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My Red Couch Talk with Madalina Andrei

Madalina Andrei

With over 12 years of experience in global mobility, Madalina Andrei has established herself as a dynamic leader in designing and implementing strategies that align organizational goals with employee well-being. Her expertise spans global mobility strategy, compliance, policy development, operational efficiency, and intercultural training, making her a trusted advisor in the industry. Currently serving as Global Mobility Lead at Finastra, Madalina enhances mobility programs by improving policies, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless transitions for international assignees. Her collaborative approach, combined with a deep understanding of immigration, tax, and cultural considerations, ensures both compliance and an exceptional employee experience. Madalina has held pivotal roles at organizations such as xpath.global and Nestlers Group, where she managed partnerships, developed vendor databases, and provided […]

My Red Couch Talk with Katerina Fagetti


I had a chance to interview Katerina Fagetti, Global Mobility Leader at LGT, on the #RedCouchTalk and would like to share the interview with you. Katerina Fagetti is an experienced #GlobalMobilityManager her journey took her through different industries and various countries and she ended up working as a “one-woman-show”. As a graduate of the #MasterCourse in HR Global Mobility at Erasmus University, Rotterdam (fully remote course), we delve into education and how you can best learn to become a Global Mobility Manager. We conclude that the 70:20:10 model applies here: 1) Learn about the cases by doing and supporting them in-house first. (A Big Four or HR background can be helpful.) 2) Build and maintain a professional network in the […]

My Red Couch Talk with Maggie Williams

Maggie Williams

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 healthcare and operational management background, 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 leader, […]

My Red Couch Talk with Steven Howard

Steven Howard Keynote Speaker

Steven Howard is the award-winning author of 22 leadership, business, and professional development books. His latest is Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills, and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader. The Nonfiction Authors Association awarded the book a Gold Medal and called It “a  significant work with an important mission.”   Humony is a word created by Steven comprising Human, Humanity,  and Harmony to emphasize the leading of people and the need for leaders to create workplaces of wellbeing and harmony.   Steven was named one of the 2023 Top 200 Global Biggest Voices in Leadership for his thought-provoking, cutting-edge thinking on leadership. He was also named to the 2023 CREA List of Top Influential Leaders for his thought leadership and writing. He is […]