In a world of choice, making a big decision about your career isn’t easy. But working with a coach has helped members of our community determine which path it is they really want to take.
The fork in the road
There’s an old saying attributed to an American baseball player Yogi Berra: “When you come to the fork in the road, take it.” In life, we can often freeze when faced with a choice. One way to interpret Berra’s timeless aphorism is that we shouldn’t worry too much. There’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ decision. Instead, back yourself to make the most of the path you choose. But is there a way to ease this burden of choice when relocating?
What’s the right move?
When an expat partner moves to a new country and starts to consider their options for a fulfilling occupation, they might already have an idea bouncing around in their head. We often write stories about how a coach can help them finetune their plan and advance their career or business. But sometimes talking to a coach can help expat partners pause and reconsider.
Introduced to a coach
“When I moved to Belgrade, after five years in Tokyo, I was unsure of what I should do,” says expat partner Tam Thanh Tran from Belgium. “I wanted to retain some flexibility as I had a four-year-old daughter (now aged six). My first plan was to become a health coach. My Global Connection consultant asked if I wanted to talk with a coach. Honestly, I was a bit reluctant to try coaching at first but I found the experience very beneficial.”
Up and running
“From answering the questions that my coach asked me during our sessions, I started to realise that there was a bigger passion in my life: photography. I already had a nice camera and I have always loved taking pictures, especially pictures of people; those candid ‘stolen moments’ at parties, weddings or events are what I love to capture most of all,” says Tam. “Since making this decision, I have taken some photography courses to develop my skills and I have been building up my portfolio. I already got my first paid gig at an event here in Belgrade and now I’m really excited to see what I can do as a freelance photographer.”
Photo: Tam with her daughter
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