I've been creating global communication strategies since I was six years old.As the child of an expat, I grew up in Seoul, Hong Kong, London, Tokyo, New York, Paris and Vancouver. Constantly being the new kid in school and often the only visible minority in the community, I had to figure out ways to make a memorable first impression and effectively communicate with people with whom I shared no cultural or linguistic background. I was networking even before I knew what that word meant. My global citizenship continues today as an adult, having studied and worked in Seoul, Honolulu, Vancouver, and Toronto. I combine my life-long international experiences with my academic and professional expertise in communication to help individuals and organizations build powerful communication strategies and skills to communicate their value, enabling them to grow their global network, create opportunities, and ultimately set them apart on the world stage. I specialize in working with global executives, international dignitaries & spouses, internationally educated immigrants, expatriates & families, international faculty & students, and multicultural organizations & teams. In particular, I am deeply passionate about serving women and other equity deserving communities. Areas of expertise include: personal branding, cross-cultural communication & trouble shooting, public speaking, professional communication skills, networking, and leadership soft skills development. Select examples of organizations I’ve worked with: KPMG, the World Bank, Western University, TMU, Seoul National University, the Canadian Water Network, Mitacs, North American Association of Asian Professionals, and more. My coaching clients have been hired by their dream international employer, won awards at public speaking competitions, and gotten accepted to leading MBA/graduate schools around the world. If you’re a global professional (current or aspiring) or organization eager to develop strong communication strategies and tools, contact me today at jean@liveyourpotential.ca.The world is your playground. Communicate your value and have fun.