Living aCROSS CULTURES changes the way you see the world.
the great floating tribe
Are you
Living somewhere far from home?
Moving again and wondering what's next?
Exploring and adapting to a different culture?
Finding that "home" isn't such a simple idea?
The Great Floating Tribe explores how living across cultures changes how we see the world, how we can adapt, work, lead and connect with others.
FOR PEOPLE MOVING ACROSS CULTURES.
I’m Benedicte, a member of the Great Floating Tribe.
I have lived and worked in six countries .
I’m an executive and cross-cultural coach, curious about people, cultures and places.
I share what I learn along the way to help other members navigate life and work across cultures.
Moving across cultures means learning to navigate and adapt.
A new country, a new culture, a new way of working. Even coming back “home” means adapting all over again.
What worked in one place may not work in another. We learn to observe, understand and adjust, without losing who we are in the process.
Along the way, we pick up new ways of seeing and doing things. Each place adds something to what we carry with us.
WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE ACROSS CULTURES
The Great Floating Tribe is made of people whose lives stretch across countries and cultures.
People who travel not simply to see places, but to understand them. People who move. People who are building a life somewhere that wasn’t originally “home.” People who return.
Along the way, we adapt. We discover new ways of seeing, thinking and doing things. Each place leaves something with us.
Living this way takes curiosity and courage. It makes us richer, but as we leave familiar references behind, we can feel disoriented, foreign, or unsure where we belong.
That is part of the journey too.
The Great Floating Tribe is a place to SHARE AND MAKE SENSE OF OUR experiences: moving, DISCOVERING, adapting, leaving, RETURNING…
WHEN YOUR WORLD CHANGES,
YOU CHANGE TOO.
Living abroad changes what feels normal, what feels foreign, how you relate with others. It changes what matters to you and, often, what you want from life and work.
At some point, the old answers may no longer quite fit. You may need to stop, make sense of what has changed, and find your new way forward.
What do you want to keep? What do you want to leave behind? And what do you want to do with everything you have learned along the way?
The next chapter isn’t necessarily about starting again. It’s about moving forward with more clarity about who you have become.
You want to anticipate and prepare to relocate your career ?
These are things that you can do, starting now
To stop procrastinating and start moving forward
To turn from a negative to a positive perspective
To ease the pain, the stress, and make the right choices
Say Goodbye to your expat life
Saying goodbye is essential for starting anew.
It is also important for the people you are leaving behind, to keep in touch an start a new phase in your relationships.
Plan a proper farewell so you have a sense of closure and don’t feel stuck in the past.
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Review and reframe
Talking about your expat experience, having a pitch to promote the skills that you’ve developed abroad : these are 2 key abilities.
Review your expatriation from a professional point of view, and reframe your achievements : how you’ve changed, what you have learned (and unlearn) during your experience.
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Activate your network
Networking is key when you are an expat – even more so when your time in expat is coming to a close and you are preparing for your next move or repatriation.
So get your address books and people directories out of the drawer, and make a list of the people you will write to, call or meet.
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Let’s Talk
Specialised guidance and support
While these strategies offer some relief, they can only take you so far. You need specialised guidance and support tailored to your unique circumstances, and that’s where I come in.
Lacking clarity about where is your next step ?
Finding it tough to bring to a close the expat chapter of your life ?
I have been there myself and have supported many people like you.
If you recognise yourself in what I’ve said, let’s talk. Together, we can explore.
Would now be the perfect timing to build and step into your next career chapter?
