Thinking of moving to the Netherlands? Or maybe you’ve just arrived and things feel… a bit strange? In this episode, I’m sharing real expat moments that’ll help you feel a little more prepared... and a lot less alone.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Dutch birthday parties feel like organized meetings (and how that helps you connect)
• How “niets te verbergen” turns bare windows into a lesson in honesty (and what it tells you about feedback at work)
• The secret power of the humble tosti - your new go-to lunch and networking hack
• Tips for surviving three-cheek greetings without an instructional manual
• Why Dutch directness is career gold once you get the hang of it
• How scheduling every coffee meet keeps relationships strong (yes, even with friends)
• What bike lanes teach you about efficiency, trust, and fitting in

Who this is for:

Ambitious internationals in the Netherlands who want to blend into Dutch culture—and use it to boost their career success.

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P.S. If you’re figuring out your next step, I created a free Ikigai workbook to help you get clarity - just drop me a message or grab it from the link.

Tag me on LinkedIn with your funniest culture-shock moment—I’d love to hear your stories!

Think you know how recruiters work?

In this episode, I’m sharing 6 things we notice right away — and most candidates have no idea. Knowing these can help you approach your job search with more confidence, clarity, and strategy.

• What recruiters really look for in the first 10 seconds of your CV
• Why we always check your LinkedIn — even if your CV is great
• How tone and energy on the first call can make or break your chances
• Why friendly, personal messages often beat “perfect” ones
• What silence or delays really mean behind the scenes
• And why rejection often isn’t about your skills

This episode is for any expat who’s job hunting in the Netherlands or Europe, feeling stuck, and wondering how recruiters make decisions behind closed doors.

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P.S. If you’re figuring out your next step, I created a free Ikigai workbook to help you get clarity - just drop me a message or grab it from the link.

You worked all day, answered emails, jumped between tasks, even stayed late…

But somehow, you end the day thinking:

“What did I actually get done?”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. You’re just surrounded by distractions.

In today’s episode of 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, I will share 8 practical focus tools that will help you cut through the noise, reclaim your attention, and finally get meaningful work done - without burning out.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to use Focus Mode on your phone to protect your mental space
• Why starting your day with your phone is sabotaging your mindset
• The one playlist trick that trains your brain to get into deep work
• A better way to structure your tasks so you actually finish things
• How to use the Pomodoro technique (without giving up after day two)
• And how to find your personal “focus window” — and protect it like gold

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or constantly “busy” but not proud of what you accomplished — this episode is for you.

🎧 Press play and take the first step toward better focus and a calmer, more productive day.

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P.S. If you’re figuring out your next step, I created a free Ikigai workbook to help you get clarity - just drop me a message or grab it from the link.