Dr Sherrie Lee

Rebuilding a Career Across Borders: Learning & Unlearning

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:26:21 +0000

In the first episode of International Career Journey, Dr Sherrie Lee talks with Sumati Sharma about leaving an established career in India to become a student again — and everything she had to learn, unlearn, and rebuild along the way. A conversation about cultural adaptation, professional networking, and what it means to belong to two countries at once.

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Using Character Strengths to Build Career Confidence

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:23:01 +0000

Imposter syndrome doesn't care how qualified you are. It shows up at the moments that matter most — the job application, the networking event, the dream role that suddenly feels within reach. This article draws on three real coaching stories and the VIA character strengths framework to explore what actually helps when the voice of self-doubt gets loud.

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Professional Development, Professional Identity, and Being Recognised as an Educator Beyond Academia

admin — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:10:22 +0000

A reflective exploration of professional development, career pivots, and educator identity beyond academia. Drawing on my international teaching journey and Advance HE Fellowship, I examine how reflective practice, portfolio careers, and globally recognised frameworks help professional staff and international professionals make sense of evolving careers.

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How Character Strengths Help You Network Better Across Cultures

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:40:49 +0000

When You Feel Like a Fish Out of Water That is how I would describe myself in many networking moments — watching people fall into easy conversation and laughter while I find myself alone in a corner, wondering how they make it look so effortless. It happens when I am in a room full of…

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The Credential Trap: Why International Professionals Struggle to Get Hired in New Zealand

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:07:53 +0000

Many international professionals arrive in New Zealand with impressive qualifications and a decade of experience — and still can't get hired. Not because they're not capable, but because the local labour market screens for something credentials alone can't provide: community, local networks, and cultural familiarity. This article maps the credential trap, why it catches experienced professionals by surprise, and what career-changer migrants and the advisors who support them can do about it.

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