A few weeks ago, I wrote about achieving work-life balance as an entrepreneurial or executive mother and discussed how difficult it can be for us to balance our lives to enjoy our children and our
Understanding a culture that is different from your culture is important in becoming a global citizen and leader. This can also help you avoid culture shock if you visit a country with a different culture. It is important to understand
Culture shock is what happens when you move from a familiar culture to one that you are completely unaccustomed to and unprepared for. Nearly every traveler experiences it, especially expats. Culture shock comes in different forms and varies from person
There are several reasons why expats choose to relocate abroad, but the primary factor is the higher quality of life, the chance to earn good money and gain valuable experience in the chosen field. Those are the same reasons why
As the weather gets warmer, you might be looking for your next international experience. Traveling during the summer is a great way to rejuvenate yourself and gain some new perspective — both personally and professionally.
By jet-setting abroad, you
Living and working internationally is filled with the prospect of great personal and professional fulfillment: exotic adventures, highly marketable experience, and enviable compensation packages.
Such rewards; however, don’t come without the development of leadership competencies that ensure success in
Every successful performer makes the best use of both professional and personal support.
Athletes, gymnasts, golfers, football quarterbacks, and, yes, expats who intend achieving total success in their chosen career make the best use of a career coach. The
What assets contribute to employability?
Many people immediately reply technical skills, and in the modern world diverse technical skills are important. Others talk about work habits as assets. Do you show up on time? Are you pleasant to coworkers?
You are ready for the job interview!
You’ve rehearsed answers to questions you know are going to get asked. You’ve researched the company, memorized the mission statement, can recite the company’s motto in French, Italian, and Swahili, and discovered the
If you are an expat or highly-skilled migrant worker living and working away from your own country, it’s easy to get discouraged with your job or career search.
Shirzad Chamine, New York Times best-selling author, Fortune 500 coach, and Stanford