“I always believe that embracing the culture is the best way of taking profit of the whole experience”
The Brand Called You welcomes a guest from Italy, Ms. Patricia Bonaert on the show today. Patricia is the Founder of ExpatKit. She is the advisory board member of MixR. She is also associated with the Young Presidents Organisation. Patricia is also the chair of LBS- London Business School. And on a more adventurous note, Patricia is also embarking on a world bike tour with her husband! In conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg, Patricia shares her journey and the many experiences that he has gained on the way.
About her venture- ExpatKit:
ExpatKit is a venture that helps expat families adjust with transitions and new environments of different countries and cultures. She has products that help families deal with the emotional ups and downs of international transitioning. Patricia talked about the challenges faced by expats who move to different countries, especially children. Patricia also throws light on how these expats adapt to new cultures and work environments.
What is MixR:
MixR Is a technology platform that is creating communities in the workspace. Patricia put forth some shocking statistics about burnouts in companies and disengagement of employees. MixR is a platform that helps employees to connect, meet and spend time around things they are passionate about. Hence helping people find their calling.
The LBS- London Business School Program:
The London business school program is an executive educational program that equips all attendees, tools and best practises to increase or improve their leadership or entrepreneurial skills. This program allows leadership to be encouraged at every level!
Her believes:
Patricia draws her inspiration from different types of Art! She believes in being aligned and grounded with her values. She works on trust, respect and kindness. Success to Patricia comes with fulfilment and recognition by her loved ones. And she defines failure as a gift in disguise !
Patricia Bonaert, Co-Founder, Expatkit & Advisory Board Member, MixR
Profile
Co-founder of the ‘start up’ Expatkit, a company supporting families in international moves to use the transition as a tool to create resilience and lifeskills. Advisory board member and director of MixR: a tech for good platform enabling trust and belonging in the workspace, Spearheaded and chair of the London Business School program ‘leaders as entrepreneurs’ together with John Mullins, Member of the organisational team to create content for Gorizia (italy)cultural european capital in 2025.
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