Who we are

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Odyssey Intercultural Overview

Odyssey Intercultural is a consultancy provider devoted to advising and training individuals in the art of intercultural (or cross-cultural) management, with a specialization in European-North American relations.

 

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Our Philosophy and Mission:

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An Ethics of Empathy
Yet, taught by time, my heart has learned to glow for other's good, and melt at other's woe.
Homer c. 850 BC

Odyssey Intercultural’s philosophy is based on one key humanistic value: empathy. By cultivating and practicing an ethics of empathy, the intercultural divide becomes much easier to bridge. With empathy as our starting-point and ultimate goal, our mission is to help individuals develop the tools necessary to effectively interact in intercultural contexts, using practical means to cultivate and ultimately achieve an open, receptive, and empathetic mindset.

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About Michelle Mielly, founder!

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As an American, I was born with an assortment of micro-cultures and allegiances. Moving to and living in other parts of the United States, particularly the East Coast, taught me a thing or two about culture shock within one’s own country,

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