Shevonne Taylor, HR Manager Sutherland, Jamaica
I am so grateful for the partnership during the relocation process to Jamaica. I found the coaching sessions to be a valuable resource, while getting acclimated to this beautiful country I can now call home. From helpful tips to utilize in my professional teams to yoga groups meet ups, Gertraud made me feel at home again when I needed it most. Thanks for a great partnership.
Sin-Wei Tan, Previous Advantage Austria in Beijing, now Independent Consultant, Austria
I am a repatriate experiencing difficulties on return that are highly influenced by a number of factors. Everyone who had been an expat themselves might know that this phase is confusing and challenging. I am very grateful that I had this chance to work with Gertraud. With her expertise, empathy and her positive attitude she was not only putting a lot of though
Claudia Velandia, MBA, Executive Coach in Canada
Working with Gertraud was an excellent decision for me. I decided to work with her to have the support that I needed for my business as an executive coach while living abroad. Gertraud’s passion for her work, engaging approach, listening skills and powerful questions helped me to clarify my ideas, create a road map of actions and see different perspectives. I highly recommend Gertraud to any organization or individual that is seeking to have support while going through change and is looking to grow in their leadership skills.
Yuko Deneuville, Expat Coach, Florida
I referred a couple to Gertraud who was moving to Jamaica and felt overwhelmed with the enormity of the process. I referred the couple to her because she has both cross-cultural and coaching skills. She helped the husband to navigate smoothly into a new working environment. And she helped the wife especially who had a hard time adjusting to a new life. She wanted to get out of the house and work but she was afraid to do so. Gertraud gave her the confidence that she could find work and be present for her family at the same time. If you need help moving from one country to another, Gertraud is definitely the right person!
Deborah Harper, Retail Consultant, Executive and Leadership Coach, Los Angeles
I have so appreciated the coaching I have received from Gertraud during my preparation, planning and the actual move from Florida to California. These past 3 Months really helped me to adjust and maintain my mindset to a more positive and supportive view of this move and the adjustments I had to make. Her coaching skills, intercultural understanding and professional cooperation have been a vital support mechanism throughout. I would highly recommend Gertraud because of her effective and supportive coaching skills.
Yusuf Reja, CEO Ethiojobs, Ethiopia
Truly passionate is the phrase that comes to my mind when I think about Gertraud. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Gertraud for 2 years, during which she managed operations of Ethiojobs, Ethiopia’s leading HR consultancy. I was impressed with Gertraud’s ability to coach the team, build up and nurture long term client relations and foster service excellence. Her positive mindset and personality stand out. Gertraud is a true asset for any organization requiring global HR know-how, a strong intercultural understanding and coaching skills.
Barbara Covarrubias Venegas, Lecturer FH Vienna
Gertraud hosted a guest lecture on working and living as expat in Ethiopia and the Caribbean. All students of the Master’s Program HR Management (University of Applied Sciences FH Wien) and myself enjoyed an engaging, productive and interesting lecture giving personal insights into true expat life. I highly enjoyed working with Gertraud and gained a dedicated, passionate and driven business partner, who was also fun to work with.
Energy + Connection = Impact2
As an expat you navigate yourself, your family, your organization and your local team through complex transitions: Your energy level, how you see and seek opportunities, and your resilience to stress will be your critical metrics for success throughout your time abroad. The Return on Investment (ROI) for yourself, your family and your company will depend on your core energy.
The ELI is an attitudinal assessment that measures how you show up every day and how your energy levels are affected by stress. You’ll see exactly how you approach different situations in life, and your level of satisfaction i