A Guest Post by Tekin Ahmadi When you hear ‘business software’, do you immediately think of expensive software for large companies? That’s not how it has to be. Tailored to the needs of small businesses, self-employed professionals and start-ups, business software can help you with your day-to-day office work and simplify your administration and accounting. Do you get annoyed all too often by errors in your accounting that you do with Excel? Do you always have to get the address data for correspondence from another tool? That doesn’t have to be the case: business software can support you in your day-to-day office work and make your administrative work more manageable. And without high costs. So you have more time for […]

The Expat Hub Job Market: Understanding local hiring cycles and cultural nuances. https://youtu.be/EWRrVLhp-wk Professional Connections: Building your “Social Capital” from scratch. The “Top 20” List: Identifying target companies that align with your mission. The hidden job market, particularly in Switzerland and Germany, consists of positions that are not publicly advertised. Research shows that up to 60-80% of roles are filled through personal networks and informal methods rather than open job listings. Many companies find it more efficient and cost-effective to rely on referrals or internal recommendations to fill roles, especially for niche or highly specialized positions. For example, industries like agriculture, education, and healthcare often use informal hiring channels more frequently than high-tech sectors, where roles are often advertised more […]

1 – Obtain Basic Training You have a wide selection of potential courses, and it will be easy to get lost in the wide web of opportunities. I suggest first reading this post before selecting your education. I offer consultation sessions to future coaches, too. Also, if you are looking for coach supervision, please ask for a coaching session with me. You can work with me under the “Global Rockstars” program.  I would recommend any ICF-accredited courses, systemic approaches, and holistic approaches such as the Vermeulen® method taught by Dr. Eva Kinast (in German). Intercultural coaching courses are also provided by Prof. Dr. Kirsten Nazarkiewicz and Dr. Gesa Krämer. Both thought this through, conceptually and with academic rigor, two decades […]

Moving to a new country can be an exhilarating adventure, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. As an expat, you may navigate unfamiliar environments, deal with language barriers, and cope with homesickness. Amid all these changes, it’s easy to neglect your mental well-being. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help expats prioritize self-care and maintain their mental health while living abroad. This guide covers everything from practical tips on finding local support systems to strategies for managing stress and anxiety. Whether you’re a seasoned expat or just starting your journey, we believe that taking care of your mental well-being is essential for a fulfilling and successful expat experience. So, grab a cup of tea and […]

If you’ve ever felt like you had to “just get on with it” after a significant life transition, traumatic event, or a series of micro-challenges—especially while living abroad—you’re not alone. Many lifestyle expats carry invisible emotional weight that builds over time: unresolved grief from losing their home culture, a tough repatriation, chronic uncertainty, or even high-stress corporate transitions. But here’s the good news: Coaching—when done well—can help you overcome the lasting impact of trauma, build sustainable resilience, and reconnect with your purpose. And no, this doesn’t mean diving into your childhood or treating mental health disorders—that’s the domain of therapy. Let’s get honest about what coaching can and cannot do—and how it might be the missing link in your expat […]