Expat Career and
Personal Branding Coach
"Megan walked me through my past and helped me understand my real potential. She helped me write a CV which expressed who I was and what I could do.The most amazing part of Megan's work is her ability to help people succeed by honestly being themselves.”
- Gennaro Montone, Huntsman, Accountant, Expat in UK
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“As a result of coaching I discovered a job that will bring me more satisfaction and learned how to design a CV that better promotes my skills and accomplishments. I treat myself and others better. I am overcoming my fear of public speaking and developing better communications skills. I really appreciated Megan's support during some difficult work situations.”
- Irina Berevhnova, Doctor, Researcher, Russia
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About the Founder
I'm an expat career and personal branding coach and the CEO and founder of Career By Choice. I help expats worldwide uncover and communicate their personal brand to build a career or business that fits who they are and their international lifestyle.
Having built a portable career and business to support my life abroad, I use my 18+ years experience in professional and business development in 28+ nations on 6 continents and a creative 2.0 approach to help others do the same.
Named one of the top 50 personal branding consultants worth working with, I've been featured in Fortune Small Business Magazine, CNN Money.com, the Wall Street Journal Online and in several expatriate and career books and publications. To learn more about my story, watch this video (1:54):
Who I Work With
I work best with forward-thinking expats that love learning and crave more clarity around what makes them unique and stand out. They know that communicating their value in a compelling way both on and offline will give them the visibility they need to position them for that next right opportunity.
They're ready to commit the time and energy to manage their careers and build their brand on an ongoing basis. They recognize that by doing so they will be attracting opportunities rather than chasing them when transition periods arise. They don't believe meaningful change is achieved with "quick fixes" and are willing to let go of limiting beliefs about career and business management. They're also excited about using social media and online tools to thrive in the global marketplace.
My Approach
I partner with these expats to clarify their vision and unique value. Because I believe people are most successful when they are true to themselves and their strengths, we dig deep to unearth that uniqueness that will inspire, transform and drive their success. We then develop tools on and offine to authentically communicate their value and connect with their targets. With a distinctive online identity and strong network built with social media, they are equipped to realize success on their terms.
Credentials
Always looking for tools and strategies to better support my clients, my credentials include:
• Certified Personal Branding Strategist - 1 of first 100 worldwide
• Certified Career Coach
• Certified Executive Coach
• Certified Online Identity Strategist – 1 of first 35 worldwide
• Certified 360 Personal Brand Assessment Analyst
• Masters Degree in Multimedia Communications
Publications
As a specialist in expat careers, personal branding and online identity, I'm regularly asked to contribute to or included in books such as:
• Storytelling about Your Brand Online & Offline
• The Twitter Job Search Guide: Find a Job and Advance Your Career in only 15 Minutes a Day
• Should I Stay or Should I Go?: The Truth About Moving Abroad and Whether it's Right for You
• A Career in my Suitcase
• A Broad Abroad: The Expat Wife's Guide to Successful Living Abroad
• Vado a Vivere all'Estero: Guida Pratica per Espatriati
Expertise Recognition
I've also been recognized for my expertise in careers and social media:
• One of the top 50 Personal Branding Consultants worth working with
• Top 30 Personal Branding Experts on Twitter
• 100 Personal Branding Experts To Follow on Twitter
• 100+ Career Blogs ALL Professionals MUST Read
• 9 Expat Blogs to Follow
• 20 Interesting Expats to Follow on Twitter
• 101 Best Job Search and Career Experts on Twitter
• Top 10 Facebook Fan Pages for Job Seekers and Career Minded Folk
Giving Back
Having spent years working with developing and transitional countries, I donate a percentage of my total income to life saving programs around the world fighting AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Through Kiva.org I continue to support entrepreneurs in the developing world. Currently I’m supporting a group in Peru to start a restaurant to serve traditional regional dishes to their community.
