Helping expats build international careers and become more visible, sought after and land work abroad

Why Choose Career By Choice?

Choosing a coach is an important decision. You should feel confident that whomever you choose to guide you in your quest for a fulfilling career abroad has the approach, experience, qualifications and track record to support you in realizing your goals.

My approach to helping people build a career abroad is based on these core beliefs:

Your strengths and unique value are the only constants in the dynamic global marketplace - they are critical to success. They drive your performance and impact, your fulfillment, your differentiation and are your ultimate competitive advantage.
Knowledge can help you optimize choices and generate better results in your life and career. Understanding yourself, your strengths and the marketplace can help you define and choose best fit roles and work environments to set yourself up for success by being your best self.
Reaching your goals efficiently requires strategic action rather than action for action sake. Action driven by a clear, measurable goal - instead of impatience or anxiety - will help you avoid wasting time, energy and opportunities you can't afford to waste. It's about working smarter, not harder.
You have to step outside of your comfort zone to get to where you want to go. Change by definition means stepping into the unknown. A willingness to embrace the discomfort that comes with thinking and doing things differently, as well as to "not know" - which can be challenging for high achievers - will help you realize more than you ever dreamed possible.

Here are some things that set Career By Choice apart from other expat and international career coaches and consultants:

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Online & YOU centered

I Help You Thrive Overseas By Helping You Be the Best YOU That You Can Be

I help you align your true strengths with roles and environments that help you be successful by being your best self. We use powerful tools and dig deep to uncover your top attributes, strengths and skills and use them to guide your choices. Clarifying and communicating your unique value in a compelling way is critical to standing out in the global marketplace. A certified personal branding strategist, personal branding is at the core of my work.

You'll Build a Strong Online Identity and Global Network Critical for Success Abroad

I help you build a strong online identity to increase your visibility and credibility with employers, clients and colleagues worldwide. Up to 85% of employers use information they find online in their hiring decisions. Colleagues use this information to assess a person's professional reputation. Service providers will be googled by prospective clients and evaluated based on the results. A certified online identity strategist, an online identity strategy is part of every client's strategic plan.

I teach you to use online networks and social media to build global networks and reach your goals. Since you likely don't have the luxury of networking locally in all the markets you are targeting or serve, using these tools to build relationships is critical to positioning yourself and attracting the right opportunities wherever you are in the world.

360° Support

I Bring a 360° Perspective and Creative Solutions Needed to Win in a Competitive and Dynamic Global Marketplace

I'm known for my creative problem solving, 360 degree perspective and innovative solutions. People often remark on my ability to see things in people or situations that others can't. Working with people from around the globe has shown me it's often our perspective or thinking, not circumstances, which can block us from getting what we want.

My All-in-One Solutions Provide Comprehensive Support You Need to Succeed

I'm an all-in-one solution for international career acceleration and management. We start with assessments to uncover your top attributes, strengths and skills to guide your career choices. I help you create a vision for your career abroad and clarify your personal brand. I guide you through the maze of international work options and help you design a roadmap to help you reach your goals.

We then develop tools to communicate your unique, compelling value on and offline. We design a plan to build your global network and for your current or future job search. I provide support during international assignments and equip you with skills and strategies to manage your career for the long term. All this and more.

I'm a coach, advisor, sounding board and support centered 100% around your needs.

Results & Success

I Use Approaches Proven to Get Results to Increase Your Chance for Success

My commitment to excellence is evidenced by my clients' track record of success. Results my clients have achieved include:

Secured jobs in new countries and new industries
Secured jobs with high-profile international organizations they'd pursued for years
Secured promotions and 50% salary increases
Became pioneers in their field for discoveries or work
Built portable businesses, websites and blogs with industry following
Built or expanded global network and client base
Published and/or featured in major media and industry publications and websites
Transformed their online presence from non-existent to #1 search result
Recognized for growth as leaders and improvements to business operations

Experience & Training

I Have Insight that Comes From 20 Years Experience Working in 40+ Countries

I have two decades of experience in career, organizational and business development in 40+ countries on 6 continents. I've worked across many sectors and industries - both profit and non-profit - from new media and renewable energy to global health and technology. I have worked in senior, managerial and director level roles as well as being a consultant and business owner. I've spent many years in international development - including having designed training programs for entrepreneurs from developing countries. I've provided long term support to professionals and entrepreneurs as well as built my own portable business to support my global lifestyle.

Having been in your shoes as an expat professional and business owner, I understand how difficult change can be and what is required to realize success. I've lived in 12 cities in 4 countries and had short term assignments in Africa, Asia and Europe. My extensive experience abroad and tenacious commitment to your success insure you get the consistent encouragement and direct, honest and informed feedback you need to make sustainable changes in your professional life.

My Extensive Training and Ongoing Learning Insures You're Applying Best Practices

I have three degrees, seven certifications and am always pursuing more education and training. I am a certified career coach and certified executive coach. I am one of the first 100 certified personal branding strategists and one of the first 35 certified online identity strategists in the world. I'm also a certified social media marketing strategist. I have two bachelors degrees in International Relations and Semiotics and a masters degree in Multimedia Design and Communications. I continue to take course work in topics related to career and business development, management and growth.

What next?

To learn how I can help you become a highly visible, sought-after expert or leader and build a career abroad, please go to the Services and Solutions page or contact me to schedule an initial conversation.