about me
Hi, I’m Jennifer – a coach, trainer, former humanitarian worker and expat with over 20 years of professional experience in cross-cultural settings.
Raised in a British-American family in Mexico and Spain, I’ve lived and worked across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, and converse with my clients in both English and Spanish.
My background includes grassroots development work in Kenya, Ethiopia, the USA, and the UK, as well as a decade with Tearfund supporting leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean through coaching, mentoring, and training.
These experiences give me a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of working across cultures – insight I bring to every coaching and training session. I hold degrees from the University of Virginia and SOAS (London) and have been coaching since 2015.
What can I help with?
Cross-Cultural Life & Transitions
- Adjusting to a new culture or settling back home after living abroad
- Preparing for an international assignment – personally, professionally, or with your family
- Navigating cross-cultural team dynamics and communication challenges
- Preparing for retirement after years of service abroad
Career & Leadership
- Gaining clarity during career transitions or role changes
- Building confidence in a new leadership position
- Developing your coaching and communication skills as a leader
- Aligning your work with your personal values and long-term goals
Processing & Perspective
- Reflecting on and making sense of challenging experiences such as burnout, trauma, team conflict, or organisational change
- Creating space to step back, gain perspective, and make thoughtful decisions
- Managing stress, overwhelm, or uncertainty with practical tools and support