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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Caroline Tapken

Executive Contributor

Expat Coach

Caroline Tapken

Expat Coach

Caroline works with Expats and Repats to help them plan their future, so they can enjoy the retirement they deserve.
She is a seasoned expat herself, with 35+ years of living and working in the Caribbean, the USA, Asia and the Middle East, and a marketing & communications professional with a strong hospitality and travel background.
Caroline is Mum to two third-culture-kids (TCKs) and a rescue Basenji-Saluki mix. She recently returned to live in the UK and is Listener-in-Chief at Joy & Purpose Life Coach.

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Expat Life – Ten Tips To Prepare For Moving Back Home

As Expats, we never really know when we will be returning home, but that does not mean we should be unprepared.

Expat Life – Top Tips For A Happy Ending

Top Tips for when, where, what, how and who should influence your decision-making process with respect to the end of your expat career

Expat Life – Ten Steps To A Happy Life In Retirement

Retirement planning from an Expat perspective is fraught with complications. those who never left home cannot understand

Expat Life – The Aging Parent Conundrum

Expat life often comes with unexpected consequences, and how to help, or care for

Expat Life – Should I Go Or Should I Stay

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Expat Life – The Five Ps Of Life Planning For Retirement

Written by: Caroline Tapken, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute...

Expat Life – What No-one Tells You About Moving Back Home

Written by: Caroline Tapken, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute...

Expat Life – The Retirement Conundrum

Written by: Caroline Tapken, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute...

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Caroline Tapken

Expat Coach

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Caroline Tapken

Expat Coach

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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