Key Factors to Consider When Defining Your Ideal Client as an Expat Coach Are you struggling to attract the right clients to your business? Do you find yourself working with clients who don’t align with your values or goals? If so, it’s time to define your ideal client. Understanding who your ideal client is and what they want is essential for creating effective marketing strategies and building a successful business. In this article, we will explore the five key factors you need to consider when defining your ideal client. From demographics and psychographics to pain points and goals, we will dive deep into what makes your ideal client tick. By the end of this article, you will have a clear […]

Do You Know Your Own Recipe? Managing Your Own Diversity at Work A Guest Post by Daniel Toth I’ve never cooked a goulash in my life, I guess for many reasons. You need a lot of people to eat it, or you will eat it alone for a week. Then, not all the ingredients are available in Switzerland, or at least not with the exact same taste. But most likely, I tend to avoid everything Hungarian in my life, which could remind me of my home, where I grew up… it is not the place at all that it used to be, but populism and its effect on society is not the topic of today.  Yet when I was asked […]

Breaking Down Privilege: Recognizing and Overcoming Inequality In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of social issues and inequalities, it is crucial to delve into the concept of privilege. Privilege, often defined as unearned advantages enjoyed by certain individuals or groups, plays a significant role in perpetuating inequality in our society. This thought-provoking topic calls for a deep dive into the various forms of privilege that exist and the impact they have on marginalized communities. By understanding and acknowledging privilege, we can take essential steps toward creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all. In this article, we will explore the different dimensions of privilege, examine the ways it manifests in our day-to-day lives, and discuss effective strategies […]

The Global Rockstar Album – 21 Verses to Find Your Tact as an Inclusive Leader With “The Global Rockstar Album – 21 Verses to Find Your Tact as an Inclusive Leader” launching around the corner, I thought I would talk briefly about my journey of completing this book. Every book project is a massive team effort. I realized in June that it would be easy just to quit the project, so I forced myself a little. I used what I call the “people approach to managing projects.” Often when I am confronted with my inner corrupters and I find a way to get over myself I feel like sharing this with you. Here are my learnings from this fourth book […]

We talked about why building professional relationships is harder for expats. Now let’s discuss another side of the coin – how to create an inclusive environment for expats. If you were Dr. Rainer Schulz you’d probably ask yourself what you could do to build a safe and collaborative environment with people from different cultures. 1 – Deal with your Gollum If you are an expat leader and want to create an environment where people trust each other, you will need to show vulnerability and role-model trustworthy behavior. If you wish to be trusted you might have to show your weaknesses, your Achilles’ heel, and let your team know how they can best support you. You might have to explain what […]