Ivana's career journey has taken her from Croatia to Qatar and back again, moving from accompanying spouse and local hire to clinical psychologist, culturally sensitive CBT trainer, and advocate for expatriate mental health.
Ivana Mrgan
Clinical Psychologist & International CBT Trainer
Working across cultures taught Ivana to question her own assumptions and see people beyond nationality labels and stereotypes.
You don't need to move abroad to grow; curiosity, self-awareness, and finding common ground build cross-cultural skills anywhere.
Coming home can be harder than leaving, as identity, work, and relationships all shift at once, but not at the same pace.
3 Key Insights From Ivana
Cultural Humility
A Cross-Cultural Mindset
The Return Journey
Watch the Full Conversation
In conversation with Dr. Gamze Arman, Ivana reflects on cultural humility, cross-cultural mindsets, expatriate mental health, and the unexpected challenges of returning home.