This episode is about communication and education - two top growth potentials in any leadership role. 

English teaching is a major field of work for flexpats in China. James explains how traditional language teaching fails and what you can do about it. 

He also shares how you can work with Chinese businesses and provide standards to your customers as a value add.

About James:

Work: eEnglish

WeChat: e-Englishcentre

LinkedIn: James Leaver

About Francis:

WeChat: Flexpat2020

Linkedin: Francis Kremer

This episode shows us what you need to look out for when you have a job interview in China.

Learn about the skills you need to have a successful start in your career and get the ultimate checklist to use before changing companies.

Find out what challenges might await you, what are the key skills to be successful in China, and how you can prepare for all kinds of hurdles.

Find Remi on:

Wechat: saorny

Linkedin: Rémi Bartel

Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian

This episode shows us the key points for every flexpat to fulfill their dreams in China.

Heidi Dugan, a China TV star and business professional explains the necessary skills, strategies, and behaviors that every flexpat needs to distinguish themselves and make an impact.

Listen to what Heidi has to tell about almost three decades in China and what kept her motivated.

Follow Heidi on Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-dugan/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidi_dugan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidi.dugan.chn/

Website: https://www.heididugan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeidiDugan

Felix built his entire flexpat career on his own by co-founding a German beer brand in Shanghai.

This episode shows us how Felix localizes his German brand starting in a completely unknown market for him.

Learn about his skills to hire and lead his Chinese team, go along with Chinese speed and create an open company culture of respect and transparency.

What are the key skills to be successful in China and how you can prepare for all kinds of challenges? Felix will answer these around an exciting story of a German brand localizing into the China market.

About Felix:

Linkedin: Felix Wendlandt

About Verena:

Linkedin: Verena Lupprian

Learn all about intercultural communication in a Chinese-speaking environment.

Michelle lived and worked in the USA, Europe, South Africa, India, and Japan before she found her base in Taipei. Even after all this, she took the time to learn both the Chinese language and philosophy properly, totally adapting to her new home. It takes time and effort, but it's worth it.

Because of this lifelong learning journey, Michelle really knows how to bridge cultures and show empathy in complex situations.

Recommend this episode to anyone who struggles with different communication styles and wants to bridge the gaps.

Bonus: How to enjoy Taipei, if you get the chance.

About Michelle:

Work: www.elephantcommunications.com

Linkedin: Michelle Bradley

About Francis:

WeChat: Flexpat2020

Linkedin: Francis Kremer

This is an episode for all flexpats who want to learn about B2B market development in China. 

Beatrice explains how you can analyze and enter new markets in China.

We will especially focus on flexibility, transparency, and inclusiveness as key skills needed in doing Marketing and Business Development in a fast-changing and challenging environment such as China today. 

About Beatrice:

Work: www.marposs.com

WeChat: Beatrice13681630410

LinkedIn: Beatrice Aondio

About Francis:

Work: www.juli-china.com

WeChat: Flexpat2020

Linkedin: Francis Kremer

This is an episode for young professionals who want to start their careers in China. 

Simon explains how you can start your career in a Chinese company and lead the internationalization strategy. 

Once in your first job, how can you move on to your first Management role?

What can you learn from Chinese companies? 

How can you use this experience in your further career?

Why is a good network important to develop your career?

Simon also shares his strategy on how to build an international culture in a Chinese team. This is the key role of every flexpat.

About Simon:

Work: www.marposs.com

WeChat: SimonWaechter

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/simon-waechter

About Chloris

Work: www.michaelpage.com.cn

WeChat: chlorisliu

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloris-liu-03a64a51

This is an episode for China experts and Chinese language professionals. Gianni explains how you can start your China-related career in Europe, get transferred to China, and then transferred back to Europe.

Build a 10-year plan for your life, your family, and your career, and adjust your plan in the process.

Get financially independent by building multiple income streams. 

Embrace the clash of cultures and use it to raise your kids in a winning mindset. 

Think out of the box, welcome change, and define your own unique value as a "Flexpat". Use your job like a real-life MBA. 

About Gianni:

Work: hairobotics.com

Podcast: boysandbots.com

Douyin: 杰哥和雁姐

WeChat: Jiening-GG

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/giannigirolami/

This episode shows us how you can grow into an expert with a successful business from a rather generic background and stay adaptable to upcoming changes in China.

Learn about the coffee industry in China, upcoming trends, and how to build up a network to boost your business. Find out how businesses nowadays draw more customers into their shops.

What are the key skills to be successful in China and how you can prepare for all kinds of challenges?

Find Felipe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipecabrera/

Find Felipe on RED: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5c669075000000001001e7b9

This is a special episode for engineers and technology nerds who want to build their careers in China. 

Get a big picture of the Chinese economy from international companies to State-owned enterprises, and even Belt and Road projects. Learn about R&D processes and copycats. Entering new markets and going international from China.

What does it take to build your complete engineering and business career abroad? Is it still possible today?

Check the children's book 阿凡提  ā fán tí - can you read it as well?

About Bruno:

www.sivecochina.com

WeChat sivecochina 

LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/brunolhopiteau/