CONNECTIVITY COACHHow to engage into comfortable relationships with oneself and others is critical to self-worth and happiness. To prevent the feeling from ---ness, such as homesickness, "belongingness", emptiness, "friendlessness", "unsuccessfulness", and your own –ness, it's essential to know how to relate to others in a way that increases security and confidence, instead of being stuck in loneliness.CROSS CULTURAL & RELOCATION ADVISOR Assist internationals and their families to prepare in advance for the move to Los Angeles/ Pasadena and help to settle down once arrived in California. In addition of the culture shock and all the biases that may impact a smooth transition, a multitude of details need to be addressed, like how do I rent an apartment-house / where to find a bank and how does a credit score work in the U.S./ what if I have a medical emergency / which daycare, preschool, school should I register my child(ren) / etc..INTERNATIONAL SPOUSES MENTORYou just moved from another country to accompany your spouse who accepted a new position at Caltech or JPL. You are simultaneously excited about the possibilities that a new country brings, such as new people, culture, and environment, but you might also feel challenged and overwhelmed. There are days you may feel lonely and at a loose end, especially if you used to work. You may also miss your home, family and friends, and food from your country while at the same time your spouse is making new professional connections and following his or her scientific or engineering passion with new coworkers. All of this may result in losing your self-esteem and feeling subsumed by low energy. We are here to support you, to assist you as you look at your new life in California from another perspective and to encourage you to embrace your life in Pasadena, either through socializing, volunteering, working, or education.

Did you know those who suffer from loneliness have a lifespan equal to those who smoke 15 cigarettes a day? Did you know that employee loneliness costs businesses around $154 billion annually due to stress-related absenteeism (USA, 2019).You may know how to spot conflict and tension within a team, a lack of motivation, but do you know how to identify the signs of loneliness at work?What about the hidden costs of loneliness, such as repeated delays (arriving late to meetings, not responding timely to clients ), missed appointments, unmet deadlines, dry and short interactions, incomplete work , lack of initiative, etc…The consequences impact the whole teamGeneration Z (born between 1997 and 2012) is the loneliest (73%) and the most anxious generation (25%) (USA Aug 2022). Yet by 2050, companies will employ only Gen Z. It’s time to respond to loneliness NOW in a destigmatized manner. 51% top CEOs suffer from loneliness; up to 70% of young managers. As a result, their performance is affected as well as their teams’. 82% of employees say that connections are essential to creating a sense of belonging: a friend at work is enough not to feel lonely, and consequences are visible:56% increase in performance50% reduction in turnover risk75% reduction in sick daysToday, loneliness is no longer taboo; it's temporary, like thirst or hunger, whether it's personal or professional.TWO MASTER CLASSES FOR COMPANIES2-hours: Covers the impact of loneliness and staff well-being. Includes interactive exercises5-hours: In-depth content with additional interactive and simulation exercisesCOACHINGIndividual coaching: how to overcome loneliness, remove blockages and fears, develop confidence and self-esteem to create meaningful relationships. For managers and individuals. 6-10 sessionsTeam coaching: when the manager notices difficulties related to loneliness within the team and wants to develop collaborative and fluid interactions for better productivity. 5 sessions