The Expat Woman

Do women living abroad have to work harder to succeed in their careers? Moving abroad comes with new opportunities—but also new challenges. From rebuilding networks to navigating workplace biases, many expat women feel they must go the extra mile to succeed. But is this reality or perception? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Do participate in this poll. Bonus points for sharing your thoughts, experiences or insights in the comments.

Women who move abroad often have to work twice as hard to build their authority, influence and break glass ceilings!! Do you agree? I have spoken to 1000s of women who have moved abroad - and the experiences are similar. It isn't just about navigating a new country and adapting — it’s about reinventing and proving yourself over and over again. Whether it’s pivoting to a new career, launching a business or finding a job, navigating new workplace cultures, overcoming biases, or rebuilding networks from scratch, international women leaders face unique challenges on their path to success. That’s why Women’s History Month is the perfect time to spotlight the extraordinary expat women who are shattering barriers and making an impact. Join us in San Francisco for an inspiring panel featuring powerhouse women leaders who have lived and worked in countries including India, Mexico, Russia, England, Nigeria, and Germany—leaders who now hold senior executive roles at Fortune 500 companies and have founded successful ventures. Meet our trailblazing speakers: Iliana Quinonez – Director, Customer Engineering @ Google Cloud Startups Google Sanjeevani Bhardwaj – Director of Product & Global President, Women In Tech Salesforce Marie-Christin Anthony – Director, Technical Program Management Ford Motor Company Svetlana Kazantseva– Founder & CEO Strawberry Health Moderated by: me, Nyna Caputi Founder & CEO of The Expat Woman What to expect: Engaging discussion on breaking barriers, leadership, and career growth High-impact networking with like-minded professionals Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the achievements of international women leaders! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gsv8A9gP ?? San Francisco | Last Day of Women’s History Month Thank you to our sponsors Cloudflare, Arturo J Pe?a @Pacific Crating and Shipping, Habiba Davis @Trekking Pals A shout out to Polish Professional Women Silicon Valley for joining us as a partner. ?? Tag a fellow expat woman leader who inspires you! What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced (or witnessed) as an international woman in leadership? Let’s start the conversation. --- I'm Nyna Caputi, Founder/CEO @ The Expat Woman and a LinkedIn Coach and Trainer @ Nyna Caputi

Two of my favorite things... Travel and LinkedIn! I am looking forward to presenting on Leverage LinkedIn to Elevate your Coaching Business at The Travel Coach Network's 5th?annual Women Thrive Through Travel MasterFind Virtual Event. This is their largest virtual event of the year and is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women from all around the world in travel, wellness, coaching, business, media, blogging, podcasting, sustainability, storytelling, and more through their incredible line up of speakers. Thank you Sahara Rose De Vore for the opportunity. Love the title of the event - Women Thrive through Travel. I couldn't agree more. Link to register in the comments --- I'm Nyna Caputi, Founder/CEO @ The Expat Woman and a LinkedIn Coach and Trainer @ Nyna Caputi

Have you found your power partners on LinkedIn? Every month one of the members of The Expat Woman Membership, share their expertise and thought leadership through a Masterclass for our members. This morning Paula Sieron-Shanley hosted a Masterclass on Find and Leverage your Networking Power Partners for Success Besides being a Real Estate Advisor and Investor, Paula is a also a rockstar connector and networkers. Her tips and strategies on how to network intentionally and find your power partner/referral partners for your business were so valuable. Some of her key takeaways included - Having a goal when you go to a networking event - Sticking to that goal so you don't get overwhelmed at the event eg. I will connect with three people - The power of reciprocity. Don't just ask but give and give before you get - Listing who you want as your power partners and connecting with them on platforms like LinkedIn and nuturing the relationships. Connect with Paula Sieron-Shanley if you are looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the world or looking to learn more about power partners or want her as one. Thanks also to Dominika Miernik, Bianka Olszewska, Julie M. Marx, Anne Maki, Anagha Suresh, Carmen V. Avila, Xiaolan K. for joining us. The doors to The Expat Woman Membership close tomorrow. Learn more and join us - link in the comments. Have you found your power partners or how do you find them? --- I'm Nyna Caputi, Founder/CEO @ The Expat Woman and a LinkedIn Coach and Trainer @ Nyna Caputi

Who is joining us for this event? Let's close out Women's History Month by coming together in San Francisco to celebrate, connect and support each other.

How to Make Your Own Luck on LinkedIn (Instead of Waiting for It) Showcase your expertise, engage with intention and build your visibility to open doors?to new opportunities ?? Show up consistently – Post and leave insightful comments?at least a few times a week. ?? Expand your network strategically – Connect with industry peers, thought leaders, and professionals in your target field or target audience. ?? Send intentional DMs – Don’t just connect; start real conversation and nurture relationships. ?? Give before you ask – Support others, share valuable insights, spotlight your connections ?? Optimize your profile – Make it clear what you do and how you add value. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all who celebrate! How did you celebrate? And can you spot what is different about this photo of me? -- I'm Nyna Caputi, Founder/CEO @ The Expat Woman and a LinkedIn Coach and Trainer @ Nyna Caputi

