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Office HoursRelocation Agents, 03/10/2025Once people have secured a job in Luxembourg, what are the challenges people face, and who are the people that support them? On the latest episode Adam meets some of Luxembourg’s Relocation Agents. Stephane Compain of LuxRelo and Matilde Fernandes of RelOK help to answer these questions by sharing the origin of the businesses, the key ingredients for a successful posting, and some of the challenges facing those relocating.
References and links:
https://lustat.statec.lu/ - Arrivals, departures and net migration
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-so-many-international-assignments-fail-st%C3%A9phane-compain-of0qf
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2022-12-0414 min
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, Maxime Camus (cofondateur et directeur général, Grisbee) et Michaël Fay
(Head of Multi-Asset Strategies, Ofi Asset Management)
2021-10-2958 min
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Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 13: Discussion with Samantha Acton Director of Domestic Angels Franchising Ltd a domestic cleaning business in the UKIn this episode I talked to Samantha Acton director of a franchise domestic cleaning business in the UK.We discussed about :Deciding to leave the corporate world to launch her cleaning company,The fact that part of the decision was to keep a better work/life balance,The decision to transform the business into a franchise,The importance of putting processes an IT tools in place,Her Au Pair experience that helped her to become who she is today,Her new part time life on a sailing boat transformed as a floating office every...
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Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 12: Discussion with Jill Saville an Executive Coach and Vice Chair of the British Chamber in LuxembourgIn this episode I talked to Jill Saville an Executive Coach living in France and working in Luxembourg. We discussed about :Moving from the UK to France,Setting up her own business in Luxembourg as an executive coach after having worked nearly 12 years in the public sector,The difficulty to sell yourself in a new country and new environment,How networking helped her gain visibility,How she provided free coaching sessions at the beginning so she could gain credibilityThe fact that coaching is a job and you should train to be one,The difference...
2021-01-0743 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 11 - Discussion with Kornelia Epping from Moves Consulting based in AustriaIn this episode I talked to Kornelia Epping an immigration & relocation specialist as well an entrepreneur living & working in Austria.We discussed about :Being raised by a father in the logistic business and who took her around EuropeHer love for cultural diversity The difficulty to relocate to Austria as a GermanHow she decided become an entrepreneur and to start a relocation business after seeing an interview on TVHow she prepared for 1 year before launching her businessThe importance of networking to find new customers and be known on the marketAn much moreBroad s...
2020-09-1843 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 10 - Discussion with Ken Nickel-Lane from Nickel-Lane Immigration Group based in CanadaIn this episode I talked to Ken Nickel-Lane an immigration specialist and an entrepreneur living & working in Canada.We discussed about :The importance of customer serviceThe importance to have a corporate an individual focusHow he is making sure to offer the right solutions to his customersHow he is developing his personal brand to help grow his businessHow networking and building trust can bring indirect saleAn much moreBroad scope sector expertiseGlobal Immigration and Visa services, and Global Recruitment and Mobility services, Outsourced services and Hospitality. Identified, secured and serviced clients...
2020-09-0355 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 9 - Discussion with Denis Niedringhaus from Weilan Intercultural Coaching & TrainingIn this episode I talked to Denis Niedringhaus an American with German name, dual nationality US/French, having deep interest in Chinese language, living in Metz and working in Luxembourg.We discussed about :How cultural differences can impact a relocation to a new countryHow within a same company you can have different corporate culturesHis love for the Chinese language and culture and how it impacts his workAnd much more ..What makes his approach different? It is language and culture based. Crossing boundaries geographically can be much easier than crossing them within a corporation...
2020-08-191h 11
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 8 - Discussion with Simône van Schouwenburg from BCEE/Spuerkeess, a Dutch Expat in LuxembourgIn this episode I talked to Simône van Schouwenburg, a Dutch national living and working in Luxembourg who is running the Expat Desk at the BCEE - SpuerkeessWe discussed about :Her life as an expat in the US, the UK, France and LuxembourgThe reason for moving to Luxembourg and working thereHow is life in LuxembourgAnd much more ..After 7 year in the hotel industry she decided to raise her 2 children. In Luxembourg she worked for the European Commission and then joined the banking sector to set up the Expat Desk in 2 different banks.
