Patrick Kenning, Intelligence Hub Director, Crown World Mobility
www.crownworldmobility.com
"My wife & I benefited from Caitríona’s hands-on intercultural training as a part of our immersion into life in the Netherlands. It was really conversational and involved a lot of experience sharing - from both sides... Caitríona equipped us with a good number of quick win practical tips and supported us to deep dive into our (changing) cultural profiles, raising our levels of awareness. The session was practical, fun and enriching and has definitely supported our immersion into life in the Netherlands. Dank je wel Caitríona!"
www.crownworldmobility.com
"My wife & I benefited from Caitríona’s hands-on intercultural training as a part of our immersion into life in the Netherlands. It was really conversational and involved a lot of experience sharing - from both sides... Caitríona equipped us with a good number of quick win practical tips and supported us to deep dive into our (changing) cultural profiles, raising our levels of awareness. The session was practical, fun and enriching and has definitely supported our immersion into life in the Netherlands. Dank je wel Caitríona!"
Mariska van Hulsentop, founder Expat & Property Management
www.expatpropertymanagement.nl/en/
“Caitriona has given me a better understanding of the culture of my international clients. Thanks to her insight, I am now in a position to align the service I give to these clients to their own specific cultural norms and values. As a result our clients feel understood and better appreciated. In addition, Caitriona has made me more conscience of my own norms and values, and because of this I've become more aware of my own way of thinking and have become less judgemental of others. Her wealth of experience and knowledge of other cultures shines through in her presentations. She's helped me to look at my customers in a different light; something for which I am very grateful for".
www.expatpropertymanagement.nl/en/
“Caitriona has given me a better understanding of the culture of my international clients. Thanks to her insight, I am now in a position to align the service I give to these clients to their own specific cultural norms and values. As a result our clients feel understood and better appreciated. In addition, Caitriona has made me more conscience of my own norms and values, and because of this I've become more aware of my own way of thinking and have become less judgemental of others. Her wealth of experience and knowledge of other cultures shines through in her presentations. She's helped me to look at my customers in a different light; something for which I am very grateful for".
Deborah Valentine, Executive Director ACCESS
www.access-nl.org
"Caitriona has been a member of the ACCESS Training Network for some time, and often supports activities we organise to support new internationals relocating to the Netherlands. Not only is she a pleasure to work with, but she has consistently delivered presentations about 'meeting the Dutch' which have been overwhelmingly rated as 'very good' by participants. Insightful presentations, delivered with respect and humour are her trademarks. I never hesitate to call upon her to support our projects and would recommend her wholeheartedly if you are looking for someone to help you - or teams you work with - navigate cultural waters different to your own".
www.access-nl.org
"Caitriona has been a member of the ACCESS Training Network for some time, and often supports activities we organise to support new internationals relocating to the Netherlands. Not only is she a pleasure to work with, but she has consistently delivered presentations about 'meeting the Dutch' which have been overwhelmingly rated as 'very good' by participants. Insightful presentations, delivered with respect and humour are her trademarks. I never hesitate to call upon her to support our projects and would recommend her wholeheartedly if you are looking for someone to help you - or teams you work with - navigate cultural waters different to your own".
Lynn Wang, freelance Mandarin teacher
“I had a wonderful time at At Home Abroad. Caitríona is honest, funny, super nice and helpful. The essential skills for success are the REAL stuff that gave me the knowledge and confidence in working with people of different cultural backgrounds. I would strongly recommend anyone to At Home Abroad as it is useful indeed!".
“I had a wonderful time at At Home Abroad. Caitríona is honest, funny, super nice and helpful. The essential skills for success are the REAL stuff that gave me the knowledge and confidence in working with people of different cultural backgrounds. I would strongly recommend anyone to At Home Abroad as it is useful indeed!".
Clare Summerfield, Founder & Senior Wealth Manager, Elliot Lloyd Wealth Management
www.elliotlloyd.com
"I found ‘Doing business with the Dutch’ incredibly useful, it gave me a real understanding of Dutch business practice and Dutch culture. This knowledge will effectively enable me to improve my business relationships and be more effective within the Dutch business environment. A unique insight into the Dutch psyche."
www.elliotlloyd.com
"I found ‘Doing business with the Dutch’ incredibly useful, it gave me a real understanding of Dutch business practice and Dutch culture. This knowledge will effectively enable me to improve my business relationships and be more effective within the Dutch business environment. A unique insight into the Dutch psyche."
