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Learn to communicate between German and Chinese teams. What it takes to be strategic and reach your goal.
 
Unlock effective communication and bridge cultural gaps between German and Chinese teams by mastering strategic clarity, cultural empathy, and the human factor; learn to leverage practical tools and cultivate adaptability to achieve successful and sustainable collaboration.

Dr. Ellen Wieck-Mesarosch
Leadership Coach & Consultant for German-Chinese Cooperation projects    


LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ellen-wieck-mesarosch-01876410b
Wechat: Ellen-WM
Website: www.ellenwieckmesarosch.com

Prepare for an internal transfer to China. 

Build your China-focused career in your home country.
Learn about the e-commerce system in China and how a flexpat can provide value.
Why is Chinese so important for your flexpat career?

Contact Marvin: 
Wechat: MarvinFreericks

Quote: "Face Your Fears and Take Decisions for Your Future!” 


Barry Kirkwood
International Headhunter
Experienced Flexpat
ICF Career Coach 


Relocate to Vietnam
1 Preparing to leave China
2 Financing the transition
3 Networking and Job Hunting 
4 Defining a suitable salary and role
5 Understand your new surrounding
6 Integrate and Settle down and look to the future


Barry Kirkwood is now based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a decade of living in China. Barry currently works in Executive Search recruitment, supporting international businesses with their hiring needs in China and Southeast Asia. In addition, he is an ICF Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and has experience of leading teams in Asia and was previously the Chair HR Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai.


Connect with Barry:
WeChat: barrymk81
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykirkwood/ 
Email: barry.kirkwood@zavalacivitas.com

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88 Flexpat career planning (by Barry as well)
127 Expats leave China
119 Returning home after 10 years
136 China-focused future
80 Flexpat career planning

150 Mental Preparation for Your Family Relocation 

Quote:  "Don`t be afraid to ask for help!” 

Jovana Babic

Mental Health Professional 

Research Psychologist

Speaks 4+ languages

Relocating your family involves many decisions, they have to be prepared. 

1. Which problems arise when relocating?

2. Prepare and Prevent

3. Start early to engage with your future environment

4. Deal with child behaviour issues

5. Prepare to leave your location

6. Ask for help, accept help

Jovana has been living abroad since she was 18, relocating first for her studies and then for work opportunities. She completed her masters in research psychology, followed by a training and exams for a clinical psychologist licence. She is trained in rational emotional & cognitive behavioural therapy and believes in lifelong learning. Jovana has been living in China for two years and is now preparing for a new adventure. 

Connect with Jovana:

WeChat: jovanab282

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jovanababic282

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127 Expat Spouse

49 Expat Spouse finding work in China

10, 111 Prepare your expat assignment

82 Career opportunities for women in China

Quote: "Think about what makes you different and turn that into your strength”

Start your academic career in China. Learn from a real expert of both international and Chinese academic ecosystems.

1. Study/get your PhD in China

2. Find academic jobs

3. Compare international vs. Chinese university system

4. Start and scale your own company

5. Work in Chinese vs. English

6. Find your own flexpat career path

Pippa Morgan, PhD

International academic; Entrepreneur; 10 years in China

Pippa fell in love with China on her first visit in her early twenties, and decided to build her career in academia here. Over the past 10 years in China, she has gotten a PhD from Fudan University, one of China's top schools, taught Chinese and international students in Sino-US joint venture universities, and most recently started Discovery Hub, a higher education consultancy with a mission to bridge between the Chinese and Western academic worlds.

Connect with Pippa:

WeChat: Pippa9

WeChat Official Account: 探索枢纽 Discovery Hub

Email: pippa@discoveryhubeducation.com

X: @discoveryhubedu

Instagram: @discoveryhubeducation

YouTube: @discoveryhubeducation

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116, 123, 131 Professor in China

85 Start your own service business

112 Plan your flexpat career

64, 132, 133 Entrepreneurship

138 European values

Build your own corporate startup in an international company in China. Lessons Learned.


1. When/Why a Corporate Startup makes sense
2. How can corporate and startup work together
3. What is the role of the Startup Founder?
4. How to be successful with a Corporate Startup in China
5. Value of flexpats for international companies


Florian is a German mechanical engineer who has been building factory automation teams and businesses in China for more than a decade. He is pursuing alternative paths, for example, by co-founding a software company as a corporate startup. In addition, as an investor, advisor, and mentor, he is helping startups, companies, and students leverage his experience to succeed in China.


Email: Florian.weihard@ruhlamat.com.cn
LinkedIn: Florian Wei hard
Wechat: FLORIAN-80
Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020


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143 Flexpat Entrepreneur Coach
133 Start your own flexpat business
132 Jump into Entrepreneurship
139 Coach your team
138 European values
85 Start your own service business

Learn about climate change and China's effort to stop it. 

1. What is ESG and why is it important
2. How has China developed since the last 20 years and where does it stand now in terms of environmental protection
3. Which challenges do companies face to understand and act upon environmental regulations
4. What does the 5 years plan indicate to do in order for China to thrive
5. What can flexpats do who are deeper involved into that topic in order to be best prepared
6. How to setup good relations with government officials and get the right support
7. Would a good environmental protection also help a company's marketing
8. What about water pollution and waste management
9. Where will China stand in 10 years with environmental protection
10. Johnny also published a White Paper on the Internet of Sustainability Data that explores ESG and carbon standards: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7155491808465059840


Johnny, an environmental expert and consultant, was 20 years in China seeing the country going through all phases from an environmental protection newbie to a real decarbonization pioneer. Until now he is consulting Chinese and international firms in China and the western world to understand respective policies and react accordingly. There is something for everyone to learn in this episode, knowing that Johnny only shared like 5% of what he is capable of. Reach out if you want to learn more.


