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Amy and Bernie discuss the stages of singleness in cross-cultural work and how teams can support singles throughout their lives.

Amy and Bernie walk through the stages of singleness on the field—from flexible 20s to calling questions in the 30s, the “in-between” 40s, and the realities of aging parents and retirement later in life. You’ll get a clear, practical look at what singles carry in each decade and how teams can genuinely honor, include, and support them. 💰 Ending Well Costs Money ( Read here ) 💧 How to Picture All You are Carrying on the Field ( Read here ) 🎋 Realism and Optimism: Does it have to be either/or? Can it be both? ( Read here ) 👚 Annual Debrief (get it here ) Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders

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Hosts: Amy Young, Bernie Anderson

Topics covered

• singleness
• cross-cultural work
• support for singles
• life stages
• team dynamics

Keywords

• singleness
• cross-cultural
• support
• life stages
• team inclusion
• aging parents
• retirement

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