Are you curious how culture shapes the way we connect, communicate, and build trust in coaching relationships? Too often, coaches overlook the impact of cultural backgrounds—both their own and their clients'—missing a key opportunity to deepen rapport. What if there were a simple yet powerful way to bridge these differences from the start? In this session, you’ll discover the concept of a “Cultural Introduction”—a tool that helps coaches and clients understand each other more fully, fostering stronger connections and trust more quickly. You’ll learn how it works and practice using it so you can immediately apply it in your coaching relationships.

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Dick Hannasch coaches people to build better working relationships, become stronger leaders, and navigate career challenges.   He helped Fortune 500 company Principal Financial Group build its coaching culture and co-designed its global leadership program informed by science-based assessments.   People describe his brand as ethical judge, truth teller, and comedian who takes you seriously.  A certified coach since 2012, Dick has coached clients across industries and on all continents except Antarctica, teaches coaching skills, and is a mentor coach.  One of his goals for 2025 is to write a true short story for every year of his life.