Unlocking Career Development for Accompanying Partners of Expats: Board & Beyond's Mission

Introduction

In today’s globalized world, expatriate assignments have become increasingly common. However, the accompanying partners of expatriates often face unique challenges that can hinder their career aspirations and personal fulfillment. In response to this pressing issue, Board & Beyond was established on October 6, 2025, with the mission to address the structural challenges associated with expatriate assignments.

Understanding the Hidden Career Challenges

Accompanying partners frequently encounter various obstacles such as career interruptions, feelings of isolation, and a loss of identity or belonging. These issues have traditionally been viewed as individual decisions or family-related problems. However, Board & Beyond aims to approach them as inherent structural challenges related to expatriate life, facilitating a collaborative effort with corporations to find effective solutions.

The Mission of Board & Beyond

The organization is led by a team of coaches, all of whom have either experienced expatriate life firsthand or have been accompanying partners themselves. Board & Beyond’s mission is to create a win-win-win scenario for expatriates, their families, and companies by transforming the expatriate duration into a period of significant growth for all involved parties. This commitment is at the core of the services and programs offered by the firm.

Launch of the Boarding Point Program

As the first step to realize this mission, Board & Beyond has launched the Boarding Point Program, designed specifically for families preparing for expatriate assignments. This coaching initiative helps accompanying partners clarify their objectives for the expatriate period, facilitating discussions in paired sessions with expatriates. By providing psychological stability and empowering partners to take control of their time, the program allows expatriates to focus on their work with confidence and peace of mind.

Exclusive Opportunity: Call for Individual Monitors

Although the Boarding Point Program is designed for corporate implementation as a pre-assignment training tool, Board & Beyond is currently seeking a limited number of individual monitors to refine the program before its official launch.
Here are the details:

- Target: Accompanying family members either scheduled to go overseas or who have returned within the past year.
- Recruitment Period: Until November 30, 2025.
- Benefits: Participants will have the unique opportunity to experience the program at a special monitor price, which is typically reserved for corporate trainings.
- Application: Interested parties can apply through a free consultation.

Feedback from initial monitors will play a vital role in shaping future program designs and promotional strategies. Those interested in designing their expatriate experience authentically are strongly encouraged to apply.

Upcoming Developments

To further support corporate partners, Board & Beyond plans to regularly host free webinars aimed at human resources and overseas business departments to share the latest trends in supporting accompanying partners.

- Start Date: January 2026.

Companies looking to enhance both expatriates' and their families' engagement and well-being are advised to stay tuned for these announcements.

For the Media and Companies

Organizations and media representatives wishing to receive updates about the program and webinars can follow Board & Beyond on PR TIMES to get timely information.

Company Overview

- Name: Board & Beyond LLC
- Founded: October 6, 2025
- Services: Coaching programs for accompanying families, corporate training, and consulting.
- Mission: To create a win-win-win environment for expatriates, families, and companies, turning the expatriate period into a time of growth for everyone involved.
- Website: Board & Beyond

Profile of Representative Yasukie Honjo

Yasukie Honjo, the company representative, has a diverse background, having previously worked for a general trading company. After accompanying her husband on an expatriate assignment, she faced her own challenges with identity loss, prompting her to explore coaching. Yasukie has since engaged in various supportive roles, including coaching, organic farming volunteer work, and participation in programs for female entrepreneurs before founding Board & Beyond in 2025.