Elizabeth Herbert, Intercultural Services Manager, Crown Worldwide
www.crownworldmobility.com
"Caitriona is working with Crown worldwide to facilitate Crown's intercultural training programmes for our various corporate clients. We are very pleased to work with her and can highly recommend her as an intercultural consultant. Caitriona's passion for intercultural communication is evident in the pride she takes in creating and delivering high quality intercultural training programmes. We have received only outstanding feedback for the trainings carried out by her. We appreciate all the time and effort which Caitriona invests into creating bespoke programmes which truly meet her participants' cultural, business, and personal needs and interests. No two programmes created by her have been the same, as she has created and delivered customised trainings for assignees with a range of requirements ranging from top level executives to enquires about starting a family in the Netherlands from expatriate couples. Caitriona is reliable, responsible and professional - not to mention friendly and warm. She is a pleasure to work with and we consider her an excellent asset to our intercultural services."
www.crownworldmobility.com
"Caitriona is working with Crown worldwide to facilitate Crown's intercultural training programmes for our various corporate clients. We are very pleased to work with her and can highly recommend her as an intercultural consultant. Caitriona's passion for intercultural communication is evident in the pride she takes in creating and delivering high quality intercultural training programmes. We have received only outstanding feedback for the trainings carried out by her. We appreciate all the time and effort which Caitriona invests into creating bespoke programmes which truly meet her participants' cultural, business, and personal needs and interests. No two programmes created by her have been the same, as she has created and delivered customised trainings for assignees with a range of requirements ranging from top level executives to enquires about starting a family in the Netherlands from expatriate couples. Caitriona is reliable, responsible and professional - not to mention friendly and warm. She is a pleasure to work with and we consider her an excellent asset to our intercultural services."
Qin Cai, Operations Manager, ACCESS
www.access-nl.org
"Caitriona, one of ACCESS trainers, has been assisting us with our 'Welcome to The Hague' programme in partnership with The Hague Municipality for the past two years. We enjoy working with her for her professionalism and commitment, she gets on well with our team of volunteers. Most importantly her presentation on understanding Dutch culture and people has always been popular with the participants at this special event, expat new arrivals from all over the world to The Hague and its region. They find her presentation inspiring and thought provoking, it opens their minds in better understanding the culture and its people in their new resident country therefore helping them settling in faster and better. Participants often told us afterwards that they would like more time for her presentation. Her contribution certainly adds value to our programme."
www.access-nl.org
"Caitriona, one of ACCESS trainers, has been assisting us with our 'Welcome to The Hague' programme in partnership with The Hague Municipality for the past two years. We enjoy working with her for her professionalism and commitment, she gets on well with our team of volunteers. Most importantly her presentation on understanding Dutch culture and people has always been popular with the participants at this special event, expat new arrivals from all over the world to The Hague and its region. They find her presentation inspiring and thought provoking, it opens their minds in better understanding the culture and its people in their new resident country therefore helping them settling in faster and better. Participants often told us afterwards that they would like more time for her presentation. Her contribution certainly adds value to our programme."
Gabriela Ricci, Music teacher
"I've had the opportunity to meet Caitríona during a workshop about Dutch culture focusing in the work environment. In the occasion, she shared with us her knowledge acquired by self-experience and many years coaching expats. Caitríona's approach was light and fun, providing not only new knowledge for us but also a good time."
"I've had the opportunity to meet Caitríona during a workshop about Dutch culture focusing in the work environment. In the occasion, she shared with us her knowledge acquired by self-experience and many years coaching expats. Caitríona's approach was light and fun, providing not only new knowledge for us but also a good time."
Hamid Al-Yousufi, Kuwaiti International, Market Insight Analyst at Kuwait Petroleum International
www.Q8.com
“If you are looking for help and advice for settling into Dutch culture or doing business with the Dutch or other cultures, look no further than Caitriona's workshops. I found her workshops to be extremely informative, while staying fun and engaging.
I came away with lots of practical tips on how to navigate the challenges of dealing with people from a different culture, and perhaps even more importantly, an understanding of why these challenges exist in the first place.
Thank you so much For all your help, Caitriona”.
www.Q8.com
“If you are looking for help and advice for settling into Dutch culture or doing business with the Dutch or other cultures, look no further than Caitriona's workshops. I found her workshops to be extremely informative, while staying fun and engaging.
I came away with lots of practical tips on how to navigate the challenges of dealing with people from a different culture, and perhaps even more importantly, an understanding of why these challenges exist in the first place.
Thank you so much For all your help, Caitriona”.
