The Office of National Statistics estimates that more than 5.5 million British people live abroad, approximately 7-8% of the population. To put this in context, only about 3% of Spanish, 2.1% of Australians and 0.8% of Americans are expats. Clearly there is a big pull for Britons to begin a new life abroad, wether it’s a warmer climate, career options or just a desire for adventure. Whilst moving abroad is exciting it also comes with various stresses and struggles. You may struggle with language, cultural differences, paperwork and many other difficulties. Your dream of living abroad may start to feel like a bit of a nightmare. This is where expat coaching comes in.
How expat coaching can make things easier
Starting a new life abroad is rarely what you expect. You might imagine it will feel like an endless holiday and then be disappointed when the novelty wears off. Perhaps you fantasised about year-round sunshine but now are struggling with the heat. Maybe you are struggling to find a job and losing self-esteem, or your partner or family are finding it hard to adapt. What you need is someone by your side to make the transition smoother; someone you can turn to when things get tough.
Expat coaching gives you the time and space to explore and tackle your problems head on. A scheduled appointment with a qualified coach gives you an opportunity to reflect on what is happening. You can discuss what you could do differently or what steps to take next. An expat coach can help you through the times after the initial excitement wears off, giving you support that is hard to find in a strange place. If you have moved to begin a new job or start a business, a career coach will be invaluable in making a success of it.
How will you benefit from our coaching?
There are many benefits to expat coaching, both for you and your family. It enables you to take control of the relocation experience from the word go, which will positively shape your future experience abroad. It gives you the time to think about what is going well and what isn’t, and plan your next steps. You can step back from day-to-day struggles and look at what is going well in a general sense. You can be supported through your career or job change and make sure you’re doing the best you can in your new employment. Overall, it gives you and your partner or family the very best chance at having a happy, successful and fulfilling time overseas.
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