2020-07-031h 00
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 7- Discussion with Elias Chbeir from Skilon & Elias Consulting, a Serial EntrepreneurIn this episode I talked to Elias Chbeir, born in Lebanon and raised in Belgium and serial entrepreneur.We discussed about :Starting as an entrepreneur right after universityWhy he decided to be an entrepreneurHis new platform (Skilon)And his DJ skills ;-)Curious and passionate, Always ahead in future technology trends. ✔️ Entrepreneurship: Founder of a business supporting SMEs with digital strategies, as well as start-ups (FinTech, Blockchain) in developing winning business models & go-to-market strategies✔️ Cross-Cultural Team Leadership using Agile methods: Building, Developing & Transforming Teams globally across Luxembourg, China & India.✔️ Executive Coaching: Mentoring Man...
2020-06-2445 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 6: Discussion with Virginie Scuvée from Kumquat, who started her career in Recruitment before becoming a CoachIn this episode I talked to Virginie Scuvée, a Belgium national working as a personal & business coach in Luxembourg.We discussed about :Her journey before being a coachWhy she decided to be a coachHow she is helping peopleHow she worked through the lockdownHer Specialties: Coach, Life and business coaching, personal development, speaker, workshops, team coaching & building, outplacement, end of career project, Burn out, SME, co development, transition, re-positioning, happiness, life balance, reconnect to oneselfLift your head out of the track, stop endure life, START TO CHOOSE your life.
2020-06-1250 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 5: Discussion with Guillaume Hernoux from Partner-Eye, an Expat & Young Entrepreneur in Luxembourg.In this episode I talked to Guillaume Hernoux, a young French Entrepreneur in Luxembourg, who decided to relocate to Luxembourg last year after several years in Dublin. We discussed about :His relocation experience, Why he decided to move to LuxembourgHow is it to live and work in Luxembourg as an expatHis journey to become an entrepreneur after 1 year in LuxembourgA qualified Manager in the IT industry with 15 years of experience in Ireland, the UK, Luxembourg and France. Expert at advising companies selecting the right strategy to develop their activities and diversify their business.
2020-06-1241 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 4: Discussion with Francesco Argirò from Bliss Corporation, a Young Entrepreneur in the Global Mobility in Italy.In this episode I talked to Francesco Argirò, an Italian Entrepreneur, owner and founder of 4 companies which specialize in GLOBAL MOBILITY.He helps families (and their pets) relocating abroad, reducing the stress related to life changes, reducing the risks of property damages and offering the best comfort for their Pets in transit. He takes families to their new home, safe and sound! His companies are: ✔ BLISS Moving & Logistics - International Moving Services and Freight Forwarding✔ BLISS Relocation - Relocation and Immigration Services✔ BLISS Pet Services - Worldwide Pets and Animal Relocation Services
2020-06-0545 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 3: Discussion with Stéphane Brun from Game Changer a Headhunter, Career Coach and Entrepreneur.In this episode I talked to Stéphane Brun (Game Changer) about:His career in the financial sector and in big recruitment firmsHis decision to be an entrepreneur and launch his own recruitment firm in LuxembourgThe difficulty to be a solopreneur and the benefits to be in a co-working spaceThe recruitment market in LuxembourgHis advice in setting up a business and the mistakes to avoidIf you want to contact Stéphane:https://www.gamechanger.lu/https://www.careerplaybook.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanebrun8/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2020-05-2947 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 2: From International Marketing to starting a Relocation Business in London with Sylvie FrogerSylvie Froger from Simply London RelocationHaving lived in several European countries during her international marketing career, Sylvie has always relocated herself without any external support – very stressful at times! She could only have dreamt of receiving the services of a friendly, knowledgeable local expert. This is what she now offers with her team at Simply London. She is passionate about London & helping expats enjoy this beautiful city before, during and after their move to the English capital.We discussed about:Herself and what she is doingWhat decided her to bec...
2020-05-2241 min
Entrepreneurial InsightsEpisode 1: From Technician Apprentice and Production Designer to Entrepreneur & International Coach with David Holland MbaIn this 1st episode of LuxTalks Podcast, I am happy to discuss with David Holland from Results Rules OK about his professional journey from being a Technician Apprentice and Production Designer to becoming an Entrepreneur & International Coach. Between both jobs he was:Operation manager in the logisticsManager of a fabrics, accessories and couture garments shop to the DanceSport sectorGeneral manager of a Ramp & Aircraft Services division of Aer LingusMD of a logistics and transport division David is a British National living in Metz (France) and having his business in Luxembourg and the UK.T...
2020-05-1135 min