Valentina Rozzi, Intercultural training co-ordinator EMEA, Crown World Mobility
www.crownworldmobility.com
"I collaborated with Caitriona for several years to deliver intercultural training sessions in the Netherlands. The evaluations from the attendees of her sessions have always only presented top marks. I believe this is because she is very personable and able to customise her coaching style and session content to the learner, making the sessions interactive and useful for trainees with different personal and professional backgrounds. On a personal note, it was a sheer pleasure working with Caitriona, she is a great communicator, flexible & understanding, and truly professional also when it comes to the more bureaucratic aspects of her job. I am very happy to be able to recommend her."
www.crownworldmobility.com
"I collaborated with Caitriona for several years to deliver intercultural training sessions in the Netherlands. The evaluations from the attendees of her sessions have always only presented top marks. I believe this is because she is very personable and able to customise her coaching style and session content to the learner, making the sessions interactive and useful for trainees with different personal and professional backgrounds. On a personal note, it was a sheer pleasure working with Caitriona, she is a great communicator, flexible & understanding, and truly professional also when it comes to the more bureaucratic aspects of her job. I am very happy to be able to recommend her."
Sophia Raptopoulou, international office, TU Delft
www.tudelft.nl
"I met Caitriona Rush in the Partner Career Workshop, organized by TU Delft. She is very friendly and professional. A really approachable personality with the intension to help you find your way in all the aspects of a new business environment and not only. Expertise in her field will make you understand the way the Dutch do Business , the tools you will need in order to success, the tips and practical strategies who will help you communicate more effectively and ensure successful relations with the Dutch."
www.tudelft.nl
"I met Caitriona Rush in the Partner Career Workshop, organized by TU Delft. She is very friendly and professional. A really approachable personality with the intension to help you find your way in all the aspects of a new business environment and not only. Expertise in her field will make you understand the way the Dutch do Business , the tools you will need in order to success, the tips and practical strategies who will help you communicate more effectively and ensure successful relations with the Dutch."
Nasibah Charbgoo, Urban Designer & Planner
"Caitriona is a real trainer and consultant in cross cultural sollutions, specifically in the Dutch business environment. I met her as a trainer at a workshop, she eagerly delivered her knowledge on the topic and as a freigner I learned a lot on Dutch business culture. She shared her knowledge even after the workshop and kindly supported me by her consultancy whenever I needed. Caitriona has rich network and she helpfully offered to connect all the participants with people and organizations within her network. Many Thanks Caitriona!"
"Caitriona is a real trainer and consultant in cross cultural sollutions, specifically in the Dutch business environment. I met her as a trainer at a workshop, she eagerly delivered her knowledge on the topic and as a freigner I learned a lot on Dutch business culture. She shared her knowledge even after the workshop and kindly supported me by her consultancy whenever I needed. Caitriona has rich network and she helpfully offered to connect all the participants with people and organizations within her network. Many Thanks Caitriona!"
Ruth Webber, Manager Communications Office UNESCO-IHE
www.unesco-ihe.org
"I attended Caitriona's workshop about Doing Business in the Netherlands and I found it really useful. It gave an insight not only into how the Dutch work, but also how their history and culture affects their thinking and the way they live. Caitriona made the session lively, interactive and interesting. I would recommend her training to anyone wanting to settle in and make the most of living here."
www.unesco-ihe.org
"I attended Caitriona's workshop about Doing Business in the Netherlands and I found it really useful. It gave an insight not only into how the Dutch work, but also how their history and culture affects their thinking and the way they live. Caitriona made the session lively, interactive and interesting. I would recommend her training to anyone wanting to settle in and make the most of living here."
Marcel de Keizer, CEO Drecht Coating Services
www.dcscoating.nl
“Caitríona help us to understand the culture of doing business with Saudi Arabian people on a very short notice. We asked her help op Monday and the visit form Saudi came on Tuesday. She teached us all the need to know subjects in a very compact and informative presentation. The meeting went very well and the Saudi's were impressed with our knowledge of their culture. If you want help with doing business with an other culture, do call her for perfect results.”
www.dcscoating.nl
“Caitríona help us to understand the culture of doing business with Saudi Arabian people on a very short notice. We asked her help op Monday and the visit form Saudi came on Tuesday. She teached us all the need to know subjects in a very compact and informative presentation. The meeting went very well and the Saudi's were impressed with our knowledge of their culture. If you want help with doing business with an other culture, do call her for perfect results.”
