You move abroad. You are prepared, capable, and ready to make it work. And then something keeps feeling slightly off. The yes that does not actually mean yes. The meeting that felt fine until it did not. The colleague who seemed aligned but clearly was not. The moment you realize that everything you thought was professional, respectful, and clear does not translate the way you expected. Working across cultures is not just about adjusting to a new country. It is about realizing that your version of normal was never universal to begin with. This article breaks down the five moments where that hits hardest, and what to do about each one.
The pandemic has brought many positive and negative changes around the world, one of them being lockdown. For many, the time of lockdown became a big challenge, within both personal and professional lives.
Have you ever wondered why so many people in your life asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Did you ever struggle to give a specific answer? If that's the case and you have never felt that something was your “true calling”, you may be what we call a multipotentialite or multipod. What's that, you say?
Corona is finally slowing down but what about our career? Will we go back to normal or should we look for a new challenge? Are we better off with an employer or as self-employed? These are some of the questions you can hardly know the answer to, but there is someone who can broaden your outlook and help you gain new perspectives. A professional mentor.
Does kindness matter in the workplace? How can showing more kindness help you build your professional network, feel more satisfied at work? How do you show kindness in challenging situations? And how can you start adding kindness to your work space today?
Learning itself is a skill. Developing a mindset of intentional learning is a critical factor for long term career success. Those who mastered their intentional learning mindset have the advantage of fast growing than their colleagues and can gain bigger value from every learning opportunity that comes their way.
Do you want to be part of our mentoring program but can’t afford it? We have a tip for you: ask your manager to cover the cost! Why? Being part of our mentoring program will help you grow as a professional and you’ll get to develop new skills. Having a mentor will benefit you and your employer.
