Name: Doris Fuellgrabe Title: Coach, Trainer, Speaker Business Name: Building the Life You Want LLC Client Testimonials: http://www.buildingthelifeyouwant.com Niche/Specialties: My favorite topics of conversation are the impact of international change on the leadership style for the executive, on the role and identity of the accompanying spouse, and all the communication adventures that ensue for everyone [...]
Archive for January, 2011
I distinctly remember being told many ‘facts’ about expat life as I started my journey, most of which began with ‘Everybody feels like…’ and ‘You’ll never…’ and ‘Don’t expect to find….’. I have learnt not to trust these all encompassing statements and yet I find many expats struggles firmly rooted in many of them. Words [...]
The expatriation process brings the agony and ecstasy of life. Why does it seem to strike so many notes in our psychological and emotional spectrum? From the stints abroad I have happily and consciously undertaken, each sparked a wide range of responses such as: culture shock, being a minority, feeling boxed in by labels – [...]
For those of you out there with an iPhone who are an Expat Coach, or someone involved in the process of transitioning cultures, we thought this list of apps might come in handy for you! Scroll down for some ideas, and explanations to try out – CultureGPS: This app shows you the 5D model that explains intercultural differences [...]
Name: Heather Markel Title: Culture Transition Strategist Business Name: Culture Transition Coaching Client Testimonials: http://culturetransition.com/Testimonials.html Niche/Specialties: I work with Expats and Accompanying spouses on crossing cultures, with a focus on starting a new business, and relocating to New York City. Expat Experience: I have lived, worked, and studied in France, England, Switzerland and Italy, and [...]
If you are anything like me, you belong to about 27,000 organizations, groups, teams, social networks and various other real-life and cyber associations. Some of them feed your soul and others … let’s just say you can’t remember why you joined in the first place. Subsequently I have found myself struggling to keep up with [...]
Welcome to the new home of The Expat Coach Association! We have been hard at work to serve the needs of our growing community, and this is the evolution of almost one year’s work together. We are so excited to welcome you and eagerly await feedback and suggestions you may have. In the coming days [...]




