Autumn fun list - Melbourne style
I’ve been absent for a while, so I thought I’d break the writing seal with a simple list. Here’s my autumn fun list for 2023 - Melbourne style.
Thriving through career transitions – Interview with career coach Anna Weissenberg
I had the pleasure of interviewing career coach Anna Weissenberg. This interview is jam-packed with stories and information: how Anna made her own various career changes, how she manages her coaching business, and plenty of tips and advice for those going through (or contemplating) their own career transitions.
Moving from Munich to Melbourne: Some notes on nostalgia, and the practical things
Making big transitions is difficult. Read all about how I’m feeling about our upcoming move from Munich to Melbourne, and some of the practical strategies I’m leaning on with less than a month to go!
Not just a diplomatic spouse: a multifaceted career, moving around the world, and self-reinvention (Interview with Alexandra Paucescu)
I had the pleasure of interviewing author Alexandra Paucescu. I hope you enjoy this interview where Alexandra shares stories about travelling around the world as a diplomatic spouse, adjusting to new places, maintaining a successful career throughout transitions, and self-reinvention.
Goals, aspirations, plans for 2022 – the different and more nurturing approach I'm taking this year
I’m sure I’m not the only one who struggled through 2021. Lacking my usual energy for the new year, I decided to take a different, more nurturing approach to 2022. Read on to discover the practical steps I’m taking, and perhaps pick up an idea or two to apply to your own life.
Discussing all things living and working in Germany on the Berliner Zinner podcast
You can hear me being interviewed about work, family, and life in general as an expat in Germany on the Berliner Zinner podcast!
Fertility challenges as an expat in Germany (interview with Rin)
I had the pleasure of interviewing Rin about her experiences facing fertility challenges in Germany as an expat. Read on for her story and advice to others who may be in a similar situation.
The emotional aftermath of an emergency c-Section (guest post)
Here, Dalia has written a beautiful piece describing the conflicting emotions surrounding how the birth of her son unfolded.
Experiences in making and growing a family abroad
Head over to Global Mobility Trainer where I discuss various aspects of ‘global parenting’ with Anna.
Life-changing friendships developed through social media
I teamed up with Steffi (Adventures of Steffi) for an interview about online community. Here I discuss how putting myself out there in the online space (via my blog and Instagram) has had a quite significant positive impact on my life.
Reflections on expat life: answering the question - “Should I stay or should I go?”
Katherine from Bad Days Abroad has interviewed me on expat life - specifically the question of whether I should stay (in Germany) or repatriate back in Australia. This interview forced me to reflect on my expat experiences and has uncovered a lot that has been simmering underneath the surface.
Having a baby in Germany: the bureaucratic experience - checklist of all the things to do from pre-positive test to registering your new baby (let's try to simplify this!)
Do you find yourself pregnant in Germany? Here I have made a detailed checklist of all the bureaucratic tasks that need to be completed - from pre-positive test to registering your baby. Let’s simplify this process!
The 7 best places for online secondhand clothes shopping in Germany
Want to find out about the best places to shop for secondhand clothing in Germany from the comfort of your home? Keep reading! Find amazing clothes for a fraction of the new price online without having to spend time hunting through racks.