Carol Tojiero was looking to advance her career within a large international organisation. She loved her job, her team and the work she did. Over the years, she has taken on more and more responsibilities. She looked at the growth opportunities before her but struggled to navigate the space effectively.

Listen to her coaching journey.

This article outlines the differences, benefits, and downsides of team coaching, group coaching and individual coaching - and the role of the coach in each modality.

“We look and act very composed, calm, but inside, there's a lot of anxiety."

Dr. Ishani Roy is leading a fast-growing social impact business, Serein Inc. The exponential business growth was coupled with frequent travel, challenging meetings, and remote team management. This affected Ishani physically and emotionally.

Read and listen to Ishani's coaching journey.

Unsure if you lack confidence or self-belief? Learn the key distinction and how to thrive in your career.

“I lacked the confidence to speak the truth.”

Ritu Bhardwaj, a documentary film maker in the social and climate justice space, wanted to be more confident and assertive in pursuing her creative ideas.

She struggled to assert her needs and goals within the cultural context she’s operating in.

Read Ritu’s account of her coaching journey.

Considering quitting your job in international development? Identify the 9 signs of a toxic workplace and the 4 thoughts of when it’s time to leave.

Mariam Toroysan, a social entrepreneur and founder of Safe YOU, worked hard to scale Safe YOU beyond Armenia. With many possible pathways and opportunities, she felt overwhelmed, anxious, and struggled to focus on what mattered most.

Read/listen to how coaching allowed her to embrace a leadership style rooted in inner peace and balance.

In my discussion with the Impact Consulting Hub, I reflected on my freelance work and how the coaching work I do now all unfolded while handling a triple transition.

In my chat with House of Peregrine founder Mickelle Weber, we talked about my crisis of identity in Myanmar, which led me to building my own coaching practice.

In my interview on the podcast Career & Spirituality, I talked about how spirituality shows up in my life. And how a tool called Human Design helped me navigate the transition from full-time employment to self-employment.

One of my current coaching clients set her coaching goal to consistently ‘step out of her comfort zone’ and dance with that fear and uncertainty that comes with it.

On the podcast Anti-Loneliness, we discussed international life, relocation, and mental health. It was a short-lived conversation with so many angles.

I reject the term 'expat' for three reasons I outline in this blog article. As my clients navigate global careers, they are not expats either. What's your view on the term "expat"?

I reject the term 'expat' for three reasons I outline in this blog article. As my clients navigate global careers, they are not expats either. What's your view on the term "expat"?

Leaving London for Myanmar in 2019 was thrilling, but uncertainty quickly crept in. I faced empty days. Existential questions appeared. I turned to coaching for answers. Read my story of how I pivoted careers to help you navigate change, uncertainty and design your next career chapter with confidence.

Unlock effective decision-making with seven thought experiments, navigating life's complexities with clarity and confidence. From weighing pros and cons to envisioning scenarios and tuning into bodily sensations, each approach offers unique insights. Embrace these exercises to shape the path forward authentically and with purpose.

One of my current coaching clients set her coaching goal to consistently ‘step out of her comfort zone’ and dance with that fear and uncertainty that comes with it.

Surprisingly, only 10%–15% truly possess self-awareness.

Tips:
1. Dual Dimensions: Internal and external awareness matter.
2. Learn from Feedback: Avoid false confidence.
3. Ask 'What' Questions: For productive reflection.

Enhance self-awareness:
1. Balance Awareness
2. Seek Feedback
3. Question Wisely

Embrace growth and understanding.

Transform your life with daily reflective practice. Use powerful reflection questions to gain self-awareness & regulate emotions. Start today.

The importance of openness, curiosity and adventure in leading into a successful international life were the topics of my interview on “The Can Do Way” podcast.