In this the second part of the two-part episode of 'John Scott Lawton's English, You Know', I again interview Slovak national Michaela Smith about her fascinating career, initially in the Commercial Hospitality sector, in particular, which has seen her live, work and travel to many different countries. More recently, Michaela has trained to become a Leadership and Transformational Coach to share her vast experiences of working with people to help others progress in their careers and to develop personally. 

In this second episode, we follow Michaela on her exciting journey from Vietnam to work in Japan for 3 years, before a move to England in rather difficult personal circumstances. 

We also discuss Michaela's new work aspirations as she establishes herself as a Leadership and Transformational Coach, sharing her many years of experience of managing and coping with change in both personal and professional contexts. Her vast experiences of leading and managing multi-national, multi-cultural and multi-lingual teams will be a tremendous resource on which she can draw when coaching and supporting others to fulfil their potential. Michaela explains the concept of 'Mindful Leadership' and what it means for current and future leaders and managers.

We both hope the podcast is of interest and value to anyone who has lived abroad or is considering it as a career option. Such a move is certainly not for everyone, but Michaela's open and very frank approach illustrates some of the issues that will be faced if people do choose to work away from what they consider home.

In a deeply personal account, Michaela explains the importance of self-reflection and self-care; taking time out to enjoy nature, one's hobbies and especially one's close family and friends.

You can find out about the professional coaching services Michaela Smith now provides at: https://michaela-smith.com/ and her LinkedIn profile describing her career in the Commercial Hospitality sector as a Marketing and Sales Director can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-smith-896a5735/

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