Speaking of Success: Languages & Careers
The ability to communicate in multiple languages is a valuable commodity in today’s job market. According to recent research done by the Financial Times, bilingual employees make better managers and leaders. Knowing another language enables you to communicate with colleagues, customers or clients in other countries and cultures—but it also helps you understand the rich, […]
Read MoreWorking Globally Through the Pandemic
One month ago, I lead a virtual panel on “Working Globally Through the Pandemic–The Outlook for a Global Career in a Post-COVID19 World”, sponsored by The George Washington University-Center for International Business & Education Research (GW-CIBER). We had 8 fabulous global thinkers across many different disciplines. Leaders who not only have had successful global careers, […]
Read MorePart 2: IWE Interview: One-on-one with Stacie Nevadomski Berdan
The Interview with IWE continues… Q. What are you working on now? A. I am actually getting back into a full-time role again, doing some new research and launching a few new social tools using digital technology. A little more than a year ago, my mother passed away. I had been helping her for the […]
Read MoreIt’s Women Wednesday or WomenWOW: Q&A
In honor of National Women Wednesday (the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving), I’m sharing my story as a woman small business owner who is dedicated to helping women launch international careers. I launched my second career more than 12 years ago with the publication of the award-winning, Get Ahead By Going Abroad: A Woman’s Guide to […]
Read MoreDYK: Demand for Language Skills Are on the Rise in the Workplace?
I am blown away by the recent news that has gotten little coverage: U.S. employers say they need and want MORE employees who speak anoyher language in addition to English…yet colleges are eliminating their foreign language programs. WHAT????
Read MoreStudy Abroad Could Be So Much Better
I’m a big supporter of study abroad, but we must help students prepare for it, experience it, and return better for it. Colleges have a big role to play.
Read MoreMaking the Most of it Maxims: Living & Working Abroad
Working abroad is not necessarily what you’re used to, and it’s imperative to keep this point in mind. Learning to live and work in another culture takes time and focus.
Read MoreNew York Post Interview with Stacie Berdan
A Q&A with NY Post reporter on why global careers are important and what make a successful cross-cultural worker.
Read MoreDo You Have the Right Stuff?
When people tell me they want to live and work abroad, I encourage them. Living and working abroad can be a mind-opening experience. Yet it can also be tough — a real challenge if you’re not ready for it. “How do I know if it’s right for me,” many people ask. You can start by […]
Read MoreColors of India
Guest blogger Gretchen Moxcey takes us on her first visit to India for Deloitte business but also has time for taking in the colors of India.
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