New Zealand – Dr Sherrie Lee

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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Navigating the Third Space: What International Professionals Need to Know About Working Across Borders

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:38:44 +0000

What is the third space? Learn how international professionals navigate cultural identity and career challenges across borders—and how to share your story.

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Reflections on World Refugee Day 20 June 2024

admin — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:25:25 +0000

Reflections on World Refugee Day 20 June 2024 at a community event in Wellington, New Zealand.

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The ‘other’ in ESOL: Is it really about othering?

admin — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:01:40 +0000

ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. Some are calling it outdated and 'othering', but I there's more to othering than the word 'other'!

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