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Have you been an expat in more than one country? Are you familiar with repeated international relocations and transitions? Or exposed to constant change? And you are trying to make the best of your career in the middle of it? This podcast is meant to inspire and empower you on this journey with concise and applicable content. And even more, to help you to capitalize on it and to use this life as an asset. Welcome to Career Step Forward - for expats! I'm Christiane Beinroth, creator and host of this podcast. I'm the founder of my brand Azurate Online Consulting, which offers online courses and online coaching internationally to individuals in repeated transitions and to organizations where you can find such individuals. Questions? Feel free to write: connect@azurate.comFind me on...Instagram: @azurateconnect FB Group: International transitions, relocations, change - repeated CH: @azurate Linkedin: Christiane Beinroth

Christiane Beinroth


    • Oct 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    4/4 Qualities, Soft Skills & Attitudes for International Job Assignments: Why Hybrid-Style Assignments Can Get Tricky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 10:11


    Are you working internationally? Do You aspire to it? Are you involved in talent development or acquisition for international assignments? Then this is for you.In this series we are looking at qualities, soft skills, attitudes - whatever you want to call it - that come handy when working internationally. We will look at the topic from different angles and bring it to life with real-life examples.In this episode we are taking a closer look at "hybrid-style" or "mixed-type" international job assignment, namely the ones where the assignee's spouse or family stays in the home location while the assignee spends shorter periods at an international location, combined with virtual work from the headquarter or home location.We will try to uncover why it is much harder to recognize in what way it influences our relationships, communication, routines, priorities, who shoulders what, what roles we play, how we define ourselves, simply how it changes us, our loved ones, and everything in-between. And of course, only if we become aware of it, we can also do something about it.It was important to me to make "hybrid-style" assignments a topic on its own, as they are on the increase in general as well as due to limitations during Covid.Check out the four episodes of this series, feel free to give me feedback, tell me about your experiences and what has helped you. I'm  a coach and content creator, if you are looking for support with any aspect of your expat experience, international job assignment or for assistance related to talent development or acquisitions - let me know!Christiane www.azurate.com and on social media

    3/4 Qualities, Soft Skills & Attitudes for International Job Assignments: Creative Competencies & Reactive Tendencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 16:30


    Are you working internationally? Do You aspire to it? Are you involved in talent development or acquisition for international assignments? Then this is for you.In this series we are looking at qualities, soft skills, attitudes - whatever you want to call it - that come handy when working internationally. We will look at the topic from different angles and bring it to life with real-life examples.In this episode we are looking at some creative competencies that support, as well as reactive tendencies that hold us back in finding solutions for working internationally, on a personal or professional level. The content is inspired by and in part taken from the "The Leadership Circle Profile" and the book "Mastering Leadership" by Anderson/Adams. Disclaimer: I am NOT affiliated with the LCP or the authors. Also, this is not a comprehensive summary of their material. I simply have been inspired by their content and find it of value for this series and our topics around working and living internationally.Check out the four episodes of this series, feel free to give me feedback, tell me about your experiences and what has helped you. I'm  a coach and content creator, if you are looking for support with any aspect of your expat experience, international job assignment or for assistance related to talent development or acquisitions - let me know!Christiane www.azurate.com and on social media

    2/4 Qualities, Soft Skills & Attitudes for International Job Assignments: Solutions for Personal Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 21:10


    Are you working internationally? Do You aspire to it? Are you involved in talent development or acquisition for international assignments? Then this is for you.In this series we are looking at qualities, soft skills, attitudes - whatever you want to call it - that come handy when working internationally. We will look at the topic from different angles and bring it to life with real-life examples.In this episode we are talking about the fact that an international job assignment may well affect your personal relationships in your life, first and foremost the one with your spouse, as well as kids or immediate family. Routines are interrupted, you might not be able to stick to agreements or goals you had set, tensions or misunderstandings increase, you might even feel a shift in who you are, how you define yourself. We will talk about what steps you can take, which attitudes to adopt to be on your way to find balanced and tailored solutions for your relationships in these situations. Check out the four episodes of this series, feel free to give me feedback, tell me about your experiences and what has helped you. I'm  a coach and content creator, if you are looking for support with any aspect of your expat experience, international job assignment or for assistance related to talent development or acquisitions - let me know!Christiane www.azurate.com and on social media

    1/4 Qualities, Soft Skills & Attitudes for International Job Assignments: From Village to Global