Email: johnny.browaeys@csimodel.eu
LinkedIn: Johnny Browaeys
Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian


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64 Solar energy entrepreneur
133 EV entrepreneur

Check out #145 of the China Flexpat Podcast: Riding your business to success 101


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-flexpat/id1514659021?uo=4
 
Build a successful horse riding business in Shanghai. Learn what it takes to transform your passion into a profitable business.

Highlights
1. Sigrid provides her highlights of choosing and maintaining a business partner
    * Find someone you can trust
    * Both your skills and knowledge need to be complementary
    * Assign tasks to each others respective abilities
2. Top three advices to have a successful business
    * Plan thoroughly before starting a business
    * Build up a good network
    * Invest in good marketing
3. Her key messages for success
    * Have a flexible mindset
    * Act fast and agile
    * Do not lose your focus
    * Find the courage to do it

Check out #144 of the China Flexpat Podcast: "Flexpats add value to Chinese teams"


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-flexpat/id1514659021?uo=4
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� Enter the flexpat job market after graduation
�� Importance of learning Chinese
� Key added value of flexpats
� Soft skills are very important
� Fit into a Chinese team
� Start your own business
� Apply for your own visa
� Help Chinese professionals to go international
How can Chinese professionals adapt an open mindset?


Dasol Kim (from Korea) started her own coaching and consulting firm in China helping Chinese professionals and flexpats to find clarity and courage to navigate their international career.


Find Dasol Kim on Wechat: lilykim626

Check out #143 of the China Flexpat Podcast:

How can German and Chinese values fit together?


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-flexpat/id1514659021?uo=4
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How can you return to China after 9 years abroad and then fit into the Chinese economy? What are the key international values you can bring, and what are key Chinese skills you need to master?


� Reasons to go abroad for Chinese professionals
� Reasons to return to China
� Challenges for Chinese returnees "Haigui"
� Main differences between German and Chinese values
Key skills required for both flexpats and returnees
� Start your own business
� Learn to be an entrepreneur


Boyang lived in the US and Europe for over 12 years. Working at the German insurance company Allianz Group in a very international environment, he had the opportunity to return to Shanghai. In 2023 he founded Glopen, with the vision to discover the real China, connecting the world. 


Find Glopen on LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and share it with your friends who want to explore China.


Find Boyang Shen on Linkedin and Wechat: bojan101323


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39 eCommerce for international brands in China
120 Cross Border Interpretation 
115 Cross-Border Thought leader
135 China Marketing for Brand success in China
138 European values
126 Create an international company culture in China

You can also start your own business in China. Learn from Deano who  has worked with many flexpat entrepreneurs to achieve their dream.

• Bring additional value to China

• Master special challenges

• Differentiate from Chinese entrepreneurs

• Insprire Chinese professionals

• Integrate in China

• Deal with uncertainty

• Build a sustainable lifestyle which fits your income

• Influence Chinese entrepreneurs

Deano Delpleash is a High-Performance leadership & Business Coach, helping flexpat entrepreneurs scale their business without sacrificing their worklife balance. He has been in China for over a decade honing his skillsets in innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Find his podcast "NextGen Tech CEO Journey" on any podcast app.

Find Deano on Wechat: Deanodelpleash

Linkedin: Deano Delpleash

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133 Start your own flexpat business
132 Jump into Entrepreneurship
139 Coach your team
138 European values
85 Start your own service business
64 Build a global business in China

Chinese are also flexpats. So why would they work in Luxembourg? For its vibrant Chinese community? Or maybe its mix of flexpats from 140 nations? 
What's Luxembourg like? How can Chinese professionals integrate this culturally complex country?
What is Luxembourg doing to attract and retain flexpats? 
Denis knows a lot on the topic. He's a board member of ChinaLux, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg and has been running his own company, Weilan Coaching and Training in Luxembourg for 5 years. Denis speaks multiple languages and moves between cultures like a DJ!
He regularly publishes articles on Intercultural Agility on LinkedIn.

Find him here:
www.weilan.biz

Find him on Wechat here: pariscoach75
Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020

Leave your preconceptions behind and travel into an unexpected China. 
Individually. Luxury. Unscripted. 

Contact Rene & Andrea: 
Email: rene@chinaserendipity.com
Website: www.chinaserendipity.com
Wechat: bolinxiatian2016

Title: Embrace the Power of Executive Coaching and Upskilling
Quote: Motivation and Growth start with Taking Action.
 
Terry Clarke
- Personal Development &
Intercultural Leadership Coach
- Training and Education Entrepreneur

Shownotes start here:
 
Learn to be a coach to your international and Chinese team. Coach Terry shares the shortcut to years of learning and practice in situational leadership.

- What is the current challenge for flexpats and Chinese professionals?
- What exactly is coaching and training?
- How does it add value to individuals, teams, leaders and companies?
- How to define a scope for a coaching project
- How to provide coaching and training to your team
- How to differentiate as a Flexpat coach
- How to always keep learning and growing
- How to start your personal development journey

Follow Terry's content on Wechat:
Wechat Official Account: growthhublife
Wechat Channel: UPSKILL提升重塑

Terry is an accomplished Executive Coach, Trainer, and Facilitator with over 20 years of experience in Greater China.

Passionate about education and storytelling, Terry is the founder of Upskill Consulting and the content director for the motivational WeChat community GrowthHubLife. He shares insightful content on mindset, coaching, motivation, leadership, and soft skills, reaching a wide audience.

