Intercultural capability for global performance.
Globalise Yourself is an Australian intercultural training and global leadership consultancy.
We work with organisations and universities to develop globally capable talent—designing programmes that create lasting change in how individuals communicate, collaborate, and perform across cultures.
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Cross-Cultural Experts.
Industry Mentors.
Global Connectors.
Our team consists of seasoned cross-cultural specialists and industry professionals with extensive international experience.
Having worked across diverse global environments, they bring a level of insight, professionalism, and strategic guidance that goes far beyond theory.
Marianne D. Sison, PhD, FCPRA
Dr. Marianne D. Sison is an international communication leader, educator and researcher with extensive experience in the higher education sector. Educated in the Philippines, the US and Australia in media and communication, she is committed to contributing towards social change especially around cross-cultural communication. Her work is focussed on advocating for inclusive communication through research, training and mentoring activities. She is a published scholar on corporate social responsibility and intercultural communication, and a multi-awarded educator. A Fellow of the Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA), Dr. Sison is also an Honorary University Fellow at RMIT University.
Martin Drux
Martin Drux is a multinational leader with Marsh, based in Germany, with over 25 years of international experience in risk management, client engagement, and cross-border collaboration across Europe, the US, and Asia. He brings practical insights into leadership, cross-cultural communication, and global business. Passionate about supporting the next generation of global professionals, Martin helps young talent build confidence, broaden their perspectives, and navigate international careers.
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David Shield
David is a cross cultural communications advisor, Japanese Conference interpreter and award winning writer, he has master’s degrees in Japanese Interpreting and translation and in International studies and works as a tutor of management communications at the University of Queensland. He is also a licenced teacher of the koto a Japanese harp like instrument and plays regularly around Australia.
Ethan Connors
Ethan Connors is a coach and local cultural advisor who specialises in helping individuals build the confidence and practical skills needed to succeed in real-world environments.With a strong focus on youth mentoring and professional development, Ethan works closely with students and early-career professionals to bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace expectations.
Jyothika (J) Cheerath
Jyothika (J) is the founder of TABUN, supporting second-language learning and cross-cultural adjustment for students and global professionals. Currently completing a dual degree in Business (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) and Bioinformatics, she draws on her work as a business consultant designing AI-backed workflow solutions and her experience as a bilingual writer on AI and productivity to help students and early-career professionals build the communication skills and digital fluency needed to thrive in modern, cross-cultural workplaces.
Hiro Tanaka
Hiro is the founder of Work Globally, LLC with over 25 years of experience as a global leader in organizational and talent development. He has supported global business expansion, M&A, and transformation initiatives for a wide range of Japanese, European, and U.S. companies. At Amazon’s Seattle headquarters, he was the first Japanese national to serve as a global talent development leader, where he led leadership development, employee engagement, and talent management programs across more than 30 countries.
What Organisations and Universities Can Expect
Globalise Yourself partner with organisations and universities to develop globally capable talent—from initial scoping through to delivery and long-term impact.Every programme is designed and delivered by experienced practitioners, with a clear focus on measurable outcomes, real-world application, and lasting value.
Every engagement starts with a conversation — your organisation, your team composition, your specific challenges. Programs are built from that brief, not before it. You won’t receive a proposal until we understand what success actually looks like for you.
Our programmes are built to deliver outcomes you can see and report on. For organisations: improved collaboration, clearer communication, stronger global team performance. For universities: increased student confidence, employability, and readiness for international careers.
Our team brings first-hand experience of working across cultures, industries, and global environments. Participants learn from professionals who have navigated real challenges—not just studied them—making every session practical, relevant, and immediately applicable.
In-person, hybrid, or fully virtual. Individual executive coaching or enterprise-wide rollout. Cohort-based programs or ongoing retainer arrangements. We adapt delivery to your team’s structure, geography, and budget — not the other way around.
We work with organisations and universities as long-term partners, not one-off providers. As we understand your people, culture, and goals more deeply, each programme becomes more targeted and impactful—supporting sustained growth over time.
Rie Eichmann · Brisbane, Australia
Rie Eichmann’s career has been shaped by one question:
What does it truly take to succeed across cultures?
Raised in Tokyo, she left Japan in her twenties and built her life and career across Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia—navigating different cultural expectations, communication styles, and ways of working in each environment.
These experiences weren’t theoretical.
They were lived.
Adapting to new workplaces, building relationships across cultures, and learning how to communicate effectively in unfamiliar environments gave her a deep, practical understanding of the challenges individuals and organisations face when operating globally.
Over time, Rie recognised a consistent gap.
Talented individuals struggling to communicate their ideas.
Global teams misaligned despite good intentions.
Organisations investing in international talent without fully supporting their success.
With over 15 years of international experience across industries including education, technology, hospitality, and professional services, Rie has worked with people from more than 60 nationalities, supporting global leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and international mobility.
Her work has also been recognised through Internatioal Conference on Education(ICEDU)’s Best Session Award, reflecting the practical, engaging, and high-impact nature of her training.
Her approach is practical, immersive, and grounded in real-world application.
Ready to bring intercultural expertise into your organisation?
Book a 30-minute scoping call with us directly. We will ask the right questions, recommend the right approach, and give you a clear picture of what a program would look like for your team — no obligation.