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Career Coaching SecretsThe Power of Presence: Erica Yanney on Building Your Coaching BrandRexhen Doda interviews Erica Yanney, a certified transformational life, career, and executive coach, and founder of Altitude Career Coaching. Erica empowers global professionals and immigrants to thrive, drawing on her own career transition from music and immigrant experience.Inspired by a personal crisis and helping a relative, Erica embraced coaching as a calling, finding immense reward in client transformations. LinkedIn is her main client source, supplemented by referrals and Google. She stresses professional online presence and the importance of "just starting" without waiting for perfection....
2025-06-3033 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalMoving Around the Globe – Strategies to Reconstruct your Identity and Adapt – Interview with Carolina PortoA multi-cultural international transition mentor, Carolina Porto is an author and a seasoned expat, having survived 11 moves around the world. She serves international individuals and families through one-to-one sessions, works with corporations to support their expats, and is a public speaker. She wrote the book "Lar Mundo Afora" (“Home Taken Around the World”) published in Portuguese and Spanish, directed to the Latin global mobile population, to be published in French and Italian. In our interview, she shared strategies to adapt and reconstruct identity in the context of a new country and talked about her involvement with Families in Gl...
2022-06-2332 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalDeeply Involved – A New Way to See Intercultural Leadership - Interview with Lanna CollaresWhat makes an intercultural leader successful? In a sincere way, Lanna Collares speaks about her trajectory as a woman, immigrant, and intercultural leader: the struggles, the joys, and the obstacles she had to overcome to succeed in a corporate world that was all new and different. A creative marketing professional with a degree in Visual Arts and Design, an MBA focused on Marketing, and an extensive experience in social media campaigns for significant brands like Petrobras, O Boticário, Renner, Hyundai, Ambev and Unilever – she mastered the art of recreating her own story and colored it with new...
2022-05-2029 minSeasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalMultiple Perspectives on the Immigration System – How does it work?If you:⭐Think of immigrating to the United States⭐Need to change your immigration status⭐ Want to discover ways to stay legally in the United States after finishing your degree as an international student⭐Plan to marry a US citizen and wonder about the immigration proceduresThis interview is for you!In this episode of Seasoned with an Accent, Mark Morais, an immigration lawyer, answers questions on all those areas and more! Besides sharing his immigrant journey, he talks explicitly about Visas EB1, EB2, and EB3, his specialt...
2022-05-0636 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalFrom a Ukrainian Immigrant Boy to an Accomplished and Established Professional – What Was His Secret?Dr. Tim Medianick and his family (one of ten children!) moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, from Ukraine when he was 13 years old. Before finding his calling as a dentist, Dr. Medianick picked up music as a child, learning to play classical piano and alto saxophone. He graduated from Messiah College and received his dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry, passing his clinical dental boards with an impressive 100%. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. In addition, Dr. Medianick is a graduate of the Hands-On-Training Institute in Dental Implantology and was...
2022-04-1224 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalHow Can a Psychological Evaluation Help You Get a Visa?Originally from Brazil, Claudia Ribas is a Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22+ years of experience in private practice with adults and couples. She has worked in New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, and now works online. A Master in Applied Psychology from Fairfield University, CT, a Master in Clinical Social Work from New York University, NY, and an honorary PhD in Psychoanalysis from Southern California University for Professional Studies, CA, she has specialized in Psychological Reports for Immigration. In this interview, she shares her immigrant journey and how she collaborates wit...
2022-03-3033 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalDeveloping the Intercultural Leader - Interview with René SánchezBorn in Chile, from an early age, René Sánchez developed a special interest in other languages and marveled at the possibility of communicating with people from different parts of the world. At the age of 15, he had the opportunity to spend a year in the United States as an exchange student, an experience that marked his life forever. Motivated to help others, he studied psychology, specializing in organizational development, human resource management, and coaching. Along the way, as a hobby, he studied German, Portuguese, and Italian. He works as a Mobility Country Coordinator at a fo...
