Expat transitions made easier
Courses & Resources
Preparing To Go
Get organized and find peace of mind as you prepare for your move abroad.
Living Abroad
Learn strategies to navigate homesickness.
Feel more settled, wherever you are.
Returning
Specific action steps to leave well.
Because good good-byes lead to healthier hellos.
Returned
Process your experiences, integrate your learnings, and transition into your next chapter with momentum.
Because your story matters.
Services
Debriefing with Coaching
Process your experiences through the framework of A Hero’s Journey bolstered by coaching sessions to help you better integrate and leverage what you’ve learned.
FAQs for Expats
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Reentry debriefing helps you process the emotional, mental, and cultural challenges of returning home after living abroad. It provides structure and support to navigate reverse culture shock, manage expectations, and celebrate the gains of your international experience.
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The debriefing process equips you with tools to manage the unexpected emotions and frustrations that come with returning home. It focuses on naming and normalizing the issues from living abroad and returning home, gaining perspectives on your overseas experience, acknowledging growth, and discovering tools that will equip and empower you to whatever is next.
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While friends and family are valuable, they may not fully understand the depth of your experience or reverse culture shock. Debriefing with a professional provides a safe space with someone who truly gets the complexities of expat life and can guide you through intentional reflection and growth.
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Our courses offer structured frameworks, like The Hero’s Journey, to help you make sense of your experience, reframe challenges, and embrace new opportunities. The combination of expert guidance and coaching ensures you’re not navigating reentry alone.
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The length of time abroad doesn’t determine the emotional impact of the experience. Whether you’ve been away for a few months or many years, reentry can be disorienting, and our resources can help you regain your footing.
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Absolutely. Our courses help you reflect on your journey, identify your “superpowers” gained abroad, and apply them to your life moving forward. You’ll explore new ways to contribute to your community and find a renewed sense of purpose.
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If you’re feeling disoriented, disconnected, or struggling to communicate your experiences to others, it’s a good sign you could benefit from debriefing. The process is designed to meet you where you are, allowing for growth at your own pace.
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Yes. Many expats find that debriefing helps them integrate their international experiences into their professional and personal identities, improving communication skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience—valuable assets in any context.
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The Hero’s Journey is a universal framework for transformation and overcoming challenges. It helps expats view their experience as part of a larger narrative, making sense of the trials, lessons, and ultimate transformation they’ve undergone.
FAQs for Employers
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Investing in debriefing services helps employees process their experiences, reducing burnout, and reverse culture shock. This leads to higher retention rates, smoother transitions, and improved productivity when they return home or move to their next assignment.
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When employees feel supported during reentry, they are more likely to reintegrate successfully and apply the skills, insights, and global perspectives they’ve gained abroad. This can lead to better decision-making, cross-cultural communication, and leadership development, directly impacting your company’s bottom line.
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While HR can provide logistical support, debriefing requires specialized expertise in the psychological and emotional aspects of expat reentry. Our services are designed by professionals who understand the unique challenges expats face and provide tailored, effective solutions that HR may not be equipped to offer.
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Offering debriefing and reentry support demonstrates that you value your employees’ well-being and personal growth, increasing loyalty and engagement. When employees feel cared for during challenging transitions, they are more likely to stay with the company long-term.
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Employees who go through debriefing are more resilient, adaptable, and equipped to handle future assignments. They often display better emotional intelligence, stronger leadership skills, and improved cross-cultural communication, all of which contribute to higher performance and innovation.
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Yes. Failed repatriation and high turnover among returning expats are costly. Our services help mitigate those risks by ensuring employees feel supported, which increases the likelihood of a smooth transition and continued success within the company.
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Our courses are designed to be flexible and self-paced, with options for individual and group coaching if desired. Employees can complete the content on their own schedule, typically dedicating just a few hours per week, allowing them to reflect without interrupting their work commitments.
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ou can justify the cost by focusing on the long-term benefits: reduced turnover, higher employee satisfaction, enhanced leadership development, and better ROI on international assignments. Investing in debriefing shows that your company is committed to the well-being and development of its expat employees, which translates into tangible business results.