The key to success for expat women: professional coaching

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70% of global mobility leaders consider talent attraction and retention critical to their strategy. Yet there's a gap between what employers need and what expatriate employees truly want.

What Employers Are Prioritizing in Global Mobility:

• Developing and retaining top talent 

• Improving DEI integration in mobility programs

• Better understanding of employee preferences to retain talent

• Providing flexible global experiences

• More effective collaboration with relocation suppliers

What Expatriate Employees Actually Want:

 A sense of autonomy and personal fulfilment at work

They want to feel they have:

• Choice in how they meet assignment expectations

• A positive impact in the lives of people they serve 

• Opprtunities to demonstrate and build capability through global mobility

• Alignment between their professional life and personal values

• Time and space to enjoy living abroad - to connect and thrive

The Solution: Early-Stage Professional Coaching

Professional coaching operates powerfully where employee and employer needs intersect.

Early access to professional coaching:

• Equips employees to "hit the ground running" as assignments become shorter 

• Supports capability translation into new cultural contexts 

• Creates space for employee-led professional development 

• Makes accompanying family members and their needs visible 

• Demonstrates employer commitment to employee satisfaction

The Business Case is Clear

"With the impact of a failed international assignment potentially being detrimental, striking a balance between managing cost and employee experience is vital for success." (KPMG Global Mobility Specialist)

The International Coaching Federation, partnering with PWC, found that professional coaching delivers up to 7x ROI, primarily through increased employee engagement.

More specifically, early access to coaching support for assignees and accompanying partners can prevent the common issues which trigger early repatriation.  This saving on the costs of failed expatriation has recently been assessed to be up to three times the cost of the employee package.

Ready to transform your expatriate experience?

As an Australian expatriate in Madrid, I understand these unique challenges firsthand. 

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach specializing in helping expat women build thriving global careers, I've witnessed the transformation that professional coaching brings countless times. 

Let's connect if you're ready to bridge the gap between organizational objectives and personal fulfilment in your global career.

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