Moving by the Seat of Our Pants: Navigating Global Mobility Trends

In this engaging podcast series, we journey alongside Global Mobility professionals who deftly navigate the ever-changing landscape of international work. Hosted by Expat Academy and EQUUS Software, along with industry experts and in-house leaders, each episode delves into critical topics relevant to 2024, 2025, and beyond. From policy twists to data-driven decision-making, join us as we explore the challenges, opportunities, and unexpected turns faced by those who manage the world’s workforce. Fasten your seatbelts—it’s going to be a dynamic ride!

Moving by the Seat of Our Pants: Navigating Global Mobility Trends is a business podcast hosted by Expat Academy, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Expat Academy hosts Moving by the Seat of Our Pants: Navigating Global Mobility Trends, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  The AI Reality Check: Efficiency, Ethics, and Why We Still Need Nice Pens

  Aug 6, 202646 minS2

  Artificial intelligence is everywhere in global mobility conversations, from conference keynotes to vendor pitches. But how much of it is genuine progress and how much is noise? The reality is that most organisations are still figuring out where AI actually fits, and some are making costly assumptions along the way. In this episode, Chris and Scott are joined by Neel Khimji from Equus Software to separate the substance from the soundbites. From hallucinations and guardrails to the risk of losing your company's identity in a ChatGPT rewrite. This is an honest, grounded look at what AI can and cannot do for global mobility teams right now. Tune in to this episode as we explore: (01:55) Manila secondment revealed the real assignee experience firsthand (06:26) Why AI is not the silver bullet (09:02) Why a self-running podcast misses human value (11:20) Where automation ends and true AI begins (14:05) Why AI hallucinations threaten compliance-heavy organisations most (17:13) AI use cases already saving mobility teams time (22:29) Why good judgement matters more than AI (26:28) How AI is changing LinkedIn professional identity (30:12) Why AI can strip culture from communications (32:58) When AI moves faster than IT governance Links mentioned in this episode: Neil Khimji on LinkedIn

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  Episode #8

  Strategic Localization: When a 'Local Plus' is More Than Just a Policy

  Jun 3, 202642 minS2

  <p>What if the difference between a successful international move and a costly failure comes down to one overlooked detail – whether the accompanying partner can work? In this episode, we dive deep into strategic localisations with two powerhouse guests: Gill Gordon from the Permits Foundation and returning favourite Ros Harvey from Warner Music Group.</p> <p> </p> <p>Gill brings 25 years of experience advocating for spousal work authorisation across 40 countries, while Roz shares practical insights on building mobility programs that recognise we're "moving people, not widgets." Together, they reveal why 83% of accompanying partners want to work but only 50% can – and how t...

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  Episode #7

  The ROI Reckoning: Proving the Value of Mobility in a Budget-Conscious World

  May 20, 202645 minS2

  <p>How do you prove the value of global mobility programs when traditional ROI metrics fall short? Ben Hooper from Pickfords Relocation reveals why measuring mobility success requires more than spreadsheets and cost reports. Drawing from 13 years across tax advisory, client services, and strategic roles, he explores the gap between what mobility teams track and what senior leadership actually values.</p> <p> </p> <p>From pulse surveys to business outcomes, this conversation challenges conventional thinking about how to demonstrate mobility's true impact – and offers practical approaches to shift from activity reporting to strategic value measurement.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tune in t...

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  Episode #6

  The Journey of Perform to Transform in Global Mobility

  Apr 14, 202644 minS2

  <p>Most mobility functions struggle to escape operational urgency to become truly strategic. Steven McNabola from Rolls-Royce shares how he transformed both himself and his mobility team by listening to business needs first, then building four clear strategic pillars around those insights.</p> <p> </p> <p>This conversation reveals practical frameworks for shifting from reactive to strategic thinking, maintaining team motivation through continuous change, and why personal transformation as a leader directly impacts professional success.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tune in to this episode as we explore:</p> <p>(00:00) Introduction</p> <p>(03:47) The journey from humble beginnings to mobility leadership  </p> <...

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  Episode #5

  The Unseen Costs of Mobility: From Shadow Payroll to Permanent Establishment

  Mar 2, 202647 minS2

  <p>What’s the real cost of getting global mobility wrong?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Steph Carr from BDO joins Moving By The Seat of Our Pants for a deep dive into the hidden risks that can derail even the best mobility strategies. From shadow payroll to permanent establishment exposure in today’s remote and hybrid world, Steph unpacks the tax, compliance and commercial realities mobility professionals can’t afford to ignore.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tune in to this episode as we explore:</p> <p>(00:00) Introduction</p> <p>(05:41) Broadening views on expat tax</p> <p>(07:54) Why shadow p...

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