2022-03-0923 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalJobs for Japanese Speakers _ Native or Not - Interview with KasiaBorn to Polish immigrants, Kasia (カーシャ) is a trilingual American who spent eight years in Japan. She earned her Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University. Her experience with the Japanese culture and language spans several industries: concert promotion, interpreting/translating, electronics, and the automotive industry. A citizen of the world, she has lived in Japan, Poland, Italy, and the US. She started Ikigai Connections in 2018, serving the community of Japanese speakers and connecting them to companies seeking her help to find talented professionals that can speak Japanese.In this intervie...
2022-03-0235 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalA Road Map to a National Interest VISA as an International Student - Interview with Dr. Babajide OjoDr. Babajide Ojo was born and raised in Nigeria where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. He moved to the United States in 2014 where he earned a Master’s and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences at Oklahoma State University. Presently, he is a Postdoc in the Pediatric Gastroenterology program at Stanford University School of Medicine and he is also a Partner at Bestman Academy.He recently obtained a National Interest Waiver (EB-2) visa and partnered with other colleagues to create a coaching and consulting company called Bestman Academy. The aim of this company is to guide st...
2022-02-2341 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalAn Immigrant Journey that Led to Selfless Servant LeadershipKatrijn van Oudheusden is a coach for (aspiring) servant leaders. Originally from Belgium, Katrijn grew up as an expat child in Bangkok, Thailand. With over 20 years of international experience as a coach, management consultant, and organizational development professional, she has focused her coaching practice on guiding leaders toward authentic, effortless, and selfless leadership, using a unique online process that applies 16 tested practices from world wisdom traditions. Katrijn has completed personal coaching and non-dual coaching training – Byron Katie's School for The Work – as well as systemic organizational development qualifications. Her coaching is based on her understanding of non-dual appro...
2022-02-1730 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalOpportunities for Global Nurses in the US and Canada - Interview with Praveen PonnuruA health care visionary and CEO of a recruiting healthcare company, Praveen Ponnuru has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with certifications in Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing. He is a visionary and change leader who has served several healthcare companies providing innovative solutions in HR. He has been working closely with the Ontario government to bring positive change to the healthcare industry. One of his most exciting goals is to facilitate the training and credentialing of global immigrant health care professionals to solve the challenging shortage the American and Canadian markets face. If y...
2022-02-0927 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalGrowing Confident kids with a Solid Identity Abroad - Interview with Cornelia Asanger-LexaA citizen of the world, having lived in Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Sweden, Cornelia Asanger-Lexa is an HR professional who transitioned into Executive and Parenting Coaching and has served the global community for more than ten years. She is a proud mother of three TCK (Third Culture Kids), now in their teens. At Global Parenting, she offers a phenomenal coaching program for expat parents of TCK. In our interview, she explains how parents can help their kids transition into a new culture and deal with being “the different kid on the block.” Her focus is to raise...
2022-02-0345 min
Heart Open ConversAsiansSeason 2 Roundup of Golden Nuggets - 2 of 3Send us a textAndddd Hello there, 2022! New year surely, but yet, it feels and seems like that was the only thing that turned. The word and effect of ‘pandemic’ is once again upon us, threatening normalcy and forcing us indoors somewhat.So we kick off 2022 continuing with our round-up series! In this 2nd part of 3, I feature 4 amazing guests from different locations, with varied disciplines but one thing that we all happen to be: PODCASTERS, a synchronicity that I only realized while putting this compilation together. The juiciness and fire of these gold...
2022-01-1552 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalAdaptação ou Assimilação: What is the Difference?If you want to learn how to develop positive relationships with people from other cultures, this interview is for you!Originally from Morocco, Hamza has lived worldwide, learning languages and interacting with various cultures. He is a polyglot, serial entrepreneur, LinkedIn Local co-host, coach, and co-author of AFRICATELLING – a very engaged and connected professional. He is also the founder of TURAATH whose mission is to invite people to self-development, self-discovery, and communication improvement, enhancing clarity, authenticity, and empathy.He discussed the fine lines between adaptation and assimilation. We talked about applying our cultural intelligence to de...
2021-12-1330 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalFiguring Yourself Out - Interview with Jonaed Iqbalis not an ordinary guy! And in a way, I would prefer not to define him because anything I say will not express it all, I fear. But, here we go, I have to tell you something!Jonaed Iqbal is a creative, innovative, and unconventional Career Coach who describes himself as a rebel. He is the CEO of an equally unconventional – and highly successful – Career Coaching Company called “NoDegree.” It focuses on preparing professionals who have no degrees to articulate their value and get jobs and helps companies find the talents they need within that community. A person v...
