Coaching for immigrants building a life in a new country
Your Experience * Your Identity * Your Place in a New Culture
Hi, I am Lindy, and I support immigrants and international professionals navigate cultural change,
reconnect with their professional identity and build a genuine sense of belonging in a new environment.
You've spent years building your experience, so why does moving countries sometimes make you feel like a beginner again? Perhaps you've become so good at adapting to different cultural expectations, unfamiliar ways of working and the constant demands of settling into a new country that you've lost sight of who you are now — and of what you actually want.
You haven't lost your personal or professional identity. But you may be struggling to recognize where it fits in your new world.
At MPowerMe Coaching, I help immigrant professionals understand the cultural and personal changes they're navigating, reconnect with their experience and strengths, and find their own way forward in a new country.
Before setting new goals, let's understand where you stand
You've probably received plenty of advice about establishing yourself professionally in a new country. Update your CV, build your network, improve your interview skills and put yourself out there. But what if the real challenge goes deeper? How has moving countries affected the way you see yourself professionally? Have you gradually adjusted your ambitions to fit what seems possible, rather than what you actually want? My coaching approach begins with orientation before goal setting. Together, we explore how your experiences, strengths and cultural environment influence your confidence, communication and choices. This gives you a clearer understanding of where you stand and how you want to move forward. You don't need to become someone else to succeed in a new country. You need to understand how to bring who you are into a different environment.
Meet Lindy
I'm Lindy Lelij, and I know what it's like to arrive in a country with a lifetime of experience, only to discover that the familiar ways of working and relating to people don't always translate into a different cultural environment. My professional background spans leadership, people management, community development and coaching. These experiences, together with my own migration journey and my research into immigrant experiences in New Zealand, have shaped the way I work with people navigating cultural and professional transitions. I believe that before we can find our place in a new environment, we need to understand how that environment is influencing the way we see ourselves. If you'd like to read more about me, just head to the 'About' page.
Cultural Compass — Your six-week journey towards clarity and belonging
I developed the Cultural Compass Journey for immigrant professionals who want to make sense of their experiences and find their feet in a new country, both personally and professionally. It's a personalised six-session coaching programme that looks beyond the practical aspects of settling into a new country. We explore the ways cultural differences can affect your confidence, communication, professional identity and sense of belonging. We also look at the pressures of continuous adaptation, the expectations you brought with you and what you want your future to look like. You bring your experiences, professional knowledge and understanding of your own life. I bring a structured coaching approach, my experience of navigating life between cultures and insights from my work with immigrants in New Zealand. Together, we work towards a clearer understanding of where you stand and how you want to move forward. Because building a life in a new country shouldn't mean losing sight of yourself along the way.
