About Me

Karin Schreiner, Dr. phil., M.A.

After studying Philosophy and Social Anthropology in Vienna, I lived and worked in Prague, New Delhi, Brussels and Helsinki (1987 – 2003). During my time abroad, I was completely unprepared for the cultural differences that I encountered. In order to survive in the new cultures, I was forced to learn through Trial-and-Error.

I returned to Vienna with the desire to use what I had learned while studying abroad in my professional life. I decided to continue my education at the Danube University Krems. I graduated in the two-year postgraduate masters program “Intercultural Competences” (2003-2005). After some Train-the-Trainer seminars in the States, in Switzerland and in Germany I started a program to become a Business Coach (Systemic Coaching) (2007-2008).

In Spring and Summer 2009 I went on a prolonged work and study leave in Shanghai, China, to refresh my intercultural experiences.

Through furthering my education, I was able to build upon the experiences I had while studying abroad. Both of these components, my own experience and my university education, form the basis for my success as an intercultural trainer. Only if one has personally experienced how it is to live and work abroad, can one fully understand and help another through the situation.

I am capable of working in German, English or French.