Key Takeaways:

• Coaching is Essential: Expert coaching is crucial for helping expats and their families navigate international assignments.
• Cultural Differences Matter: Adjusting to new cultures can significantly affect how well expatriates adapt to their new environments.
• Purpose Drives Success: Finding a sense of purpose can enhance the overall expat experience, making adaptation smoother.
• Global Mobility Trends: AI, flexibility, and well-being support are shaping the future of global mobility strategies.
• Personal Growth: International experiences offer unique opportunities for personal development and overcoming challenges.

Authors:

Annegret Bertsch, ECPC, is a solution-focused coach with a diploma from Erickson Coaching International. She guides expatriates and their families through the challenges of living abroad, including culture shock, expat guilt, and repatriation, helping them thrive in new cultures and maximize their overseas experience.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Remhof is the Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He is a recognised expert in global mobility, expat management, and international assignments.