Originally from East Germany, she grew up not knowing anyone from the Arab world to mixing with Gulf leaders and becoming their go to person.
It wasn’t until much later that she realised how little information there was to help the Western World decode the Gulf better.
Corina teaches audiences on how to overcome stereotypes and create better relationships in the Gulf.
You are not defined by the culture you grew up in, and this is also part of Corina’s own story.
As a speaker Corina decodes the Gulf region quickly.
Cultural awareness, hospitality and service are directly interlinked in Corina Goetz’s eyes. Yet, as the keynote speaker, luxury hospitality professional, and educator knows from her own experience, lack of knowledge can hinder excellency.
It's almost impossible to generate innovative ideas, collaborate, and deliver outstanding service if you are feeling out of place.
However, most significant to Corina was, when female leaders shared what they had heard about going to the Gulf as a female.
A female CEO had shared with her that she had been offered a project in the Gulf but had heard, she needed her husband as a chaperone for her to travel there. This, of course, was just this – hear say and not true, Corina explained but it also made her realise that so much more had to be done in education for this region.
After years of looking after Gulf leaders, she then began speaking about the region at events but also by training companies and their employees about the Gulf.
By showing examples, giving useful tips on etiquette and sharing her travel experiences there, many became more curious and open minded about a massively thriving region.