A proven system to help FIFO expats
take control of their career and
life abroad

Built from 20+ years of experience and insights from over 10,000 expats working in challenging, high-performance environments.

After launching my coaching business, I was approached by many expats I already knew through recruitment to work with them on common challenges, career progression, direction, and making better decisions while living abroad.

But there was a problem.

Most FIFO expats want coaching, but long hours and unpredictable schedules make regular one-to-one sessions difficult to sustain. So we built Expat Mastery. A flexible, structured video programme designed specifically for expats who want to move forward, but need a system that fits around their lifestyle.

Having founded an expatriate recruitment company, I have interviewed, assessed, and placed over 10,000 expats over the last 20 years. This has provided a unique insight into what actually works – and why some expats accelerate, while others drift. This programme distils that collective experience into a practical, structured system you can apply immediately.

Expat Mastery combines self-awareness and structured self-coaching with practical tools, proven strategies, and curated insights from real-world expat experience – so you’re not just reflecting, you’re making better decisions and taking action.

The programme is built around the key areas that determine success as an expat:

  • Career progression and positioning, including CV optimisation, LinkedIn presence, job search strategy, automation, working effectively with recruiters, interview mastery, and leadership on site.
  • Financial and strategic decision-making, including package negotiation, personal wealth management, and long-term planning.
  • Life on site and sustainability, including wellbeing, communication, relationships, and building a lifestyle where you are thriving, not just surviving.
  • Structure and direction, including self-awareness, goal setting, mobility planning, and clear action planning so you can move forward with confidence.

Programmes

$1,900 — Expat Life and Career Mastery

$1,275 — Expat Career Mastery

$375 — CV and Interview Mastery for Expats

$375 — Effective Management and Communication on Site

$375 — Package Negotiations and Personal Wealth Management

Coaching Upgrades

$600 — Executive Plus Upgrade

Optional upgrade for Expat Life and Career Mastery. Access includes a psychometric assessment and a 90-minute one-to-one coaching session. This session can be tailored to your needs; whether that’s mock interviews, career strategy, goal setting, or applying the course directly to your situation.

$400 — Introduction to Coaching

A private 1:1 introductory coaching session to start mapping out a clear, actionable plan for your expat career and life.

Why it's valuable

If you are serious about making this chapter of your life really count,
and want a clear, structured way to move forward, you can get started below.

Access the full course here to get started

James has been an invaluable listener, offering guidance that has shaped not only my career but my personal life as well. His approach is subtle yet impactful - through our conversations, I found clarity in areas I hadn’t even considered before. What stood out most was recognizing the gap between what I thought I wanted and what truly mattered to me. There’s still work to do, but the direction is now clear.

FTSE 100 C-suite executive, London

A trusted colleague recommended James, and I’m grateful they did. I initially had no expectations, but from our first session, it became clear that this wasn’t about receiving advice - it was about uncovering insights I already had but hadn’t acknowledged. Taking the time to step back and reflect with the right guidance has helped me realign my goals. Surprisingly, rather than adding more, the most powerful shift was letting go of commitments and relationships that no longer served me.

VP Human Resources, Toronto

James has a remarkable ability to help you find answers without imposing his own perspective. Our conversations led me to an unexpected realization: I had been prioritizing the wrong things. In pursuit of professional success, I was neglecting what truly brought me happiness. Adjusting my focus has not only improved my personal life but also made me more effective at work. I’ve learned to step back, stress less, and as a result, the people around me have responded positively too.

Chief Financial Officer, Ivory Coast

The first two sessions with James were simply about laying everything out - where I was, what I felt, and what I needed to change. That process alone was incredibly powerful. It wasn’t about receiving instructions or advice; it was about having the space to reflect. Now, after six sessions, I have a clear plan and feel more focused than ever. I’m pausing coaching to work on these goals but will return when the time is right for the next stage of growth.

Group HR Manager, Perth

I’ve known James for years in a professional capacity but never considered coaching until recently. His ability to direct conversations in a way that leads to real breakthroughs has been impressive. I am now closer than ever to achieving a personal goal I had struggled with for years. The structured approach to tracking progress and staying accountable to myself has made all the difference.

Engineer, East Yorkshire

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