I’ve come to love this time of year – the transition from one year to the next. It’s my chance to take time to reflect on where I’ve been and what I’ve accomplished (or not) in the past twelve months, and decide what I want to accomplish in the coming year. Many people I know argue that New Year’s is…
…or some of the stuff that helps me navigate expat life If you’re running late in getting Christmas presents, you’re definitely in good company. Here’s some food for thought (and gifts!) for the expat(s) in your life. You might decide to include some of those in your own letter to Santa 🙂 Note: This is not a sponsored post and I’m…
How to make a successful international move without becoming depleted You’ve just accepted an offer to take on an expat assignment and are about to move to a new country. How do you manage your energy to make sure you are not exhausted by the time you’re halfway through your move? Here are five tips for doing that. 1.Pace yourself…
A few weeks ago, I suggested to my children that we take a trip over the holidays, rather than stay at home. To my surprise, they unanimously shot down the idea, because “Christmas is all about traditions and that means being at home with family.” Given how hard I’ve been working to instill in my children the importance of family…
Interview with Neil Bothams, CEO, Europe & APAC, Santa Fe Relocation I am pleased to announce my partnership with global relocation company Santa Fe Relocation for the launch of A Great Move: Surviving and Thriving in Your Expat Assignment. In this interview, Neil Bothams, CEO Europe & APAC, Santa Fe Relocation, talks about what drove this partnership – in particular, the…