Want to unlock new opportunities and expand your influence? Join us for this Masterclass "Find and Leverage your Networking Power Partners for Success Masterclass", taught by Paula Sieron-Shanley, ?Real Estate Investor and Advisor and Member of The Expat Woman Membership. She will share how to identify, build, and nurture relationships with Power Partners—professionals who complement your work, share your audience, and help expand your opportunities. Discover proven strategies to create mutually beneficial collaborations, boost your visibility, and maximize your networking efforts for long-term success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, consultant, or professional looking to grow your influence, this session will equip you with the tools to network smarter and achieve your goals. Paula Sieron-Shanley offers nearly 20 years of experience as a real estate professional specializing in residential and commercial sales and investments in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her expertise extends to managing out-of-state and international transactions, including relocations, vacation homes, and second home purchases. Paula is also an expert power partner networker and is originally from Poland and now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more and get your tickets here https://lnkd.in/g9GuUBgj

Meeting old friends and new connections in person, thanks to the magic of LinkedIn DMs. Two weeks ago .... Sylvia Gorajek, Founder of America Unlocked, reached out to me via a LinkedIn DM to ask me if I wanted to grab coffee her during her quick trip to San Francisco. Miriam Gutierrez, Business Development Manager The California - Spain Chamber of Commerce, reached out to me to invite me to their Spanish Women Shaping the Future of Technology event, San Francisco. And I am so glad they did. Both the coffee meetup at Sana'a Cafe, a beautiful Yemeni cafe and the event at SAP were on the same date and within walking distance of each other, so it made going into the city so worth it. Many people underestimate the power of LinkedIn DMs or just use it to send sales pitches. - They help you stay connected even when phone numbers and email addresses change. People switch jobs, move to different cities, and update their contact details—but their LinkedIn profile often stays the same. So even if you lose touch, you can still reconnect with a DM. Here are some other reasons why you should tap into LinkedIn DMs - Access to decision-makers: Unlike cold emails, LinkedIn DMs let you reach executives and industry leaders directly without any middle man, increasing the chances of a response. - Networking beyond borders: Whether local or global, LinkedIn DMs make it easy to connect with professionals and nurture relationships no matter where they are. I always use them when I travel to reach out to folks in my network who live in that city or country. - Leads to real-life opportunities: A single DM or series of messages can open doors to job offers, partnerships, new clients, speaking gigs, and in-person meetups. I have had so much success with finding sponsors, speakers, inviting guests for my events through sending meaningful and relevant DMs. - Strengthens your personal brand: Proactively engaging through DMs by referencing shared connections, interests, recent posts or upcoming events makes messages more relevant and engaging. - Ensures your message gets seen – I believe only 5 - 10% of your connections see your LinkedIn posts due to the algorithm unless they gain engagement, but a DM lands directly in their inbox, ensuring they don’t miss something valuable. Do you use LinkedIn DMs regularly? And what do you like using them for? -- I'm Nyna Caputi, Founder/CEO The Expat Woman and a LinkedIn Coach and Trainer Nyna Caputi

Making connections with women living abroad across borders and time zones! I hosted my biggest virtual networking event for The Expat Woman community on March 12th to celebrate Intl. Women's Day. 1K + registered on our LinkedIn event page, 300 + registered on the Zoom Link, from 16 different countries including USA, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Pakistan, Greece, Portugal, Brazil, United Kingdom, Turkey, France, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and Singapore. A shout out to our sponsors Xiaolan K. at National Financial Network and Sofia E. Keck at Tellapy Inc. and to all our guests! "Nyna - what a great event! You are always such a super connector. I had incredibly meaningful connections in the breakout rooms... talking about women bridging together and focusing on how women build relationships" - Marie Spark, MBA, PMP, CSM, ITIL " Meeting and engaging with inspiring women from across the world was a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and ambition that unites us, no matter where we are. A huge thank you to Nyna Caputi for putting together such a meaningful space for connection and collaboration. Events like these remind us that support and opportunities extend far beyond our local communities – we just have to reach out!" - Zeinab Shabbir Tinwala "Thank you to Nyna Caputi, the lady behind it all. It was inspiring to meet so many ladies from around the world, a true international networking experience that saldom happens, but when it does it transcends words, just like the collective power of ladies around the globe." - Montaha Hidefi, Color Archaeologist?, CMG, CRSC "As with all these events when well designed (a given when Nyna Caputi is at the helm), my biggest takeaway is the instant feel of belonging and the meaningful connections." - Julie M. Marx "It was truly inspiring to connect with such incredible women from around the world. Grateful to Nyna Caputi for creating this empowering space for collaboration and support!" - Parastou Shahsamandi "Thank you, Nyna Caputi, for bringing us all together! It was so uplifting to see all the encouraging faces, eyes, and smiles—such a reminder of the power of community. " Connecting with an incredible group of women—leaders, professionals, and change-makers from around the world—reminded me of the power of support, resilience, and shared growth. The stories, insights, and strength of the community were nothing short of up lifting. It’s amazing to see women lifting each other up, breaking barriers, and paving the way for a more inclusive and empowered future." - Archana Verma "So wonderful to be part of this strong, driven community and meeting so many likeminded women last night! A rising tide lifts all boats they say. Thank you Nyna Caputi for being the leader behind the tide ??" - Anna Skorobogatowa What was your biggest takeaway? Link to next event in comments. -- I'm Nyna Caputi, Founder/CEO @ The Expat Woman and a LinkedIn Coach @ Nyna Caputi

Following in the success of today's Global Virtual Networking Event, join us for our next big virtual networking event on June 4th at 9am PST. To attend the event and get the Zoom Link you need to register at the event link Will you be joining us?