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Intercultural Understanding has had an impact on the lives and styles of working of many. Take a look at what people have been saying about us!

I cannot recommend Almendra’s cultural coaching highly enough. As an American student studying abroad in Madrid, Almendra helped me more deeply comprehend the new environment I was living in. Her work is focused and evidenced based – it answered questions I didn’t know I had while adding deeper meaning and reflection to my time in Spain. She gave me confidence to be adaptable in situations that were not always comfortable. Cultural coaching isn’t something I anticipated taking part in, but I am so glad I did. Thank you Almendra!

Lily Plum

I cut the ties that bind with someone close and our relationship is so much stronger now. Thanks to Almendra.

Jon

Doing the coaching sessions with Almendra has given me many tools to work towards my goal. Almendra's accompaniment has been very professional, very kind and very effective. I feel that I have been able to reflect on very important issues, while always having a clear plan of action to make real changes.

Helena Lopes

By participating in the intercultural workshop, I was able to learn about the different ways that people react in a foreign environment. What I liked about this was that I was able to better analyze how I act and react in environments that are not familiar to me, and get better at accepting the differences between cultures at face value.

Having one-on-one sessions was helpful as I could ask questions regarding Spanish culture that I did not feel comfortable asking to my host family or Spanish friends, out of fear of insulting them. In the coaching sessions, Almendra challenges you to think about why do Spaniards/Americans/etc. do things a certain way in a welcoming environment and embrace the differences. Given that our world is so globalized today, it only helps to improve one's cultural competencies. Improving cultural competencies involves challenging and uncomfortable conversations regarding how we see the world, and working to be more open-minded.

Unlike most people nowadays, Almendra does not judge you for where you are in the cultural competency process; she only wants to see you improve and help you do so.
Jim Kerr

Almendra me ha acompañado desde la presencia absoluta, escucha activa, siguiéndome por mis idas y venidas, pero nunca soltando el objetivo del proceso y de la sesión. Tiene un estilo muy dulce y personal, sientes que está ahí contigo incluso en sus silencios. Gracias Almendra, ha sido un verdadero placer hacer este viaje contigo. Me llevo herramientas, reflexiones y una gran coach.
Marta Cuní

Almendra brings a high level of professionalism and a great depth of knowledge to workshops with my students. The information and frameworks she provides helps students frame and process their adjustment into the Spanish culture. I have worked with Almendra for 3 years, and known her for 20, and would not think of running a study abroad program in Spain without including a workshop with her for my students when they first arrive.

Catherine Hanley, Director of E·V·E Abroad

Georgetown University students in Madrid are offered the opportunity of participating in an individualized intercultural workshop with Intercultural Understanding. Many of our students take advantage of this privilege and it has now become a highlight of our program. Students find that Almendra offers profound insights and guidance to help them navigate cultural differences in Spain, throughout their travels through Europe and upon returning home. It is a meaningful way of framing their study abroad experience and the life lessons acquired.

Ana Flys, Resident Director, Georgetown University in Madrid

Almendra has a warm, smart facilitator energy when she’s coaching. She is adaptable to the idea, and the problem that I brought each session. she’s relatable and calm and gave me some ideas about being more reliable and calm! She’s a fantastic listener and helped me manage my overeating; I’m very grateful.

Jessica Breitenfeld
Global Speaker & Team Trainer, Engage

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Quiero agradecer a Almendra los resultados de mi proceso de coaching. Empecé con una idea que parecía clara de lo que quería, empezamos a trabajar en diferentes sesiones y yo me sentía que iba evolucionando pero que había algo que era contradictorio en mí, y gracias a este proceso encontré esta contradicción y cómo puedo trabajar con ella.

Almendra me ha acompañado desde la presencia absoluta, escucha activa, siguiéndome por mis idas y venidas, pero nunca soltando el objetivo del proceso y de la sesión. Tiene un estilo muy dulce y personal, sientes que está ahí contigo incluso en sus silencios. Gracias Almendra, ha sido un verdadero placer hacer este viaje contigo. Me llevo herramientas, reflexiones y una gran coach.

Marta Cuní

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The Cutting the Ties that Bind Workshop is a great help to let go of non beneficial energies & relationships.
You get the chance to focus on yourself and not the drama around you, which is centering you and giving you a new burst of happiness and clarity.

Dagmar Kleeman
CEO Realisierer GmbH, Transactional Analyst

“What a powerful way to shift paradigms and clear past patterns that are blocking any forward movement in your life. I did ‘Cutting the Ties that Bind’ with Almendra Staffa-Healey, a while ago and it was such a powerful and simple tool to use!
Since then I've been using it daily for many different situations in my life. So I am super excited that it's finally out for everyone to take advantage of. I'm almost 100% sure this can help you. This is a total gift to explore.”

Deepika Bhoolabhai

“In my experience with Almendra as a brilliant guide, using this tool of ‘Cutting the Ties that Bind’ several times has helped me find clarity in very difficult decision-making moments in my life.
The method has helped me untangle the emotional knots that tied me to a person or symbol. A very liberating system, easy to practice.”

Angele Camus

“I’ve used the ‘Cutting the Ties that Bind’ method with Almendra Staffa-Healey, and found it incredibly liberating.
It’s a really powerful gift that can make such a difference in one's life. I couldn't recommend it more!”

Suzanne McCullagh

“Guided by Almendra Staffa-Healey, I have really enjoyed trying the ‘Cutting the Ties that Bind’ method. For me it has been a liberating experience. It helps me in my daily life and the most important thing for me has been the feeling of peace it has given me.
I feel happier with myself, with a lighter soul. In a way it has been a rebirth.”

Atita María

Solo tengo palabras de agradecimiento para Almendra por aportar el curso de Cortar los Lazos que Atan
Es incredible la experience y ella es increíble como persona. Te hace sentir tan bien y te ayuda tanto que no hay palabras para describirlo.

Jacqueline Pelaez

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“In my experience with Almendra as a brilliant guide, using this tool of ‘Cutting the Ties that Bind’ several times has helped me find clarity in very difficult decision-making moments in my life.

The method has helped me untangle the emotional knots that tied me to a person or symbol. A very liberating system, easy to practice.”

“I’ve used the ‘Cutting the Ties that Bind’ method with Almendra Staffa-Healey, and found it incredibly liberating.

It’s a really powerful gift that can make such a difference in one's life. I couldn't recommend it more!”

“Guided by Almendra Staffa-Healey, I have really enjoyed trying the ‘Cutting the Ties that Bind’ method. For me it has been a liberating experience. It helps me in my daily life and the most important thing for me has been the feeling of peace it has given me.

I feel happier with myself, with a lighter soul. In a way it has been a rebirth.”

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