Immigration, Culture Shock & Career Challenges in New Zealand Ep 35

Moving countries is about far more than visas, jobs and paperwork. In this episode of Soft Landing, Brett Corlett sits down with Lindy Lelij, founder of MpowerMe Coaching, to discuss the emotional, cultural and personal challenges that immigrants face when building a new life in New Zealand. Lindy shares her own immigration journey from the Netherlands to New Zealand and explains why so many immigrants struggle with identity, belonging, career transitions, culture shock and the pressure of starting over. Together they discuss: • Why immigration is often harder than expected • The emotional impact of leaving family, friends and familiarity behind • How culture affects careers, workplaces and relationships in New Zealand • Why many immigrants feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected • The importance of resilience, adaptation and self-awareness • The differences between coaching and counselling • How coaching can help immigrants navigate life, work and culture in New Zealand One of the most powerful messages from this conversation is simple: "You are not broken. You are doing fine." If you've recently moved to New Zealand, are considering immigrating, or are supporting someone through the immigration journey, this conversation is packed with practical insights and reassurance. MpowerMe Cultural Compass - Cultural Compass | Mpowerme Coaching & Client Application - Connect | Mpowerme Coaching Learn more about Soft Landing: https://linktr.ee/softlandingnz