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Ep. 61 Crossing Borders II: Tools For Success When Living Abroad (Special Guest Nadia Ibrahim-Taney)

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In this fantastic series we discuss the unique challenges of being an international student but in particular those living abroad from the United States. We bring in expert guest Nadia Ibrahim-Taney of Beyond Discovery Coaching who helps those who are pursuing international study and career to maximize the experience. Highlights from this episode include: 

  • Nadia tells our listeners about her background and how this fueled her work
  • She discusses the most common challenges of students who have studied, lived and worked abroad 
  • What are the unique challenges related to adapting to a new or different culture and what steps does she suggest students take when they are experiencing this
  • She breaks down how she thinks international experience helps students stand out in the job search
  • Things like adaptability, resilience, etc. are really hard to show a potential employer on a resume. She discusses how can students with skills like this demonstrate them when applying or networking
  • Many students we work with feel like they lack a solid network. She discusses top tips for students who are looking to expand their network, especially abroad
  • Nadia talks about her favorite resources to use in your work with individuals looking to work or study internationally
  • She talks about the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

    • Guest Info

    Nadia Ibrahim-Taney

    Website: https://www.beyonddiscoverycoaching.com/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiaibrahim/

    Instagram: @beyonddiscoverycoaching


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