Find Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachterryc/
Founder and Executive Coach at Terence H Clarke Coaching: https://www.terencehclarke.com
Co-founder, Head Coach and Facilitator at UpSkill Consulting: https://www.upskill.consulting

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126 Create an international company culture in China
46 Lead Chinese teams
136 China-focused future
113 Young China - Chinese companies going global
129 Expats leave China

Title: Radically Relevant China Marketing for Brand Success in China. 
Quote: "China is fast moving and complicated. Combine context, content and channels to succeed.”

Mike Golden
Founder and CEO
China Marketing Expert
20 years China experience

Shownotes start here:

Learn from a real Marketing expert with 25 years experience in and with Japan and China.

• Current B2C marketing environment in China
• Market entry for international brands
• Market barriers for international brands
• About Chinese upcoming brands
• Chinese brands going international
• Job opportunities for flexpats both in China and in other countries
• Lifestyle advice for flexpats

Mike Golden is the founder and CEO of a marketing communications agency in Shanghai, with over 20 years of experience in China. He has also spent time in Japan and Thailand. He works with multinational brands to succeed in China through the methodology of “radically relevant China marketing.” He graduated from Cornell University and holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. In his spare time he plays a variety of musical instruments, hangs out with his family, pet corgi and cat. 

Mike Golden / mgolden@brandigo.com
www.brandigochina.com
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122 Social Media Branding
123 Branding professor at university
103 German Beer Branding 
98 Coffee Branding
39, 84 Market entry, branding for international brands

Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community.

Title: Understand the education ecosystem in China. 
Quote: "Chinese kids can learn to speak up and participate in class!" 

Brantley Turner
Global education expert
Entrepreneur and Board Member
30 years China experience

Shownotes start here:
Understand the education ecosystem in China. Learn from a real China education expert with 30 years experience in various career positions in and with China.
 • What are the key differences between the Chinese and the US education system, and what can they learn from each other?
 • How do Chinese students profit / suffer from the high performance pressure in the education system?
 • How can Chinese students prepare for an international lifestyle, study abroad, learn an open mindset?
 • What can parents do to support their children?
 • Which opportunities do flexpats have to create value in the Chinese education system?
 • How will the recent government restrictions in China concerning private education affect international influence?
 • Can teachers still build a great career in China?
• How should international schools hire flexpats and locals and create a good team?

Brantley Turner, the East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools, brings 25 years of experience in China, including a decade as the founding principal of a unique Sino-U.S. high school approved by China’s Ministry of Education. Her recent ventures include educational start-ups in Vietnam.

Renowned for her groundbreaking East-West school leadership and exceptional Chinese communication skills, Brantley is a fervent believer in the power of disruption in education. She views school leadership as a dynamic space for exploring individual assumptions and perspectives, and how these can either hinder or propel progress.

Her commitment to constant innovation in leadership, school enhancement, arts programs, and educational technology underpins her drive for top student outcomes in Asia. Brantley is a forward-thinking leader in global 21st-century education discussions.

Find Brantley Turner on LinkedIn

Kai held several top management positions in China for many years before he decided to start his own business.

In this episode, you will learn what it is like living in the same neighborhood as Tesla in Shanghai and what that means for daily life.

You`ll understand several reasons why it is essential to start your business while still being employed elsewhere. (Guanxi, Visa, Language, etc.)

You`ll get insights on how to find the right business partner and how to navigate the Chinese business landscape as a foreigner, especially being a first-time entrepreneur.

Connect with Kai on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-marcel-dodel-64987467/

Many expats have left China and international companies struggle to replace them with experienced professionals from HQs. What does this mean for the company both in China and in the corporate office?

What is the main reason why expats return home and new expats are not coming here?

What choices do European companies have to deal with this?

Can Chinese teams achieve the same output as international teams?

What is the main risk when European companies don’t have any foreigners in China?

What is the value of a flexpat?

How can flexpats build a network in HQs and learn important company know-how?

How can flexpats justify their salary package?

LinkedIn: Christian M. Göttker

Wechat: CMG-GSA

Please also tune in to episode 126, where Eric Voigt explains exactly how Flexpats or Chinese professionals are suited for Top Management positions in China for international companies.

Other episodes:

20 Leadership advice for flexpats

21 From Entry Level to Top Management

100 Get your first Management Job in China

107 Transition from Expat to Flexpat

111 Prepare expat assignment

46 Lead Chinese teams

96 German Center Taicang

Bring your partner and family to China! What does this mean for your partner?

●How does a businesswoman transform into an expat spouse?
●What is it like to raise child in China?
●How do you spend your day without work?
●How can you find a job and get a visa?
●How can you prepare for returning back home?
●What is the value of an expat assignment for the whole family?

LinkedIn: Chloris Liu
Wechat: chlorisliu
Company Info : Michael Page Suzhou - Head of commercial segment

Please also tune in to episode 80, where Chloris explained salaries in China!

Other episodes:

49 Expat Spouse finding work in China

10, 111 Prepare your expat assignment

82 Career Opportunities for women in China

这是一档聚焦在华"灵活外籍人士"的深度访谈播客。它不仅分享他们如何跨越语言与文化障碍，在异国他乡打拼的真实故事，更重要的是，它为中国听众提供了一个直接向这些国际专家学习的窗口。


本期嘉宾介绍

奥利弗·希尔默（Oliver Schirmer）现任上海同济大学中德应用科学学院（Chinesisch Deutsche Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, CDHAW）副院长。他拥有同济大学工商与工程双学位，获得国际商务工商管理硕士（MBA）学位，目前正在攻读博士学位，是一位终身学习者。

本期内容，你将听到

00:00 Navigating Universities & Careers in China

How vital is Chinese university education for career development?（中国大学教育对职业发展的重要性）