2021-12-0239 minHeart Open ConversAsiansErica Yanney: On Finding Her Calling and Gaining Confidence and Momentum To Secure Jobs in Foreign CountriesSend us a textHello, treasured community! It’s a bright, crispy and beautiful Friday here in Houston and I’m back here to bring you a fresh, new episode on the podcast! I have the pleasure of hosting and sharing the audio space with Erica Yanney (again!) on the #heartopenconversasians podcast today. Erica is the founder and CEO of Altitude Career Coaching where she helps Global Professionals and Immigrants with Career Planning, Career Transition, Job Searching, Professional Development, and Executive Coaching. She is also the Director of Training and Faculty Member at Pa...
2021-10-291h 02
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalThe International Job Search Experience - Interview with Michael GralappCEO, COO, President of various retail and media companies, and actor (check his IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7481818/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) with extensive international experience, Michael Gralapp has a very exciting life story, having lived in many countries around the world! He has been responsible for on-the-ground operations in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. After “retiring” as a CEO, he is now working as an International Recruiter mining talent globally for clients in Australia, Brazil, China, Dubai, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Moscow, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and...
2021-10-2959 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalSucceeding as a Realtor Abroad _ Interview with Corina Lessa-SilvaAn enthusiastic about Tampa Bay, the successful Brazilian immigrant and entrepreneur Corina Lessa-Silva has impacted the Tampa community with her work in Real Estate. Corina is certified in Global Economics by the Harvard Business School. She founded Tampa Bay Key Realty a few years ago together with Margarete Welter. By combining management skills and training in Real Estate with their international experience, they have achieved great success serving the international community. They can communicate in Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and English.Corina is also the president of Suncoast Global Council, where she leads and influences the p...
2021-09-0132 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalThe Purpose-Driven Immigrant _ Interview with Grover VargasDo you think it is important to be driven by purpose? Listen to our interview with International Business Leader and Civil Engineer Grover Vargas, who believes that having a clear purpose made all the difference in his life and career! Born in Bolivia, he immigrated to various countries across continents, adapting to many cultures and ways of life. A change and innovative leader, he has been very successful in the civil engineering market, working in tunneling and mining with shotcrete and Macro Synthetic Fiber Technology. Through it all, resilience, determination, and focus on his purpose kep...
2021-09-0116 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalBecoming the Language Learner We Can Be – a Neurocoaching Approach to Language Learning_ Interview with Kelly NowocienAre you insecure about speaking in a foreign language or doubtful that you can be fluent in English? Are you a perfectionist afraid of speaking up because you think you don't communicate well enough? What if you could make peace with your process of learning a language by transforming your mindset? That is what Kelly Nowocien proposes: a neurocoaching approach that considers what goes on in the emotional and mental realms, where the blockages really lie. By freeing yourself from the conditioned beliefs, false ideas, and negative emotions that often arise with new challenges, a new pathway t...
2021-09-0135 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalI Can't See Obstacles! _ Interview with Dr. Tosh BolanleYou can't miss the interview with Dr. Tosh Bolanle on our podcast Seasoned with an Accent. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacy and an MBA. Born in Nigeria, he came to the United States 22 years ago. He went from driving taxis in Boston to becoming a successful businessman and entrepreneur. An exceptional optimist, he talked about the importance of being self-aware, knowing your value, not limiting yourself as an immigrant, and being open to opportunities. He also addressed the trajectory for pharmacists in the United States. When I asked him what the greatest obstacles in...
2021-09-0129 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalYou Can do it! – How to Advance your Career Abroad _ Interview with Marta WladyczkaDo you aspire to grow in your career? Are you feeling discouraged because you are an immigrant? Then listen to Marta Wladyczka, Director of Inventory and Acquisition for a forefront hospitality corporation. Born in Poland, she has lived in the United States for almost 30 years. In this interview, she talked about her journey of Career Advancement, from a minimum wage entry-level job to director of a major corporation, managing a budget of millions of dollars. She didn't know any English initially, but with guidance, education, and self-determination, Marta thrives!Don't miss that interview, immigrant; she h...
