"I was sabotaging myself continuously all the time... I was on the verge of giving up."

Dr Balakrishnan Balachandran, an international development consultant, had earned his PhD in regional planning disaster-risk recovery. He aimed to land a role in academia. A few months later, all he had were rejection letters. He started to worry.

Read and listen to this case study.

Do you ever feel like your job has gradually evolved into something quite different from what you initially signed up for?

An energy-time audit is a simple yet effective way to assess your work satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Read this article for how to do one.

In 2022, a handstand workshop taught me that change requires more than mechanics. This mirrors the journey my clients take with me in coaching. Learn more on why true change requires more than just a one-off coaching session.

"I was insecure. I had no confidence and was afraid of the future."

Katerina* worked for a multilateral organisation in Greece on human rights. She was ready to find a new role. The problem: Within her organisation, the bureaucracy meant no clear transition paths into new roles.

Read this case study.

Coaching is an unregulated profession. In this blog article, I outline the five red flags to watch out for when choosing a coach in international development. I’ll also give you seven questions that will help you make an informed decision.

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"?