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A Roadmap to Coaching
What is coaching all about? Why would I need a coach? Is it like counselling? Is it like therapy? What are the differences between...

Annegret Bertsch
Jun 30, 20204 min read


Coaching is the Vitamin C for Your Well-being
Imagine asking a friend a simple question: "Which is easier to sell - Vitamin C or Aspirin?" Most people would laugh and say, “Aspirin, obviously.” And it makes sense. When someone is in real pain, they don’t need convincing. They’ll head to the pharmacy in the middle of the night if they have to. The need is urgent, the relief is immediate. Vitamin C, on the other hand, is different. No one wakes up at 2 a.m. desperate to take Vitamin C. No one asks a flight attendant for it

Annegret Bertsch
Nov 172 min read


Expat Conundrum: Leaving (Aging) Parents Behind
Living abroad as an expat comes with many challenges, but perhaps the hardest is leaving aging parents behind . Facing this difficult decision can bring guilt, worry, and emotional strain, making it one of the most complex parts of the expat experience. Therefore, for many expatriates it is hard to read this headline and not to have an emotional response to it, because here you are living the expat lifestyle with all it has to offer far away from home, far away from the peop

Annegret Bertsch
Oct 145 min read


Decision Fatigue in Expat Life - The Hidden Energy Drain
Living abroad is exciting — but it’s also exhausting. Constant decisions, from schools to social events, can drain your energy. Learn how expats can recognize decision fatigue and reclaim their mental clarity."

Annegret Bertsch
Sep 143 min read


Look and See Trip: Why It Matters
Are you considering moving to another country for a few months or even a few years? Congratulations! This is an exciting step but let’s...

Annegret Bertsch
Sep 13 min read


Between Two Worlds: Navigating Summer Visits for Expats
Summer break. For many expats, it’s synonymous with “going home” and seeing family, reconnecting with old friends, letting grandparents...

Annegret Bertsch
Jul 122 min read


Expat Guilt - A Feeling that Keeps on Giving
How to deal with expat guilt when living abroad.

Annegret Bertsch
Jun 154 min read


What If It All Goes Right? - Expat Edition
As expats, it’s easy to get caught in cycles of doubt and worry—wondering about everything that could go wrong. As a coach, one of the most powerful tools we use is reframing: shifting our mindset from fear to possibility, from obstacles to opportunities. Josie Balka’s poem What If It All Goes Right beautifully captures this shift in perspective. It made me wonder—what if there were an expat version of this poem? Here it is: What if it all goes right? What if the move feels

Annegret Bertsch
May 42 min read


Navigating Expat Life: Julie's Journey of Identity and Transformation
From growing up between cultures to navigating identity loss in China, Julie has experienced the full spectrum of expat life. She opens up about the hidden struggles many expat spouses face, the challenges of repatriation, and how she transformed her experiences into a coaching business. Through her work, she helps others find purpose abroad. Julie's Background: A Life of Movement My journey started early. I come from a family with a rich history of movement. My mother ran aw

Annegret Bertsch
Apr 163 min read


Guiding the Next Generation of Third Culture Kids: Interview with Chris Moyer
When we talk about Third Culture Kids (TCKs), we often hear perspectives from educators, researchers, and parents—but it’s not every day...

Annegret Bertsch
Mar 64 min read


Trust in the Company as a Crucial Factor for the Expat
The Role of Trust in Employer Support during Relocation When a family decides to relocate to a new country, they are taking on...

Annegret Bertsch
Feb 133 min read


There IS a Dragon: The Power of Acknowledging Life’s Challenges
What if the problems in our lives were like dragons - small at first, but growing bigger the more we ignore them? This is the premise of...

Annegret Bertsch
Jan 64 min read


Navigating Legal and Ethical Conflicts Abroad: A Guide for Expats
When individuals move abroad they are aware that they have to adapt to an often completely new way of life: new language, new cuisine,...

Annegret Bertsch
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Expat Reality - a Walk Alone
Being an expat often means to be alone. Learn more about this topic and the hidden treasure that comes with being on your own.

Annegret Bertsch
Nov 26, 20244 min read


A Refreshing Take on Repatriation: Interview with Margarita Diaz
Most expatriates would agree that repatriation is often the hardest part of the entire expat experience. They find themselves torn...

Annegret Bertsch
Oct 16, 20248 min read


Expat Family: Finding the Right School for Your Child Abroad
Every family wants to find the right school for their child whether they stay at home or live abroad. However, if you make the decision...

Annegret Bertsch
Aug 15, 20244 min read


Let´s talk about Your Happiness
Are you happy? I encourage you to think about that question for a moment. One indicator if a person is happy, is whether he or she lives...

Annegret Bertsch
Jul 14, 20244 min read


Reverse Culture Shock - A Struggle in Disguise
Learn about reverse culture shock and what you can do to prepare for your move back home.

Annegret Bertsch
Jun 11, 20244 min read


Real Expat Housewives
Here is an idea for a new reality TV show: Real Expat Housewives In this article you have to humor me a little bit, but haven't we all...

Annegret Bertsch
Apr 17, 20242 min read


The Pain Conundrum
Have you ever had the experience that you read a quote and suddenly you saw a situation in a new light? This happened to me a few weeks...

Annegret Bertsch
Feb 11, 20243 min read
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