This Expat Life

Amanda Maxime
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This Expat Life

While life abroad is often amazing, it is not only rainbows & butterflies - as all experienced expats very well know. From the pleasures of drinking from fresh coconuts to dealing with a personal crisis, This Expat Life opens up space for all facets of life abroad. And more importantly: what you can do to thrive in it.Certified coach, former expat and forever globetrotter Amanda Maxime dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.

  1. 2 JAN

    #65 Staying fit & healthy as a busy expat in NYC with Amie Wiley

    [My signature program The Co-Pilot is starting again on Feb 19th! Join us now] How do you stay active, fit & healthy when you prioritise your career abroad? How do you stay committed to exercise when you’re just about to move countries and the overwhelm is real?  Questions I have definitely asked myself, as - even though I regularly exercise - my work & to do list often get priority over a gym class. I got impressed with fitgirl & content creator Amie Wiley who did the 75hard challenge as she moved from Ireland to NYC. If you’re not familiar with 75hard, it’s a challenge to build resilience and includes 2x 45 min exercise A DAY, and much more. As I saw Amie doing that just before I moved to Rio myself, she inspired me to - this time, yes - commit to my gym classes and runs even though I had SO much to do and the overwhelm was very, very real. I love seeing how Amie designed her life in NYC and with health & wellness still the key element in it, I decided to ask her on the show to chat more about these topics. If you’d like to know more about Amie, you can find her on YouTube and Instagram

    28 min

  2. 31/12/2024

    #64 Part 2 - Getting ready for the New Year - 12 questions to set yourself up for a great 2025

    How can you make this year different from the last?  I’m always incredibly intentional about how I want to start the new year, so that I can ensure my continuous growth and avoid autopilot mode. Many set new year’s resolutions, but these are designed to fail. In this episode I share 12 questions that will help you set your priorities and see how you can stay your course throughout the year. Prefer these questions in written form? Leave your email address here and you will get them delivered to your inbox! https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/reflection-questions This episode is part 2 of a sequence. Go to episode #63 for part 1. >> Download the free tool The Wheel of Expat Live that I mentioned in the episode here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/wheel-expat-life >> Want to go deeper on your growth as an expat or global player in 2025? Join my programme The Co-Pilot here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilot

    38 min

  3. 30/12/2024

    #63 Part 1: Getting ready for the New Year - 12 questions for expats to reflect on 2024

    A new year is upon us! And many want to change something - big or small - about their lives. Getting into the habit of regular reflection is a great way to be more intentional with your time & energy, especially if you are as future-oriented as me. It’s tempting to always look ahead to the next month, the next promotion, the next country - but there are powerful lessons in your past that can make your future even better. In this episode I’ll guide you through 12 questions that help you reflect on 2024. Get a notebook & pen, a cup of tea and let’s dive into it! Prefer these questions in written form? Leave your email address here and you will get them delivered to your inbox! https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/reflection-questions >> See episode #64 for part 2 >> Download the free tool The Wheel of Expat Live that I mentioned in the episode here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/wheel-expat-life >> Want to go deeper on your growth as an expat or global player in 2025? Join my programme The Co-Pilot here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilot

    34 min

  4. 24/10/2024

    #62 The expat dilemma: Should I change the country or should I change myself?

    There comes a point in every expat’s life that you need to face the dilemma: am I staying or leaving? And this is often when you feel stuck, unfulfilled or in a struggle. It’s a natural response to change the outer circumstances to feel better, but as an expat, that means you’re also questioning your location! So should you change the country or should you change yourself? In this episode of This Expat Life I shed my light on this topic with real examples. And are you ready to implement some of the things I talk about? Then my new (live, online) programme The Co-Pilot is the perfect match for you! In 6 weeks I’ll guide you through proven coaching methods & exercises so that you can get that deeper understanding of yourself I’m talking about, plus have concrete tools in hand to continue deepening your personal growth after the programme. Experience more fulfillment, ease & direction in your expat life without the constant overthinking you've come to rely on. The Co-Pilot has now started but will open doors again in January. Get on the priority list and be the first notified AND receive a limited early bird offer! https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilot PS. I’m taking a short podcast break - make sure to subscribe to be the first to know when a new episode comes out, or join my weekly Air Mail: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/email-opt-in

