The hidden force behind global success?Cultural Intelligence.
Cultural barriers kill deals and teams.Cultural intelligence builds trust and success.
OBR's Three Proven Paths: Turn Culture into Your Competitive Edge
Seminars
High-energy, practical sessions that give leaders and teams the tools to navigate culture with confidence.
Coaching
Tailored one-to-one or small-group guidance to sharpen your cultural intelligence and leadership edge.
Consulting
Deep partnership to solve cross-border challenges, align teams, and unlock global opportunities.
Whether you want inspiration, transformation, or hands-on solutions—these offerings give you a direct path to global success.
Built at the Heart ofInnovation
At Cisco, I helped scale the business from its early days into a $555B market-cap powerhouse — then the world's most valuable company — mastering the cultural dynamics that drive global success.
Drawing on my 20 years in Silicon Valley — and leadership roles across the US, Europe, Asia, and as CEO in Singapore.
After living in 7 countries across 3 continents and working in more than 75 markets, I've decoded the invisible patterns that separate global winners from those who struggle.
Global Deals Leader
Led $15B annually in international transactions, navigating complex cultural dynamics across 75 countries, diverse markets, and global stakeholders.
Cultural Intelligence Pioneer
Developed proprietary methodologies for cross-cultural business success, proven at the highest levels of global commerce.
Ole Bent Rye, Cisco Headquarters, Silicon Valley, California
Ole Bent's Cultural Framework
A multi-trillion-dollar problem
Every year, businesses lose trillions in failed international expansions. The problem is not strategy, technology, or capital—it's the invisible cultural barriers that derail even the most promising ventures.
🌍 Cultural fluency is not optional—it's essential. Success across borders depends on your ability to adapt, communicate, and build trust.
🌍 Awareness is not enough. You need tools to navigate cultural complexity with confidence—and turn it into a competitive edge.
The Hidden Costs of
Cultural Blindness
The Seminar:
MasteringCultural Dynamicsfor Global Success
This seminar equips you to master cultural dynamics.
— Unlocking stronger relationships, bigger deals, and better team performance worldwide.
70% of cross-border deals stumble on cultural misunderstanding.
Flexible Seminar Options
We offer customized formats to fit your organization's needs.
Who is this seminar for:
Executives, founders, and global teams navigating cross-border business — where culture can make or break results.
Ole Bent Rye
Cultural Intelligence Expert
Speaking at International Conference
Seminar Agenda Points:
Communication
Mastering direct vs. indirect styles, a key to cross-cultural success.
Time
Different perceptions of time can cause major frustrations.
Persuasion
Knowing when to use facts, storytelling, or the big picture is critical across cultures.
Trust
How it's built very differently in Europe, Asia, and the US.
Risk
How different cultures approach uncertainty and risk can shape every decision.
Silicon Valley
Lessons I learned inside the world's most innovative and successful business culture.
AI and Culture
How AI amplifies the need for cultural intelligence.
—And other essential topics for succeeding internationally.
Seminar Formats
For the best results, in-person sessions are ideal — though online delivery is also highly effective.
1-Day Deep Dive: Lead Across Cultures with Confidence
Comprehensive Mastery & Practical Application
Half-Day Briefing: Cultural Awareness for Global Decision-Maker
Interactive & Engaging Deep Dive
1-Hour Keynote Fast-Paced, High-Impact Session
Fast-Paced, High-Impact Session
4-Week Online Program + Exclusive Mastermind Weekend
A structured, high-impact learning journey designed for global professionals.
What Leaders Are Saying
Real results from real leaders who've transformed their global success with cultural intelligence
"Real Impact. Right Away."
"I learned things I could apply immediately—and they have already changed how I lead my international team."
Global Leader
Fortune 500 Company
"Exactly What We Needed."
"Ole Bent brought clarity to complex cultural challenges."
Executive Director
International Organization
"Practical."
"This was not just theory. It was high-level insight delivered in a way that made it easy to act—and we are already seeing results."
Chief Executive
Global Technology Firm
Ready to Join These Success Stories?
Transform your global leadership and see immediate results with proven cultural intelligence strategies.
Coaching, Workshops and Consulting
Choose the approach that best fits your organization's cultural intelligence journey
Ready to grow across cultures—with confidence?
Don't let cultural blindness cost you another deal. Book a free strategy call to discover how the Cisco Cultural Intelligence Framework can transform your global success.