Almendra Staffa-Healey How our first CORE community gathering helped spread positivity Embarking on a new service inevitably stirs up mixed emotions. From excitement and hope through to worries of failure. So I was overjoyed with how well our first CORE community gathering went on Octob... CORE Community Oct 25, 2023
Almendra Staffa-Healey EVE Abroad & the Spanish value of nurturing relationships In our intercultural training workshops, we often focus on the Spanish value of relationships. How families and friendships are an integral part of Spanish life and its work culture. And it’s somethin... Spanish Values Jun 13, 2023
Almendra Staffa-Healey Coaching - A loving challenge to change Since setting up Intercultural Understanding back in 2015, my aim has been to help others create connections through diversity and inclusion trainings and intercultural workshops. And while I’ll conti... Coaching May 24, 2023
Almendra Staffa-Healey Five easy ways to embark on a habit of kindness “Together we can change the world, just one random act of kindness at a time” Ron Hall It’s common to feel that the world is getting more divided, that communities are breaking down and that feelings ... Kindness Mental Health Feb 17, 2023
Almendra Staffa-Healey How the Immunity To Change program can bring out the best in you A new year inevitably calls for a new outlook on life. And this year I’d really like to dig deep into Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey ‘s Immunity To Change book and program. I read the book during a wonde... Immunity To Change Jan 12, 2023
Almendra Staffa-Healey Announcing an exciting new coaching project It’s been an interesting and productive year for Intercultural Understanding. We’ve continued our work with IDI Guided Developmental Coaching for the Georgetown University students in Madrid and Salam... Coaching Dec 19, 2022
Almendra Staffa-Healey SOAR: Creating a Culture of Welcome – Beyond Inclusion Watching a new initiative take flight is always exciting and on November 12th, Deepika Bhoolabai presented her new venture “SOAR, School of Awakening and Re-Creating ”, at SIETAR Barcelona’s in-person... SOAR Dec 15, 2022
Almendra Staffa-Healey How our Spanish Cultural Workshops are helping to bridge cultural divides I’ve been working with people in transition between countries for over 20 years. So it was a huge honor to use my experience to co-host a couple of Spanish Cultural Workshops with a group of displaced... Spanish Cultural Workshops Nov 9, 2022
Almendra Staffa-Healey The 23 Inner Development Goals and how Intercultural Understanding supports them Sometimes the pressures of modern living can make us feel that we, as individuals, are helpless. That we are incapable of effecting change around us. Which is why the concept behind Inner Development ... Development Goals Oct 10, 2022
Almendra Staffa-Healey The importance of belonging and showing up as yourself Who do you think you are? Is your identity tied up with your nationality? Your sexuality? Do you find yourself shifting in terms of your sense of belonging over time? The concept of belonging and iden... Belonging Sep 21, 2022
Almendra Staffa-Healey System Two Thinking For Mental Health Month “The easiest way to increase happiness is to control your use of time. Can you find more time to do the things you enjoy doing?” ― Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman, the 2002 ... Mental Health May 10, 2022
Almendra Staffa-Healey IU & APUNE partnership – the perfect match to support study abroad students, staff and faculty in cross-cultural situations I am delighted to announce that Intercultural Understanding is now a proud sponsor of The Association of American Programs in Spain (APUNE) ! I personally have a long connection with the association, ... Higher Education Internships Apr 27, 2022