Coaching in India as a European Woman

Abstract

Indian businesses are expanding to other parts of the world, and companies from across the globe are setting up businesses in India. For executives – both foreign and Indian – to thrive in India and abroad, it has become just as important for foreign executives and expatriates to understand India as it has become imperative for Indian executives to gain a global perspective. As a result of this fast-changing scenario, the demand for coaching is rising in India. This chapter seeks to understand the dynamics of being a European (German) Life Coach in India who also happens to be a woman. It explores cross-cultural coaching in India and attempts to provide some pointers on how to navigate through cultural differences, understanding cultural intelligence/cultural quotient, gaining intercultural sensitivity and helping clients with cross-cultural conflict resolution.

Citation

Waldmann, J. (2020), "Coaching in India as a European Woman", Kumar, P. and Budhwar, P. (Ed.) Mentorship-driven Talent Management, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 195-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78973-691-520201011