Three levels of support

When my husband was transferred to London, we sold everything in Vancouver to follow him. But the expat assignment failed. Just 16 months later, we moved back to Canada. The cost was enormous. My husband experienced it as a professional failure. I experienced it as a personal collapse. Our entire family was deeply affected. Then another opportunity came up, this time in Milan. But this time, I decided to work with Stephany. And it changed everything. Her coaching helped us anticipate what we had completely minimized the first time: emotional impact, family dynamic and my own place in this journey. Looking back, one thing is clear: the cost of a failed expat life is far greater than the investment in quality support. Because when the accompanying partner is doing well, the whole family stands stronger!

After several years abroad, Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, returning to Boston with my family should have felt simple. I was going home. But instead, I felt out of place. Almost like a stranger in my own country. Our sessions helped me make sense of that gap, the reverse culture shock so many expats experience but struggle to put into words. I realized that coming home isn’t just about unpacking boxes. It’s a real personal transition. An opportunity to redefine myself and integrate my international experience. Through this coaching, I was able to turn an idea into a concrete entrepreneurial project. Coming home didn’t set me back. It became a new beginning, a turning point for both my life and career!

When my partner accepted a position in Tanzania, everyone said, “How lucky.” But I mostly felt lost. People saw the adventure, not what I was leaving behind or what it would really take from me. It was our first move abroad. Our baby was only 18 months old. I was leaving my job, my family, Brittany, everything that felt familiar. Working with Stephany helped me focus on what truly mattered to me, beyond the logistics of the move. For the first time since making the decision to leave, I felt seen, heard and supported. Today, this move is no longer just about my partner. It’s my journey too. Thank you Stephany!

When we moved to Mexico City for my husband’s job, I was excited. Another expat assignment! I thought I knew what to expect. But this time, nothing went as planned. Very quickly, my career came to a stop. Between the language barrier, the lack of a network and managing daily life with 3 kids, I lost my professional footing. As time went on, it became harder and harder to see what was next. Coaching gave me the space to pause and reassess. I chose to pivot and take the time to build something that truly fits me in this new international environment. Today, I feel confident again in my professional choices, able to fully be myself again without the weight of mom guilt.