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Fight Club: Does AI Understand Culture?
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we work, learn and connect, but can it truly grasp something as nuanced as culture?

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Adrienne Serrao
Adrienne Serrao
Canada | language: English, Mandarin (basic), French (basic), Spanish (basic)
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  • Intercultural Communication
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Performance
  • Doing Business in Canada

Adrienne Serrao

About

Adrienne Serrao, a consultant and coach for Country Navigator is based in Toronto, Canada. She developed global experience while working in China for over 8 years, where she held a variety of management roles, including senior trainer for an experiential training company delivering programs on leadership and team development for multinationals. Since returning to Canada 20 years ago, she has focused on leadership development facilitation, career coaching and intercultural training. Working with diverse clients, she has trained senior leaders on communication effectiveness, emotional intelligence, negotiating, conflict management and navigating difficult conversations.  An ICF certified coach, she has specialized in career management and soft skill development. Finally, due to her international experience, she has worked as a cross-cultural coach supporting relocating families to Canada, providing expert advice on Canadian business culture to ensure successful integration.  

Adrienne holds a Master’s in Leadership and Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate Institute, USA, and a Certificate in Solutions Focused Coaching from the University of Toronto. She is CCPC certified with the Coaches Training Institute and certified in the Emotional Intelligence Assessment (EQi 2.0). Adrienne is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF-GTA chapter), the OD Network and the i4PL (Canada’s training association).

Areas of Expertise

  • Intercultural Communication
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Performance
  • Doing Business in Canada  

Experience

  • Delivered leadership and communication training for clients in Canada and the United States for over 20 years.
  • Partnered with EAP and relocation firms to deliver cross-cultural training for executives relocating overseas and those moving to Canada.
  • Worked as a certified coach with leading career management firms in Toronto, providing one-on-one coaching to clients in career transition on topics such as career management, workplace engagement, and employee morale.
  • Designed and delivered training programs including Active Leadership, Leading Change, Assertive Communication, Negotiation Skills, Presentation Skills, Influencing without Authority, Communicating with Clarity, Coaching for Performance, Motivating Staff, and Giving Constructive Feedback.
  • Delivered programs on Doing Business in Canada and Business Values in Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as workshops on Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, and Resiliency in the Workplace.
  • Clients include Honeywell, General Motors, GE, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, Canadian Pacific Railway, Telus, Bell Canada, the Canadian Military, Agrium, Manulife, Nokia, Coca-Cola, Canadian Tire, RONA, ArcelorMittal, the Provincial Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, Suncor, and SaskTel.

Testimonials

5-Stars

Thank you for the enlightening session on active leadership. Your insights and approach have left a profound impact. I'm inspired and better equipped to lead with purpose and action.

Learner Feedback, CIBC Bank

5-Stars

The coaching was highly beneficial and well-timed, providing us with a comprehensive understanding of Canadian culture. Her teaching was excellent; she was extremely patient and explained concepts with remarkable clarity.

Learner Feedback,  Dow Chemical

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