About The Founder

Navigating Cultures, Empowering Minds:

Maria-Gabriele Doublesin, award winning Global Business Strategist and Intercultural Counsellor, Leading ICC – Your Hub for Intercultural Consultancy & Training.

Welcome to ICC – Intercultural Counselling & Competence Development Ltd, the dynamic force behind Intercultural Consultancy and Training. Operated by Maria-Gabriele Doublesin, an award winning Global Business Strategist and warranted Intercultural Counsellor, our organization is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of the corporate sector while extending our services to individuals, NGOs, and educational institutions. 

With over 30 years of practical experience and a comprehensive skill set spanning competence analysis, strategy development, and organizational management, Maria-Gabriele leads ICC in its commitment to fostering intercultural understanding and competence. 

Fluent in German, English, and Dutch, Maria-Gabriele seamlessly bridges cultural gaps, leveraging her expertise in psychology and intercultural personnel management. ICC not only provides tailored solutions for the corporate world but also extends its expertise to individuals seeking counselling and growth, NGOs working towards social impact, and educational institutions aiming to create culturally inclusive environments. 

Under Maria-Gabriele’s leadership, ICC stands as a versatile partner, offering services that cater to the unique challenges faced by a spectrum of clients. Our commitment to effective intercultural communication and competence development remains at the core of everything we do. Explore the diverse range of possibilities with ICC and join us in shaping a more culturally aware and competent future. 

A woman helping women: Maria-Gabriele Doublesin wins Best Social & Business Care Award

Maria-Gabriele Doublesin has been awarded the Best Social & Business Care Award (Women helping Women) at the Businesswoman of the Year Awards held last Friday by Dynamic Events at the Intercontinetal Hotel, Saint Julian’s.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Maria-Gabriele Doublesin has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Malta's Best Business Women Awards 2024.

Awarded in recognition for setting organisational standards for Excellence and Outstanding Achievement.

Samira Jamil

M.A. Communication, Media & PR (UoL); PG Cert Management Studies (SU); BA (Hons.) Arabic (Melit) Private Client Manage, Place Concierge

"It was during the Covid pandemic, a time of fear and uncertainty, that Maria-Gabriele Doublesin and I crossed paths, albeit virtually at first. With our mutual interest in multicultural integration issues, Maria-Gabriele invited me to join her in setting up NWAMI International Malta, an NGO advocating for multicultural integration and community cohesion.

An accomplished professional, and academic, with a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experiences gained through journeys across Europe, Egypt, and Brazil, I found Maria-Gabriele’s story to be an inspirational one. However, Maria-Gabriele’s path to success was far from straightforward. As a young adult, she was struck by a life-threatening illness that severely impaired her cognitive functions and forced her to abandon her studies. Not allowing this devastating set back to define her future, Maria-Gabriele used it as a catalyst, to relearn how to learn as a non-native English speaker, making an extraordinary comeback. Despite the odds, through hard work and determination, she embarked on an impressive academic journey, leading to two degrees in psychology, motivating and uplifting others through her lecturing and counselling.

Maria-Gabriele’s story is not just one of academic achievements, it is a powerful testament to the human capacity to overcome adversity. She works tirelessly and continues to influence, inspire, and motivate many across all levels of society to believe in their capabilities and that, with will power and determination, it is never too late to pursue your dreams despite the obstacles along the way."