Hello, I am María Jesús, or simply María for those who do not speak Spanish. With more than 20 years living in a context of high international mobility, I have witnessed the richness and challenges that this experience brings.
So far, I have lived in ten countries across five continents as a single, as a couple, and with children. I am the mother of three TCK teenagers who are beginning to leave the nest. I am the wife of a diplomat, Spanish by birth and Belgian by love, and also from each country in which I have lived since all the experiences have shaped my identity and my approach to life.
Living in different cultures has taught me the importance of adapting and evolving. On this journey, I decided a few years ago to live in FIRST PERSON, a concept that means being aware of what we really want and putting the intention in achieving it.
This approach has led me to value not only the destination but also the path to get there. On this path, coaching has been my best companion.
My first contact with coaching was in 2012 and since 2023 I have been an ACC certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
As an expat coach, my goal is to support you in your self-discovery process and help you navigate the complexities of living abroad. There are several ways I can support you:
- Identify your goals and objectives: Changes and life in a new environment are overwhelming. It is important to identify what you really want in your life and to establish a clear plan to achieve it.
- Clarity about yourself: High mobility causes our priorities and needs to constantly change. I can help you reflect on what is most important to you and make sure your actions align with your values and aspirations.
- Accountability partner: Many times, the difference between achieving our goals and staying stuck lies in having someone who supports us, and who is by our side to help us stay on track and celebrates with us our achievements along the way to our goals.
- Space for reflection: It is essential to have an environment where you can talk openly about your challenges, aspirations, frustrations. Remove negativity to make room to explore your feelings and visions about the future.
In my life, coaching and personal development have been key elements to be able to name, identify and prioritize my roles, capabilities, priorities, aspirations, and other recurring questions in each transition.
I´ll be delighted to accompany you on that path.
In expatriation, it is crucial to practice self-knowledge, adaptability and keep the spirit of adventure alive to enjoy the path of our life.
MJDL