CQ® FELLOWS

Become a thought leader in cultural intelligence

CQ Fellows is a one-year, elite fellowship using monthly Masterminds, individual coaching sessions, and two in-person retreats to provide you with a mastery of cultural intelligence (CQ) applied to a specific context/domain. Upon completion, you will have created a new CQ resource to expand your influence as a CQ thought leader.

Applications for the 2024 program are now open and will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis

Program Description

CQ Fellows is a one-year (Jan-Dec) elite fellowship program that provides you with a mastery of cultural intelligence applied to a specific domain.

TWO RETREATS

Two, 3-day retreats (Singapore and San Diego). Retreats will include facilitated sessions on CQ research, time to work on your CQ resource, feedback on resource design, networking, and peer coaching. [Nov. retreat optional]. Expect rich learnings, sharpening dialogue, solo time, great food, and more.

NINE MASTERMIND SESSIONS

Nine MasterMinds that include pre-work and discussion on a specific topic and 15 minutes for each member on the “hot seat” to gain feedback and direction. This will ensure deepened understanding and accountability as you expand your expertise and influence. Cohorts will be limited to 5-6 individuals.

COACHING & ONLINE DISCUSSION

Quarterly 1:1 sessions with me to discuss individual goals and your work toward completing your CQ resource. In addition, our group will engage in meaningful, online discussions between retreats and MasterMinds.

AUTHOR A NEW CQ RESOURCE

Create and produce a new CQ solution to expand your authority as a CQ thought leader (book, course, podcast, organizational strategy, etc.). CQ Fellows will provide the tools needed to make this a reality.

Program Content

The burgeoning body of cultural intelligence research will serve as the foundation for CQ Fellows. We’ll dig into the latest findings and talk about how to translate those findings for practitioners. The program is designed for both independent consultants and individuals working inside organizations.

The program content is designed with the confirmed participants in mind but the following is a minimum of the themes we will cover:

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

Learn how to translate rigorous research into relevant insights for real-world results.

DEFINING YOUR NICHE

Identify the audience, context and domain where you can have the most impact.

FROM CONCEPT TO PUBLICATION

Develop a plan to create your new CQ resource. This might be a book, podcast, or a tool designed for your organization.

LEVERAGING YOUR EXPERTISE

Gain tools for marketing your thought leadership in a way that is true to you and will expand your influence and impact.

Benefits for CQ Fellows

This elite group will learn from the pioneering researchers in cultural intelligence including myself, Soon Ang, and others. Each fellow will deepen their expertise in cultural intelligence to emerge as one of the leading thought leaders in CQ globally.

Become a CQ Thought Leader

Publish a new CQ Resource

Lifelong Member of Society of CQ Fellows

Earn Increased Income from CQ Expertise

Fee

USD $12,950 if paid in full or $1,295/month for 12 months.

Fee includes all sessions, content, materials, personalized coaching and feedback, and lifelong membership to the Society of CQ Fellows. Fee does not include travel, accommodations, and meals for in-person retreats.

2024 Dates

Singapore Retreat: 11-13 March 2024 (required)

San Diego Retreat: 5-7 November 2024 (optional)

Mastermind Meetings: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, June, Aug, Sept, Oct, Dec (2.5 hour virtual meetings)

1:1 Meetings: Feb, May, July, Oct.

What are we looking for in a CQ Fellow?

INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE

At least 10 years experience working in culturally diverse environments

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

Actively using cultural intelligence in your work

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Aspire toward becoming a leading expert in CQ for a particular niche

PEER DEVELOPMENT

Bring diverse experiences and insights that add value to other CQ Fellows

Testimonials

Jennifer Izekor

Founder & CEO, Above Difference

David Livermore has supported, empowered and enriched my professional and personal life in so many ways. As the first group of 18 CQ Fellows, we learn together, laugh together, dive deep, and work together to build bridges in a world full of fences. I’m so glad I decided to invest in this.


Rick Petry, J.D.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law

I’m buzzing with excitement and gratitude to be a part of this amazing cohort of CQ Fellows. Our time together is nothing less than incredible! Thank you David Livermore and team for bringing this amazing group of human beings together!

Loren Rosario-Maldonado

Author and HR Executive

 CQ Fellows is a collective that is unified in its mission to develop others. I am energized about this mission and the amazing work each CQ Fellow is building. I’m incredibly humbled to be part of the CQ disrupters.

Tim Barrett

Head, St. Andrews Institute of Learning

I have been to more conferences and retreats than I can remember. Nothing even comes close to the time spent with the other CQ Fellows. They are the most genuine, generous, encouraging and passionate group that I ever been involved with and I feel so privileged to spend time with them.

Dr. Kristal Walker

Vice President, Sweetwater

This experience is absolutely “affirming” for me on so many levels. I couldn’t be more grateful to be part of such an esteemed peer group and experience! Thank you David Livermore for your leadership, innovation, and expertise!

Tara Hastings

Director of DEI, Rover

Thank you for creating this space and experience. I’m so honored to be part of CQ Fellows.