    41 min

  5. 09/10/2024

    #61 The 4 Ds to be more consistent in your (emotional & mental) energy towards a goal

    Help, how do I deal with inconsistent energy as I’m working towards a goal? This is what an expat coachee asked me as she has embarked on a new career path but also finds herself in unhelpful moods more often than she’d like. Having been here myself, I figured my tips would be useful for you as well. Listen to this episode as I explain the 4 D’s that help you to maintain your best state: detach, data, do something else, and a daily practice. Want the opportunity to ask me your questions too? On November 3rd, my new group programme The Co-Pilot starts! Be the FIRST notified when doors open & join for a very exclusive offer - sign up to the priority list here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/priority-co-pilot

    23 min

  6. 02/10/2024

    #60 7 quick tips to step out of your comfort zone

    It’s a cliche but it’s true… The magic really happens outside of your comfort zone. Now as an expat you have ventured outside your comfort zone already, but maybe you’re staying comfortable when it comes to other things, like changing careers, online visibility, a fitness goal or something else. I regularly step out of my comfort zone (my live event last month was one of those things!) and while it can still make me nervous from time to time, I also know this practice has been the key driver of my personal & professional growth. In this episode I share 7 quick tips that help make the step outside your comfort zone easier & less scary. Go find some magic! >>> And want to join the first round of my new group programme The Co-Pilot? Sign up here to get on the priority list (no strings attached) and be the FIRST notified when doors officially open... For the lowest investment it will ever be 🤩

    34 min
  7. #59 Changing self-doubt for self-kindness with Akanksha Singh

    25/09/2024

    #59 Changing self-doubt for self-kindness with Akanksha Singh

    > Akanksha is an ambitious management consultant and after two geographical transitions in 3 covid-years, she was left with a bit of a nagging feeling of something not being in place. Originally from India and now based in the Netherlands, she signed up for my 6-month group coaching programme to enable a shift. In this episode we talk about the inner transformation Akanksha had by being able to quiet her inner critic (most days!), with positive results on how she shows up at work & in relationships too. She also shares what she says to herself now and a practice that has become a favourite at the end of the day - plus a lot more. I loved seeing Akanksha's change over the past few months and think her story is a heartwarming testimony to the power of personal growth. And are you interested in joining my next group programme? Stay tuned! I'm planning the date as we speak. Sign up for my weekly Air Mail to be the first to hear when doors open and get an early bird discount. Air Mail: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/email-opt-in Join my live event: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/live-event Download my FREE Wheel of Expat Life exercise: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/wheel-expat-life  Read more about my 1:1 coaching: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com

    36 min

  8. 18/09/2024

    #58 Finding your soulmate as an expat with Michelle Chung

    How to find your soulmate when you live a somewhat unconventional life as an expat? Do you need to settle and compromise if you want to start a family? Where to begin if you keep moving around? These are some topics I (female, mid 30s, single) have thought about myself a lot in recent years, and some of my coachees as well. Expat life is great but it can also pose a barrier to your love life. In this episode I talk about it with Michelle Chung, a soulmate manifestation coach! Find more about Michelle here: https://www.instagram.com/michellechungcoach/ And about me here:https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com

    24 min
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While life abroad is often amazing, it is not only rainbows & butterflies - as all experienced expats very well know. From the pleasures of drinking from fresh coconuts to dealing with a personal crisis, This Expat Life opens up space for all facets of life abroad. And more importantly: what you can do to thrive in it.Certified coach, former expat and forever globetrotter Amanda Maxime dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Maxime
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
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    © Amanda Molenaar
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