About the Expats’ Career Coach

From feeling unfulfilled in Italy to living abroad with purpose…

Now, I live in the Netherlands and run a career coaching business (I’m known as the Expats’ Career Coach for high-earning but dissatisfied professionals, craving change and fulfillment abroad).

A few years ago, though?

I was traumatised by a toxic work culture and kept jumping from one crappy job to the next in Italy, feeling like moving abroad was simply not possible for me.

But I eventually said “enough”. I got really strategic with my job search and landed my first HR/Recruitment job in Switzerland. Sadly, 4 years later, I was made redundant during a reorganisation (when living abroad with a Visa… yay).

So, as an unemployed person, I got back to the drawing board and set a new goal: finding a job in the Netherlands. Even though I didn’t speak Dutch, had zero connection, and didn’t live there, I landed a position at Booking.com in Amsterdam only one month after the start of my search (including a full relocation package and benefits for my partner).

Flash forward a few years, I had the chance to hire for top global tech companies like TomTom and Atlassian…until an unstable economy knocked at my door again. But this awakened the courage to transform yet another setback into an opportunity and find my true calling.

Becoming a Career Coach for Expats

In 2024 (and with the external help of a coach, because when it comes to our own situation, it’s difficult to assess it objectively and spot untapped opportunities), I finally created THE Right Job for me (yes, with capitals!): combining my experience and insider knowledge as a recruiter with career coaching to support other expats and aspiring expats.

So, despite it being an unregulated industry, I decided to train properly and get certified by both Erickson Coaching International and the International Coaching Federation.

The only regret I have as an expat who’s completely changed her career multiple times? If only I had done it sooner!

So, I now help other experienced professionals find the right job abroad faster and more confidently. What’s more rewarding than this?

I reached out to Roberta because I felt the need for a new approach in my job search. I was sending out countless applications with very poor results. With Roberta, I completely revamped my CV and LinkedIn, putting myself and my story at the center, and applied some new techniques. The result of this new approach was two out of two interviews secured within just a few weeks at multinational companies. I received practical, straightforward advice I could apply immediately, along with empathy and availability that made the whole process much easier. I would truly recommend her to anyone.

Alessandro R.
When I started working with Roberta, my plans for the future and my career were very unclear, weighed down by a mix of personal dissatisfaction and constant comparison with others. I felt lost. Through the support of coaching, I was able to clearly define both my personal and professional identity in a holistic and structured way, but most importantly, to understand which future path could best highlight my skills. I managed to regain my motivation, and now I’m able to see the direction I want for my future.

Federico S.

**Am I the right expats’ career coach for you?…**

If you value this, we’ll be an even better match than a pizza margherita and a blonde beer - simply perfetto!

Former senior recruiter with 9+ years of experience hunting talent for top global companies with crazy interview processes. So, I know exactly what gets you noticed by recruiters and makes you stand out from all candidates in front of hiring teams.
Helped 100+ expats and experienced professionals across 24+ nationalities
In an unregulated industry, I’m a certified career coach (by Erickson Coaching International and ICF, International Coaching Federation).

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