Insights from those who study/work in Shanghai.（上海学习者 / 工作者的经验）

02:17 Sino - German Academic & Cultural Exchange

Differences in education systems, collaboration opportunities, and costs.（中德教育体系、合作机会、成本差异）

Strategies for academic/internship exchanges and resource utilization.（学术 / 实习交流及资源利用策略）

09:21 Post - Study Opportunities & Work Visa in China

How to extend stay after study/internship?（留学 / 实习后如何延长在华停留）

Key to work visa approval and cultural bridging.（工作签证获批关键及文化衔接）

Flexibility in long - term career planning.（长期职业规划的灵活性）

13:41 Seizing Global Opportunities in China

Value of living/working in China for young professionals.（在华生活 / 工作对年轻从业者的价值）

Tips for networking, growth, and overcoming fears.（人脉、成长及克服恐惧的建议）

LinkedIn: Oliver Schirmer

Email: oliver.schirmer@outlook.com

Links Oliver mentioned:

CDHAWA - Tongji University: https://cdhaw.tongji.edu.cn/zde/main.htm

DHIK: https://www.dhik.org/ueber-uns/netzwerk/

Campus China: https://www.campuschina.org/

The 3 different types of CSC scholarship: https://tribe.cucas.cn/question/97

Whether you're an expat living in China or a local Chinese friend eager to connect, we welcome you to join our Flexpat community! Swap stories, share tips, and join our offline events. Let's grow together!

Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020)

单集简介
Build and grow a China subsidiary to be successful and integrate it into the global company structure.

What can go wrong if European companies expand to China?

Who is the best fit for the GM role: Chinese, Expat, or Flexpat?

How should a flexpat prepare for a new GM role?

How can Chinese leaders ask for freedom to react to local requirements?

How should European companies prevent compliance issues in China?

How can you create a company culture which allows the global business to grow?

Eric Voigt has been working in Asia and Europe for corporations and private equity funds for 25+ years, occupying senior roles and managing facilities. At the heart of these jobs has been the establishment of new production facilities, the recruitment of entire workforces, and the ongoing day-to-day management of these companies.

LinkedIn: Eric Voigt

Email: contact-de@one-pointzero.com

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20 Start your Flexpat career

21 From Entry Level to Top Management

100 Get your first Management Job in China

107 Transition from Expat to Flexpat

111 Prepare expat assignment

46 Lead Chinese teams

96 German Center Taicang

Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community

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Jeff O'Dea assists Japanese professionals working in global companies to cultivate a growth mindset and improve their English communication skills. His expertise includes facilitating communication between Japanese and non-Japanese team members, promoting teamwork, and enhancing overall communication effectiveness within teams.

Learn how to:

help Japanese and non-Japanese communicate

build teams that talk to each other

impact the success of communication within your team

Take action to help your Japanese team:

unlock their potential

reduce hesitation

add value

Learn from Jeff how to achieve the same result with your Chinese team!

Find Jeff O`Dea on LinkedIn, where he is very popular, he is a real influencer.

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106: Teach your team English

102: Cross Culture Communication in Taipei

69: Lead Chinese teams, bridge culture

72: Work with Chinese suppliers

这是一档聚焦在华"灵活外籍人士"的深度访谈播客。它不仅分享他们如何跨越语言与文化障碍，在异国他乡打拼的真实故事，更重要的是，它为中国听众提供了一个直接向这些国际专家学习的窗口。

本期嘉宾介绍

阿尔乔姆·日达诺夫（Artem Zhdanov）

创业者（Entrepreneur）：拥有个人数字营销机构，为外国企业进军中国数字营销领域提供咨询。

营销专家（Marketing Guru）：精通视频广告、直播等营销形式，服务客户从小型汽修店到大型奢侈时尚品牌，覆盖全行业。

中国影响力人物（China Influencer）：作为《China Flexpat Podcast》嘉宾，强调“很多人低估了内容的力量”，在中西方数字营销跨界领域具有广泛影响力。

本集介绍

00:00 Digital Marketing in China: Insights and Opportunities

What value do big data and diverse channels bring?（大数据和多元渠道带来什么价值？）

What makes the Chinese market unique and what opportunities exist for newcomers?（中国市场的独特性和新手机遇是什么？）

What practical insights can be gained from experienced practitioners?（资深从业者有哪些实战洞见？）

02:11 From Guangdong to Shanghai: A Journey in Digital Marketing and Cultural Branding

What was the career path leading to founding "La waii"?（创立"La waii"的职业路径是怎样的？）

How did moving to Shanghai expand the business?（迁至上海如何拓展业务？）

How did merging with a video studio enable comprehensive services?（与视频工作室合并如何实现全案服务？）

03:38 Leveraging FlexPods for Unique Cross-Cultural Business Solutions

What is the "FlexPods" model?（"FlexPods"模式是什么？）

How does this model provide market insights and video production?（该模式如何提供市场洞察和视频制作？）

How does it effectively serve foreign companies and Chinese distributors?（如何有效服务外企和中分销商？）

06:21 The Power of Video Advertising in China's Mainstream Media

How do video platforms dominate China's internet?（视频平台如何主导中国互联网？）

What industries leverage video advertising to reach over 90% of users?（哪些行业利用视频广告覆盖超90%用户？）

What case study shows significant customer growth through video marketing?（哪个案例显示视频营销带来显著客户增长？）

09:04 Preparation and Strategy for Entering China's Digital Marketing Landscape

What market research is necessary before collaboration?（合作前需要哪些市场调研？）

What unique vertical platforms and tools exist in China?（中国有哪些独特垂直平台和工具？）

How can companies develop clear strategies and avoid trial-and-error?（企业如何制定明确战略并避免试错？）

