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You’re here for a reason, and I’m glad you made it. I’m Daphne Magna—founder, inclusion & culture strategist, and your go-to for real, unfiltered conversations that spark change.

For 15 years, I’ve helped leaders, entrepreneurs, and global pros ditch the surface-level talk and build the kind of team culture that wins. We break down barriers, strengthen leadership, and create workplaces where people actually connect, collaborate, and thrive.

This work isn’t always easy—but trust me, it’s worth it. Because when you lead with impact and inclusion, everyone wins. Let’s get to work!

"If Communication is King, Culture is Queen."

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Customizable Frameworks: Tailored solutions for every organization.

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It all starts with a Tough Convo

Ready to uncover what is holding your team culture back from greatness? We’ll help you build genuine inclusivity, capitalize on a culture of diversity, and embody leadership skills that drive positive culture change. Start with a complimentary call or check out our solutions for improving organizational culture below.

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Cultural Intelligence:
The Leadership Superpower You Need

Diversity alone doesn’t build great teams—understanding and applying Cultural Intelligence (CQ) does. To create a truly inclusive, high-performing culture, leaders and teams need to develop these essential skills:

Cultural Awareness – Recognizing and acknowledging differences in cultures, identities, and lived experiences. (“I see the differences.”)

Cultural Competence – Learning and adapting behaviours to engage effectively across cultures. (“I know how to navigate differences.”)

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) – The highest level: applying cultural knowledge strategically to lead, collaborate, and drive innovation. (“I leverage differences to create impact.”)

💡 Why It Matters:
Companies and teams with high CQ don’t just avoid miscommunication—they outperform their peers in innovation, retention and engagement.

🔹 Want to lead with Cultural Intelligence?

 

See how our solutions below help you build these essential leadership skills. 

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our solutions

Leadership Skills

& Development

Empower leaders and teams with the tools they need to thrive.

  • Build rapport across departments.

  • Solve problems collaboratively.

  • Engage effectively with diverse teams to drive inclusivity.

Consulting & 

Coaching

Strengthen leadership, employees, and allies. Partner with us for strategies that foster inclusive cultures and align your employer brand with your talent brand.

Digital Content

& Resources

Get ready to learn (and unlearn). Our online content provides practical tools to enhance communication skills, increase cultural awareness, and empower multicultural leaders and allies.

The Leadership

Refinery

Transform your leadership approach. A coaching course and group program designed to empower leaders with tools to navigate diverse teams and create impactful organizational change. 

CultureQ for

Teams

Revolutionize team dynamics. A conversation series that fosters genuine inclusivity, enhances communication, and nurtures a culture of diversity.

Leadership Legacy Project

Inspire the future of leadership. Exclusive interviews and resources for senior leaders to build lasting, transformational legacies.

Client experiences

Ashley Happy client
“Daphne is an incredibly talented speaker—professional and detail-oriented. The feedback from my attendees was extremely positive. She led a fantastic Q&A session at the end of her presentation, where every single attendee felt they were in a safe and supportive environment to learn. From the time I met her, I knew I had to have her speak at my Women in Business Conference. Thank you, Daphne, for making a big impact on my community of female entrepreneurs.”

ASHLEY MEADAHL,

Founder of GLOW GETTER

FREE RESOURCES

Get inspired and take advantage of our free resources that guide, help, and hasten your growth to greater cultural awareness and improved leadership skills.

The CultureQ code resource
Allyship journal resource
2 Stages 2 CQ resource
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