Written by Dominique Narciso is a Certified High-Performance Coach, Author of “Live Your New Story: Discover Your Best Self and Live Your Best Life,” Speaker, and Host of The Positive Success Show.
Join us as we discuss writing a new script for your life and…
Not all businesses are solo gigs. what does it mean to create a team and take on the responsibility for paying the salary of several people? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Mathews about collegiality, gathering good talent and creating a great…
In this episode, I talk with Leah Evans about the Around the World 5K, an annual charity run that brings together members of the Foreign Service family to support a variety of great organizations under the principle that “We have no rules.” This…
When Jodi’s family decided to enter the Foreign Service, she was confident that her background as a licensed clinical social worker would translate well to a life abroad. Instead, Jodi learned to adapt her work to her new surroundings by building…
In this episode, Maryanna Koehring talks about the frustrations many Foreign Service partners feel at not being able to work in the professional fields in which they’ve trained and have experience. Maryanna shares her challenges and successes — both…
In this episode you’ll meet Patricia Linderman, an EFM who’s “done everything.” She and I talk about how New Year’s Resolutions mirror the way that diplomatic partners recreate themselves every time they reach a new post, and how to create the kind of…
As we say goodbye to 2021, we reflect on what we’ve accomplished in the first year of our podcast.
Join Lauren Steed and Stephanie Anderson, your co-hosts, as we chat about what we’ve learned from starting a podcast, how we met our goals, and why we…
At her first post abroad, Rona looked around at the accompanying partners she knew, saw their talent and experience, and became dismayed at the career stagnation facing many “trailing spouses.” So, she decided to do something about it. Instead of…
One of the reasons that diplomatic partners start businesses or take on telecommuting work is that they are looking for career satisfaction. Erin’s work as a financial advisor has changed over the last 10 years, and is now exactly where she wants it…
Leslie Mansour, of Rooted Moon Collective, believes that practicing the art of rooting down and creating rituals can help us feel settled and safe while creating sacred space that supports our lifestyles and helps us embrace the next version of…