Well, that really sucked

Back in 2019, I had a fantastic time in London. I had a purposeful job with lots of travel opportunities. I'd cycle the 30 min to work in East London every day. I'd go for lunch with colleagues and meet friends in the evening. And I had a stable long-term relationship.

One day, my partner told me he got a job proposal in Myanmar.

Would I move to Yangon with him?   

Of course, I was a "HELL, YES!". I left my birth country Austria after university. And since then, I've set up life in Germany, Sweden, New Zealand, and the UK.

I was excited to try freelance consulting. I've been thinking of changing things for a long time, so this was perfect. So, I quit my full-time job in London.  

Fast forward a few months, and we were settled into our apartment in Yangon. Our suitcases were unpacked. We knew where to find the supermarket, get around town and met a few people socially.

As weeks pass by, my day frees up. Tom is at work all day. He got stuck right away. I look at my calendar: no meetings, phone calls, or emails - just all this time in my hand.

As the free days become weeks, I cannot stop asking: What now? What next?

Every day, I felt more trapped. I had no idea how to unpack these thoughts and find a way to move forward. I was questioning everything – including the relationship. Until one day, I woke up without the energy to get out of bed.

I had an identity crisis (aka sign #1 of the The 4 warning signs you're wasting your potential. I knew I needed support.

Luckily, I knew the benefits of coaching. So, I hired a coach to make sense of my crisis and answer the crucial questions: What's next? What do I want now? And how to make it happen?

As a result, I was able to chart a new trial on my unique life path.

That's why, as a coach, I'm passionate about supporting ambitious international professionals - like YOU - to create their next chapter with confidence.

BUT: You don't have to move for your partner's job to face the tensions living abroad can bring. In the last few years, I've worked with individuals from over 30 nationalities (living in many more countries) to understand the many complex trade-offs international professionals must navigate.

Book a 45 min discovery call to discuss how coaching can support you. We’ll discuss your biggest challenge, what overcoming this might look like and if my coaching is a good fit—no strings attached.