About Cultural Confidence

At Cultural Confidence, we help global professionals and companies excel in culturally complex business environments. Since 2005, we’ve supported Fortune 500 firms and international organizations in recognizing, managing, and leveraging cultural differences—equipping their people with the skills to communicate, lead, and collaborate across cultures with confidence.

Whether entering a new market, managing a global team, or relocating employees for international assignments, cultural competence is essential to global business success—and to avoiding costly misunderstandings, unclosed deals, and failed international ventures.

We also provide cultural expertise for legal cases, including expert witness reports and testimony. Our insight has contributed to favorable outcomes in mediation and litigation by clarifying behavior, communication, and meaning—strengthening legal arguments and supporting more just outcomes.

With two decades of experience in intercultural training and consulting, our work blends professional expertise with a personal commitment to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive across cultures.

We’re proud of our personal, partnership-based approach—collaborating closely with clients to deliver both immediate impact and long-term value.

What We Do

• Cultural Competence Training for international teams, leaders, and expatriates
• Cultural Expert Services for legal cases, including expert witness reports and courtroom testimony
• Speaking Engagements & Keynotes for global organizations, conferences, and leadership retreats

Mission Statement

At Cultural Confidence, our mission is to bridge cultures and cultivate a world of connection and peace. We believe that cultural competence is more than a business asset—it’s a catalyst for expanding perspectives, fostering dialogue, and deepening mutual understanding.

By equipping professionals and organizations to recognize and navigate cultural differences, we empower them to thrive in global business and contribute to a more connected, compassionate, and just world.

About Anna Katrina Davey

Anna Katrina Davey is a multicultural and multilingual intercultural trainer, international speaker, and founder of Cultural Confidence. For over two decades, she has helped individuals and organizations navigate the complexities of cross-cultural communication, leadership, and collaboration—equipping them to succeed in today’s interconnected world.

She has designed and delivered intercultural training programs for Fortune 500 companies including ThyssenKrupp, Dell, Occidental Petroleum, FMC Technologies, and Adidas, as well as international organizations, law firms, and universities. Her expertise spans global leadership, expatriate risk management, workplace diversity, and study abroad preparation. As a cultural expert witness, she also supports legal teams by providing expert reports and testimony—offering crucial cultural context that strengthens legal arguments and supports fairer, more informed outcomes in court.

Born and raised in Trieste, Italy, Anna Katrina holds dual citizenship with Italy and the United States and also holds a German diplomatic passport. Her life and work have taken her across five continents and over 60 countries. Fluent in Italian, German, and English, she also speaks Spanish and formerly spoke Vietnamese, which she studied and used while living and working in Vietnam. She has additionally studied Latin and Ancient Greek—bringing linguistic depth and cultural nuance to her work.

She earned a Master’s degree in Geography and Cultural Anthropology from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität in Freiburg, Germany, and received professional training in Intercultural Communication from InWEnt, the German government’s former agency for human resources development. Her early career included roles with the International Bureau of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the German Development Service (now GIZ), where she served as an intercultural advisor in Hanoi, Vietnam, creating pioneering training programs for local counterparts in international development.

In addition to founding Cultural Confidence, Anna Katrina served for four years as President of SIETAR Austin, the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research, organizing thought-provoking programs for the community. A recognized voice in the field, she has shared insights on stages including TEDx Paris, SIETAR in Buenos Aires, and throughout Russia and Texas—advocating for cultural competence not only as a business imperative, but as a bridge to connection, justice, and peace in a global society.

Watch Cultural Confidence Founder Anna Katrina Davey speak at TEDx in Paris on “Cultural Competence as a Paradigm for Peace”: https://culturalconfidence.com/tedxtalk/

Our Approach

At Cultural Confidence, we believe training should do more than convey information—it should create transformation. That’s why our programs are highly interactive, participatory, and experience-driven.

We incorporate methods such as role-plays, case studies, simulations, and critical incidents to engage participants deeply. Individuals are invited to reflect, share perspectives, and explore real-world applications, fostering not just awareness but internalized skills that stick. Our approach supports lasting behavioral change—equipping people to lead, communicate, and collaborate more effectively across cultures.

While we provide practical, country-specific insights, our ultimate goal is to help participants develop cross-cultural agility: the ability to navigate any cultural context with confidence and competence. In other words, we don’t just “feed a fish for a day”—we help you build the tools to “fish” in diverse cultural waters for years to come.

Every program is tailored to your specific goals, industry context, and team dynamics. Because no two clients—or cultures—are alike.

Our clients

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.