Ep.38: Expat Selection and Preparation with Kasia Lanucha and Stefan Remhof

Show notes

Summary How do you pick the right expats for international assignments? What role does cultural intelligence play in their success? And how do you prep them to thrive in today’s VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world?

In this episode, Stefan Remhof sits down with Kasia Lanucha—VUCA mindset trainer, coach, and Cambridge University educator—to answer these questions and more. From the importance of motivation and skills to the realities of global mobility today, this conversation is packed with practical advice for global mobility professionals navigating an ever-changing world.

Key Takeaways

• Motivation and skills matter: They’re the foundation for successful expat selection.
• Cultural intelligence is a superpower: It drives psychological safety, innovation, and collaboration.
• Beware of stereotypes: Country-specific training is valuable but needs a careful, thoughtful approach.
• The VUCA world is here to stay: Adaptability and resilience are no longer optional—they’re essential.
• You can grow cultural intelligence: Through awareness, attitudes, and skill-building, it’s a learnable asset.

Speaker Bios Kasia Lanucha is a trainer, coach, and consultant with expertise in fostering psychological safety and team performance. She works with global clients like Walgreens Boots Alliance, HSBC, PwC, and the NHS, helping leaders build high-performing teams by unlocking collective intelligence and setting strategic goals. Kasia is also affiliated with the University of Cambridge.

Stefan Remhof is Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He has profound expertise in the fields of global mobility, expat management and international assignments.