11:47 Navigating China's Digital Landscape: From Websites to WeChat and Video

Why have traditional websites and email become ineffective?（为什么传统网站和电子邮件已失效？）

What platforms now dominate as primary digital tools?（哪些平台成为主要数字工具？）

13:34 Building a Personal Brand in China: Using Digital Marketing to Boost Career Development

How can foreign professionals build personal brands in China?（外籍专业人士如何在中国打造个人品牌？）

How does creating subtitled content attract Chinese audiences?（创作带字幕内容如何吸引中国受众？）

How does this increase career opportunities and clients?（这如何增加职业机会和客户？）

15:09 Simplifying Chinese Culture: A Journey Through Merchandise and Media

How does cultural merchandise make Chinese culture more accessible?（文化文创如何使中国文化更易理解？）

How does leveraging social media attract a global audience?（如何利用社交媒体吸引全球观众？）

How does this content educate and demystify Chinese culture?（这些内容如何教育和揭开中国文化神秘面纱？）

17:28 Utilizing Cultural Proximity to Foster Global Engagement

What historical and cultural connections exist between Russia and China?（俄中之间有哪些历史文化联系？）

How does content quality transcend language barriers?（内容质量如何跨越语言障碍？）

What strategies educate foreign colleagues abroad?（有哪些策略教育境外外国同事？）

18:20 The Importance of Face-to-Face Engagement for Cross-Cultural Business Understanding

Why is bringing managers to China crucial for cultural understanding?（为什么将管理人员带到中国对文化理解至关重要？）

How does this interaction reveal cultural nuances beyond virtual meetings?（这种互动如何揭示虚拟会议之外的文化细节？）

Why is direct cultural exposure valuable for business connections?（为什么直接文化接触对商业联系有价值？）

19:47 Exploring Live Streaming as a Sales Strategy: Insights from China and the West

What role does live streaming play in Chinese e-commerce?（直播在中国电子商务中扮演什么角色？）

How does this differ from Western entertainment-driven content?（这与西方娱乐驱动内容有何不同？）

What key industries utilize it, and what challenges exist in the UK and US?（哪些关键行业在利用它？英美市场有哪些挑战？）

22:34 Live Streaming as a Marketing Channel for China's DTC Brands

Why is live streaming effective for China's DTC brands?（为什么直播对中国DTC品牌有效？）

How does it provide instant customer feedback for research?（它如何为研究提供即时客户反馈？）

How do manufacturers use factory/showroom live streams?（制造商如何利用工厂/展厅直播？）

23:08 Digital Marketing Trends: Video, Live Streaming, Influencer Marketing, and Health-Conscious Consumer Behavior

What enduring trends include video and influencer marketing?（哪些持久趋势包括视频和达人营销？）

How have post-pandemic shifts impacted Chinese consumer behavior?（疫情后变化如何影响中国消费者行为？）

25:25 Pride in Global Business Growth During Personal Journey

What challenges were overcome to establish a global presence?（为建立全球业务克服了哪些挑战？）

What concerns exist regarding leaving China?（对离开中国有哪些担忧？）

26:12 Embracing Challenges and Global Aspirations

How has resilience in crises been viewed as a challenge?（如何将危机中的韧性视为挑战？）

What global lifestyle goals are expressed, and how will connections be maintained?（表达了哪些全球生活目标？如何保持联系？）

27:35 Leveraging Content, doesStorytelling, and Personal Branding to Create Global Opportunities

What power do content, storytelling, and personal branding have?（内容、故事和个人品牌有哪些力量？）

How is sharing insights encouraged in the community?（如何鼓励社区内分享见解？）

Follow and connect with Artem on Social Media:

WeChat: chinartem

Email: t@outlandish-group.com

Website: https://outlandishchina.com

Instagram: chinartem

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinartem/

Media Outlet (Russian): Ekd.me

LaowaiMe Instagram: https://instagram.com/laowaime

Whether you're an exdoespat living in China or a local Chinese friend eager to connect, we welcome you to join our Flexpat community! Swap stories, share tips, and join our offline events. Let's grow together!
Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020)

Della Ding

Le'An Insurance

Health Insurance expert

Supporting flexpats

Health insurance need-to-know

- understand the Chinese hospital system

- save cost on insurance

- key risks to insure

- prepare to return back home

Find Le'An Insurance

Wechat_ID: k522621972

Official Wechat Account: LEAN MEMBER SERVICE

Official Website: www.lean-insurance.com

Contact Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020

Tim Kullack

• Problem solver 

• Technology Expert

• Family Man

Sometimes a flexpat career ends - and then? Learn about how to get ready for the next step for your career and your family.

Contact Tim: 

Tim.kullack1@gmail.com

Wechat: tdoe123

What's actually happening in the job market right now?

Where to look - how to handle in-house recruiters, headhunters, career coaches and your network?

Why mindset matters more than ever?

Smart ways to handle interviews and explain career gaps

Miriam Wickertsheim leads Direct HR, a China-based recruitment firm with 17 years of history in the market, supporting Western and especially German companies in building high-performing teams.

Find Miriam's YouTube Channel "China Perspectives" at

https://www.youtube.com/@MiriamWickertsheim 

and follow her on LinkedIn at 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamwickertsheim/

Learn about Real Estate in China and how to build your business
 
- Start, build and grow a business
- Integrate as a flexpat in a complex market
- Insights into Real Estate in Shanghai
- Why is transparency such a key value?
- Advice for flexpats and founders 
 
Bjarne Bauer is the Managing Partner of NAI Sofia Group Shanghai, providing Industrial Real Estate & Office Property brokerage. Bjarne has been working in the commercial real estate industry for 25 years and has advised numerous multinational companies on matters relating to China’s real estate market, in the process handling deals totaling over CNY 20 billion in transaction value. 
 