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 14:21


    Are you working internationally? Do You aspire to it? Are you involved in talent acquisition for international assignments? Or are you a parent and desire to equip your child for living in an international world? Then this is for you.In this series we are looking at qualities, soft skills, attitudes - whatever you want to call it - that come handy when working internationally. We will look at the topic from different angles and bring it to life with real-life examples.In this episode we are talking about a phenomenon that I have observed repeatedly over the past few years and it has to with being exposed to diverse settings in your formative years and how we can use this idea as adults to develop skills for an international work world.Check out the four episodes of this series, feel free to give me feedback, tell me about your experiences and what has helped you. I'm  a coach and content creator, if you are looking for support with any aspect of your expat experience, international job assignment or for assistance related to talent development or acquisitions - let me know!Christiane www.azurate.com and on social media

    3/3 Experiencing Relocation Grief - Tips & Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 16:29


    When you relocate internationally, it is possible that you experience a sense of grief or loss about the life - things, people, places, routines, etc. - you left behind. No matter in what shape or form you experience it, this series talks about tips and tricks that you can apply in your situation. Just like you could take vitamins and supplements to support your immune system when you feel sick, you can use these tips to alleviate the symptoms of experiencing grief and loss, as well as support the process. And this is important: We don't want to ignore or push away any grieving process.At the same time we can take meaningful action!Check out the three episodes, feel free to give me feedback, tell me about your experiences and what has helped you. I'm  a coach and content creator, if you are looking for support with any aspect of your relocation/ expat experience or international assignment - let me know!www.azurate.com and on social media

    2/3 Experiencing Relocation Grief - Tips & Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 9:38


    When you relocate internationally, it is possible that you experience a sense of grief or loss about the life - things, people, places, routines, etc. - you left behind. No matter in what shape or form you experience it, this series talks about tips and tricks that you can apply in your situation. Just like you could take vitamins and supplements to support your immune system when you feel sick, you can use these tips to alleviate the symptoms of experiencing grief and loss, as well as support the process. And this is important: We don't want to ignore or push away any grieving process.At the same time we can take meaningful action!Check out the three episodes, feel free to give me feedback, tell me about your experiences and what has helped you. I'm  a coach and content creator, if you are looking for support with any aspect of your relocation/ expat experience or international assignment - let me know!www.azurate.com and on social media

    1/3 Experiencing Relocation Grief - Tips & Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 12:01


    When you relocate internationally, it is possible that you experience a sense of grief or loss about the life - things, people, places, routines, etc. - you left behind. No matter in what shape or form you experience it, this series talks about tips and tricks that you can apply in your situation. Just like you could take vitamins and supplements to support your immune system when you feel sick, you can use these tips to alleviate the symptoms of experiencing grief and loss, as well as support the process. And this is important: We don't want to ignore or push away any grieving process.At the same time we can take meaningful action!Check out the three episodes, feel free to give me feedback, tell me about your experiences and what has helped you. I'm  a coach and content creator, if you are looking for support with any aspect of your relocation/ expat experience or international assignment - let me know!www.azurate.com and on social media

    Updates, updates! This is what's new...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 5:23


    New updates from my side!Introducing my new niche: repeated relocations and transitions and anyone involved in it.Also: Constant change in the 21st century has a lot of things in common with it, two fields that overlap. So tune in, welcome!Christiane

    6/6 How to tackle an issue in your business - with a few simple steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 5:47


    In this mini series (6 episodes) we are taking the four factors "culture, personality, upbringing, present situation" and use them as a pair of glasses to look through and at an issue that we are dealing with. In the last episode we also add "social skills" to the mix . In this episode we are throwing "social skills" into the mix. We will take a look at how they can be of value in the middle of all this.Enjoy!Link to my courses: www.azurate.com/coursesLike always, feel free to contact me: connect@azurate.comChristiane

    5/6 How to tackle an issue in your business - with a few simple steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 6:48


    In this mini series (6 episodes) we are taking the four factors "culture, personality, upbringing, present situation" and use them as a pair of glasses to look through and at an issue that we are dealing with. In the last episode we also add "social skills" to the mix . In this episode we take a look at our current situation, professional or personal. "Life happens" and it can be a real influencer in how we perform, see clearly, make decisions.Enjoy!Link to my courses: www.azurate.com/coursesLike always, feel free to contact me: connect@azurate.comChristiane

    4/6 How to tackle an issue in your business - with a few simple steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 8:29


    In this mini series (6 episodes) we are taking the four factors "culture, personality, upbringing, present situation" and use them as a pair of glasses to look through and at an issue that we are dealing with. In the last episode we also add "social skills" to the mix . In this episode we are taking a look at our upbringing. The way we grew up with its social economic circumstances formed who we are today. We will also take a look at the topic of beliefs/ assumptions.Enjoy!Link to my courses: www.azurate.com/coursesLike always, feel free to contact me: connect@azurate.comChristiane

    3/6 How to tackle an issue in your business - with a few simple steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 8:32


    In this mini series (6 episodes) we are taking the four factors "culture, personality, upbringing, present situation" and use them as a pair of glasses to look through and at an issue that we are dealing with. In the last episode we also add "social skills" to the mix . In this episode we take a look at the factor "personality" and how it may be the culprit in issues coming up.Enjoy!Link to my courses: www.azurate.com/coursesLike always, feel free to contact me: connect@azurate.comChristiane

