exemplary work ethic, but also to her honesty and personal and professional integrity.”
“Jamie ha sido una excelente colaboradora para el sitio LiderDeProyecto.com, brindando siempre su amplio conocimiento en dirección de proyectos. Durante el tiempo que hemos colaborando, siempre se ha destacado por su profesionalismo, puntualidad, esmero y calidad en su trabajo. Sin duda alguna Jamie conjuga los valores y capacidad profesional para destacar en el mundo laboral de hoy.”
“Jamie Gelbtuch realizo una evaluaciòn experta y excelente elecciòn de un programa de inglès a la medida de mis necesidades. Estoy feliz con los resultados, es una profesional seria y dedicada.”