Career coach & educator for international professionals
I work at the intersection of career development, cross‑cultural capability, and identity, with a focus on how international professionals — and the organisations that work with them — navigate and thrive in new work cultures.
My approach brings together research, facilitation expertise, and lived experience as a migrant, informed by practice across higher education, government, and training contexts in Singapore and New Zealand. I am currently based in New Zealand and work with clients and partners worldwide.
My perspective
Much of my work is shaped by research on knowledge brokering and professional networks, and by years of supporting internationally mobile professionals navigating unfamiliar systems, expectations, and workplace cultures.
I am particularly interested in how people:
- make sense of their professional identities across cultures
- build meaningful and strategic networks in new contexts
- develop confidence and agency during periods of transition, disruption, or uncertainty
This perspective underpins both my one‑to‑one career coaching and my work with organisations, where I design and deliver learning that is culturally responsive, practical, and grounded in lived realities.
Experience & credentials
I have over 10 years’ experience in facilitation, coaching, and workshop design, and have worked across government, higher education, and corporate training contexts.
Professional affiliations and credentials
- Certified Career Services Provider™ credentialled by the National Career Development Association
- Professional Member of the Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ)
- Lead, CDANZ Special Interest Group on VIA Character Strengths
Academic background
- Associate Fellow, Advance HE
- PhD in Education, University of Waikato
(Research focused on peer brokering practices of international learners through culturally relevant connections and networks) - Master of Arts in TESOL, University of Southern California
Who I work with
My work supports:
- International professionals navigating career transitions, identity shifts, and unfamiliar work cultures
- Organisations seeking to better support internationally mobile staff, students, or clients through culturally responsive career development and learning initiatives
If you’re interested in exploring whether my approach is a good fit for your needs, you’re welcome to start with a short conversation.
👉 Book a free no-obligation 20‑minute conversation
You can find out more about my career coaching services or submit a form to let me know about your career coaching or training needs.
Stay connected
I regularly share research‑informed reflections and practical insights on international careers, identity, and navigating work across cultures.
You are welcome to connect with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter International Career Journey on LinkedIn and Substack. My articles are written for international professionals, as well as the educators, employers, and practitioners who support them.
About my website
My vision is for each of us to embrace culture as power, not a barrier. My mission is to broaden people’s knowledge and connections beyond their immediate world.
My blog posts provide insights into my journeys I’ve taken as an educator, researcher, and a/n (im)migrant in New Zealand, and also features my poetry.
Read more about my work as an academic and poet.
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