Amanda Molenaar is a former diplomat turned life coach for high-achieving expats. Amanda shares her journey from working with the Dutch Foreign Service—tackling critical global issues like deforestation in Brazil—to helping expats uncover their authentic selves and build truly fulfilling lives.
Amanda opens up about the challenges of being a diplomat and living abroad, from the perks of a diplomatic passport to the emotional toll of navigating personal struggles far from home. Through her own experiences with grief, breakups, and career crossroads, Amanda learned that true transformation comes from embracing the wisdom of your body and aligning your life with what truly matters.
Now, as a coach, Amanda specializes in guiding ambitious expats who appear to have it all on paper but feel stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled. Her practical, future-focused approach helps clients tune into their emotions, uncover patterns, and make aligned decisions that bring clarity and confidence.
Key Moments
- Diplomat Days: Amanda reflects on her career working in Brazil, balancing global responsibilities with the personal challenges of living abroad.
- The Body Knows Best: Amanda explains how tuning into physical and emotional cues unlocks clarity and deeper self-awareness.
- Coaching vs. Therapy: Amanda shares how coaching differs by focusing on actionable steps and future goals, perfect for high-achieving individuals navigating transition points.
- Breaking Patterns: Discover how her clients often realize they’ve been living lives that look successful but don’t feel aligned, and how coaching helps them create authentic change.
- Self-Discovery as Growth: Amanda emphasizes the importance of proactively working on yourself to navigate life abroad with resilience and purpose.
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