I’ve been quietly building something meaningful behind the scenes – and it’s finally time to share a preview. Over the past several months, I’ve been in energizing, thought – provoking conversations with the brilliant Kristine McKenzie Gentry. We’ve been exploring the real drivers of team performance, the unseen power of culture, and why even experienced
You know that moment – 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. You’ve earned your seat at the table through talent, hard work, and results. You’re launching the product that got standing ovations at HQ. You’re poised to make your global debut… and then – 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀. A few polite nods. Some distracted glances. And worse – quiet sidebar
👏 I could not agree more with this powerful piece—especially the reference to Jessica’s Forbes article, which highlights how senior leaders can shape organisational culture to reinforce mental resilience. Each point is a gem, but what stood out most to me was the call for practical tools that help teams not only navigate challenges but
In a monsoon-soaked office in Bangalore, I “read the room” and unpacked a box of granola bars from my mother. What happened next reshaped how we understood each other – and we started building a “third culture” where we could all belong to and get things done. In the early months of my arrival as an expat
Leading global teams in today’s fast-paced business environment requires more than just expertise in a specific industry. For instance, it demands cultural dexterity, adaptive communication, and strategic negotiation skills—skills that can make or break international deals and team dynamics. That’s where THE GUIDE™ Program steps in. Designed for leaders navigating the complexities of cross-border collaboration, THE
On this week’s episode of The Expat Woman, Nyna Caputi, Founder and CEO of The Expat Woman and host of The Expat Woman Show chats with Monica Smith, Speaker at the upcoming The Expat Woman Audio Summit, a member of The Expat Woman Membership and CEO at Tradewinds Career Consulting. “After a 30-year journey
In this episode, At the Coalface speaks with Monica Smith. Monica shares how her upbringing in a family that moved frequently across the US and her experience of travelling and living abroad early on shaped her outlook on the world and softened her philosophical principles. She talks about her career in the corporate world, her