When language difficulties abroad take over your sense of self

When language difficulties abroad take over your sense of self

You arrived fluent enough to get by, maybe even confident, and then something shifted. Suddenly you are stumbling over words in meetings, laughing a beat too late at jokes, or going quiet at dinner tables where everyone else seems completely at ease. Language...
Loneliness being abroad and the myth of the good expat life

Loneliness being abroad and the myth of the good expat life

You packed your life into boxes, crossed an ocean or two, and still somehow find yourself eating dinner alone, wondering why this adventure feels so quiet. Loneliness being abroad is one of the most common experiences my clients bring into sessions, and one of the...
The silent struggle of high achievers in global workplaces

The silent struggle of high achievers in global workplaces

High achievers don’t raise their hands when they’re struggling. They show up in their global workplaces. They meet deadlines. They speak at the town hall. They lead projects across time zones, build bridges across cultures, and make it all look effortless. But behind...
Setting boundaries without guilt in your expat life

Setting boundaries without guilt in your expat life

Setting boundaries without guilt: a real-life breakthrough Living abroad doesn’t mean you magically escape family dynamics. Some patterns follow you no matter how many time zones you cross. A client recently shared an experience that perfectly captures what happens...
Rebuilding yourself as an expat – from cavewoman to confident

Rebuilding yourself as an expat – from cavewoman to confident

I’m scared shitless. No other way to put it. In a few days, I’m stepping onto a stage to share this story—this very personal, raw, messy story—about how I lost myself and found my way back as an expat. And while I’m terrified, I’m doing it anyway. Because one of my...
How my Expat Journey can Help you Thrive Abroad

How my Expat Journey can Help you Thrive Abroad

From Chile to Europe: The Unexpected Twist in My Life My story begins in my beloved Chile, a country where climbing the professional ladder isn’t a walk in the park. I was the first in my family to graduate from college and actually work in my field of study....