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Helping you build your thriving life abroad
Expat lifestyle advice and support that's as unique as you are
With your own expat expert in your pocket as your guide, you can step into your successful life overseas with confidence and clarity.
Why me?
WHY TAKE MY ADVICE ABOUT MOVING AND LIVING OVERSEAS?
Well, experience, basically! There's no substitute for experience. I've been there, done that, and got more t-shirts than you've had hot dinners! Whether that's expat experience, parenting experience, or just general life experience. I have the lot!
There's also a great deal of insight involved... you don't know what you need to know. And when you're stepping into a new life abroad, you're making a huge leap into uncertainty. I've been in the 'expatosphere' for decades. Both living it, and writing about it, with ExpatChild.com which I launched in 2012. I have a LOT of insight into this expat lifestyle.
There are many people out there offering help to expats in various ways. They may tie you into long programmes - I don't do that. You have a life to lead, so I keep it short, sweet, and with super-efficiency we often need just ONE HOUR.
If you want to work with someone who is rational, pragmatic, and plain-speaking, get in touch! I am unique, practical and full of real-life experience (so many experiences!). My natural problem-solving abilities, insight and wisdom will help you triumph during this exceptional new life of yours.
I can help you make your life abroad a success, from the very start.
Find Your FOCUS: The Expatability® Approach
Expat + Ability = The skill and resilience to create a successful life abroad
The Expatability® Approach
A clear path to a confident move abroad
Anyone can move abroad. But not everyone moves well, and the repercussions can be disastrous.
Moving abroad is one of the most exciting adventures you can take. But let’s be honest - it's also one of the most overwhelming.
Between endless logistics, emotional goodbyes, and the uncertainty of starting afresh in a new country, it’s easy to feel scattered and unsure. With so many decisions to make, and so much at stake, it’s easy to feel swept away by the logistics and emotions of relocation. That’s where The Expatability® Approach comes in.
The Expatability Approach is my proven way of helping expats plan and thrive overseas with less stress, fewer surprises, and more joy.
Why it matters
Building a new life abroad requires more than logistics. It takes foresight, perspective, confidence, and emotional readiness.
The Expatability Approach gives you these tools, so instead of stumbling into uncertainty, you step into your new life prepared, resilient, and calm.
Don’t just move - thrive! Feel calm, prepared, in control, and confident, by getting clear on your priorities, needs, and options to create a relocation plan that genuinely fits your life.
FOCUS for Clarity • Confidence • Calm
With Foresight, Outlook, Confidence, Uniqueness, and Strength, you’ll move abroad with the confidence and calm you need to create a happy, thriving life overseas, for everyone in your family.
The Expatability® Approach: FOCUS
FOCUS isn’t just an acronym - it’s a mindset. A simple framework designed to bring clarity and calm to your relocation journey. Guiding your through the highs and lows of expat life, it cuts through the chaos to steady your mind and make decisions that feel right for you.
Clarity
A successful life abroad begins before packing or even picking a destination. We examine both the opportunities and challenges, enabling you to make informed decisions and relocate confidently, rather than impulsively.
Confidence
Knowledge is power, especially when you’re stepping into the unknown. Clarity dispels uncertainty and fuels confidence. With the right knowledge, insights, and support, you’re equipped to handle the challenges of international life.
Calm
By knowing the steps, challenges, and opportunities ahead, you eliminate uncertainty and move forward with calm assurance.
With The Expatability Approach, you’ll feel supported, informed, and ready for whatever comes next.
foresight
Be prepared, not blindsided. A future-focused mindset prevents regrets later.
A successful move starts with foresight – anticipating challenges, planning ahead, and avoiding panic. This approach lets you prepare confidently and move forward without regrets.
Outlook
Outlook that sees the bigger picture so you're steady, adaptable, and ready for change.
Your mindset influences your experience. Staying positive yet realistic helps you recognise both opportunities and challenges during your move. Focus on perspective to make informed plans that support your goals.
CONFIDENCE
Confidence comes from clarity. Clarity comes from knowledge.
When everything feels chaotic and uncertain, clarity is your anchor. Clarity transforms confusion into confidence. The more you know, the calmer you feel, and the calmer you feel, the smoother your transition will be, and the more confident you will feel.
Uniqueness
No two moves are the same - neither are two people!
Everyone’s situation is unique, so your move should suit your own life and family. The right choices come from recognising your specific circumstances, rather than copying others.
Strength
Handle challenges and change with resilience
A successful expat life isn’t about perfection; it’s about resilience. Strength provides stability and balance, helping you adapt and find comfort despite new surroundings.
FAQ
Thank you for asking as they are all very different.
I am a mentor, not a coach or counsellor. As a mentor, I am more likely to actually tell you what to do, rather than send your questions back to you to work it out for yourself. Yeah, I'm a bit 'bossy' and I can be blunt at times.
You need answers and I will do my best to give them to you. Even if they're not quite what you want to hear - that's the authentic side of me coming out. My 'no BS' bit.
