Does where you grow up affects your personality? An interesting recent BBC Future article explores how the place where we grow up and live shapes who we become.

Living between languages reshapes how you see the world, much like leading between cultures demands flexibility amid uncertainty. In Barcelona, Istanbul or Casablanca, where French, Spanish, English or Moroccan Darija swirl daily, I’ve learned that systemic leadership emerges when you feel comfortable within each language's framework of references. And when you live between languages like me - having done so for the past 11 years - unfamiliar ideas feel fluid.

Rebuilding your professional identity as an expat leader starts with recognizing that relocation triggers more than cultural adjustment - it's a full identity reconstruction. Drawing from insights on psychological flexibility and global careers, this process turns challenges into leadership strengths.

As we begin this new Gregorian year, we wish you renewed health, clarity, and confidence to tackle 2026 with vigor and enthusiasm! May the coming months offer you the opportunity to build, learn, and contribute to the extent that you desire.

In today’s “always-on”, individual success is often measured not by meaning, but by busyness. Yet beneath this tireless productivity, a quiet misalignment often grows. The drive to meet expectations can slowly disconnect our daily actions from any internal source of fulfillment. Over time, purpose falls out of sync with effort, and the meaning behind our work fades away. This is fertile ground for burnout.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Barcelona Maritime Museum opened its doors to over 5,400 visitors representing more than 127 nationalities, transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of opportunities, connections, and inspiration for the city’s international community. Barcelona International Community Day (BICD) is the city’s leading annual event that celebrates its diverse global talent.

Are you ready for this year's Barcelona International Community Day ? This great annual meeting opportunity for Barcelona’s international talent will showcase everything that makes Barcelona a diverse, open and cosmopolitan city that offers a unique work-life balance.

Navigating cultural diversity isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore—it’s the secret ingredient that drives innovation, resilience, and success in international teams.

As July gives way to August—the peak of summer in the Northern Hemisphere—many of us are taking time to slow down and recharge. It's an ideal moment to wish you a joyful summer break and to share a few thought-provoking reads for those interested in the future of work, diversity, and the human experience!

Relocating abroad offers expatriates and their families a wealth of opportunities, but it also presents several challenges that require thoughtful preparation.

Starting a job search in a new country comes with unique challenges. But as I often say in my talks, mindset is the foundation of success.

Stepping into leadership can be both exciting and overwhelming. New leaders must balance expectations, build credibility, and ...

I'm delighted : I've achieved Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF)! 🏆

Just a few months ago, a group of passionate individuals embarked on a journey to create something special.

In their new book, four McKinsey senior partners discuss the concept of "inside-out" leadership.

📅 Wednesday, October 16 2024 🕒15:15 - 16:15 CET 📍The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou, 49 Carrer de Cristóbal de Moura 08019 Barcelona

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, 28th September 2024 🏛️ Location: Barcelona Maritime Museum 🕒 Time: 10:00 - 19:00 CET 📌 Stand B43

📅 Saturday 28th of September 2024 🕒13:00 - 14:00 CET

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It is happening tomorrow! Participation is free but registration is mandatory. (link inside the post)