Driving the relationships that drive results

In financial and business services, trust is everything. Aperian helps firms build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues worldwide through cultural understanding and enhanced global collaboration skills.
Whether navigating client relationships, managing cross-functional teams, or working across regions, financial and business services firms rely on precision and people skills. When relationships span cultures, small missteps can mean missed opportunities—or lost business. Aperian helps client-facing professionals and internal teams communicate more effectively across cultures to improve engagement, decision-making, and long-term outcomes.
By equipping client-facing teams with insights into global business practices and communication styles, Aperian helps them earn trust and navigate nuance, leading to more lasting partnerships.
Facilitated training and real-world practice help teams work more cohesively across departments and time zones, reducing friction and improving collaboration.
When individuals understand how their work style compares to others, they gain the confidence to flex their approach and connect more meaningfully with colleagues and clients alike.
Christina Poehlein, Pod Leader, Protiviti“Aperian’s training on leading across cultures was one of the most valuable leadership classes I’ve had in a while. I learned a lot that I can apply daily with my team and other colleagues. I had many moments that connected some of my confusion while working with a diverse group!”
Aperian has worked with top firms in consulting, banking, insurance, and professional services to develop culturally agile teams and client relationships that last. Our insights help global professionals reduce missteps, collaborate more effectively, and deliver services that resonate, no matter where their clients are in the world.