Find Bjarne Bauer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjarne-bauer-sior-44513329/

Wechat ID: wxid_kunfonw4i8s122 

How will the Trade War affect you?

Why has China been so competitive in the past as a sourcing location? 
How does South East Asia compare to China?
Why do the US and China trade so much?
What can be alternative countries to source from?
What does it take to be competitive today?

Sebastian Maling started his latest company Flexbag in 2024 after a successful entrepreneurial career in China and Europe.

Find Sebastian Maling on LinkedIn / www.flexbag.com 

Learn about what has changed for flexpats in the past 5 years

Why are flexpats still searched for?
Which skills are required for a flexpat career?
What does it take to build a flexpat career from scratch?
How to prepare for a flexpat career?
How can flexpats differentiate on the job market?
How can you find a flexpat job while based outside of China?


Every flexpat should read Dragon Suit, Gabor`s recent book.
List of all online stores:  http://www.dragonsuit.info/
Amazon:   https://amzn.to/41WjhWe


Please also tune in to episodes
136 "Dragon Suit" discussion with Gabor Holch
20 Leadership advice with Gabor Holch
129 Expats leave China


Gábor Holch spent twenty years advising, coaching and training multinational executives in China, Asia and Europe. Trained in languages, philosophy and diplomacy, he briefly worked for intergovernmental development organisations before moving to China in 2002. Since then, he became a Mandarin-language Certified Management Consultant, founded his Shanghai-based consultancy and helped thousands of managers at firms including ASML, Bayer, BMW, Nissan, Nokia, Patek Philippe, PepsiCo, Peugeot-Citroën, Porsche, Roland Berger and Walt Disney. He has authored four books and delivers keynote speeches on the challenges and successes of expatriate executives, culture in the future of work and global leadership.
 
Find Gabor Holch on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaborholch/
His services & articles at www.eastwestleadership.com

Building the Life You Want in China:

Are you a flexpat looking to build a secure financial future while still enjoying your life abroad? In this episode, we talk with Dan, an experienced financial advisor specializing in expat financial planning. We explore key tactics for balancing current lifestyle choices with long-term savings goals, examine the ins and outs of investing while dealing with currency fluctuations, and discuss family considerations such as funding education and ensuring your loved ones are protected. Whether you’re new to China or have called it home for years, this conversation is packed with insights to help you create and maintain the life you want.

1 Stay flexible in your retirement planning

2 Effective Budgeting for your living cost

3 Enjoy living abroad, live in the now

4 Deal with different currencies and countries

5 Optimize tax and legal environment

6 Goal Setting and Retirement planning

7 Plan ahead to avoid tax

8 Biggest challenges to retirement planning

9 Why pay fees for an advisor?

10 Can you plan your own retirement fund?

11 How can you discipline yourself to plan for your future?

12 Follow Dan to learn more

Dan Couzens has been a UK registered financial advisor for over 10 years (after serving 22 years in the British Military) and currently works in China as an expat financial advisor helping clients align their financial plans with their life goals for over, specializing in cross-border tax issues, retirement planning, and strategic investments.

Podcast recommendations:

"Invest Like the Best" with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Macro Voices" with Eric Townsend

Contact: daniel.couzens@winsoncapital.com

Wechat: dan_couzens

Contact Dan to get:

1 Guide to Offshore Investing

2 Tax Considerations for US/UK/AU Expats

China book author shares insights into his book.

What makes China so strong today?

How did China build the engineering ability in its workforce?

How does production capacity affect the consumer behavior?

Who earns money in an over-capacity model?

Book title: "Enduring Frameworks: Nine Lenses for Understanding Today's China beyond the Headlines"

Marco Beba (Find on LinkedIn) is a German business strategy professional based in Shanghai.

He has already been on the China Flexpat podcast before, episode 14.

Shownotes:

Sell your B2B products in China:

Deep dive into:

Value/ Branding / Pricing

Local R&D

Local Marketing execution

Branding vs. Guanxi (Relationships)

Support your Chinese Sales team to succeed in the Chinese market!

Dr. Daniel Frerichs is an expert on B2B marketing in China due to his extensive professional experience bridging European and Chinese markets.

Dr. Daniel Frerichs

Salt & Pepper Consulting Co. Ltd.

E-Mail: daniel@saltandpepper.cn

WeChat ID: danielfrerichs

Web: www.silkroadconsultants.com

174 Work Smarter – With AI
How can professionals — not just tech experts or big corporations — use AI to work smarter and think more creatively? 
What are some underrated AI tools that save hours in each work week? 
How does AI change the way we work, lead, learn, and connect?
What can Chinese professionals teach the world about fast, practical AI adoption? 


Alysia Lee Asp is a Creative Innovation Coach, AI Integration Specialist, and Award-Winning Educator helping professionals bridge creativity, psychology, and technology to work smarter and think bigger. Based in Shanghai for over a decade, this “Queen of AI in Shanghai” is known for making innovation practical, human, and globally accessible.
Host: Sigrid Winkler, Founder & CEO of CITY COWBOYS


Links: Find Alysia Lee Asp on 
WeChat: alysialeeasp
Email: transform@creativeforachange.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysialeeasp/
Website: flexmytech.com

Title: 173 Intercultural Value Conflicts


## Shownotes:
Understand why our values are so important to how we interact with our environment. 
Why is an expat assignment so hard for the spouse?
The true value of intercultural trainings?
Preparing local teams for global roles.


Andreas Bastian has worked  in various senior management positions at several multinational companies, including Volkswagen and BP.
With a wealth of experience in developing global teams and businesses, Andreas has lived and worked across diverse markets in China, Japan, Indonesia, and Germany.


