Expat Wellbeing

20/02/2024

The only way is up. True or False?
Even when you’re at the top of a career ladder, it may not be the case.

I’m interviewing my client Kata, a seasoned business leader and clinical research expert, on lessons from her recent job search journey.

While she now has a dream role that fits her expertise and qualities, she had to overcome self-doubt and insecurities, and especially, stop fitting herself into a small box.

Curious about Kata’s journey and her key learnings?

Whether you’re a leader in a career transition, or a professional who feels that you have to fit inside a box too small for you, tune in for some inspiration and welcome to connect with us to share your story.

22/12/2023

All my bags are packed (almost). I'm ready to go... 🎵

I'm winding down for the holiday season, and soon I'll be heading to Indonesia 🇮🇩

Our cat 🐾 who stays behind in Rotterdam and is usually my biggest worry when travelling, has a team of sitters – our dear, kind neighbours.

I'm still nursing a cold 🤧 so it'll be 😷 for me on the long trip home

This year has been a journey, and I'm signing off 2023 with my heart full 💖

In the agenda will be... oh, actually there's not much of an agenda 😊

We'll simply embrace slow travelling, resting and doing nothing 🌾

Enjoying quiet, empty moments as they emerge and also connecting with family and friends 💕

Reconciling with the past, being in the present, while looking forward to the future 🌿

This is the moment where I remind myself

I am good enough, warts and all

And I love myself unconditionally

Not just because of the season, but because it's been my constant lifelong practice 👣

And I'd love to THANK YOU for doing your best and taking care of you 💖

Wishing you a heartwarming holiday and may we continue in the new year with a deeper sense of appreciation and connection in this journey together🌟

18/12/2023

Join us for inspiration and insights to do business the smart way. Hint: it's simple and doesn't have to be overly complicated. But first, we need to acknowledge and dare to step beyond our fear.

Our guest speaker Jana Droessler will share practical tips you can apply in your business right away.

16/11/2023

Can you still be successful if you take things easy(er)?

I'm interviewing my client, Joshua Vasilda, who's now in an exciting phase of growing his second startup, Dych.

When we first met earlier this year, he had gone through a long period of stress and overwhelm... that made him doubt himself.

Our work together has recovered not only his confidence and creativity, but most importantly, his ability to be present with his young family.

Curious about Joshua's transformative journey and his key learnings?

Tune into our conversation and learn from his wisdoms - forged through entrepreneurship and being a parent.

24/10/2023

So you are working from home and loving it! But how do you keep your mental health in check?

Whether you are an introvert, neurodivergent, or simply prefer a solitary working style, working from home can be bliss. It could come with some challenges, though.

Ever felt a sudden rush of anxiety about asking help from a remote colleague?

Why does it feel so difficult sometimes? And a sense of isolation can be creeping in, putting your mental health at risk.

Join me in conversation with Irene Anggreeni, Mental Wellness Coach.

Irene specializes in helping business leaders in their emotional health upkeep.

During the webinar Irene will
~share practical insights on what’s going on when we feel lonely, the emotions around it
~focus onhow to stay feeling connected with ourselves and others.

Make sure to attend our live conversation. And come with your questions!

12/10/2023

What is your journey like as a mother with a corporate career?
Balancing motherhood with a corporate career is a challenge that many incredible women face every day. But it's also a journey filled with valuable lessons, inspiring stories, and tremendous personal growth.

Join us in conversation with Caroline Maguire, Executive Coach for Corporate Mums. She will share her insights, strategies and mindset tips for leading productively and still having a fulfilling personal life.

Save the date, invite your friends and colleagues, and come with your questions!
We'll see you there! 👩‍💼🌷

09/10/2023

Is stress eating away the passion you feel for your work?
Does overwhelm make you feel disconnected from your team?

Then our interactive masterclass series are for you.
Join us, Irene Anggreeni and Cédric Dufour, as we guide you through a movement experience to release that stress and overwhelm.

Get out of the head into the body.
Slow down so you can speed up after.

Reconnect with your inner power to feel more energy, joy, and clarity in your decision.

We’ll keep the talking at minimum, so you can simply enjoy the flow of movement to recharge yourself.

04/10/2023

As an ethical business leader, how do you lead in a fast changing world?
You want to stay ahead, and at the same time to feel good, do good and stay profitable.

Join me in conversation with Rachel Patterson, Executive Coach specializing in SMB Growth & Impact.

