06/19/2025
Just when you think that the lineup for Maryland's Zoom conference couldn't get any better, I hear from my dear friend, Leah Willersdorf. Leah is an Australian native who lives and works in England... and all over the world. She is coming to tell us about working around the world, the good, the bad, the fun, the stress, all about how she navigates the foibles as she circumnavigates the world.
For those that do not know Leah, I can personally tell you she is fun and funny and witty and simply amazing.
✈️ Beyond the Boarding Pass: The Realities of Working Worldwide ✈️
This session isn’t about being based in the US and taking the occasional assignment abroad. It’s about living in a region where cross-country travel is the norm - on at least a monthly basis, it’s just business as usual for Leah. Think interstate travel in the US but with the cultural, economic, and logistical headaches that can quickly become overwhelming.
At the end of the day, having your steno machine in your hands and a passport in your pocket isn’t just about going to a destination; it’s about navigating the travel complexities, country regulations, and ever-changing schedules. If you think it’s just another trip, think again. For those of us living it, it’s a challenge that shapes how we work, adapt, and succeed every single day.
If you’ve ever been tempted by the shiny promise of a(n) assignment(s) or a life that comes with passport stamps and air miles, come and discover how this isn’t just about booking a flight, carefully packing your steno machine and fulfilling what’s on the job sheet. Let’s talk about what’s really waiting for you before and beyond the boarding pass.
Spoiler: It’s not all lounge access, Champagne, and window seats.
1. Build the confidence and skills to handle the challenges that often come with working internationally, ranging from travel logistics/issues, equipment issues whilst abroad, and more.
2. Through Leah’s real-life (and occasionally unfortunate) experiences on assignments internationally, gain insight into what can go wrong - and how to handle it calmly and professionally.
3. Leave with a clear understanding that international work is about far more than just sitting behind the steno machine with your fingers poised.