Liao Zhuoling, Strategy Manager, Elsevier
www.elsevier.com
"Caitriona is a passionate and knowledgeable trainer. Her course was very informative with an interactive style, from which I've learnt a lot about the business etiquette not only in the Netherlands, but also in other countries."
www.elsevier.com
"Caitriona is a passionate and knowledgeable trainer. Her course was very informative with an interactive style, from which I've learnt a lot about the business etiquette not only in the Netherlands, but also in other countries."
Diane Hanauer, Manager Country Group Central Europe, O-I
www.o-i.com
"I attended at Caitríona's evening course about Dutch Business Culture. With 2 other ladies I was very lucky to be there: Caitríona has everything a successful trainer needs: Great experience, stories, knowledge and a talent to transport it to her listeners. A couple of hours filled with exercises, sharing and eye-openers! Thanks again, I really enjoyed the evening!"
www.o-i.com
"I attended at Caitríona's evening course about Dutch Business Culture. With 2 other ladies I was very lucky to be there: Caitríona has everything a successful trainer needs: Great experience, stories, knowledge and a talent to transport it to her listeners. A couple of hours filled with exercises, sharing and eye-openers! Thanks again, I really enjoyed the evening!"
Emily Rincavage Lane, US national
"Caitriona was personable and knowledgeable when presenting about culture in a general sense and also in the work place. She went beyond expectations and offered her knowledge on the Dutch labour market as well! I would recommend!"
"Caitriona was personable and knowledgeable when presenting about culture in a general sense and also in the work place. She went beyond expectations and offered her knowledge on the Dutch labour market as well! I would recommend!"
Aldo Rodriguez, US International, Public Relations & Communications Professional
“I have known Caitríona for a little over a year, having worked together at The Hague International Center on the Welcome to The Hague program. Throughout that time she has been nothing but a pleasure to work with. She leads the cross cultural presentation component of this program, which is a big hit with the participants, and always leaves them wanting more.
Her natural ease with people complemented by her on point know-how in her work always strikes me as a powerful combination. She is a trust-worthy teammate that I can count on and would gladly work with again, anytime!”
“I have known Caitríona for a little over a year, having worked together at The Hague International Center on the Welcome to The Hague program. Throughout that time she has been nothing but a pleasure to work with. She leads the cross cultural presentation component of this program, which is a big hit with the participants, and always leaves them wanting more.
Her natural ease with people complemented by her on point know-how in her work always strikes me as a powerful combination. She is a trust-worthy teammate that I can count on and would gladly work with again, anytime!”
Christopher An-Traumër, US national, Strategic Communications/PR/Branding Consultant
“I had the pleasure of attending Caitriona’s workshop Doing Business with the Dutch. Caitriona taps into her rich experience by helping internationals gain a better understanding of the Dutch culture and mentality, through practical tips and advice. Apart from the Dutch culture, she has a deep understanding of various cultures through her own international experience and has a pragmatic approach to overcoming challenges, and integrating successfully into new environments. She is perceptive, diligent and easy to get along with”.
“I had the pleasure of attending Caitriona’s workshop Doing Business with the Dutch. Caitriona taps into her rich experience by helping internationals gain a better understanding of the Dutch culture and mentality, through practical tips and advice. Apart from the Dutch culture, she has a deep understanding of various cultures through her own international experience and has a pragmatic approach to overcoming challenges, and integrating successfully into new environments. She is perceptive, diligent and easy to get along with”.
Ute Limacher-Riebold, German/Swiss/French/Italian International, Founder Ute's Expat Lounge
www.utesexpatlounge.com
“I really enjoyed Caitríona's workshop "How to Survive (and be Happy!) Living in the Netherlands". In her two-evening workshop Caitríona did approach many topics that are very important for people living abroad in a very convincing way. Understanding the culture (its norms and values), the awareness of the different phases we go through when living abroad and how to adjust more easily are very valuable insights for everyone who wants to lead a happy international life. The impact of the history of the Netherlands has on everyones behaviour and the workplace environment was a real eye-opener. I learned a lot during the discussions with the other workshop attendees who all had different backgrounds and experiences. Caitríona has a very vast experience in different cultures and in-depth knowledge of workplace environments. The structure of the workshop was very well structured and balanced. She did alternate informations with questions, some tasks and very interesting discussions, which made this workshop very varied and instructive. This kind of workshop should be a must for everyone who is leading an international life.”
www.utesexpatlounge.com
“I really enjoyed Caitríona's workshop "How to Survive (and be Happy!) Living in the Netherlands". In her two-evening workshop Caitríona did approach many topics that are very important for people living abroad in a very convincing way. Understanding the culture (its norms and values), the awareness of the different phases we go through when living abroad and how to adjust more easily are very valuable insights for everyone who wants to lead a happy international life. The impact of the history of the Netherlands has on everyones behaviour and the workplace environment was a real eye-opener. I learned a lot during the discussions with the other workshop attendees who all had different backgrounds and experiences. Caitríona has a very vast experience in different cultures and in-depth knowledge of workplace environments. The structure of the workshop was very well structured and balanced. She did alternate informations with questions, some tasks and very interesting discussions, which made this workshop very varied and instructive. This kind of workshop should be a must for everyone who is leading an international life.”
