Maggie Williams began her career in the NHS, working as an Anaesthetic and Emergency Practitioner, where she gained invaluable experience in high-pressure environments and developed a deep understanding of patient care and safety. Transitioning into operational management, Maggie quickly honed her leadership skills, overseeing complex systems and teams to improve efficiency and outcomes. In 2017, Maggie boldly moved to Portugal with her family, embarking on a new chapter in her career in global mobility. She successfully leveraged her extensive background in healthcare and operational management, transferring her skills into a new industry. Since then, Maggie has been with BiCortex Languages and Translations, where she currently leads day-to-day operations and focuses on business expansion, client development, and operational growth. A natural […]

With qualifications in Psychology, NLP, Intercultural Studies, Training quality, Conflict Mediation, Coaching across Cultures, Communication and Intercultural training, Matthew Hill has worked with more than 39,500 executives in 30 countries representing more than 80 nationalities. He trains, coaches and presents in the UK, Europe, Middle East, US and Africa, via face-to-face group trainings, coaching calls, coaching sessions and webinars, with such companies as Orange Telecom, Danone, Robert Bosch, SAP, EY, Marks and Spencer, and Jaguar Land Rover. His training content includes, Presentation skills, Pitching to win, Writing for impact, Reversing conflict, Raising intercultural awareness, Handling difficult people and conversations,   He is the author of the book, Learn How to LEAD; Believe, Behave & Become (Now a set text for the […]

Heather De Cruz-Cornaire is an award-winning Coaching and Business Psychologist with over two decades of international experience in Human Resource Management (HRM) and International HRM (IHRM). As a Certified Principal Business Psychologist (ABP), Coaching Psychologist (BPS), and Fellow of the Association for Coaching (AC), she integrates psychological science with coaching excellence to unlock transformative leadership and inclusive talent strategies. Founder and Managing Director of Café Coach Ltd, an innovative coaching platform and global HR consultancy, Heather leads with purpose and impact. Her work spans the UK, EMEA, and the USA, where she is recognised as a Global Mobility Thought Leader and trailblazer in people-first HR strategy. Rooted in evidence-based practice, ethical leadership, and psychological theory, Heather believes that psychology is […]

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 […]

Tanja Podvrsan, ICF ACC, is an international career coach and recruiter with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, leaders, and teams navigate career transitions. She specializes in supporting bilingual Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and cross-cultural professionals who want to build careers in English-speaking regions. With master’s degrees in Human Resources from both the U.S. and France, Tanja has worked as an HR professional and recruiter in industrial and life science companies. But her journey started somewhere very different—growing up in a family-run multilingual ethnic restaurant. That early experience shaped her deep understanding of adaptation, resilience, and what it means to bridge cultures. Beyond coaching individuals, she helps companies through mergers & acquisitions, offering outplacement services and training on interviews, […]