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1. Welcome to
Authentic Journeys,with
Jennifer Kumar
What is cross-cultural
coaching?
Is it for you?
Thank you for spending your valuable time here, today.
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2. What is a cross-cultural coach?
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A cross-cultural coach helps
you explore different
aspects of yourself and
your life to come up with
custom-fit solutions to help
you live your best life
anywhere in the world!
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3. Well… what’s that really mean?
Let me explain that
by detailing who I
help first, then how
I help them.
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4. If you answer yes to any of these three
questions, you are one step closer to
discovering your answers!
Do you need help deciding to move or
how to adjust to life in another country,
city or place?
(If yes, skip to slide 5.)
Do you need help with American
cultural or English lessons?
(If yes, skip to slide 6.)
Do you need help with a bicultural,
interfaith or cross-cultural relationship?
(If yes, skip to slide 7.)
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5. Moving to Another Country:
Do you relate to any of these:
“How can I possibly move abroad? How can I move away from everything and everyone I know
and love? I need help making this decision!” Do you need help “Preplanning”?
“How can I live in this country? Being a foreigner here is so hard. Coping with daily life is so
difficult. Everything is so mysterious and magical, but I feel overwhelmed and don’t know what to
do!” Do you need help “Facing Culture Shock”?
“I love this new country and am considering changing my citizenship. Will I lose my identity?” Do
you want to explore “Changing Citizenship”?
“I thought if I went back home things would be like they were before. Now everything seems
foreign to me. Why don’t I relate to my family and friends like I used to? Why doesn’t “home” feel
as comfortable as it used to be?” Do you need help with “Reverse Culture Shock”?
Then, my service may just be for you!! Check out my intake forms, fill them out and send them
back to me for a complementary 30 minute session. Please refer to this slide show in your request.
Click this link for the intake papers- http://authenticjourneys.blogspot.com/2010/09/coaching-
and-tutoring-intake-forms.html
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6. Do you want to know more about American Culture and English?
Do you relate to this-
is different. How come people talk to each other and use words I never
learned in English class?” Do you need help with “American English
Reduction Tutoring & American Cultural Adjustment Coaching"?
Then, my service may just be for you!! Check out my intake forms, fill them
out and send them back to me for a complementary 30 minute session.
Please refer to this slide show in your request. Click this link for the intake
papers- http://authenticjourneys.blogspot.com/2010/09/coaching-and-tutoring-intake-forms.html
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“I studied English for many years before I came
to America. I could speak English very well at
home. How come people in America don’t
understand me? Why can’t I understand
Americans? People talk so fast and their accentCourtesy, Microsoft Clip Art

7. Are you in a cross-cultural or interfaith relationship?
Do you relate to this-
“We love each other, but is love enough when our religious and cultural differences seem so
difficult… and we’re not even married yet?” Do you want to explore “Pre-marital Coaching”?
“I feel I am giving up too much of my identity in this marriage! My spouse doesn’t understand my
native language; my spouse rarely is interested in my cultural or spiritual traditions. What do I
do?” Do you need help with “Daily Life in a Cross-Cultural Household”?
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“Parenting between cultures and faith traditions is
overwhelming. How do we balance important aspects of both of
our backgrounds in raising our children”? Do you need help with
“Intercultural and Interfaith Parenting”?
Then, my service may just be for you!! Check out my intake
forms, fill them out and send them back to me for a
complementary 30 minute session. Please refer to this slide
show in your request. Click this link for the intake papers-
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Courtesy, Microsoft Clip Art

8. Did you answer YES to
anything?
Have you checked out the
intake forms?
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09/coaching-and-tutoring-intake-forms.html
Are you curious how I go about
doing what I do? Click ahead
for a little more information!
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9. How I do what I do…..
I sit with you and have a regular
conversation. I want to know a little
about you to help you explore yourself
better. Though I am your coach,
mentor, or tutor, you also have the
answers within you. You know the
things that help you be the best you
you can be- but sometimes we all get
caught up in life and forget these
things. As I get to know you, I ask you
questions to help you uncover what
you have inside you that you have lost
touch with.
How do I help you achieve your goals?
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10. These chunks will be your goals.
Within the goals are smaller steps to
help you achieve the goal.
As we move forward and goals are
achieved, the puzzle becomes whole
again!
How do you help me keep on track?
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Helping you achieve your goals
I help you achieve your goals by creating SMART goals or goals that are written
with a final, tangible outcome in mind that are specific, measurable,
attainable, realistic and time-sensitive.
Creating your goals is like putting a puzzle together. We will explore and break
your dreams of cross-cultural adaptation and comfortable expat living down
into smaller chunks.
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11. I help you keep on track by –
• Holding you accountable for your progress.
• Helping you find the best method that suits
your personality to achieve your goals.
• Brainstorming alternative paths to achieving
the goal.
• Helping you overcome obstacles.
• Creating specialized lessons (for English and
for personal development).
• Helping you keep track of it all by providing
follow up notes for appointments.
• By other ways you identify that are helpful.
How long does this process take?
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12. It is based on a lot of factors:
• the kind of goal
• your personal resources to achieve
the goal
• the time line
• your motivation
• your overall self-confidence in
achieving the goal
What if I keep trying and it’s not
working?
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Time line for Achieving Your Goals
I cannot tell you a time line, because for each person it is different.
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13. When it doesn’t seem to work what do
we do?
At this time we hit obstacles or blocks,
we can go deeper into the process of
getting in touch with yourself.
This goes beyond the goal to some types
of self-confidence, personality
development and communication skills
types of activities based on your unique
needs.
This sounds pretty intense, how has it
worked for others? Have you tried it?
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14. Success of the process
For the clients or students I have helped so far, I have seen tremendous
improvements in as little as a few months depending on the goal, their
motivation to achieve it and their self-confidence.
Yes, I also have gone through the processes, especially the Life Purpose
Process. This process which can help you dive into personal and career
exploration is the coaching process I am certified in through the Life Purpose
Institute.
In order to graduate and get certified I also had to
go through the processes myself- I dived into the
same materials I am presenting to you.
They are powerful and life changing.
How do I get started?
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15. Coaching with Jennifer Kumar
I am happy to start coaching with you
when you’re ready!
Please read and fill out the intake forms on
this website before you meet me for the first session-
http://authenticjourneys.blogspot.com/2010/09/coaching-and-tutoring-intake-forms.html
I will offer you a 30 minute free session in the first meeting. If you like it
and want to try more, I will collect your intake forms at that time and we
will create a schedule of meetings and payment plans will be discussed
(current rates listed on website).
Thank you for considering and I am looking forward to joining you on your
Authentic Journey!
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16. Thank you for watching!
Interested in one-on-one
Cross-Cultural Coaching?
Contact me
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