Specialist countries
- USA
- Mexico
- Canada
Areas of expertise
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Public Speaking
- Unconscious Bias
- Protocol & Etiquette
Languages:
- - English
- - Spanish
Mona specialises in training, coaching and consulting in cultural competency to equip leaders and organisations with strategies and solutions to overcome cross-cultural barriers and the cultural incompetence that is preventing them from thriving across borders.
With over 30 years of experience in cross-cultural communication, international sales, diverse team building, and leadership, Mona is equipped to empower, lead, and transform in the new global business arena.
Through Mona Lou International, she speaks, consults, coaches, and trains on cultural intelligence as it relates to profitability, harmony, and team performance. Mona keynotes on Unconscious Bias and its damaging impact on the workplace and the business bottom line, as well as on Why Culture Matters and how culture affects all aspects of communication and negotiations. She also offers customised ex-pat and country-specific training and global expansion programmes, along with executive & team coaching and consulting.
Cultural background and experience
Mona Loubna Cherkaoui is Moroccan by birth, American by choice, and a world citizen by heart. Born in Morocco’s capital, Mona was raised in a culture that fostered diversity through all facets of life. Mona’s foundation in life stems from the melting pot of all the cultures that influenced her.
After moving to the USA and pursuing degrees in Business Management and Political Analysis on International Relations, Mona has worked to excel in various industries while completing certifications for Life Coaching and Business Consulting.
Mona encourages her clients to reflect on their personal experiences and define their values in inclusive ways to bridge gaps brought on by indifference. She speaks several languages, allowing her to connect and work with people from over 125 countries.
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