Become a coach

https://upthinkcoaching.com/coach-training-development/become-a-coach/

Find Luba on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/luba-diasamidze/

Luba’s company’s website 

https://upthinkcoaching.com/

My guest today is Luba Diasamidze. She has lived in China for the past 13 years and is a certified executive and team coach. She is the founder of UpThink Coaching, a coaching and coach training company, providing ICF-accredited coach training programs.

As a coach she works with multicultural teams and their leaders to help them improve intercultural leadership skills, team performance, relationships and engagement. She is a regular speaker at local and global events and conferences.

Luba and her partner have 2 children that were born in China and are attending Chinese school where they all live in Foshan, China.

Music Credit:

Song: China-P

Artist: 徐梦圆

Album: China Series

I explain what Singles' Day is, where China's biggest online shopping came from and what exactly happens on November 11th every year.

Every year China's Singles' Day sales dwarfs Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.

But why are people spending so much on November 11th? And what exactly are they buying?! And what does this all have to do with Taylor Swift?

Music Credit:

Song: China-P

Artist: 徐梦圆

Album: China Series

This week Anastasia Koss shares her journey of navigating the world of Singing and Acting in both New York and Hong Kong.

She talks about the release of her brand new Single and it's Music Video you can check out here

https://tr.ee/aPJgCKD8_3

https://tr.ee/gQSzETcjFJ

Anastasia describes how staying with a host family in China showed her how different styles of communication can be in China.

You can follow Anastasia across her social media platforms here;

Chinese Tiktok  (抖音): AKmaomaochong

Music Credit:

Song: China-P

Artist: 徐梦圆

Album: China Series

Jen is a marketing professional and a content creator in Edmonton Canada. With over 110,000 followers across her social media channels.

In today's episode we chat about how she garnered a loyal following on YouTube sharing her journey learning Mandarin, travels across China and covers of Chinese songs. We also discuss her work in AI and her recently established communications company specializing in social media management, video production and influencer management among other services.

Jen’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thatsreallyjen/

Jen's Marketing Business' Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/kai.communications/

Jen’s Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatsReallyJen

Jen’s Bilibili (Chinese Version Of YouTube)

space.bilibili.com/526040247 

Jen’s Weibo 

weibo.com/7425795652/profile?rightmod=1&wvr=6&mod=personinfo&is_all=1

Links to scholarships to study in China

More information about scholarships to study in China

https://www.china-admissions.com/blog/china-scholarship/#How_to_Apply_For_Scholarships_in_China_Updated 

On today's episode I chatted with Kimberly Xie-Smith. Originally from the UK, in our conversation she describes what moving to China over 10 years ago was like. As Kimberly's husband is Chinese, we discuss blended culture families and she shares her philosophy on raising your kids to be bilingual. Kimberly gives us an insight into pivoting your career in China and why the the Chinese concept of 关系 "Guanxi" plays a vital role in job hunting.

A bit more context on the concept 关系 "Guanxi"

Guanxi loosely translates as personal connections, relationships or social networks. It implies trust and mutual obligations between parties, and it operates on personal, familial, social, business and political levels. Having good, bad or no guanxi impacts one’s influence and ability to get things done.

Music Credit:

Song: China-P

Artist: 徐梦圆

Album: China Series

Hi, I'm Clodagh and this is my China origin story. From studying Mandarin in University, and going on to spend 6 years in China I want to share my Mandarin learning journey with you and how that has impacted my career. If you're considering learning a foreign language or curious about China, I hope you enjoy this episode!

Music Credit:

Song: China-P

Artist: 徐梦圆

Album: China Series

Join me on an unforgettable journey through China as we explore the captivating stories and experiences of people who have lived, worked, and traveled in this extraordinary country. From learning a new language to adjusting to life in a new country 'China Chats' is your passport to a world of fascinating encounters and cultural insights. Get ready to learn about marketing and social media trends in one of the world's most advanced e-commerce economies. Welcome to 'China Chats,' where every episode is a window into life in the Middle Kingdom.