Dr. Andreas Bastian 
ICUnet Group China
https://www.icunet.cn/en


Managing Director Asia-Pacific
Andreas.Bastian@icunet.group 

本期内容你将听到

本期《China Flexpat Podcast》深入探讨欧洲与中国价值观的差异及其对商业行为，尤其是管理层的影响。节目特邀中捷混血嘉宾Adam，他拥有在欧洲成长、英国留学及中国深造的独特跨文化经历。对话围绕海外华人群体的文化分层、短期留学的融入挑战、语言障碍的深层原因，以及海归人才如何在中国职场发挥其“创造力”优势展开。核心观点指出，欧洲的“直接透明”沟通与中国的“含蓄委婉”形成鲜明对比，而真正的跨文化成功在于双向适应与动态平衡。节目还分享了无需出国即可培养国际化思维的创新方法，并展望了华人作为“文化桥梁”在中国企业全球化进程中的关键作用。

This episode of China Flexpat Podcast delves into the differences between European and Chinese values and their profound impact on business behavior, especially at the managerial level. The guest is Adam, a half-Chinese, half-Czech professional with a unique cross-cultural background, having grown up in Europe, studied in the UK, and pursued further education in China. The conversation covers the cultural stratification of overseas Chinese, the integration challenges of short-term study abroad, the root causes of language barriers, and how returnees can leverage their "creativity" advantage in the Chinese workplace. A key insight highlights the contrast between Europe's "direct and transparent" communication and China's "indirect and subtle" approach, emphasizing that true cross-cultural success lies in mutual adaptation and dynamic balance. The episode also shares innovative methods for cultivating a global mindset without leaving China and looks forward to the crucial role of Chinese professionals as "cultural bridges" in the globalization of Chinese companies.

00:00 Values Clash: European & Chinese Perspectives (价值观碰撞：欧洲与中国视角)

01:30 Understanding Europe: The Limits of Short-Term Study (理解欧洲：短期留学的局限)

04:30 Integration Tip: Build Genuine Friendships via Shared Interests (融入建议：通过共同兴趣建立真实友谊)

07:00 The Language Divide: Overcoming "AI-Perfect" English (语言鸿沟：克服“AI式”英语障碍)

10:30 The Returnee Advantage: Creativity & Global Mindset (海归优势：创造力与全球思维)

13:30 Preserving Global Thinking: Challenges for Returnees & Local Alternatives (保持全球化思维：海归挑战与本土方案)

16:30 Direct Exposure: Training Local Teams for Global Collaboration (直接接触：训练本土团队实现全球协作)

19:00 Two-Way Street: Balancing Direct & Indirect Communication (双向适应：平衡直接与间接沟通)

22:00 Career Vision: Building Bridges as China Goes Global (职业愿景：在中国走向全球之际搭建桥梁)

24:30 Final Thoughts: Mutual Learning Between East and West (最终思考：东西方互学互鉴)

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Contact Adam Sevcik (Find on LinkedIn)

Wechat: AdamSev_01

Contact Francis

Wechat: Flexpat2020

Increase Your Value Through Confident Communication

Introduction:

Confident communication drives career success.

Speaking with confidence is a skill that can be trained and strengthened.

Practical strategies to recognize and avoid common communication mistakes.

Build powerful new habits to express your ideas effectively in every conversation.

00:00 在演讲中克服心理空白

准备和自信地说话，一个人经历了突然的心理空白，一个隐喻的思维黑洞，突出了在压力下保持专注的挑战。

00:20 掌握沟通技巧以促进职业发展

讨论提高口语能力的策略，强调建立信心和避免常见口语错误的实用技巧，增强个人和专业互动。

04:33 所有人的沟通技巧: 有效地达到目标

强调沟通技巧对每个人的重要性，而不仅仅是公众演讲者，强调有效的演讲如何帮助与合作伙伴，孩子，客户，老板和朋友实现个人和职业目标。

06:11 常见的沟通错误和早期培训的重要性

讨论了常见的沟通错误，例如说话太快或太轻柔，源于不适和缺乏训练。 建议进行沟通技巧的早期教育，以避免这些错误。

07:43 将信息传递技能纳入课程

强调将有效沟通信息的技能自然融入教育计划的重要性，强调这些能力通常不是教授的，而是学习的组成部分。

08:09 沟通障碍: 文化、教育和个人影响

对话探讨了导致沟通困难的各种因素，包括文化规范、教育系统和个人性格特征。 它强调了这些障碍对专业尊重和理解的影响，强调了克服它们以有效传达知识和思想的重要性。

10:47 克服言语犹豫和自我倾听的挑战

在家练习演讲可以减少犹豫，提高信心。 意识到并倾听自己的声音对于个人成长至关重要，尽管涉及困难。

11:49 克服尴尬: 掌握声音和身体语言中的自我感知

解释了以不同的方式听到自己声音背后的科学，以及通过录音练习言语和肢体语言来提高沟通技巧的重要性，强调了面对和调整个人怪癖以促进成长的必要性。

14:29 身体语言在交流中的重要性

身体语言显著地支持口头信息，这些信息在类似的大脑区域和边缘系统中处理，通常在信息被听到之前就预测出来，因此对于有效沟通至关重要。

15:38 在身体语言训练中平衡真实性和掌握性

讨论了在不失去自然的情况下训练身体语言的挑战，强调真实性的重要性以及轻微不完美在与观众联系中的作用。

17:00 掌握公共演讲中的停顿艺术，以提高观众参与度和影响力

暂停被强调为公开演讲中的强大工具，允许听众处理信息并增强演讲者与听众的联系。 讨论了结合有效停顿的技术，例如改变语音速度和强调重点。 强调了保持眼神交流和关注听众而不是自己的重要性，并建议进行实践练习以改善暂停的使用。

