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Over the weekend, I marked twenty years of living abroad and shared a short reflection about what that experience has taught me. I expected comments about growth, perspective, and identity. What I did not expect, but deeply appreciated, was how many people named grief. Not the dramatic kind, and not necessarily the kind that comes with regret, but a quieter grief that accompanies living a life far from where you started. The grief of distance, of change, of becoming someone n

20 years abroad: here is what I've learned. Today marks twenty years since I moved abroad, not as a short adventure or a temporary chapter, but with the intention of building a life somewhere other than the country I was born in. When people talk about living abroad, the focus is often on the practical aspects such as learning a new language, navigating paperwork, or adjusting to cultural differences, but the most significant changes tend to happen quietly, over time, and oft

Self-awareness is one of those things that sounds simple but can be surprisingly tricky to master. I’ve found that truly understanding myself, my thoughts, feelings, and reactions, has been a game-changer in both my personal and professional life. It’s not just about knowing what makes me tick; it’s about using that knowledge to lead authentically and create spaces where others feel safe to do the same. If you’re ready to dive into some practical, no-nonsense ways to boost yo