Chantell Elmi, UK International, Associate at Elliot Lloyd Wealth Management
www.elliotlloyd.com
"It is essential to understand cultural differences when moving abroad. The 'Doing Business with the Dutch' workshop prepares and allows you to understand how the Dutch operate in the workplace, which makes the transition less confusing. Caitriona Rush explains clearly the challenges you may face and gives you the tools to react in a culturally accepted way."
www.elliotlloyd.com
"It is essential to understand cultural differences when moving abroad. The 'Doing Business with the Dutch' workshop prepares and allows you to understand how the Dutch operate in the workplace, which makes the transition less confusing. Caitriona Rush explains clearly the challenges you may face and gives you the tools to react in a culturally accepted way."
Magdalini Zografou, ACCESS Helpdesk Department Manager
www.access-org.nl
“Caitriona’s workshop was enlightening and helpful in more ways than one and it gave me an understanding of how the Dutch mind works on multiple levels i.e. everyday life, workplace and relationships. Her style of presenting and engaging the participants was wonderful!”
www.access-org.nl
“Caitriona’s workshop was enlightening and helpful in more ways than one and it gave me an understanding of how the Dutch mind works on multiple levels i.e. everyday life, workplace and relationships. Her style of presenting and engaging the participants was wonderful!”
Staff Union member, Special Tribunal for the Lebanon
www.stl-tsl.org
"Caitriona gave a fun, lively interactive presentation to our international legal organisation which is inherently adversarial. Using surprising exercises and games she helped us challenge our own assumptions about what is "normal" and acceptable behaviour and helped us realise that culture influences virtually every aspect of our lives. She personalised the presentation which gave us not only a better understanding of ourselves but also of our colleagues and the local population. We came away with the realisation that in a multi-cultural environment we need to be more open minded in our dealings with others, socially and professionally. I would highly recommend this workshop for individuals and companies alike!"
www.stl-tsl.org
"Caitriona gave a fun, lively interactive presentation to our international legal organisation which is inherently adversarial. Using surprising exercises and games she helped us challenge our own assumptions about what is "normal" and acceptable behaviour and helped us realise that culture influences virtually every aspect of our lives. She personalised the presentation which gave us not only a better understanding of ourselves but also of our colleagues and the local population. We came away with the realisation that in a multi-cultural environment we need to be more open minded in our dealings with others, socially and professionally. I would highly recommend this workshop for individuals and companies alike!"
Calista Ferreira, South Africa/New Zealand, Executive Assistant & Events Coordinator, The American School of the Hague
www.ash.nl
"I really enjoyed the workshop run by Caitriona. Firstly, I had an idea to what extent or how much we would cover, but never realised how informative and in-depth discussions we would have on topics such as cultural differences; history of the Netherlands and how that had an effect on Dutch culture and behaviour we observe and experience today; understanding of Dutch workplace environments and behaviour; how to embrace different cultural behaviours and diversity (related to my own culture) and especially with an understanding of this how we can then live happily in another country after realising the various phases we go through when moving to any new country and so much more. Caitriona's workshop was also very well organised and presented, I loved the interaction with the other workshop attendees and it was a great opportunity to meet people from other countries all living and going through the same experiences as myself after moving to The Netherlands. I learnt so much from this workshop and Caitriona's vast background, in-depth knowledge and understanding of culture diversity as well as that of the Netherlands was invaluable. I wish I discovered this course a long time ago as the knowledge gained in her workshop I believe would help anyone in the same situation as myself when moving to The Netherlands from abroad.”
www.ash.nl
"I really enjoyed the workshop run by Caitriona. Firstly, I had an idea to what extent or how much we would cover, but never realised how informative and in-depth discussions we would have on topics such as cultural differences; history of the Netherlands and how that had an effect on Dutch culture and behaviour we observe and experience today; understanding of Dutch workplace environments and behaviour; how to embrace different cultural behaviours and diversity (related to my own culture) and especially with an understanding of this how we can then live happily in another country after realising the various phases we go through when moving to any new country and so much more. Caitriona's workshop was also very well organised and presented, I loved the interaction with the other workshop attendees and it was a great opportunity to meet people from other countries all living and going through the same experiences as myself after moving to The Netherlands. I learnt so much from this workshop and Caitriona's vast background, in-depth knowledge and understanding of culture diversity as well as that of the Netherlands was invaluable. I wish I discovered this course a long time ago as the knowledge gained in her workshop I believe would help anyone in the same situation as myself when moving to The Netherlands from abroad.”
