Expat Support: How It Works

Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog, Tools & Resources
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Now you know what expat support is all about and how it can benefit you. While that gives you an understanding of how it works in theory, you may still have some questions about the process itself.

I don’t know about you, but when I am about to hire someone for the first time, be it a financial advisor or a graphic designer, I like to know what the next steps are going to be. Clarity is important to me, so I like to know ahead of time what our working relationship is going to look like.

With this in mind, today’s post is:

Part III: What Happens When You Hire Me

Here is a step-by-step outline of what the expat support process looks like:

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Expat Support: Benefits And Results

Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog, Tools & Resources
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In the last post, we talked about what expat support is and who it is meant for. Now let’s take a look at what it can do for you. After all, if you are going to hire someone to do this kind of work, you want to make sure that you are going to get results, right?

Part II: The benefits of expat support

1. Connection and Understanding
2. Support, Feedback, Brainstorming and More…
3. Accountability
4. Quality Listening
5. A Custom-Tailored Approach

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Expat Support, Or: What It Is That I Do

Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog
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A number of readers who found this blog through Google or via Twitter have emailed me with questions about the type of work I do with expats.

You can find out more about my services on my Winning Away website. For those of you who are interested in the idea-behind-the-company, I thought I would also post a bit of information here on the blog.

My work is one of my passions and I could talk about it all day. Likewise, this post could easily turn into a novel, so I will break it up into three parts:

I. What I do and who it is meant for
II. What kind of results my clients get
III. What happens when you hire me, a.k.a. the process

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International Women’s Day

Posted on 21. Feb, 2009 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog
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March 8 is International Women’s Day- a global celebration of women’s social, economic and political achievements.

There is a handy event locator here. So far, 378 events being held in 31 countries have been listed, with more yet to come.

For women expats, this could be a great opportunity to network, meet new people and perhaps get involved with the organisations hosting the events.

If you are in or near Vancouver, BC on March 4, the central branch of the Public Library is hosting an event called “Celebrating Women’s Achievements Past and Present”. I will be volunteering at the University Women’s Club table that evening. Please do not hesitate to introduce yourself if you see me there, I would love to meet you!

Emmanuelle

New Canadian Citizenship Rules Coming Into Effect April 2009

Posted on 31. Jan, 2009 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog, Expat Life
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All Canadian expats and TCKs need to be aware of the new Canadian citizenship rules going into effect on April 17, 2009.

1. These new rules will significantly impact second-generation Canadians born abroad, as they will not be Canadian citizens by birth. This means that if you, a Canadian citizen, were born outside Canada and also gave or will give birth outside Canada, your children born abroad will not be Canadian citizens.
This rule also applies to Canadian citizens who adopt foreign-born children.

2. On the other hand, the Canadian government is taking steps to clean up the 1947 Citizenship Act mess. People who lost their Canadian citizenship back then, including war brides and many British subjects, will automatically reacquire their Canadian citizenship.
People born abroad to a Canadian parent on or after January 1, 1947 will also become Canadian citizens, even if they never took the necessary steps to become one.

3. Foreign-born children who were adopted on or after January 1, 1947 will be eligible for Canadian citizenship without having to become permanent residents first (under the previous rules, only children adopted after February 14, 1977 were eligible).
This also applies to foreign-born children who were adopted by someone who will reacquire Canadian citizenship under the new rules (see 2.)

There are many exceptions and nuances, many of which apply to diplomats or government employees and military personnel.
You can see the complete rules on this Citizenship and Immigration Canada page.

Expat author Robin Pascoe further discusses the impact of these new rules on expat families and TCKs on her blog. She also links to a helpful Powerpoint file that can help you determine whether your children or grandchildren born abroad will be Canadian citizens.

If you have questions about the new rules, please let me know in the comments and I will research them further. Hopefully together we can try to make all this clearer and faster to understand.

Emmanuelle

Of Incorporation, Birthdays And David Bowie

Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog
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The incorporation certificate for my expat coaching company, Winning Away Coaching Ltd., arrived today. The official incorporation date is the 8th of January, which also happens to be David Bowie’s birthday.

The coincidence fills me with glee, because

1. I am a big Bowie fan
2. I am silly like that
3. What better symbol of adaptability, creativity and staying power than Mr. Bowie himself? Not to mention his ability to listen for what his audience will want next and his talent for reinventing himself (yes, more reinvention- how timely!)

What shall I do to celebrate this good omen? Crank up the stereo and play Hunky Dory or Space Oddity on repeat? The neighbours might disapprove… maybe I will go watch the hilarious parody of classic Bowie songs by Flight of the Conchords instead…

The Expat Coach Blog: What’s In Store

Posted on 11. Nov, 2008 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog
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Expat Resources, Tools and Inspiration

Posted on 24. Sep, 2008 by Emmanuelle Archer in Announcements, Blog, Expat Life
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This expatriation blog was born out of passion and conviction.

A passion for living abroad, experiencing foreign cultures and living a rich, colourful, multifaceted life.
A conviction that expatriation should be about personal growth, discovery and adventure, not just stress, isolation and heartache.

As a relocation coach and an expat myself, I get to experience on a daily basis the ups and downs of living and working abroad, both firsthand and through my clients. Over time, I have collected tips, tools and sources of inspiration to help expats deal with their specific set of challenges and unique opportunities.
It is those resources that I would like to share with you.

My goal for this blog is to build a place you can turn to whenever you need to find:
- Clarity
- Inspiration
- Practical, directly applicable advice

Your comments and questions are welcome at any time. Let me know what you would like to see here, contribute your own resources, tell us what the expat life has taught you. Make yourselves at home and let’s get the dialogue started!

Emmanuelle