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233 Live in Germany with an English job at Elektrobit GmbH

Living Unconventionally - March 16, 2023 10:25 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 81 ratings
Ever thought about living in Germany? Or Vienna? Or Paris? This episode might be your change to get a job in one of these places. I talk to Dr. Joachim Schlosser, a senior manager at Elektrobit GmbH. Joachim shares why his company started to hire in English several years back, how this has chang...

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232 Naveen Got A Job In Germany - After He Already Got Rejected By HR

Living Unconventionally - March 01, 2023 10:39 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 81 ratings
It's hard for international professionals to get an English job in Germany. Naveen got a job within four weeks - after he joined my coaching. Now it's nine months later and Naveen shares his story since. Get excellent advice on how to get a job in a foreign country - if you only speak English...

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231 English Jobs at Magna International Europe

Living Unconventionally - February 22, 2023 10:20 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 81 ratings
A change to work in the world's most livable city: Vienna! English jobs at Magna International Europe. Chris Pyak talks with Gerald Harzl, Vice President Human Resources, about job opportunities for international professionals at Magna - a giant with more then 55,000 employees in Europe alone. ...

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230 Welcome, New Subscriber!

Living Unconventionally - February 17, 2023 11:51 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 81 ratings
"And there is magic in every beginning" Hermann Hesse Chris Pyak starts a new project that will keep him busy for at least one year. For you this is great news: It means more stories, exciting personalities and actionable advice on the Living Unconventionally podcast!  We will be joined b...

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Moving Around the Globe – Strategies to Reconstruct your Identity and Adapt – Interview with Carolina Porto

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - June 22, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes
A multi-cultural international transition mentor, Carolina Porto is an author and a seasoned expat, having survived 11 moves around the world. She serves international individuals and families through one-to-one sessions, works with corporations to support their expats, and is a public speaker. ...

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Deeply Involved – A New Way to See Intercultural Leadership - Interview with Lanna Collares

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - May 20, 2022 03:00 - 29 minutes
What makes an intercultural leader successful? In a sincere way, Lanna Collares speaks about her trajectory as a woman, immigrant, and intercultural leader: the struggles, the joys, and the obstacles she had to overcome to succeed in a corporate world that was all new and different.  A creative...

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Multiple Perspectives on the Immigration System – How does it work?

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - May 06, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes
If you: ⭐Think of immigrating to the United States ⭐Need to change your immigration status ⭐ Want to discover ways to stay legally in the United States after finishing your degree as an international student ⭐Plan to marry a US citizen and wonder about the immigration procedures This interv...

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From a Ukrainian Immigrant Boy to an Accomplished and Established Professional – What Was His Secret?

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - April 12, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes
Dr. Tim Medianick and his family (one of ten children!) moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, from Ukraine when he was 13 years old. Before finding his calling as a dentist, Dr. Medianick picked up music as a child, learning to play classical piano and alto saxophone. He graduated from Messiah Colle...

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How Can a Psychological Evaluation Help You Get a Visa?

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - March 30, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes
Originally from Brazil, Claudia Ribas is a Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22+ years of experience in private practice with adults and couples. She has worked in New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, and now works online.    A Master in Applied Psychology from Fairfield Univers...

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Developing the Intercultural Leader - Interview with René Sánchez

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - March 09, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes
Born in Chile, from an early age, René Sánchez developed a special interest in other languages and marveled at the possibility of communicating with people from different parts of the world. At the age of 15, he had the opportunity to spend a year in the United States as an exchange student, an ...

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Jobs for Japanese Speakers _ Native or Not - Interview with Kasia

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - March 02, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes
Born to Polish immigrants, Kasia (カーシャ) is a trilingual American who spent eight years in Japan. She earned her Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University.  Her experience with the Japanese culture and language spans several industries: concert promotion, ...

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A Road Map to a National Interest VISA as an International Student - Interview with Dr. Babajide Ojo

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - February 23, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes
Dr. Babajide Ojo was born and raised in Nigeria where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. He moved to the United States in 2014 where he earned a Master’s and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences at Oklahoma State University. Presently, he is a Postdoc in the Pediatric Gastroenterology ...

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An Immigrant Journey that Led to Selfless Servant Leadership

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - February 17, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes
Katrijn van Oudheusden is a coach for (aspiring) servant leaders. Originally from Belgium, Katrijn grew up as an expat child in Bangkok, Thailand. With over 20 years of international experience as a coach, management consultant, and organizational development professional, she has focused her co...

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Opportunities for Global Nurses in the US and Canada - Interview with Praveen Ponnuru

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - February 09, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes
A health care visionary and CEO of a recruiting healthcare company, Praveen Ponnuru has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with certifications in Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing.  He is a visionary and change leader who has served several healthcare companies providi...

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Growing Confident kids with a Solid Identity Abroad - Interview with Cornelia Asanger-Lexa

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - February 03, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes
A citizen of the world, having lived in Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Sweden, Cornelia Asanger-Lexa is an HR professional who transitioned into Executive and Parenting Coaching and has served the global community for more than ten years. She is a proud mother of three TCK (Third Cul...

