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18.05.2020
Prepare for a career change during the Corona crisis
Are you thinking about a career change? Consider the crisis as an opportunity to gain clarity about what your professional future should look like. Use your free time and the new contact restrictions to prepare your next career steps.
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27.03.2020
What do culture shock and corona crisis have in common?
Between culture shock and corona crisis I have discovered surprising parallels: a feeling of insecurity and disorientation, changed conditions, social isolation.
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04.03.2020
What makes time so precious in Germany?
Germans have made something of a name for themselves when it comes to being on time and meeting deadlines. And, quite frankly, there is a lot of truth in this cliché.
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22.01.2020
Why you’ve got to speak German to get by in Germany
Whether at work or in everyday life, Germans usually speak German. Visitors are often surprised to find out that officials at public institutions, transport companies and other services can't speak English.
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25.10.2019
What challenges do expat spouses face in host countries and what strategies work best to overcome these intercultural hurdles, particularly in Germany and northern Europe?
How can accompanying expat spouses make their stay in Germany or northern Europe a positive experience for themselves?
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23.09.2019
Raising one’s cultural awareness: What’s considered ‘normal’ in one place may not be ‘normal’ elsewhere
Often small things lead to intercultural misunderstandings. Becoming aware of them is a major step towards resolving them.
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25.07.2019
Do we all see the same reality?
Depending on our cultural backgrounds, we often perceive the same situation in different ways. Are you ready for a try?
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12.06.2019
Our foreign employee lacks initiative and willingness to integrate – What to do?
Recruiting foreign experts can be the right way for some companies to fill vacancies. In most cases, these employees need a lot of support and guidance in the initial phase to ensure that the integration process succeeds and that both companies and employees benefit from this path. Read my case report.
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01.03.2019
The intercultural women’s café in Erftstadt – a lively meeting point for open-minded women
In Erftstadt I recently got to know a great institution: the intercultural women's café. Once a month it opens its doors in the Musik- und Kulturhaus in Liblar and all women are welcome.
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06.02.2019
What makes the Germans tick? – My workshop participants’ insights
I'm not used to arguing with my boss. How can I learn to say 'no'? Can I give my boss feedback and if so, in which way?
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Liebe Kerstin, für mich war das Coaching sehr hilfreich und mir sind gerade im Nachgang einige Dinge noch bewusster geworden. Insofern war es für mich ein voller Erfolg!
It was the first course I really thought useful for my career.
It was really practical. I think that I can use everything I discovered that day.
What I liked about the workshop were lots of opportunities to practice and a very friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
Nochmals vielen Dank für das Bewerbercoaching bei Ihnen. Ich konnte sehr viel mitnehmen.

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Prepare for a career change during the Corona crisis

What do culture shock and corona crisis have in common?

What makes time so precious in Germany?

Why you’ve got to speak German to get by in Germany

What challenges do expat spouses face in host countries and what strategies work best to overcome these intercultural hurdles, particularly in Germany and northern Europe?

Raising one’s cultural awareness: What’s considered ‘normal’ in one place may not be ‘normal’ elsewhere

Do we all see the same reality?

Our foreign employee lacks initiative and willingness to integrate – What to do?

The intercultural women’s café in Erftstadt – a lively meeting point for open-minded women

What makes the Germans tick? – My workshop participants’ insights