19:45 增强声音的自信和音量，促进有效沟通

对话强调了音量和声音变化在传达自信方面的重要性，建议了站立和呼吸练习等技巧来提高声音投影，并指出了工作室站立的做法可以提高录音质量。

20:34 提高沟通信心: 站立和练习的力量

强调肢体语言和声音清晰度在增强存在感和信心方面的影响，倡导在演讲期间站立和练习口语技巧，使用毛绒玩具等无生命物体，以提高在线和离线沟通效率。

22:36 在线导航与面对面沟通的礼仪

对话探讨了在线和面对面交流之间的相似之处和细微差别，强调保持专注并以与面对面会议相同的尊重对待虚拟互动。 提示包括通话时站立、聚焦在相机上，好像它是人一样，以及在在线设置中应用传统的沟通规则，如暂停和休息。

24:27 在第二语言交流中拥抱口音

讨论了非母语说话中口音的魅力和必然性，强调了他们的文化身份以及掌握音调和词汇细微差别等微妙之处的挑战。

25:19 克服语言限制: 强调口语练习以提高流利性

演讲者讨论了非英语母语词汇的局限性，强调了口头练习在实现流利性和有效沟通方面的重要性。

26:32 克服舞台惊害怕: 准备、运动和呼吸技巧

准备是感到安全和专注于交付的关键。 身体运动和呼吸练习，如方形呼吸技巧，有助于减轻压力和提高说话速度。

29:23 成功主持大型聚会的会前准备技巧

分享个人赛前策略，包括休息、补水、声乐热身和练习，以确保大型活动的顺利进行。 建议听众查看China Flex Pet播客，了解更多关于不同主题的见解。

Corinna Rothenburger

Born in Germany in 1965, Corinna Rothenburger is a seasoned language and communication expert with more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and professional training. She built her career across several major radio stations in Germany, working as a speaker, writer, and event presenter.

Since 2012, she has been based in Shanghai, where she continues to share her passion for communication as a German language trainer for companies, adults, and children—helping learners not only master the language but also express themselves with confidence and clarity.

WeChat: CorinnaRothenburger

嘉宾介绍

Alla is the founder and manager of Sino. Sphere an online Chinese school which delivers media-based courses to students from all around the world.

Sino.Sphere offers a fresh alternative to traditional rote-learning based approaches, instead engaging its students with modern Chinese media produced for natives in China. We have taught over 500+ students from across the globe and you can find us on Instagram, as well as on LinkedIn as Sino.Sphere.

本期内容你将听到

00:00 学习中文的重要性与方法探讨

对话围绕学习中文的价值及其对个人职业发展的影响展开，强调了中文作为了解中国文化的桥梁作用，以及在华生活的实际需求。讨论指出，学习中文不仅能增进与当地人的交流，还能获得更多的社会机会。同时，对话还提到了传统学习方法的局限性，如枯燥的重复记忆和僵化的课堂模式，建议采用更有趣、互动性强的学习方式。

04:25 通过沉浸式媒体学习中文口语和听力

对话强调了通过中国媒体，如街头采访和喜剧节目，来提高中文口语和听力的重要性。这种方法结合线上平台和线下课程，帮助学习者在实际语境中练习语言技能。虽然阅读和写作也是中文学习的重要部分，但对话指出，口语和听力更需要实时互动和指导。此外，持续的练习和将语言融入日常生活是达到流利的关键。

07:58 如何有效利用视频资源学习中文

讨论了通过观看中文视频学习语言的有效方法，强调了在具备基础后选择合适难度的媒体资源的重要性。同时，提到了导师在学习过程中的指导作用，以及自我激励和实践对于语言学习的关键性。对于在中国但主要使用英语生活的人群，建议通过基础教材和融入当地生活的方式提升中文水平。

15:04 语言学习投资与时间管理的重要性

对话围绕语言学习的时间投入和经济投资展开，强调无论选择自学还是付费课程，都需明确学习优先级。分享者讲述了个人经历，通过一次性购买大量在线课程，有效提升中文水平。讨论指出，投资语言学习的方式多样，关键在于根据个人预算和时间做出合理选择，确保投入能带来实质性的进步。

17:47 从零开始学中文：从挫败到流利的旅程

六年前，学习者对中文持消极态度，认为难以掌握。尽管大学期间取得了优异成绩，但在台湾旅行时意识到口语能力不足。回国后，放弃传统学习方法，转而通过电影、社交媒体和语言伙伴加速学习，两年内达到流利水平。基于自身经历，认识到中文学习资源的不足，并决定分享高效学习方法，创立业务帮助更多人提升中文口语能力。

20:23 个性化教学与模式识别：打造高效中文学习课程

讨论了通过小班授课、重视模式识别而非死记硬背词汇，以及选择具有跨文化教学经验的教师，来提升中文学习效果的方法。强调了学习中文的重要性，并指出有效的时间和金钱管理对于学习成功至关重要。

Contact

Alla Garside (find on LinkedIn)

Instagram: Sino.Sphere

Wechat: Allaelizaveta01

Contact Francis

Wechat: Flexpat2020

Learn from an Artist who started working in China 1987.
What is the role of your own skills and your relationships?
Is this still valid today?

【Find Daniel】
instagram link @danielmkrause
Wechat： T4PHAGE

Learn to work in a Chinese environment. What does it take?
Which value is the Chinese company looking for?
How can you influence and change the Chinese team?
What is low and high context culture?


Read the book: "Culture Map" from Erin Meyer to learn more about low and high context culture.
 
Contact Jeanne de Gayffier: 
Find her on LinkedIn or wechat: j_fengshu