Identity, Work & Relationships Across Cultures

Description
Living abroad can be exciting, but it can also quietly reshape how we experience identity, relationships, and professional life.
Many internationals adapt successfully on the surface — learning new systems, navigating cultural differences, and building careers.

Yet beneath that adaptation, people sometimes notice subtle shifts:
• feeling slightly different from who they used to be
• navigating misunderstandings in communication
• adjusting their personality or professional voice
• feeling stretched between cultures

In this relaxed Coffee Hour + Mini Workshop, we’ll explore the hidden psychological side of living abroad.

Topics we’ll discuss include:
• identity shifts while living internationally
• building meaningful relationships across cultures
• professional communication and recognition
• staying grounded while adapting to a new environment

This is not therapy and not a lecture —
it’s a thoughtful space to reflect and share perspectives with other internationals.
You’re welcome to participate as much or as little as you like.

Many people discover that thriving abroad is not only about adapting.
It’s also about staying connected to who you are while your life continues to evolve.

I look forward to meeting you and don't forget the insightful quiz below..
— Dr. Barbara Ciccarelli
Relationship Success Coach

Try my 3-Minute Reflection Quiz for Internationals
How Grounded Do You Feel Living Abroad?
Description
Living abroad changes more than logistics.
Over time, many internationals notice subtle shifts in how they experience:
• identity
• relationships
• communication
• professional standing
• belonging
You may feel expanded in some ways — and stretched in others.
But these experiences are rarely discussed openly.

At the end, you’ll receive by email one of three reflection profiles describing the way you experience life abroad.
Many people find the results surprisingly accurate — and reassuring.

Optional: Take the Reflection Before the Event
You can take the short diagnostic here:
https://tally.so/r/VLZDOj
It takes about 3 minutes.
I'm sorry I'm having trouble with the mobile version so you might have to use your laptop.

Good luck and see you at the event, Barbara