Janice de Bruin, US national
"Caitríona is a bubbly professional persona! She hits the nail right on the head with her straight forward approach of addressing the issues faced by many of us that have come to live here in the Netherlands."
"Caitríona is a bubbly professional persona! She hits the nail right on the head with her straight forward approach of addressing the issues faced by many of us that have come to live here in the Netherlands."
Leah Studer, US, Events Coordinator at The Hungry Mind community centre
www.thehungrymind.nl
" Thank you for coming to the Hungry Mind and for giving a fantastic lecture on Culture! Your talk inspired me to 'dig deeper into my thoughts on the Dutch……and to be more positive :-)
If you are new or not so new to The Netherlands and are experiencing culture shock, Caitríona can help you learn how to deal with it."
www.thehungrymind.nl
" Thank you for coming to the Hungry Mind and for giving a fantastic lecture on Culture! Your talk inspired me to 'dig deeper into my thoughts on the Dutch……and to be more positive :-)
If you are new or not so new to The Netherlands and are experiencing culture shock, Caitríona can help you learn how to deal with it."
Zlatozar 'Zarro' Dichev, co-founder New Identity
www.new-identity.eu
“Having a master degree in social and organizational psychology makes me very skeptic if someone is trying to teach me lessons especially about the country I live more than ten years. I was surprised, Caitríona’s lecture on cultural differences felt as an eye- opener. She reminded me that our initial wiring even after more than 12 years abroad is still alive and kicking. She made me realize that people very actively judge cross cultural business interactions according to their cultural background and that is like trying to measure room temperature with barometer. If you really want to make an informed business decisions in a cross-cultural environment, then you need unbiased data hold on to and that is what Caitríona does – she clears the noise and error from the cross-cultural interactions. Thanks to her we rewrote parts of our company website and revised our business communication in a culturally productive way. Without any hesitation I would recommend Caitríona to every company whose customers or employees are culturally diverse.”
www.new-identity.eu
“Having a master degree in social and organizational psychology makes me very skeptic if someone is trying to teach me lessons especially about the country I live more than ten years. I was surprised, Caitríona’s lecture on cultural differences felt as an eye- opener. She reminded me that our initial wiring even after more than 12 years abroad is still alive and kicking. She made me realize that people very actively judge cross cultural business interactions according to their cultural background and that is like trying to measure room temperature with barometer. If you really want to make an informed business decisions in a cross-cultural environment, then you need unbiased data hold on to and that is what Caitríona does – she clears the noise and error from the cross-cultural interactions. Thanks to her we rewrote parts of our company website and revised our business communication in a culturally productive way. Without any hesitation I would recommend Caitríona to every company whose customers or employees are culturally diverse.”
Armelle Verhoeven, France
"Thank you for your wonderful session. It was really eye opening, on how our different cultures can take us apart, and how we can work on it to understand each other better. It gave me some thoughts during the week end, I must say."
"Thank you for your wonderful session. It was really eye opening, on how our different cultures can take us apart, and how we can work on it to understand each other better. It gave me some thoughts during the week end, I must say."
Marc Hoogvliet, Trainer/Coach at PRTNRS
www.prtnrs.nl
“Caitríona is a great communicator. She is delightful to listen to. I admire the way she shares her experiences. Working with her, I learned she is very capable of helping others to make a necessary shift to ensure a pleasurable interaction with the Dutch as a foreigner. I sincerely hope many people will profit from her performance.”
www.prtnrs.nl
“Caitríona is a great communicator. She is delightful to listen to. I admire the way she shares her experiences. Working with her, I learned she is very capable of helping others to make a necessary shift to ensure a pleasurable interaction with the Dutch as a foreigner. I sincerely hope many people will profit from her performance.”
