Define your next professional move
& how to make it real.

A individual coaching programme helping expat in Brussels
navigate significant life transitions.

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Feeling stuck in a job that no longer excites you?
Questioning your expat life, wondering if this is really 'it'?

You are not alone. If you feel lost, unmotivated, or unsure of your next step, it is time to reconnect with your inner compass.

Be YOU helps you gain clarity, confidence, and direction, so you can create a life that truly fulfils you.

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Career Coach
Helena Andre

Be YOU 90-Day Programme

Be YOU is a 90-day personalised coaching journey that combines neuroscience-based strategies with deep self-reflection, helping expatriate women gain clarity & take purposeful action.

Each week includes a one-hour private session and around four hours of self-work, guided by practical tools, reflective exercises, and proven psychological frameworks.

The journey unfolds in three key phases:

Step 1: Reconnect to
Yourself & Your Body

Before you can move forward, you must return to yourself.
🧠 Understand your emotional landscape
🪨 Identify inner blocks & release limiting patterns
💫 Reconnect with your intuition and restore emotional balance

You will begin to notice what truly resonates, as you shift out of autopilot & into conscious awareness.

Once grounded, you can begin asking: What do I truly want?
🚪 Break free from limiting beliefs
🎯 Define your vision & reconnect with what matters most
🔥 Ignite your inner spark and begin dreaming again

At this stage, you will map the life you desire—
with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of self.

Step 2: Clarify Your
Purpose & Direction

Awareness without action leads nowhere.
✅ Make confident, values-aligned decisions
🛠 Establish sustainable habits & rituals that support your growth
🌱 Begin creating real, lasting change in your everyday life

This is the stage where insight transforms into movement.
You take the reins—supported, empowered, and clear.

Step 3: Take Empowered
& Aligned Action

We draw from proven tools like Ikigaï, Kaizen, MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction),
core neuroscience models to guide you through this journey.

The results?
1. Have a clear vision of what you want next in your life abroad & why it matters to you.

2. Stop the overthinking & make one confident, aligned decision that creates real change.

3. Feel grounded, focused, & reconnected with who you are & what you need to thrive.

“When you know your direction, the path becomes clear.”

Once you reconnect with your inner compass, making decisions feels easier,
and you can move forward with confidence and purpose.

Testimonials

  • “I had all the ambition, all the motivation—but no clear direction. It was frustrating because I’m not someone who gives up easily. Be YOU gave me the clarity I couldn’t reach on my own. It helped me stop overthinking, reconnect with what I truly want, and finally move forward with purpose.”

    Alessandra, 31 — Italian expat in Belgium for 6 years.

  • “Before Be YOU, I was totally directionless. I knew I wanted change, but I couldn’t see how. This journey gave me structure, confidence, and the courage to make decisions I’d been avoiding for years.”

    Sofie, 28 – French expat thriving in Belgium for 3 years

  • "It can feel lonely abroad, even when life looks good on the outside. This space reminded me I’m not alone, and for the first time in a while, I felt proud of where I am and excited about where I’m going."

    Lily, 40 – Canadian expat in Belgium for 6 months

  • “Every session felt like talking to someone who truly gets you—no pretending, no pressure. I felt supported and gently challenged, and somehow that led me back to a version of myself I’d almost forgotten.”

    Justine, 29 – Experiencing her first year as a Belgian expat in New York

  • “What stood out for me was how this programme brought me back to my ‘why.’ I stopped chasing what didn’t fit and finally started making choices that energise me. It felt like coming home to myself.”

    Alexandra, 35 – American expat in Edinburgh for 2 years

  • “I used to freeze when it came to big decisions—so many options, so much pressure. This programme helped me understand the ‘why’ behind that and gave me tools to move forward without second-guessing.”

    Laura, 27 – German expat in Vietnam for 2 years

  • “I didn’t expect to feel so light again. I’d been in a rut, stuck in my head. Be YOU helped me reconnect with what brings me joy—and from there, everything started flowing again.”

    Liza, 30 – Swiss expat living in London for 5 years

Be YOU Programme Content

  • Embark on a 90 days coaching journey tailored to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and find direction in your expat life. Each week, you will have a 1-hour private session designed to support your growth and keep you accountable.

  • Complement your coaching with 4 hours of self-work each week, using neuroscience-backed tools, reflection exercises, and personality insights. These activities help you dive deeper into your personal journey and turn insights into action for real, sustainable change.

  • Each week, you will receive thought-provoking questions linked to that week’s content and presentations. This guide helps you dive deeper into your experiences, track your growth, and gain clarity on your personal journey.

