Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is "cultural intelligence strategy"?
Cultural intelligence strategy is the practice of decoding the unspoken beliefs, inherited assumptions, and hidden stakeholder dynamics that shape whether initiatives succeed or fail. It goes beyond messaging or marketing, it's about aligning culture and strategy so leaders achieve measurable outcomes.
How is this different from traditional strategy consulting?
Most strategy firms focus on systems, processes, or surface-level communications. I focus on the invisible drivers of success: trust, perception, and cultural alignment. This isn't about simply telling a story that looks good; it's about designing narratives and coalitions that shift behavior and deliver results.
Who do you typically work with?
Government ministers, department heads, and public officials navigating policy, reputation, and coalition building
CEOs and executive teams facing cultural transformation or stakeholder resistance
Cultural institutions and tourism organizations that need to turn cultural capital into competitive advantage
What kinds of problems do you solve?
Leaders come to me when:
Stakeholders resist initiatives despite logical benefits
Organizational culture blocks performance and retention
Public perception doesn't match reality or potential
Crisis communication requires deep cultural understanding
Growth initiatives need cultural authenticity to succeed
What outcomes can I expect?
Stakeholder coalitions that actively support initiatives
Cultural transformation that improves performance and retention
Public positioning that generates opportunities, not just awareness
Crisis resilience built on trust and cultural alignment
Sustainable competitive advantage rooted in authentic connection
What does a "Strategy Intensive" look like?
A Strategy Intensive is a focused 90-minute to half-day session designed to:
Diagnose hidden cultural barriers
Map stakeholder dynamics
Develop actionable strategies that align culture and strategy
You leave with a clear plan you can implement immediately.
Do you work on long-term engagements?
Yes. Many leaders start with an Intensive and then continue with ongoing counsel or project-based partnerships. This ensures cultural intelligence is embedded into everyday decision-making rather than treated as a one-time fix.
How do you measure success?
Every engagement begins with defining measurable outcomes, whether it's stakeholder alignment, employee retention, public engagement, or revenue growth. We then track progress against those benchmarks to ensure cultural intelligence translates into concrete results.
Where do you work?
I work globally with leaders across government, business, and cultural sectors. My specialized expertise includes Bermuda, the Caribbean, and international cultural and political environments. Sessions are offered virtually and in-person, depending on client needs and scope.
How do I know if this is right for me?
If you've ever said:
"The strategy makes sense, but people still resist it"
"We need stakeholder buy-in, not just awareness"
"Our culture isn't keeping up with our goals"
…then cultural intelligence is the missing piece.
How do I get started?
Book a Cultural Intelligence Strategy Session. We'll identify your core challenge, map the hidden cultural dynamics, and design the strategy to move you forward.
Investment: Strategic intensives require an investment commensurate with executive-level strategy work and include essential pre-work to analyze your situation, so we maximize our time together developing actionable solutions rather than diagnosing problems.