Jindra de Baat, Director Guestmanship
www.guestmanship.com
“Cultural differences play a huge role in the daily business environment. Caitriona Rush gives insight into these differences in a professional and skilled manner. She looks not only at other cultures and their particular norms and values but makes you look at your own culture and the impact is has on your business relationships. Her many years of experience makes her presentations very lively and many of her anecdotes will be familiar to anyone who works or has worked in an international business environment. Guestmanship works together with @ Home Abroad to advise organisations on how best to both receive international business delegations, and develop a business agenda to ensure optimum and effective business negotiations. Caitriona give appropriate and expert guidance and advice on building bridges between different cultures, so as to give Netherlands based organisations a head start into both understanding the expectations and needs of international business partners, and the tools to act and deliver upon these expectations and needs. All of Caitriona’s solutions are tailor made, focusing on the issue at hand, according to the need of the customer. Experience and learn about the role culture plays in your company, so that all parties can reach their ultimate goal: a successful venture. You can do this with confidence; entrust Caitriona Rush.
Key words: • Expert • Loyal • High quality • Attention to detail • Accurate • Up to date information • Reliable • Meets all commitments on time. • Exceeds expectations.”
www.guestmanship.com
“Cultural differences play a huge role in the daily business environment. Caitriona Rush gives insight into these differences in a professional and skilled manner. She looks not only at other cultures and their particular norms and values but makes you look at your own culture and the impact is has on your business relationships. Her many years of experience makes her presentations very lively and many of her anecdotes will be familiar to anyone who works or has worked in an international business environment. Guestmanship works together with @ Home Abroad to advise organisations on how best to both receive international business delegations, and develop a business agenda to ensure optimum and effective business negotiations. Caitriona give appropriate and expert guidance and advice on building bridges between different cultures, so as to give Netherlands based organisations a head start into both understanding the expectations and needs of international business partners, and the tools to act and deliver upon these expectations and needs. All of Caitriona’s solutions are tailor made, focusing on the issue at hand, according to the need of the customer. Experience and learn about the role culture plays in your company, so that all parties can reach their ultimate goal: a successful venture. You can do this with confidence; entrust Caitriona Rush.
Key words: • Expert • Loyal • High quality • Attention to detail • Accurate • Up to date information • Reliable • Meets all commitments on time. • Exceeds expectations.”
Valerie Bedard, Canada (the French speaking part :-)
"In this world of constant movement, it’s not surprising that more and more people move abroad interested in trying new things, in meeting new people, in seeing what happens next door… But what happen once the honeymoon is over, once the curiosity and the excitement of the first months have vanished? How do you deal with all those new emotions that you never thought existed? Are you the only one having trouble settling in?
Through her sessions, Caitriona will guide you to ensure you make most of your experience abroad. Ideal not only for first timers, but also for those experienced expats moving around a lot, this should give you the extra help you were looking for to appreciate and understand better the new country you live in. Her sessions are also an eye-opener for locals and expats working in a multicultural environment. Different is good, but it can also be the source of many misunderstandings that can easily be avoided.
I highly recommend Caitriona as I learnt a great deal and will keep in mind all those tips and bits of information to ensure my stay in the Netherlands (or anywhere else in the world for that matter) is even more enjoyable and I will know how to deal better with situations that are not familiar to me. My only regret is to not to have had her help before the effects of Culture Shock became so diffcult. But better late than never and now I can affirm that I am very happy abroad! Thank you Caitriona for the reality check!"
"In this world of constant movement, it’s not surprising that more and more people move abroad interested in trying new things, in meeting new people, in seeing what happens next door… But what happen once the honeymoon is over, once the curiosity and the excitement of the first months have vanished? How do you deal with all those new emotions that you never thought existed? Are you the only one having trouble settling in?
Through her sessions, Caitriona will guide you to ensure you make most of your experience abroad. Ideal not only for first timers, but also for those experienced expats moving around a lot, this should give you the extra help you were looking for to appreciate and understand better the new country you live in. Her sessions are also an eye-opener for locals and expats working in a multicultural environment. Different is good, but it can also be the source of many misunderstandings that can easily be avoided.
I highly recommend Caitriona as I learnt a great deal and will keep in mind all those tips and bits of information to ensure my stay in the Netherlands (or anywhere else in the world for that matter) is even more enjoyable and I will know how to deal better with situations that are not familiar to me. My only regret is to not to have had her help before the effects of Culture Shock became so diffcult. But better late than never and now I can affirm that I am very happy abroad! Thank you Caitriona for the reality check!"
Mirjam Boogart, owner Expat Life
www.expat-life.nl
“You can tell Caitríona has lived the knowledge she shares with her audience. She brings her message across in an inspiring way. An authentic speaker passionate about her work field! Her way of pointing out the importance of intercultural awareness helped me to realise once again that this is not a given that we are born with. Learning more about it greatly benefits our personal and business life; especially for business people that deal with international contacts. This task is totally safe with Caitríona.”
www.expat-life.nl
“You can tell Caitríona has lived the knowledge she shares with her audience. She brings her message across in an inspiring way. An authentic speaker passionate about her work field! Her way of pointing out the importance of intercultural awareness helped me to realise once again that this is not a given that we are born with. Learning more about it greatly benefits our personal and business life; especially for business people that deal with international contacts. This task is totally safe with Caitríona.”
