I dreamed of being a freelancer.

I dreamed of being an intercultural trainer.

I dreamed of taking a vacation whenever I want.

These were the dreams I had when I was working full time, 9 to 6, five days a week in Osaka until 2014. I had a freelancer friend and I loved how she scheduled her own work. I had met an independent coach who does a lot of online coaching so she can work in different countries. I also met my mentor, who is an intercultural trainer and coach, who flew to different countries and delivered trainings. I admired how they work and how they were able to visit foreign countries when they wanted to.

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