Anna Kraczyna
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Pinocchio’s Truth: What Italy’s Favorite Tale Tells Us About Italy and Italians Today.
An amusing guide to Italian culture through the most translated Italian book ever.
Cross-Cultural
Navigate the complex cultural nuances in Italy.
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Cross Cultural
Gain valuable insights into Italian social norms, business etiquette, and everyday customs, to fully leverage your experience in Italy.
“Turn obstacles into opportunities.”
- Anna Kraczyna
Anna Kraczyna is a highly accomplished speaker with multiple certifications as a coach and trainer, as well as a university lecturer, translator, and author. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, and she has published with Penguin Classics. Anna was born and raised in Florence, Italy, to American artist parents. Her Russian émigré grandparents gave her the distinctive surname.
With over three decades of experience as a translator, simultaneous interpreter, and cultural mediator, Anna has also carved out a distinguished career as an academic. She lectures on Italian language, literature, and culture, as well as on maximizing the experience of studying and working abroad in Italy. She has taught at American universities and colleges in Florence, including Stanford University and Sarah Lawrence College, for nearly 20 years.
Anna’s annotated translation of The Adventures of Pinocchio for Penguin Classics has received praise from esteemed publications such as The Economist, Times Literary Supplement, Smithsonian, and The New Yorker. She has written about Collodi’s masterpiece also for the New York Times, among other publications. She was co-founder of the Association of Scholars at American Universities in Italy (ASAUI) and has been part of its board for over twenty years.
Leveraging her extensive bicultural experience, thirty-plus years as a translator, simultaneous interpreter, and cultural mediator, and over two decades of lecturing on Italian language and culture, Anna conducts very successful cross-cultural workshops to help foreign companies and individuals navigate cultural nuances in Italy.
A former international fashion model, dual American Italian citizen, she is bilingual in Italian and English and also speaks French. Anna resides in Florence, Italy.
Cross-Cultural Workshops
Gain valuable insights into Italian social norms, business etiquette, and everyday customs, to fully leverage your experience in Italy. Anna’s extensive background includes academic lecturing and a profound understanding of the practical aspects of cultural integration. She uses theoretical knowledge and real-world applications to create immersive learning experiences. Her workshops cover a wide array of topics, such as communication styles, negotiation techniques, and cultural taboos, tailored to address the specific needs of expatriates, international business professionals, and tourists.
By fostering an environment of cultural awareness and sensitivity, Anna empowers her clients to build meaningful relationships, avoid potential misunderstandings, and enhance their overall effectiveness in personal and professional interactions within Italy. Her unique approach has been highly praised for its effectiveness in bridging cultural gaps and promoting successful cross-cultural exchanges.