She’ll give you practical insights on
how to stay ahead in your industry,
what skills to develop to respond better to the fast changing world,
how to maintain your sanity in navigating the ‘alphabet soup’,
as you are delivering sustainable impact.

Rachel is also a community builder and an amazing singer (though she’s humble and doesn’t take herself too seriously!).

So make sure you book this in your agenda. And come with your questions.

17/08/2023

Are you so busy that you have no time to refill your own cup?

How about being more gentle to yourself and make time for taking care of yourself.

Start asking yourself these important questions.

And if this speaks to you, I'd love to see in my workshop upcoming Wednesday.

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03/08/2023

Are you hustling for self-worthiness?

This has been a personal theme I unpacked in my interview with the People Impact Podcast. I can't be more grateful to the wonderful hosts Marjolijn Vlug and Lisa Dempsey, for holding the safe brave space.

Believe me, I was nervous 😅 And it's helpful that this podcast is “not a place for performance” as Lisa and Marjolijn affirm. I mean, fun and ease are the values embraced in the interview process.

So if you're looking to expand your perspective on people in organisation and beyond, check out this podcast in your favourite podcast app.
.. or you've got your story to share, do reach out to them 🤗

Stay tuned for my episode 🙋‍♀️

And in the meantime, I've got some inspiring episodes I plan to catch up on. 🔊💙

28/06/2023

Sharing some personal reflection after the workshop "Lonely as A Leader". And inviting you to a conversation on this theme. Are you in?

19/06/2023

Everything may seem great on paper – a great career, a lovely family, a beautiful house. But what if, inside you’re feeling lonely, dissatisfied with life, and depressed?

This is the story of my client, an executive at a tech startup in Silicon Valley.

He's got it all, and yet he was unhappy.
Overthinking and bottled-up emotions drained his energy.
Negative self-talk hijacked his headspace, also when he was not at work.

In his words, he had a “wall” with people close to him.

He used a simple solution from my coaching, using the body-mind approach to break out of the downward spiral of negative thoughts.

He's amazed that now he’s in control of his headspace again.
He leads his team with more ease and confidence.

And what’s best of all?
He discovered more emotional tools to connect with his loved ones.

Hear him share his experience.

If his story hits home for you, join us in our free workshop Friday 23 June.
Register via the link in the comment below 💚

14/06/2023

Leaders, how do you use intuition to guide you towards wisdom?

I love celebrating my client Katalin Dr. Birki who, through challenges (work & personal), has grown a sense of empowerment and confidence. 🌟

Kata is a natural people leader with multifaceted talents and a life-long commitment to self-development. In her last post as a country manager, she faced overwhelming tasks to uphold her people spirit amid restructuring in her company.

Our work together focused on creating emotional space. Kata intuitively understood that processing her emotions was essential to maintain her performance and keep her sharp in making important decisions.

With all the logical things already said and done, we explored dance and movement for self-expression, reflection and recentering the body and mind. Tuning into her emotions through movement was a very affirming process that boosted her power and trust in herself.

And here are what we discovered:

🌾 Our coaching journey is a reminder and an invitation to practice what she already knows. There is no "wisdom button" 👀 to turn on at will, even when we have deep knowledge and insights. For Kata, the coaching has helped her turn her inner wisdom into impactful actions.

☯ Embracing feminine qualities in her leadership enables her to hold space for her people and their emotions during difficult times. It was a learning point to give herself the same care she gives to everyone. She prioritizes her self-care so that she's able to manage the collective emotions and protect herself.

⚖ Logic and intuition can be together and work as a team - as they should. Balancing logic with intuition is a finesse that has led her to the right choices. Including to work with me as her coach - defying logic-based advice- which turned out to be a great experience for both of us.

I hope this story inspires you to trust your intuition more as a leader. 💗
Our complete interview is in the comment below. 👇

If you followed your intuition today, what would you do differently?

My inbox is open for DM, if you'd like to share.

12/06/2023

Whether you've hit the ground running at the start of the week. Or, taking a slow start like me...

Either is okay, as long as it feels true and respectful to yourself.

I know there are a lot of productivity hacks out there,

with the general message being, "You should push yourself through a lot of tasks or else you won't be successful"

I got a sense though, a lot of us know very well about pushing through.

But how about consciously taking a slow moment?

It's not wasting time, but a worthwhile investment in your ongoing performance to:

🔹 intentionally recover from a tough situation
🔹 recentre yourself amid stressful changes
🔹 calm down the agitated nerves

In this long game called life, self-care is the best "productivity hack" there is.

Wishing you a week filled with joy, purpose and balance 🎯🌟