12. Culture-Shock Bingo: Dutch Edition

Thinking of moving to the Netherlands? Or maybe you’ve just arrived and things feel… a bit strange? In this episode, I’m sharing real expat moments that’ll help you feel a little more prepared... and a lot less alone.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Dutch birthday parties feel like organized meetings (and how that helps you connect)
• How “niets te verbergen” turns bare windows into a lesson in honesty (and what it tells you about feedback at work)
• The secret power of the humble tosti - your new go-to lunch and networking hack
• Tips for surviving three-cheek greetings without an instructional manual
• Why Dutch directness is career gold once you get the hang of it
• How scheduling every coffee meet keeps relationships strong (yes, even with friends)
• What bike lanes teach you about efficiency, trust, and fitting in

Who this is for:

Ambitious internationals in the Netherlands who want to blend into Dutch culture—and use it to boost their career success.

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P.S. If you’re figuring out your next step, I created a free Ikigai workbook to help you get clarity - just drop me a message or grab it from the link.

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