Anna Scheutz, founder The Open Hand Cafe
www.theopenhandcafe.com
“I attended a presentation by Caitríona on "How to Survive (& be Happy!) in the Netherlands". She managed to engage a room full of International AND Dutch people in a non-judgmental, entertaining way. Her specific examples of not only the habits, quirks and mentality of the Dutch, but many other cultures as well, enabled the participants to take a look at themselves and how their culture is perceived by others, and 'debate' with each other in very respectful and fun way.”
www.theopenhandcafe.com
“I attended a presentation by Caitríona on "How to Survive (& be Happy!) in the Netherlands". She managed to engage a room full of International AND Dutch people in a non-judgmental, entertaining way. Her specific examples of not only the habits, quirks and mentality of the Dutch, but many other cultures as well, enabled the participants to take a look at themselves and how their culture is perceived by others, and 'debate' with each other in very respectful and fun way.”
Helen Sullivan, UK expatriate at Shell
“I have known Caitriona for many years and asked her advice on schooling my son in the Netherlands. Caitriona is one of the most open and caring people I know who passionately explores different cultures and how to help people get the most out of their live experiences. I would happily recommend Caitriona for new arrivers to the Netherlands and those looking for more specific areas of suppport.”
“I have known Caitriona for many years and asked her advice on schooling my son in the Netherlands. Caitriona is one of the most open and caring people I know who passionately explores different cultures and how to help people get the most out of their live experiences. I would happily recommend Caitriona for new arrivers to the Netherlands and those looking for more specific areas of suppport.”
Henk Jansen, co-founder Expat Mortgages
www.expat-mortgages.nl
"Yesterday, Wednesday June 26, I visited the Lecture 'How to Survive (& be Happy!) Living in the Netherlands' in The Hague. Caitríona Rush shared her experience in a simple and passionate way. The big audience (I guess over 50 people were present at the beautiful International Club) responded and gave examples of Dutch behaviour (or Dutch culture). I’m proud to be Dutch (although I’m proud to be half Irish as well!) but some moments I felt a bit ashamed. Caitríona said: No need at all to feel ashamed for being Dutch. Every culture is different, not better or worse, just different! As a person I love people, I love the difference in people and the difference in culture. I learn every day. Caitríona Rush, and the audience, made me aware of our own culture. And even though sometimes people think of the Dutch being rude or direct.....it’s not meant that way".
www.expat-mortgages.nl
"Yesterday, Wednesday June 26, I visited the Lecture 'How to Survive (& be Happy!) Living in the Netherlands' in The Hague. Caitríona Rush shared her experience in a simple and passionate way. The big audience (I guess over 50 people were present at the beautiful International Club) responded and gave examples of Dutch behaviour (or Dutch culture). I’m proud to be Dutch (although I’m proud to be half Irish as well!) but some moments I felt a bit ashamed. Caitríona said: No need at all to feel ashamed for being Dutch. Every culture is different, not better or worse, just different! As a person I love people, I love the difference in people and the difference in culture. I learn every day. Caitríona Rush, and the audience, made me aware of our own culture. And even though sometimes people think of the Dutch being rude or direct.....it’s not meant that way".
Cynthia Kloosterman, Owner Styleboost
www.styleboost.nl
“I went to see Caitriona speak about culture and cultural differences at the International Club in The Hague. Although I lived in different countries and am quite aware about culture I learned a lot from Caitriona's lecture. It gave me the last push I needed to go out and make myself feel at home more in the country of my partner I currently live in. Thank you Caitriona, you are an absolute expert on his subject!”
www.styleboost.nl
“I went to see Caitriona speak about culture and cultural differences at the International Club in The Hague. Although I lived in different countries and am quite aware about culture I learned a lot from Caitriona's lecture. It gave me the last push I needed to go out and make myself feel at home more in the country of my partner I currently live in. Thank you Caitriona, you are an absolute expert on his subject!”
John Lee, Ireland
"Thanks for the talk last week Caitriona, found it very useful. Well prepared, insightful, it certainly left some food for thought!"
"Thanks for the talk last week Caitriona, found it very useful. Well prepared, insightful, it certainly left some food for thought!"
