October Highlights - Special Edition

Hello, fellow global adventurers!

As we bid farewell to the month of October, The Professional Expat presents you with a curated selection of captivating articles and insights revolving around the expat lifestyle.

🎙️ Inspiring Talks: "Making a Successful Life Abroad" - Introducing Margaret Malewski, a fellow expat now residing in the Washington, DC area, where she teaches personal and entrepreneurial leadership development at the University of Maryland. Margaret is also the author of "Origin Stories," a blog that explores the journeys of ordinary individuals who have achieved the extraordinary by discovering their purpose and pursuing work they are passionate about. During our engaging Q&A session, Margaret shared her remarkable intercultural journey, which commenced in a Polish household in the French-speaking region of Canada, continued with her studies in post-Communist Poland, and led to a diverse career across countries such as France, the USA, and the UK. Her professional path evolved from architecture to marketing at Proctor & Gamble, with stints in Geneva and Israel.

📊 Interesting Data for Expats: "These are the work visas that have a maximum age limit" - Age matters when applying for work visas because it reflects the priorities and needs of the countries you're applying to. Here are the anwers to questions you might have.

🧠 Food for Thought: "3 ways to better connect with your coworkers" - Connecting with the people you work with doesn't just make your team stronger — it's good for you too. Whether you've just joined a new organization or you're managing a remote team, these three tips from collaboration expert Mark T. Rivera can help you strengthen your ties with your co-workers, so that everyone can thrive.

🔍 New Insights: "Sorry to bother you, but do you say “sorry” too much? What to say instead" -  Instead of saying, "Sorry for the delay," try "Thank you for your patience." Here's why that can make a difference:

📅 Monthly Quote That Inspired Me:

🎧 Podcast to Reflect on: "How to Solve Tough Problems Better and Faster" - When it comes to solving complicated problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, that often leads to patchwork solutions or problems not truly getting resolved. Instead, Anne Morriss offers a different framework: to increase trust and transparency and the speed of execution to truly tackle big problems. Morriss is an entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of the Leadership Consortium. With Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei, she wrote the new book, Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader’s Guide to Solving Hard Problems.

We hope you find this edition of The Professional Expat both informative and inspiring. Whether you're a seasoned expat or just starting your journey, we're here to support and guide you through the exhilarating world of expat life.

Wishing you endless adventures and remarkable experiences,

Mafalda