At Intercultural Talent, we specialize in transforming workplaces by bridging cultural divides. Our services are designed to foster collaboration and enhance individual strengths in diverse environments.
Our Services
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We partner with visionary leaders and engage in talent development conversations for the global stage. We connect diverse teams, crafting tailored learning solutions for your unique challenges. Using our global expertise, ample talent development experience and effective tools, we maximize workforce potential. We deliver measurable impact, driving real organizational transformation. Let's build your inclusive future, together.
Consulting
Navigate the complexities of the global and diverse workplace. Our intercultural training courses deliver practical skills and actionable strategies for profound self-awareness, effective communication and collaboration. Tailored to your organization's needs, our courses prepare for success in today's interconnected world. Discover how we help you develop and equip your teams.
Courses
We partner with visionary leaders to solve complex talent challenges, thinking globally and applying locally. Our consulting conversations lead to tailored learning solutions, and drive real organizational transformation.
Consulting
Our customized intercultural training courses equip your teams with essential skills for self-awareness, effective communication, and seamless collaboration across cultures.
Courses
Our targeted 1:1 coaching sessions are designed to help you achieve tangible workplace goals. Whether alongside our courses or as a focused experience, we're dedicated to your success on your intercultural journey.
Coaching
Community Cultural Events
Our commitment to celebrating diverse cultures through local events enriches our global perspective and strengthens our approach to talent development.
The Future Workplace is Global Transforming Organizations through Intercultural Learning
Global Footprint of Intercultural Talent
65+ clients
10+ years in service
45+ countries
200+ workshops
1000+ people
10+ programs
Meet the Founder, Marisa Ortiz Global Cultural Symphonist
A true global citizen, she brings over 25 years of experience training culturally and generationally diverse teams, dating back to the late 90s. Born and raised in Mexico and based in San Antonio, Texas, her journey across the globe has shaped her profound intercultural awareness. With extensive experience in Human Resources and International Business, she empowers many women, Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) leaders and organizations to build culturally intelligent workplaces. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Talent Development Consultant, she leverages her vast global knowledge to unlock potential and drive impactful collaboration.
Our Unique Approach
For over a decade, we have been blending research-based tools and ancient wisdom traditions to foster workplace collaboration where diverse global teams thrive.
Tools We Use:
Gallup’s CliftonStrengths
Toltec Wisdom series of books by Don Miguel Ruiz
Non-Violent Communication (NVC) by Marshall Rosenberg
Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands series by Terri Morrison.
“There are three words that describe Marisa and her work: Impactful, Accurate, and Fun. Impactful because I could see a ‘before and after’ her training with the team. We really adopted the learnings and continue to benefit from them. She is attuned to individuals, as well as, dynamics and how these play in a team environment. This makes her incredibly accurate in training and development needs, and how to address them.”
Global Accelerator Program Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
Myrna Hausséguy
Vice President
“A world-class talent whose capacities are unbounded and whose talents profoundly and positively impact everyone who has the benefit of her presence and participation. Highest recommended!”
Michael De La Garza
Communications and Development Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA)
Executive Director
Meet the Team
Sean Attwood
CliftonStrengths Consultant
Lesya Krasnikova
NVC Consultant
Eva Rivas De Miguel
Language Translator
Melissa Peña
Marketing Intern
Sergio Martinez
Accounting Intern
Valerie Arroyo
Operations Intern
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Marisa becomes Gallup-certified in CliftonStrengths and begins her journey as a facilitator, serving Texas Chambers, schools, and entrepreneurs with purpose-driven training.
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Corporate doors open. Strengths-based development takes root in finance, insurance, and banking industries.
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We go global! Intercultural workshops begin across the U.S., Mexico, and India. Our first Toltec Wisdom sessions launch with agricultural multinationals.
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Educational institutions join the mission. A junior college district signs a 3-year STEM training contract. A local university begins what becomes a long-standing collaboration. Strengths programs expand into Spanish.
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Nonprofits and mission-led organizations embrace Strengths for Social Justice. Our work deepens in Mexico with customized, bilingual talent solutions.
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Thanks to COVID, the world goes virtual and so do we. Individual coaching surges. Global NGOs turn to us for team development across continents.
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Leadership programs grow across nonprofits, conservancies, and Chambers. We support community builders and public service leaders with Strengths-Based Leadership.
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Big leaps! National retail co-ops, city governments, and IT firms join our client family. We welcome our first intern, Sergio Martínez, future CPA and rising star.
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We celebrate community with our first DreamWeek world-music event. Intercultural Talent, LLC is officially born. We facilitate across Mexico, Spain, Portugal, and Vietnam.
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From India to Japan, we bring Strengths and Toltec Wisdom to entrepreneurs and leaders. Our virtual reach expands across Europe while we continue supporting local nonprofits and higher education.
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Now reaching teams across the Middle East, Pakistan, and Africa. We continue empowering nonprofits and tech-driven global teams, celebrating 10 years of growing a beautifully connected, thriving workforce.