About

Vision – Why we do what we do:

To empower expats and their families to feel at home abroad faster and enjoy successful international assignments;
To engage international teams and organizations to collaborate more effectively and have greater impact.

Mission – How we do it:

Exploring cultural preferences and applying personality type to create a more balanced and happier world, one person at a time.

Who we work with:

Our most successful clients are first-time expats (going abroad), repats (returning home), accompanying spouses, and teams who are

• open to learning
• willing to be accountable for their experience
• motivated to do well in an international setting
• ready to contribute effectively to a team

There’s a coaching solution to every problem, and knowing your cultural and personality preferences is the first step.

 

Hello, my name is Doris Fuellgrabe, and I’m the owner and head coach of Building the Life You Want LLC. Nice to (virtually) meet you!

Here are some CV highlights about me: I was born and raised in Germany, hold a BA in Human Resources Management with Spanish from Stirling University in Scotland (2001), I’m an accredited Personal Coach (2008) and a Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) Step I and Step II Facilitator (2010). You’ll find more information about my bio on my Linked In profile.

I have lived, worked, studied and successfully adapted to the cultures of Germany, Scotland, England, Cataluña, the Canary Islands, and Mexico, before arriving in Dallas, Texas, in 2007, where I live with my Spanish husband.

I serve as 2011 President for the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of Application of Psychological Type, DFW APT and as President for the Preston Persuaders Toastmasters Club #5569. I’m a member of the Expat Coach Association and take advantage of continuous education and public speaking opportunities, e.g. at the Families in Global Transition (FIGT) and Toastmasters District 50 conferences.

In my spare time I enjoy working out to Zumba, testing my brains at pub quizzes, watching movies and relaxing with friends.

Here’s the thing: there’s only so much expertise and warmth a website can transmit, and since Coaching and Training are very personal services, I encourage you to meet or at least speak with the coaches and trainers who have made it on your short-list. In other words, if I’m on that list, please come find or call me today, I look forward to it!

Building the Life You Want LLC is a certified women-owned business and I’m a member of the Women’s Business Council, the Society for Human Resource Management, and the Expat Coach Association. Incidentally, I was featured as the Coach of the Month in February 2011, so you’re welcome to check that interview out, too.