Even high-performing expats face this challenge:<\/p>\n
\tThe mental load of always being \u201con\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 navigating cultural differences, language switches, hybrid teams, corporate expectations So… is the challenge stemming from cultural issues \u2013 or is it more of a mind thing?<\/p>\n According to Positive Intelligence<\/em>, the answer is: mind patterns<\/strong>. And that\u2019s great news – because we can train the mind (and as you\u2019ll find out, you\u2019ve been training your mind anyway, except maybe not in the way you\u2019d have wanted).<\/p>\n Positive Intelligence<\/em> is a science-based mental fitness program developed by Stanford lecturer Shirzad Chamine. It\u2019s used by leaders, founders, and professionals around the world to boost resilience, emotional clarity, and inner leadership.<\/p>\n Psychologist Corina Chirileasa recommends this program, after having been trained into and used different mind training modalities from different approaches.<\/p>\n \u201cI highly recommend the unique combination this program offers \u2014 the essence of mindfulness, cognitive work, inner parts work, behavioral tools, and coaching \u2014 all integrated into a brilliantly designed, easy-to-use app.<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019ve evaluated the entire program through the lens of a psychologist and filtered it through my experience with various personal development approaches. PQ brings some truly powerful tools in a simple, gradual, and highly accessible way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n In 7 weeks, the program helps you:<\/p>\n \tIdentify your inner saboteurs<\/strong> \u2014 those mental patterns that generate stress, pressure, or negative self-talk (like the Judge, the Controller, or the Hyper-Achiever, just to name a few) This isn\u2019t about therapy or \u201cstaying positive\u201d \/ toxic positivity. It\u2019s about building real, practical inner skills you can apply at work, in tough meetings, in family life \u2014 and in the space between.<\/p>\n When you’re living and leading abroad, your mental system is under constant pressure \u2014 processing more, adapting more, proving more. The stress perception is higher just because the adaptation requirements are bigger, as you\u2019re working in a different culture and navigating new ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n Positive Intelligence<\/em> helps you stay grounded and mentally agile under it all, so you can perform without burning out, and connect without losing yourself.<\/p>\n It\u2019s like going to the gym, but for your brain. And once you build and train the muscle, it stays with you.<\/p>\n The program at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n \tDuration: 7 weeks If you\u2019re an expat working in Romania and your mind could use more calm, clarity, and resilience – this might be the smartest investment you make this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n Join the program now \u2192<\/strong> Positive Intelligence PQ Program – English Pod<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\tDecision fatigue<\/strong> \u2013 when you\u2019re the one people rely on, and showing uncertainty doesn\u2019t feel like an option, this takes a toll
\n\tThe quiet stress behind success<\/strong> \u2013 everything looks fine on the outside, but your mind is in overdrive most of the time
\n\tOverthinking, inner criticism, or self-doubt<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019re doing great, but it never feels quite enough and at some level, you can\u2019t quite enjoy it fully here<\/p>\nTrain your mind like a pro<\/h3>\n
\n\tActivate your Sage<\/strong> \u2014 the calm, clear, creative part of you that handles challenges without being drained by them
\n\tPractice short daily techniques<\/strong> that take only 15 minutes, using an easy-to-use, very user friendly mobile app
\n\tJoin a small coaching group<\/strong> (in English), guided by Romanian psychologist and burnout expert Corina Chirileasa, who has experience in working with foreigners in Romania.<\/p>\nWhy it works \u2013 especially for expats in leadership roles<\/h3>\n
\n\tLanguage: English
\n\tFormat: Online (global app with daily and weekly content + live weekly coaching on Zoom, in English, in a small group \u2013 max 5 people)
\n\tCoach: Corina Chirileasa \u2013 psychologist & burnout recovery specialist, NLP trainer & coach
\n\tNext cohort: starting in April 2025<\/p>\n