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Coaching Programs

THE 4 KEY STEPS TO SUCCESS:

Through research and experience we have found that there are 4 key areas that will lead to success for individuals in transition.

- Your Strengths and skills
- Your Attitude and awareness
- Your Knowledge and resources
- Your Support and community

The S.A.K.S.© model is the basis of our coaching programs.

S.A.K.S. © STEPS FOR OVERSEAS SUCCESS

.... is a springboard to achieve personal and professional success while on an international assignment.

This program is designed for people who are about to go on an international assignment, and to support them during their transition in the new country.
It is for individuals who want to get a jump start on their overseas success and set the foundations for making the most out of their their professional and personal life overseas.
The program builds on your:

1. Strengths and skills
Understanding the styles of behaviors that make it easier to adapt and succeed in building relationships across cultures. Focusing on - possibly dormant - strengths,and making them work for you, to unleash your true potential.

2. Attitude and awareness
Looking at your attitude towards the assignment and your expectations - are they realistic and acheivable in the new circumstances? Increasing awareness of your own culture and the differences that will have a direct impact on you. Building on mutual understanding for working and living together without confusion and frustration.

3. Knowledge and resources
Acquiring information about the new country – from its people to way of government, to how to get things done.
Learning about cultural values and differences in communication patterns, beliefs and behaviors, so that you understand what's going on around you. Ensuring you have the resources you need to thrive and be successful.

4. Support and community
Having positive support from someone who shares a similar experience will minimize culture shock and help make you feel at home as quickly as possible. Building a new community as well as maintaining existing support networks will build confidence and support you in whatever the future holds.
“Curiously, what people need most when they move overseas is to understand themselves better – because when they go they carry all the baggage they have accumulated during their lifetime”.
L. Robert Kohls “Survival Kit for Overseas Living”

S.A.K.S. © STEPS FOR DISCOVERING WHAT'S NEXT

.... is for the client who is on the threshold of a new adventure!

Whether it is looking for a new direction in life, seeking a more fulfilling career, or needing guidance to meet a particular challenge, trying to do it by ourselves can be overwhelming.

As your coach I will be your guide, supporter and catalyst to launch you on your road of discovery and possibilities!

The program builds on your:

1. Skills and strengths
Understanding the skills you already have and building on them to create a personal action plan. Focusing on - possibly dormant - strengths and making them work for you.

2. Attitude and awareness
Looking at your attitude towards your personal and professional life. Increasing awareness of your personal values, and the needs that drive you. Building on personal awareness with strategies for increasing confidence, coping with change, and taking positive action.

3. Knowledge and resources
Acquiring knowledge about possible new directions and the resources needed.
Discovering a world of options and new possibilities!

4. Support and community
Having encouragement and guidance from someone who shares a similar experience, and a community of people who support your journey.

Find out more about becoming a Smart Expat