2021-09-0136 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die" _ Interview with Shailendra MalikWhat are the most significant fears and insecurities a global professional faces when immigrating? We inaugurate our podcast with a human and heartfelt interview with Shailendra Malik in which he addresses deep issues related to the experience of moving abroad. Shailendra Malik is the Senior Vice-President of the biggest bank of Singapore, DBS. An innovative, agile, and change leader, he administrates and coordinates all the IT initiatives and tech enhancements for the Bank’s Group Audit department. With 17+ years of industry experience, he holds a Masters in Computer Applications from India, his home country. As an author, he h...
2021-09-0146 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalIt is worth it! Your sacrifices will pay off in the future! _ Interview with José FrancoAs immigrants and global professionals, we have extra challenges to face in many areas. Did you ever ask yourself, "Is it worth the trouble?", "Will I ever be successful and happy abroad?" José Franco says, "Yes!!!"José Franco is an educator and immigrant. Originally from Mexico, he is now married to an American Citizen and lives in Utah. In this interview, he talked to us about his trajectory from a boy who didn't speak English and had to care for his family to the successful professional he is today. He shared: • How he balanced his life between...
2021-09-0148 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalCanada and the United States: What is different in their corporate worlds? _ Interview with Elyse SwansonA common destination for global professionals – Canada and the United States – have very similar cultures. Elyse Swanson shared her perspectives about their corporate worlds based on her experience working in both countries.Elyse Swanson is an Actuarial Analyst in the health care sector. Originally from China, she has immigrated to Canada and later on to the United States. Besides tracing some comparisons between these two corporate worlds, she also spoke to us on issues like:• Women and equality• Cultural expectations for women• Freedom to be yourself• And cultural adaptationThis interview was thought-provokin...
2021-09-0128 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalLiving and Doing Business in Japan - Interview with Dr. Greg StoryAre you planning to do business in Japan? Then you need to listen to this interview with Dr. Greg Story.Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Training Japan, talked about studying, living, speaking Japanese, and doing business in Japan. A Ph.D. in Japanese decision-making, and a 36-year veteran of Japan, he is a leadership expert with broad experience. Among his impressive business accomplishments are:• Launching a "start-up" in Nagoya• "Turning around" companies for Austrade in both Osaka and Tokyo• Acting as Commercial Minister in the Australian Embassy • L...
2021-09-0151 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalDon't Just Work, Work, Work! Have a Plan, Have a Purpose!Do you know what you want to do with your life? Do you have a plan for your career? Did you ever stop to reflect on how you can do better and grow? Listen to Isack Ghebreyesus, a Senior Marketing Director at World Financial Globe. He challenged us to plan our careers and find some meaning in what we do. According to him, many immigrants only work, work, work without planning their future. Born and raised in Eritrea, Isack immigrated to Sudan and, in sequence, to Canada. With those experiences in mind, he ta...
2021-09-0130 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalDouble Transition – on Immigrating and Starting a Relationship at the Same Time - Interview with Lilian WeeHow do you handle a double transition: immigrating at the same time you are starting a relationship? Lilian Wee talked to us about how she managed it all and came out stronger than ever! Lilian Wee was born in Singapore, where she lived for 30 years. A relationship followed by an engagement called on the decision to uproot her well-established life and immigrate to the United States. The career remained the same, as her company transferred her to the United States to work in the same role as a Commercial and Business Development Executive specializing in of...
2021-09-0137 min
Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalKeep the Dream Alive, Don't Settle for LessAre you settled in your comfort zone? Came abroad full of dreams but became content with some extra comfort and stopped growing? "Keep the dream alive, don't settle for less," says Dr. Ramini.Dr. Shiva Ramini is a scientist from India who came to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in Physics 15 years ago. He worked in the corporate world in forefront biotech companies for many years. Nowadays, he is also a consultant and entrepreneur.He is a great believer in mentoring. He attributes his success to the great mentors who motivated him...
2021-09-0131 minSeasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global ProfessionalTeaserIn this teaser, we give a preview of what the website is about and what your should expect. Enjoy it!
2021-08-2601 min