    2/6 How to tackle an issue in your business - with a few simple steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 8:46


    In this mini series (6 episodes) we are taking the four factors "culture, personality, upbringing, present situation" and use them as a pair of glasses to look through and at an issue that we are dealing with. In the last episode we also add "social skills" to the mix . In this episode we are looking at the factor of culture. We will describe it and see, how culture could play a role in what is coming up for you in your situation.Enjoy!Link to my courses: www.azurate.com/coursesLike always, feel free to contact me: connect@azurate.comChristiane

    1/6 How to tackle an issue in your business - with a few simple steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 4:40


    In this mini series (6 episodes) we are taking the four factors "culture, personality, upbringing, present situation" and use them as a pair of glasses to look through and at an issue that we are dealing with. In the last episode we also add "social skills" to the mix . This episode is an introduction to the topic.Enjoy!Link to my courses: www.azurate.com/coursesLike always, feel free to contact me: connect@azurate.comChristiane

    5/5 Things that are holding us back (inward, unexpected)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 14:37


    There are unpleasant things in life that come up and block us  in our daily routines, hinder us in performing our tasks, put a stop to what we are doing at the moment.In this 5-part series we take a closer look at it.We look at how we can respond and adjust to it as well as how we can maybe solve them or prepare for things like that.There are a lot of examples mixed in to make it all more applicable.We'll categorize for the sake of clarity and split the content into 4 sections (plus the intro):The things that come at us...... from the outside, expectedly... from the outside, unexpectedly... from within us, expectedly... from within us, unexpectedlyAs always, find me also on My website: www.azurate.comLinkedIn: Christiane BeinrothInstagram:  @azurateconnectClubhouse: @azurate

    4/5 Things that are holding us back (inward, expected)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 12:04


    There are unpleasant things in life that come up and block us  in our daily routines, hinder us in performing our tasks, put a stop to what we are doing at the moment.In this 5-part series we take a closer look at it.We look at how we can respond and adjust to it as well as how we can maybe solve them or prepare for things like that.There are a lot of examples mixed in to make it all more applicable.We'll categorize for the sake of clarity and split the content into 4 sections (plus the intro):The things that come at us...... from the outside, expectedly... from the outside, unexpectedly... from within us, expectedly... from within us, unexpectedlyAs always, find me also on My website: www.azurate.comLinkedIn: Christiane BeinrothInstagram:  @azurateconnectClubhouse: @azurate

    3/5 Things that are holding us back (outward, unexpected)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 10:10


    There are unpleasant things in life that come up and block us  in our daily routines, hinder us in performing our tasks, put a stop to what we are doing at the moment.In this 5-part series we take a closer look at it.We look at how we can respond and adjust to it as well as how we can maybe solve them or prepare for things like that.There are a lot of examples mixed in to make it all more applicable.We'll categorize for the sake of clarity and split the content into 4 sections (plus the intro):The things that come at us...... from the outside, expectedly... from the outside, unexpectedly... from within us, expectedly... from within us, unexpectedlyAs always, find me also on My website: www.azurate.comLinkedIn: Christiane BeinrothInstagram:  @azurateconnectClubhouse: @azurate

    2/5 Things that are holding us back (outward, expected)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 8:02


    There are unpleasant things in life that come up and block us  in our daily routines, hinder us in performing our tasks, put a stop to what we are doing at the moment.In this 5-part series we take a closer look at it.We look at how we can respond and adjust to it as well as how we can maybe solve them or prepare for things like that.There are a lot of examples mixed in to make it all more applicable.We'll categorize for the sake of clarity and split the content into 4 sections (plus the intro):The things that come at us...... from the outside, expectedly... from the outside, unexpectedly... from within us, expectedly... from within us, unexpectedlyAs always, find me also on My website: www.azurate.comLinkedIn: Christiane BeinrothInstagram:  @azurateconnectClubhouse: @azurate

    1/5 Things that are holding us back (introduction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 4:02


    There are unpleasant things in life that come up and block us  in our daily routines, hinder us in performing our tasks, put a stop to what we are doing at the moment.In this 5-part series we take a closer look at it.We look at how we can respond and adjust to it as well as how we can maybe solve them or prepare for things like that.There are a lot of examples mixed in to make it all more applicable.We'll categorize for the sake of clarity and split the content into 4 sections (plus the intro):The things that come at us...... from the outside, expectedly... from the outside, unexpectedly... from within us, expectedly... from within us, unexpectedlyAs always, find me also on My website: www.azurate.comLinkedIn: Christiane BeinrothInstagram:  @azurateconnectClubhouse: @azurate

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