Episode #105: Patricia Tavares, Founder, Brazil Talks- “Repatriation Is a Ghost”: Redefining Assignment Success

Episode #105: Patricia Tavares, Founder, Brazil Talks- “Repatriation Is a Ghost”: Redefining Assignment Success

* How can Mobility teams help identify the right candidates before an assignment even begins? * Why is repatriation still one of the biggest blind spots in Global Mobility? * When does a permanent transfer make more sense than a traditional assignment? * What has changed most in Global Mobility over the past 30 years? In this episode, Paul sits down with Patricia Tavares, Founder of Brazil Talks People Solutions and a Global Mobility leader with more than 30 years of experience helping organisations manage international talent across Latin America and beyond. Patricia began her career at a time when Mobility teams handled almost every aspect of an assignment themselves. Over the decades, she has witnessed the evolution of the function from a largely operational service into a strategic partner that can influence talent decisions, assignment success, and business outcomes. A Master's graduate in Governance and recognised as one of GM's Top 250 Women Leaders, Patricia is passionate about Global Mobility, connecting professionals across the industry, and mentoring women seeking empowerment and growth in their careers. We hope you enjoy :)

Episode #104: Lisa Goggin, Global Mobility Lead, Canva- Running Global Mobility at Canva: From Vendor Selection to AI Adoption

* What should mobility leaders look for when choosing and managing external partners?  * How can mobility teams better demonstrate their value beyond spreadsheets and ROI metrics?  * What AI projects are already delivering real results inside Canva’s mobility programme?  * What would mobility look like if teams had more time to focus on people than processes?  In this episode, Paul sits down with Lisa Goggin, Global Mobility Lead at Canva. With over ten years of experience across both in-house and vendor-side mobility roles, Lisa has built her career supporting international talent movement across EMEA and APJC. Before joining Canva, she held mobility positions at Cisco, Sky and Cartus, giving her a unique perspective on employee experience, vendor partnerships and programme delivery. Together, Paul and Lisa discuss how mobility teams can better communicate their impact, what leaders should look for when selecting external partners, practical AI use cases already delivering value today, and how technology can create more time for the human side of mobility. We hope you enjoy :)

Episode #103: Katerina Fagetti, Senior GM Manager, LGT Private Banking: Building Career Mobility Programs for a Global Workforce

* How did LGT design its Career Mobility Programme?  * How did LGT approach eligibility for Career Mobility opportunities?  * How do you make Career Mobility work for the business and employees?  * Why did LGT revise its Career Mobility Programme after launch, and what changed?  In this episode, Paul sits down with Katerina Fagetti, Senior Global Mobility Manager at LGT Private Banking.   Katerina is a Global Mobility leader with over 15 years of experience. She brings deep expertise in international assignments, relocations, and business travel, with a strong focus on strategy, compliance, and stakeholder advisory.   She joined LGT more than three years ago, where she continues to lead and shape cross-border mobility with a practical, people-focused, and compliance-driven approach.   We hope you enjoy :)

Episode #102: Jhanelle Osbourne-Burke, Global Mobility Leader, Payoneer: How Immigration Changes Are Making Mobility More Complex

* What could a 10-year ILR timeline mean for employee mobility in the UK?  * How does US immigration compare to the UK?  * Why are companies scaling back “work from anywhere” flexibility?  * How can companies handle talent shortages as immigration tightens?  In this episode, Paul sits down with Jhanelle Osbourne-Burke, Global Mobility Leader at Payoneer.   On the professional side, Jhanelle has spent her entire career in global mobility, working across different industries and companies of all sizes - from starting at the beginning to leading teams and managing global programs.   On the personal side, she has also been an expat herself through two short-term assignments and a permanent relocation, so she understands the experience from both sides.   We hope you enjoy :)

Episode #101: Fabiana Christians, Global Expansion & Talent Mobility Strategy Leader - Making Mobility Risk Make Sense To Leadership

* How can mobility teams present complex risks internally without overwhelming stakeholders?  * What are some common mobility risks companies can actively mitigate?  * Why do stakeholders sometimes struggle to engage with mobility risk discussions?  * When should mobility teams bring in external consultants versus relying on internal expertise?  In this episode, Paul sits down with Fabiana Christians, who leads Global Expansion and Talent Mobility Strategy.   With over 17 years at the intersection of global mobility, expatriate and international corporate tax, and international expansion, Fabiana has built a career around one idea: moving people strategically moves businesses forward. At Nubank, she helps shape global expansion strategy while turning compliance complexity into opportunities for growth.   Together, they discuss how companies approach mobility risk differently, communicating complex compliance topics internally, and practical ways mobility teams can help businesses navigate international growth more effectively.   We hope you enjoy :)