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 privilege. Privilege, often defined as unearned advantages enjoyed by certain individuals or groups, plays a significant role in perpetuating societal inequality. This thought-provoking topic calls for a deep dive into the various forms of privilege and their impact 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 how it manifests in our day-to-day lives, and discuss effective strategies to overcome inequality. Together, let’s break down the barriers that […]

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 […]

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 […]

We have become accustomed to Global Virtual Team drama and are used to arguing in meetings to position ourselves. Sometimes, you want to win over the other person’s view. It’s about who is better than the other. On the surface. Have you ever considered jumping into an argument easily not because you want to move the team forward and “think further and outside the box” but because you like power? Have you considered that you are worried about losing power when you treat your team members with respect and listen to them instead of thinking that you know best of all? My team tends to discuss many topics at length, as everyone has a different background and worldview. Sometimes, we […]