118. How to find happiness working abroad, with Nathan Cornwell

Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

In this special episode, Al and Leanne dive into the intricacies of expat life with expert Nathan Cornwell. Learn how to successfully navigate the challenges of living and working abroad and understand the psychological aspects that affect expats.

Nathan shares his extensive experience and research on what makes expats happy and fulfilled, and why some end up heading back home. He also provides practical advice for organisations on how to support their expat employees.

Enjoy!

P.S. Our normal Tuesday ‘This Week in Work’ episodes will return in August!

Key Topics Covered:

• What is organizational psychology?

• Nathan’s experience living in China

• Research on the challenges of expat life

• The pressures of working for a foreign company

• Red flags and potential pitfalls for expats

• Strategies for overcoming low moments as an expat

• The FLAIR model for successful expat transitions

About Nathan Cornwell, Expat Consultant

Nathan Cornwell is an organisational psychologist and talent management consultant specializing in expat support. He has worked with organizations like PwC, Rolls Royce, KPMG, and the United Nations. Nathan helps companies build successful workplaces globally and supports expats in achieving success in their new environments.

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• Nathan Cornwell Consulting

• Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn

• Sign up for our upcoming live workshop with Nathan at truthliesandwork.com/workshop for a free ticket.

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Next Episode Teaser:

Join us next time as we talk to Lee Rubin, the woman behind the amazing growth at Confetti. Lee will share her insights on building a great workplace culture through online, virtual events, which is essential listening for anyone managing a hybrid or remote workplace.