Do you know what a “Trottinette” is? They honestly get on my nerves everywhere, but they also seem to be THE mode of transportation of GenZ, so I assume all of those digital main characters are currently flogging to work with their trottinettes, e-bikes, or the good old 11-Tram in Zurich. When I think of going back to school, I think of refilling ink cartridges, buying notebooks, and getting school books bound in weird yellow plastic covers. Oh, the smells and horrors of those things. Isn’t it so much nicer to open your MacBook on Monday morning after Yoga class and jump on a Zoom call at 11 AM when you had your third Espresso Macchiato? (Sorry, I need to […]

In an age where mental health is a global priority and business speed accelerates, our expectations for happiness, love, and health are often stretched to their limits. We are constantly asked to do more, move faster, and be better—at work, at home, and within ourselves. Amid this whirlwind, we search for answers, structure, and connection. I’ve walked this path too. As a coach, trainer, and global mobility expert with over 30 years of experience in the field—including more than 15 years as the Global Mobility Coach at Global People Transitions—I’ve come to see that true growth and leadership aren’t found in books alone. They are cultivated through practice, presence, and people. Where It All Began: Family as Foundational Teachers My […]

Esteban Polidura is an ICF-certified life coach, mental health first aider, bestselling author, and motivational speaker with a mission to help people navigate major life transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Drawing on a background that includes more than two decades of experience in the global banking sector, Esteban blends practical strategies with deep empathy to guide others toward meaningful and lasting change. He is passionate about raising awareness around mental health and emotional well-being, offering tools, insights, and encouragement to break stigmas and build inner strength. Esteban brings a calm, grounded, and thoughtful approach to helping others adapt to change, whether it’s moving abroad, shifting careers, facing uncertainty, or rebuilding after personal setbacks. He supports individuals in reconnecting with […]

Embarking on an expatriate journey is often portrayed as an exciting adventure, offering new experiences, cultures, and opportunities for personal growth. However, beneath the surface of this exhilarating chapter in your life lies a lesser-explored aspect – the risk of expatriate burnout and trauma. When moving to the land of cheese and chocolate, many of us had an idea of a dream country, and I used to remember my favorite childhood cartoon series, “Heidi,” as a mental reference. During the transition phase, I soon realized that there was another reality about Switzerland.  The real Switzerland is not all cheese and chocolate This is a reality you might not be familiar with when listening to touristy advertisements, and it’s probably not […]

As we become more aware of #GlobalMobility as a corporate function, body of research, and whole industry, compared to thinking it was a global taxi service when I used this hashtag on Twitter in 2009, I thought it would be great to refresh the main issues that we still face in many organizations. I still see five major challenges in Global Mobility across industries and countries: 1 – SELECTION and SUCCESSION PLANNING: Expats are often selected on an ad-hoc basis, and intercultural competence is hardly ever considered in the selection process. Female Expats and Rainbow Talent are still greatly underrepresented. Our HR systems have reinforced systems of patriarchy. We need to come to a more data-driven selection process and talent selection […]