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Adaptação ou Assimilação: What is the Difference?

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - December 13, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes
If you want to learn how to develop positive relationships with people from other cultures, this interview is for you! Originally from Morocco, Hamza has lived worldwide, learning languages and interacting with various cultures. He is a polyglot, serial entrepreneur, LinkedIn Local co-host, coa...

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Figuring Yourself Out - Interview with Jonaed Iqbal

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - December 02, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes
is not an ordinary guy! And in a way, I would prefer not to define him because anything I say will not express it all, I fear. But, here we go, I have to tell you something! Jonaed Iqbal is a creative, innovative, and unconventional Career Coach who describes himself as a rebel. He is the CEO o...

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The International Job Search Experience

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - October 29, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes
CEO, COO, President of various retail and media companies, and actor (check his IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7481818/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) with extensive international experience, Michael Gralapp has a very exciting life story, having lived in many countries around the world! He has been...

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The International Job Search Experience - Interview with Michael Gralapp

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - October 29, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes
CEO, COO, President of various retail and media companies, and actor (check his IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7481818/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) with extensive international experience, Michael Gralapp has a very exciting life story, having lived in many countries around the world! He has been...

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Immigrant Spirit Podcast - October 08, 2021 07:03 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
English jobs at Magna International Europe. Chris Pyak talks with Gerald Harzl, Vice President Human Resources, about job opportunities for international professionals at Magna - a giant with more then 55,000 employees in Europe alone.  Find (nearly) all English jobs in Germany at immigrants...

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"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die" _ Interview with Shailendra Malik

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes
What are the most significant fears and insecurities a global professional faces when immigrating?  We inaugurate our podcast with a human and heartfelt interview with Shailendra Malik in which he addresses deep issues related to the experience of moving abroad.  Shailendra Malik is the Senior ...

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Keep the Dream Alive, Don't Settle for Less

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes
Are you settled in your comfort zone? Came abroad full of dreams but became content with some extra comfort and stopped growing? "Keep the dream alive, don't settle for less," says Dr. Ramini. Dr. Shiva Ramini is a scientist from India who came to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in Physics ...

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Canada and the United States: What is different in their corporate worlds? _ Interview with Elyse Swanson

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes
A common destination for global professionals – Canada and the United States – have very similar cultures. Elyse Swanson shared her perspectives about their corporate worlds based on her experience working in both countries. Elyse Swanson is an Actuarial Analyst in the health care sector. Origi...

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It is worth it! Your sacrifices will pay off in the future! _ Interview with José Franco

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes
As immigrants and global professionals, we have extra challenges to face in many areas. Did you ever ask yourself, "Is it worth the trouble?", "Will I ever be successful and happy abroad?" José Franco says, "Yes!!!" José Franco is an educator and immigrant. Originally from Mexico, he is now mar...

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I Can't See Obstacles! _ Interview with Dr. Tosh Bolanle

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes
You can't miss the interview with Dr. Tosh Bolanle on our podcast Seasoned with an Accent. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacy and an MBA. Born in Nigeria, he came to the United States 22 years ago.  He went from driving taxis in Boston to becoming a successful businessman and entrepreneur.  An except...

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Becoming the Language Learner We Can Be – a Neurocoaching Approach to Language Learning_ Interview with Kelly Nowocien

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes
Are you insecure about speaking in a foreign language or doubtful that you can be fluent in English? Are you a perfectionist afraid of speaking up because you think you don't communicate well enough? What if you could make peace with your process of learning a language by transforming your minds...

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Succeeding as a Realtor Abroad _ Interview with Corina Lessa-Silva

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes
An enthusiastic about Tampa Bay, the successful Brazilian immigrant and entrepreneur Corina Lessa-Silva has impacted the Tampa community with her work in Real Estate.  Corina is certified in Global Economics by the Harvard Business School. She founded Tampa Bay Key Realty a few years ago togeth...

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Don't Just Work, Work, Work! Have a Plan, Have a Purpose!

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes
Do you know what you want to do with your life? Do you have a plan for your career? Did you ever stop to reflect on how you can do better and grow?   Listen to Isack Ghebreyesus, a Senior Marketing Director at World Financial Globe. He challenged us to plan our careers and find some meaning in...

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Double Transition – on Immigrating and Starting a Relationship at the Same Time - Interview with Lilian Wee

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes
How do you handle a double transition: immigrating at the same time you are starting a relationship? Lilian Wee talked to us about how she managed it all and came out stronger than ever!  Lilian Wee was born in Singapore, where she lived for 30 years. A relationship followed by an engagement ca...

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Double Transition – on Immigrating and Starting a Relationship at the Same Time - Interview with Lilian Wee

Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes
How do you handle a double transition: immigrating at the same time you are starting a relationship? Lilian Wee talked to us about how she managed it all and came out stronger than ever!  Lilian Wee was born in Singapore, where she lived for 30 years. A relationship followed by an engagement ca...

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