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| About Us |
Philosophy and Values
Trans Cultural Careers believes in the value of humanity and recognizes the validity of
all cultures. We acknowledge the individual value systems of our trainees and treat them
with respect, while creating, and increasing, an awareness of alternate value systems.
We recognize the critical role of psychological factors in an international relocation.
Attitudes and mind-set, stress management skills, transition management experience
and active coping skills are key aspects considered in all our Programs. We consider the
needs and concerns of all family members involved in relocation and recognize the
critical role of partners in successful relocating internationally.
How we started
Having relocated twice internationally, firstly between countries of low cultural
distance (New Zealand and Australia) and secondly between countries with a high cultural
distance (Australia and China) Trisha Carter saw the value of Cross Cultural preparation
prior to the move. She also recognized the potential for trained Psychologists to
bring depth to the area of Cross Cultural Training and the need to work within the family
unit as well as in depth training identifying potential workplace and management issues.
Drawing on her experience in Human Resources, Learning and Development and Change
Management, as well as her International experience Trisha has developed programs to
meet the challenge for employees to ’hit the ground running’ as well as stay
the distance and achieve the goals for the assignment, while maintaining positive family
relationships and high levels of cultural awareness. Trans Cultural Careers
delivers those programs for a range of corporate clients.
Consultants
Trisha Carter is an Organisational Psychologist who has worked in HR and now
specializes in the Cross Cultural Training area. Coming form an HR background she
can identify with the business pressures facing HR as they work to get the right
people in overseas assignments while balancing cost and performance outcomes.
She has a Masters Degree in Organisational Psychology and is registered as a Psychologist
in NSW and New Zealand. Since living for three years in China, in the mid to late
90s Trisha has focused on working with organizations, expatriates and their families to
ensure their overseas assignments are successful. Trisha is based in Sydney, NSW,
Australia.
Leonie Elphinstone is a Counselling Psychologist with a specialisation in cross-cultural
training and a background in Human Resources Management. She has many years experience
in a variety of settings including education and training. She has a postgraduate degree
in International Human Resources Management and currently lectures part-time in IHRM and
Negotiating across Cultures as part of the Masters of International Business course at
QUT. Leonie has lived overseas as an expatriate, in various locations, including 5 years
in Latin America. Leonie has published articles in a variety of international
magazines and local professional journals and she frequently presents to conferences and
professional groups on these and related areas. Leonie is based in Brisbane, Queensland,
Australia.
About our Logo
The logo for Trans Cultural Careers draws inspiration from a Maori symbol; the koru.
The koru is inspired by the uncurling fern frond. It is often associated with
positive change, new growth, and new beginnings and incorporates the values of peace and
tranquility.
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