What do people say about 'Headwinds'?
Here is a sneak preview of what leading professionals and academics in the field of international business think about the book:
Here is a sneak preview of what leading professionals and academics in the field of international business think about the book:
"Helga Samuel is the real deal. I research, write, and speak about cultural intelligence, Helga has lived it. Her self-effacing stories are raw, funny, engaging, and practical." Dr. David Livermore, THOUGHT LEADER ON CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AND AUTHOR OF 'Leading with Cultural Intelligence'
"Helga Samuel is the real deal. I research, write, and speak about cultural intelligence, Helga has lived it. Her self-effacing stories are raw, funny, engaging, and practical." Dr. David Livermore, THOUGHT LEADER ON CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AND AUTHOR OF 'Leading with Cultural Intelligence'
"For the expatriate partner and HR manager there are important lessons to be drawn. Great learnings that indeed can draw only one conclusion: Even with headwinds you are MUCH stronger than you think you are. Couldn’t stop reading…” Dr. Fons Trompenaars, KEYNOTE SPEAKER, THOUGHT LEADER, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ‘Riding the Waves of Culture’
"Storytelling is a skill. When done well its impact can be powerful...I’m not an expatriate but work in this space every day as a professional and I still learned a lot. I’m confident you will too!” Dr. Sandra Upton, VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER, USA
“Headwinds is a compelling narrative of constant striving in the face of adversity and life's circumstances. An inspirational book for all expatriates seeking to build a better life in new and unfamiliar cultural environments.” Dr. Valery Chow, SENIOR ENERGY ADVISOR, SHELL, UK
“The book provides a truly inspiring account of life as an expat. A must read for those moving to work abroad and for human resource managers preparing employees for international assignments.” Dr. Oli. R. Mihalache, PROFESSOR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT, THE NETHERLANDS
“The book provides a truly inspiring account of life as an expat. A must read for those moving to work abroad and for human resource managers preparing employees for international assignments.” Dr. Oli. R. Mihalache, PROFESSOR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT, THE NETHERLANDS
“Her courageous book shows us the way to deal with dilemmas in our multicultural world." Dr. Sylvia van de Bunt, PROFESSOR AND CO-DIRECTOR, SERVANT LEADERSHIP CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, THE NETHERLANDS
“To me Helga S. is a graceful straddler between different worlds who relates with disarming honesty and subtle humour...Everyone who has lived, studied or worked for an extended period abroad will resonate with the experiences the author describes. I especially recommend this book to those working in HR who have professional contact with people from outside their own culture.” Wolf-Dieter Kretschmer, DEPARTMENT HEAD, EVANGELIUMSRUNDFUNK, GERMANY
"As a European Expat living in India, I found Helga’s story inspiring. Her story can encourage all of us - men, women, local, expat or re-pat. The book is written with soul, elegance and expertise in the field of diversity and inclusion." Florentina Peels, IT OPERATIONS MANAGER, EXPAT IN INDIA