  • Each week, you will access key theories, neuroscience-backed concepts, and practical tools designed to help you navigate big decisions with clarity. These weekly presentations will guide you in filling your personal guide with actionable insights and strategies.

  • As part of the Be YOU coaching programme, you’ll receive a concise, 10 pages ebook summarising the 6 psychological steps of expatriation. This essential guide will help you navigate the emotional and practical challenges of expat life with clarity, confidence, and ease—perfect to complement your personal transformation journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • I am Helena Andre, a transformational coach with nine years of expatriation experience across all continents. I have lived the full expatriation cycle—from moving abroad to repatriating—and deeply understand the personal and professional challenges that come with it.

    My background includes:

    ✅ Bachelor & Master in Business and Innovation

    ✅ Extensive training in well-being, including coaching, yin yoga, meditation, sound healing, and tarot

    ✅ Published thesis in neuroscience & behavioural psychology (Read it here)

    ✅ Author of a book guiding expatriates through the psychological steps of their journey (available online soon!)

    Through Be YOU, I combine scientific insights, self-development tools, and deep personal experience to help expatriate women navigate tough decisions, find clarity, and create a fulfilling life.

  • Everything in life follows cycles—including personal transformation. Three months (one full season) allows for a complete journey through motivation peaks and dips. The programme is structured around three essential phases:

    📍 Month 1 – Reconnect to Yourself & Your Body
    Understand your emotions
    Identify inner blocks
    Tune into your intuition & regain emotional balance

    📍 Month 2 – Clarify Your Purpose & Direction
    Break free from limiting beliefs
    Define your vision & rediscover what truly matters
    Ignite your inner spark

    📍 Month 3 – Take Empowered & Aligned Action
    Make confident decisions
    Establish sustainable habits & routines Create lasting & meaningful change

    This time frame ensures deep reflection, sustainable change, and real transformation.

  • Every journey is unique, and some people may gain insights quickly. However, this programme is carefully structured with neuroscience-backed frameworks, self-work exercises, and personal development tools that require time to be fully integrated.

    The 90 days structure is intentional, allowing space for reflection, action, and sustainable transformation. It is not just about speed—it is about lasting change.

  • Personal transformation is not a race—it unfolds at its own pace. While the programme is designed to be completed in three months, I understand that some people may need extra time to fully integrate the insights, shifts, and action steps.

    If you feel you need more time, we can explore flexible options, such as:
    ✅ Spacing out sessions instead of meeting weekly, allowing for deeper reflection and integration
    ✅ Extending the programme to move at a pace that feels right for you
    ✅ Follow-up sessions after the three months to reinforce your progress
    ✅ Additional exercises & tools to support your journey beyond the programme

    The key is to find a balance between reflection and action—giving yourself enough time to process while maintaining momentum. If you are unsure, let’s discuss what works best for you. This is your journey, and it should feel aligned with your needs.

  • While I am no longer an expat myself, I have lived through the full expatriation cycle, from adapting to life in new countries to navigating the complexities of returning home. I know firsthand that external circumstances—like visa expirations, unexpected job changes, or personal life shifts (breakups, family responsibilities, etc.)—can create time-sensitive pressure and difficult decisions.

    If you have a strict deadline, we can adapt by scheduling two sessions per week when necessary. However, the programme is not designed to be rushed. The time between sessions is crucial for applying insights, implementing changes, and allowing transformation to unfold naturally.

    💡 As Jon Kabat-Zinn wisely puts it, “You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Just like you would not wait until mid-air to pack a parachute, the best time to prepare for change is before you urgently need it. That way, when life shifts, you have the clarity, energy, and tools to navigate it with ease.

    Tip: If you foresee a major decision ahead, it is always better to start the programme early rather than too late to give yourself the time needed for real change.

  • I understand—sometimes life as an expatriate does not offer the luxury of time. Whether it is a visa nearing expiration, an unexpected job loss, a break-up, or a family emergency back home, these circumstances can feel incredibly overwhelming.

    The good news is: this programme is designed to adapt to real life.
    If you are facing a pressing deadline, we can explore flexible options together. This may include:
    ✅ Scheduling two sessions per week to accelerate your progress
    ✅ Prioritising the modules most relevant to your current situation
    ✅ Adjusting the pace to ensure you receive the clarity and tools you need—precisely when you need them

    That said, Be YOU is not a quick fix. It is a space for making aligned, sustainable decisions, even under pressure. Sometimes, the most empowering choice you can make is to pause, reflect, and act intentionally—rather than letting urgency take the lead.

    💬 If you are navigating a time-sensitive situation, I invite you to book a free call. Together, we can discuss how the programme can best support you—whatever your timeline.

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