Mastering Dual Careers and Community In A New Home Abroad: Kate Gondouin

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford interviews Kate Gondouin, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate change management and international HR. Kate shares her journey from her roots in the UK to her current life in France, where she navigates an international lifestyle while balancing career, family, and self-care.

Kate's Background and Career Journey:
Kate started her career in financial services in the UK before travelling the world and eventually working at Airbus in France. She met her French husband during her career transition and moved to Toulouse, France, where she's lived for 13 years.

Challenges of an International Lifestyle:
Managing different languages, cultures, and logistics when traveling frequently for work. Adapting to life in a new country and integrating into the community.

Self-Care and Mental Health:
Kate emphasizes the importance of self-care, mental health, and maintaining well-being amidst a busy life. She shares her strategies for prioritizing sleep, breathing exercises, spending time in nature, and staying present in the moment.

Family Dynamics and Work-Life Balance:
Kate discusses juggling dual careers and raising a family in an expat community. She highlights the importance of routines, morning and evening reflections, and setting intentions for the day.

Tools and Techniques:
Kate recommends a simple framework called GLAD (Grateful, Learned, Actions, Dreams) for herself and her children to reflect on their day and set intentions for the future. She stresses the significance of nature, color therapy, and being fully present in the moment.

Connect with Kate at:    

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kategondouin/

Kate Gondouin's story showcases the intricacies of living an international lifestyle, managing career changes, family responsibilities, mental health, and self-care practices.
Through her experiences and reflections, listeners will gain insights into finding balance, setting intentions, and nurturing well-being in a dynamic and demanding environment.

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Nomadic Diaries explores how your expatriate or nomadic experience can be a powerful vehicle for self-discovery and personal evolution. Living abroad should be more than just collecting passport stamps–it's about becoming the best version of yourself.

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