As a mentor, I promise to provide you with:
- A safe environment to talk about whatever you need to talk about – no judgment here
- Someone who understands how it feels to live the expat life with children
- Understanding – I’ve been there and done that (probably!)
- Support to create an action plan you need to move forward
- Out of the box ideas and advice
The most likely answer to this question is a big, fat YES!
However, there are always individual considerations to take into account. I've spoken to clients who have dreams that simply can't be made reality - and I have told them that.
A lot depends on your expectations. I could write pages on this, but perhaps it would be better to talk. That way, I can hear your plans and give my insight and advice to help you solidify your plans.
So, please book a call with me.
Actually, yes - to a certain extent.
Obviously, we will need to have a conversation, so I can hear your dreams, hope and learn more about you.
I have some unusual ideas on how people choose the country that suits them, aligns with their values, and offers the kind of life that fits you. It's most definitely not about moving where everyone else moves and has proved successful with other clients!
Contact me! Time zones can be tricky, I know that. I'm sure we can work something out.
I'm based in the UK, so my time zone is GMT (or BST if summer time!) and I use 24 hour clock, which does seem to confuse some people. I use it to make sure we don't get confused and inadvertently book a call in the early hours of the morning!
The booking calendar automatically displays your time zone. But please double check! Simply click on the option to the right of the calendar to ensure your own time zone is selected. My available times will quickly convert to your time zone.
If you're looking for a free chat, I've stopped offering these as there were too many time-wasters. I'm happy to have a brief conversation via email if you'd like more information on my services.
Nope! That's all down to you.
Why can't I help with visas? Legal nightmare. And I'm legally not allowed to offer legal advice as I'm not a lawyer.
Also, there are simply too many variables. I speak to clients of all nationalities and moving to most countries in the world. I can't even imagine how much information I'd need to know in order to help everyone!
Yes. There are certain topics I don't deal with, mainly for legal reasons. These include:
Getting a visa – please research your options through your chosen country’s government website (and yes, I am duplicating this because I still get enquiries.)
Finding you a house - please read this article on my ExpatChild website – Buying Property Overseas and listen to my podcast episode - Finding Your New Home Overseas
Help you find a job – please read here - How to Find a Job Overseas and Portable Careers
I cannot give you any legal advice, although I can recommend expert lawyers.
I cannot guarantee you a fabulous expat life. That's up to you!
For other information on your first steps to expat life, please read these – How to Become an Expat, and How to Expat
And when you're ready to move, let's chat further!
TESTIMONIALS
My advice: stick to a professional and let Carole do her magic, she knows her stuff.
Danielle Hayduk - 1-1 client
When I decided to go to France, I figured it might be a good idea to get some professional advice - as they say, you don’t know what you don’t know.
When I spoke to Carole I took out my list of four questions, so easily answered, then I let her guide me to what I really needed to know.
My consultation with her allowed me to make a game plan which became an easy roadmap to navigate - that is as easy as French red tape can be.
Since I’ve been in France, I’ve heard many stories about nightmare consultants quick to have you cough up money but never deliver.
My advice: stick to a professional and let Carole do her magic, she knows her stuff.
There is much to learn from Carole through her own lived experience, and the insight she has gained from the many clients she has worked with over the years.
P.P - 1-1 client
This was our first move abroad and I contacted Carole early on in our moving plans. Most of my anxieties were around the children and how the transition would impact them.
Carole helped me understand the bigger picture and the benefits this experience could provide, as well as preparing me to be ready for potential challenges. She also helped me understand that I'm not alone in this journey.
Speaking with Carole reinforced in me the need to have confidence in my own ability and that there is nothing that can't be navigated. Also, that not every step has to be perfect. There will be mistakes made along the way but it’s all part of the learning process.
There is much to learn from Carole through her own lived experience, and the insight she has gained from the many clients she has worked with over the years.
She offers a wealth of knowledge and experience to support someone taking this step, particularly for the first time, and guide them on their journey.
Carole just gets it - she can relate and has such a wealth of knowledge and life experience in being an expat
E.B - 1-1 client
Carole just gets it - she can relate and has such a wealth of knowledge and life experience in being an expat; relocating many times, having kids, and relocating them, and a partner who works away, not taking the traditional route and so being different to those around her.
I found this very comforting, intriguing, and reassuring - she is very strong, independent, positive, happy, encouraging, optimistic and this energy was exactly what I needed when I was feeling stressed with the weight of the world on my shoulders.
She made me feel excited for the future rather than scared.
Before speaking with Carole, I had really bad expat anxiety and it was manifesting as expat depression too.
I felt stuck, trapped, alone, scared, so incredibly stressed and I really didn’t know what to do. I was having trouble with dating abroad and thoughts of the future, being homesick and missing my family, struggling to like my new city. It was all a lot, and I really needed some guidance at that time.
After chatting with Carole, I felt more hopeful, optimistic, excited and knew that everything would be OK. That I’d look back one day and be proud of myself, and this made me feel more excited to adventure and explore rather than having a fear mindset.
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