Paul Vanderbroeck, PhD (Dutch / Swiss) has a background of managing talent in multinational organisations. He is an Executive Coach, an accomplished researcher and sought-after speaker on gender balance and leadership development. Being a partner in an ICC and a parent, he has first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities of the ICC. He and his co-author Jannie Aasted-Skov Hansen met through a network connection, which underscores one of the book's main messages: Opportunities arise when you are set to pursue your long-term vision and short-term goals on global development path - while remaining open for unexpected turns. A supportive network and a growth mindset are key for ICC success. Jannie Aasted Skov-Hansen (Danish) is a Human Resource professional, specialized in global people mobility and leadership development. She leads a community and start-up consultancy, aimed at supporting ICCs in their global careers. Being a partner in an ICC and a parent, she has first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities of the ICC. She and her co-author Paul Vanderbroeck met through a network connection, which underscores one of the book's main messages: Opportunities arise when you are set to pursue your long-term vision and short-term goals on global development path - while remaining open for unexpected turns. A supportive network and a growth mindset are key for ICC success.