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Step 1 – revisited

baby in mirrorFunny how time passes, so many things happen, and so many stay the same. I wrote this post two years ago almost to the day, and most of it is still true! Except I actually am back to practicing yoga now, yeay me.
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Type and Culture

type and cultureThis is what keeps me up at night and gets me out of bed in the morning: What are the best ways to prepare expats for their assignments? How can I help make the experience of culture shock they will eventually go through as smooth as possible? Which tools can I share to facilitate increased self-awareness and open-mindedness towards people and practices in the new country, so expats become comfortable and effective as soon as possible? In other words, big picture: how can we make it easier to understand each other? Continue Reading »

Tending your garden

flowerpotsI had breakfast on the balcony today. I felt the sun’s still cool rays as they made an effort to dry the concrete, still wet from last night’s rain, morning dew, or possibly the sprinklers. I listened to the breeze announcing spring in the air, carrying over chainsaw noise from the gardeners cutting down trees at our apartment complex. The time was right to re-pot my plants. Continue Reading »

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