At Play
When not at work, I enjoy international travel, as well as exploring my current expat home of Italy. I love modern art, film, photography and a caffè macchiato to start my day. I stay connected with friends and colleagues alike on various social and online networks, including Twitter, Facebook and Flickr.
Do you have questions about how I can help support you in building a more satisfying professional life? Please go to the For Professionals or For Entrepreneurs pages or feel free to contact me to learn more.
I'm an expat career and personal branding coach and the CEO and founder of Career By Choice. I help expats worldwide uncover and communicate their personal brand to build a career or business that fits who they are and their international lifestyle.
Having built a portable career and business to support my life abroad, I use my 18+ years experience in professional and business development in 28+ nations on 6 continents and a creative 2.0 approach to help others do the same.
Named one of the top 50 personal branding consultants worth working with, I've been featured in Fortune Small Business Magazine, CNN Money.com, the Wall Street Journal Online and in several expatriate and career books and publications. To learn more about my story, watch this video (1:54):
Who I Work With
I work best with forward-thinking expats that love learning and crave more clarity around what makes them unique and stand out. They know that communicating their value in a compelling way both on and offline will give them the visibility they need to position them for that next right opportunity.
They're ready to commit the time and energy to manage their careers and build their brand on an ongoing basis. They recognize that by doing so they will be attracting opportunities rather than chasing them when transition periods arise. They don't believe meaningful change is achieved with "quick fixes" and are willing to let go of limiting beliefs about career and business management. They're also excited about using social media and online tools to thrive in the global marketplace.
My Approach
I partner with these expats to clarify their vision and unique value. Because I believe people are most successful when they are true to themselves and their strengths, we dig deep to unearth that uniqueness that will inspire, transform and drive their success. We then develop tools on and offine to authentically communicate their value and connect with their targets. With a distinctive online identity and strong network built with social media, they are equipped to realize success on their terms.
Credentials
Always looking for tools and strategies to better support my clients, my credentials include:
• Certified Personal Branding Strategist - 1 of first 100 worldwide
• Certified Career Coach
• Certified Executive Coach
• Certified Online Identity Strategist – 1 of first 35 worldwide
• Certified 360 Personal Brand Assessment Analyst
• Masters Degree in Multimedia Communications
Publications
As a specialist in expat careers, personal branding and online identity, I'm regularly asked to contribute to or included in books such as:
• Storytelling about Your Brand Online & Offline
• The Twitter Job Search Guide: Find a Job and Advance Your Career in only 15 Minutes a Day
• Should I Stay or Should I Go?: The Truth About Moving Abroad and Whether it's Right for You
• A Career in my Suitcase
• A Broad Abroad: The Expat Wife's Guide to Successful Living Abroad
• Vado a Vivere all'Estero: Guida Pratica per Espatriati
Expertise Recognition
I've also been recognized for my expertise in careers and social media:
• One of the top 50 Personal Branding Consultants worth working with
• Top 30 Personal Branding Experts on Twitter
• 100 Personal Branding Experts To Follow on Twitter
• 100+ Career Blogs ALL Professionals MUST Read
• 9 Expat Blogs to Follow
• 20 Interesting Expats to Follow on Twitter
• 101 Best Job Search and Career Experts on Twitter
• Top 10 Facebook Fan Pages for Job Seekers and Career Minded Folk
Giving Back
Having spent years working with developing and transitional countries, I donate a percentage of my total income to life saving programs around the world fighting AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Through Kiva.org I continue to support entrepreneurs in the developing world. Currently I’m supporting a group in Peru to start a restaurant to serve traditional regional dishes to their community.
At Play
When not at work, I enjoy international travel, as well as exploring my current expat home of Italy. I love modern art, film, photography and a caffè macchiato to start my day. I stay connected with friends and colleagues alike on various social and online networks, including Twitter, Facebook and Flickr.
Do you have questions about how I can help support you in building a more satisfying professional life? Please go to the For Professionals or For Entrepreneurs pages or feel free to contact me to learn more.