First, let me congratulate you.
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A decision or even a consideration to move abroad is courageous and undoubtedly suggests that you are adventurous, creative, and adaptable.
Living in a foreign country is an exciting experience with many hopes and a chance for new beginnings, yet, it can also be overwhelming and daunting.
What if you moved abroad because of your spouse’s career?
Your partner has clear goals and challenges in the new position, but your future is vague, and you start feeling lonely, stressed, and bored.
I understand you. I have been in your shoes and done it a few times in the past.
I know how it feels when you can’t explain what you are going through to friends and family. How tough it gets when you are out of your comfort zone, go through emotional ups and downs, and face uncertainty and self-doubts.
It does not have to be that way!
True, not so long ago, the term “trailing spouses” described those who followed their partner to another country for the sake of their career. They stayed at home, relied on their working partner for permission to live in a foreign country, cared for family and children, and provided emotional support to their partner.
However, changes and developments in the global employment market and social structure have led to a positive shift in perspectives over the years. The unflattering label “trailing spouse” is no longer acceptable. The term “accompanying partner” replaced it and contributed to a switch in how partners are valued and treated during relocation.
Nowadays, working partners and employers understand that relocation success and accompanying partner satisfaction are directly connected.
Undoubtedly, you, the accompanying partner, deserve to fulfill professional and personal goals and have contentment and a sense of achievement in the new country. After all, you did not move to another country to support your spouse’s work and to help your family and kids.
Where and how do you start?
A good starting point is to opt-in for a focused relocation coaching journey.
Relocation coaching is a holistic process;
First, It enables you to connect all areas of life – values, culture, relationships, society, internal and external resources, emotions, employment, education, and more. Then it helps you to prepare an action plan tailored to your specific needs and to act on it with adjustments on the go.
During our coaching sessions, we will touch on topics such as:
- Defining your personal goals in the relocation; How to make the experience meaningful, get the best out of it, and draw up a concrete action plan.
- How to effectively transition from one culture to another and navigate confidently in your new life?
- Clarify differences between your and local community values, and learn how to bridge the gap.
- Develop strategies to expand your social and professional circles and identify networking opportunities.
- Investigating options for career advancement and acquiring techniques to help you maintain a professional continuity; Prioritizing and choosing between different employment options, such as: working in a local company, virtual work from home, acquiring additional education, entrepreneurship, and starting a private business and more.
- Expose new perspectives on what it means for you to live outside your country of citizenship.
- What does it involve to be a parent of children living between two different cultures (TCK – Third Culture Kids) while acquiring tools to help you support them?
- How do you manage different types of relationships in a foreign environment (family, friends, spouses, and co-workers), and how do you maintain relationships in your own country?
A relocation coaching journey tailored to your personal needs will provide you with the skills, techniques, and emotional resilience that will guide you throughout the relocation and empower you to obtain the most out of the experience and achieve your goals.
As your coach, I promise you a safe place where you get my full attention, lots of curiosity, and no judgment.
To find out more:
- Contact us through the website
- Send an email to sharon.gilor@gmail.com
- Call, or send a message on WhatsApp at 972-54-2201005
Coaching sessions are held face-to-face or via Zoom, depending on your location and preference.