The special needs of expatriates Expatriates and their managers have a special need for coaching. They face unique challenges, ones for which traditional management education does not prepare them. The rules of business are different; the rules of interpersonal interaction are different; the rules of day-to-day life are different. Expectations are high. All of these changes must be dealt with simultaneously. The expatriate's manager may have similar cultural differences in dealing with the expatriate. The expatriate needs a trusted person as an anchor point in this time of turmoil. But lacking a local support network at the beginning of the assignment, the expatriate may not know to whom to turn for help. The coach can be the expatriate's anchor. The coaching environment provides a safe haven in which the expatriate can regroup, try new behaviors, and get immediate feedback from a trusted, non-judgmental person. Through coaching, the expatriate builds heightened powers of observation, both of self and of others. By learning to observe and self-correct, the expatriate gains the confidence to adapt and succeed in the new environment. The Global Effectiveness Group specializes in addressing the unique needs of expatriates. Our coaching services will help your expatriate leaders: Ensure a successful assignment Develop their global leadership capability Support their career development Leverage their global experience for the benefit of your organization

The Global Effectiveness Group's Principles for Coaching Coaching throughout the assignment Coaching can be effective at any time during the assignment lifecycle. Customized coaching We work with our clients to establish a coaching plan that meets their needs. Developmental coaching We build continuous learning capability. We have a results orientation and always use the client's business challenges as a starting point of our coaching. Action-oriented coaching We help expatriates set goals, analyze what enables or hinders them in reaching their goals, and create an action plan to tackle their challenges and leverage their strengths. Fact-based coaching We work with assessment instruments and 360-degree feedback wherever possible. Systemic coaching We look at the individual in the context of relationships and the whole organization. Inspiring coaching Understanding emotions and subtle relationships, and helping our clients dig into their own holistic potential, are keys to a successful, well-integrated leader. Consulting and Human Resources competencies Our partners have extensive experience as consultants and HR managers. As organizational issues surface in our coaching, we can work with your Human Resources team to address the issues system-wide.