by Edmée Schalkx | Jul 13, 2017 | Virtual Coffee with Coaches
The subject of the call was ” What kind of leaders are TCK’s?” With the first exchange it came clear that there was a need to extend the discussion from TCK’s (Third Culture Kids) to CCKs (Cross-culture Kids). We looked at the difference and...
by Edmée Schalkx | Jun 26, 2017 | Articles
The Transatlantic Travels of a Blue Jeans Crisscrossing nine cultures before you can wear yours “In 1853, a young tailor from Germany, called Levi Strauss, began working in San Francisco; Levi sold thick canvas to miners; the miners used the canvas to make tents. One...
by Edmée Schalkx | May 10, 2017 | Articles
Networking can be a challenge; it can be nerve-racking, even stressful. When you network in a place which isn’t your birthplace, you can add feeling awkward to the mix. But it does not have to be that way. I was born in Venezuela and before I moved to The...
by Edmée Schalkx | Mar 21, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
Coaching is no longer a “dirty word”, and it is not only limited to the sports world. Nowadays people do not feel ashamed to say they are working with a coach. On the contrary, coaches are being flaunted in the boardrooms, job seekers are asking for coaching,...
by Edmée Schalkx | Aug 19, 2016 | Whispers
Societies tend to believe that we need to avoid bad habits like drinking, partying too much… but did you know that shameful vices have shaped civilizations? Yes, vices such as the need to drink, having sex or smoking are fundamental elements for creating societies,...
Edmée is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a Certified Mentor Coach with over 15 years of broad international experience supporting coaches to prepare for ICF certifications and individuals with their personal growth. Her trademark course International Mentor Coach Training Program: Going Beyond Models has received enthusiastic reviews from its participants.