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Effective communication across cultures to advance in an interconnected world

Q&A with Deepika from SOAR

Prior to the Cutting the Ties that Bind unique one-day seminar at the beautiful urban retreat center in the heart of Gràcia, Barcelona on November 15, we take some time to chat with SOAR Coaching foun...

SOAR Coaching

Nov 6, 2025

Almendra Staffa-Healey

The transformative power of collective energy in our Cutting the Ties that Bind seminar in Spain

When people of all ages, nationalities and personality types come together for a common learning experience the results can be incredibly powerful. And so it was during our Cutting the Ties that Bind ...

Cutting the ties that bind

Sep 5, 2025

Almendra Staffa-Healey

Intercultural Understanding at 10

As Intercultural Understanding reaches a decade, we talk to its founder and director Almendra Staffa-Healey about how the company came to fruition, how it has developed and what her plans are for the ...

FreeYou.World Intercultural Understanding

Jun 9, 2025

Almendra Staffa-Healey

Taking stock of Intercultural Understanding’s jam-packed 2024 as we look forward to 2025

We’re so excited about what 2025 is going to bring for Intercultural Understanding however it’s also a great moment to take a minuteto look back over the previous 12 months. 2024 was a wonderful year ...

Intercultural Understanding Collaborations

Jan 16, 2025

Almendra Staffa-Healey

Unveiling Your Potential: How Cutting the Ties that Bind will Transform Your Life

When I shared my new project of facilitating Cutting the Ties that Bind with my mom starting on January 24, 2025, my friend and mentor Barbara Schaetti , one of the three founders of Personal Leadersh...

Cutting the ties that bind

Dec 5, 2024

Almendra Staffa-Healey

EVE Abroad, workshops and a proud sponsor of SIETAR Europa's Lille Congress

Intercultural Understanding have had a busy few months! Fromfacilitating a successful workshop in Valladolid with EVE Abroadas well as participating in - and being a sponsor of - SIETAR Europa's Congr...

EVE Abroad First Peace Circle Globally Conscious Peacemakers SIETAR Europa

Jul 17, 2024

Almendra Staffa-Healey

European Diversity Month: Renewing our Commitment to Inclusion

European Diversity Month is a celebration of the rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives that make up the 27 countries of the European Union. And what better moment for Intercultural U...

Diversity Charter European Diversity Month

May 30, 2024

Almendra Staffa-Healey

Maintain authentic relationships with Cutting The Ties That Bind

Is there a certain person or thing that always trigg ers you when they slip into your mind? Obvious examples are an ex-partner, friend or toxic work colleague. However it might be a family member who...

Cutting the ties that bind

Apr 2, 2024

Almendra Staffa-Healey

The inspiration behind the First Peace Circle initiative

Do you have a sense that we’re living through exceptionally unsettled times? Maybe you avoid the news in order to circumvent the stress caused by the latest twist in geopolitics? Regardless of your cu...

First Peace Circle

Feb 10, 2024

Almendra Staffa-Healey

Our 2023 In Review

2023 was a year of growth and new challenges. Nurturing old relationships and embarking on new partnerships. Your support has been crucial - thank you so much for being there! We wish you all the best...

Intercultural Understanding

Jan 12, 2024

Almendra Staffa-Healey

I'm now a Immunity to Change facilitator and all set to help you unleash your true potential

Fear of change is something that I regularly come across in my personal and working life. I, myself, am guilty of it too. However I am currently embarking on a massive change in my professional life a...

Immunity To Change

Dec 8, 2023

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

Founder of Intercultural Understanding.Coach, Intercultural Trainer, DEIB Facilitator and Belonging Work Champion & International and Experiential Learning Educator.

Suzanne McCullagh

Writer, communicator and a member of SIETAR Europa and SIETAR España.

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