Barbara Bartczak

I am passionate about supporting educators, trainers and coaches who work with international organisations to design meaningful learning experiences and build sustainable, financially independent businesses.

Based in the Netherlands, Barbara currently lives in the pictoresc Egmond aan Zee and has over 20 years of experience in delivering intercultural training for leaders and professionals from around the world. Her work focuses on strengthening effectiveness in international cooperation, leadership and communication across cultures. Barbara’s training approach integrates cognitive learning with reflection and embodied awareness, supporting a balanced development of body, mind and emotional intelligence.

She is the author of the book “In the Intercultural Matrix. How to Start Feeling at Home in a New Country”, in which she explores the psychological and intercultural dimensions of relocation and belonging.

As Head of the Train the Intercultural Trainer Intensive (TTIT) programmes at the European Institute for Intercultural Development (EIFID), Barbara supports the next generation of intercultural trainers and coaches in developing their professional identity, facilitation skills and long-term career paths.

Barbara has delivered intercultural and communication training programmes in Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, India, Thailand and Singapore. She is the author of publications on intercultural communication and a series of articles on cross-cultural differences in business contexts.

Barbara holds a PhD in German Culture and Literature from the University of Wroclaw, as well as an expert degree in Organisational and Managerial Communication from Central Connecticut State University (New Britain, USA) and the Centre for Excellence at Wroclaw University of Technology. She is a co-founder and honorary member of the Polish branch of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR Poland).

Her professional interests are deeply rooted in personal development, human psychology and coaching. She has completed the final year of the Therapist Training programme at the Humaniversity©.

“Where the comfort zone ends, real learning begins” – this principle guides Barbara’s work with individuals and groups across cultures.

Training languages: English, German, Polish, Dutch
Contact: barbarab[at]eifid.com
More information: www.barbarabartczak.pl 

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