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167 Bridging German & Chinese Business Cultures: The Human Factor31 Aug 202500:32:17

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

166 Build your own flexpat career11 Aug 202500:29:11

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

151 Relocate to Vietnam15 Aug 202400:27:42


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

Please also tune in to episode 
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 Relocation12 Aug 202400:23:06

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


Please also tune in to episode 

127 Expat Spouse

49 Expat Spouse finding work in China

10, 111 Prepare your expat assignment

82 Career opportunities for women in China


149 University Entrepreneur25 May 202400:32:52


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

147Corporate Startup for Successful Market Entry13 Feb 202400:27:55


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

146 China's rally against climate change13 Feb 202400:38:15


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


Please also tune in to episode 
64 Solar energy entrepreneur
133 EV entrepreneur



145 Riding your business to success25 Jan 202400:31:04


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

144 Value Add of Flexpats25 Jan 202400:43:56

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
(need v_n)


� 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

143 German and Chinese values 112 Jan 202400:25:47

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
(need v_n)


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


Please also tune in to episodes


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

142 Flexpat Entrepreneur Coach04 Dec 202300:24:03

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

Please also tune in to episodes
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


141 How Chinese Flexpats Can Integrate Luxembourg13 Nov 202300:17:33

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

165 Luxury Travel in China27 Jul 202500:23:11


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

139 Learn to be a Coach to your international team16 Oct 202300:23:37

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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Please also tune in to episodes
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

135 Radically Relevant China Marketing for Brand Success in China10 Sep 202300:16:14

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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Please also tune in to episodes

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.

134 Don't say:the Chinese are not creative!19 Aug 202300:28:16

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

133 Entrepreneur in China?One of my best decisions, yet!07 Aug 202300:21:16

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/

129 Don't fully localize your China business03 Aug 202300:17:29

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



128 How to be a happy expat spouse with Chloris Liu12 Aug 202400:32:57


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

127 Jump into the cold water and start your adventure23 Jul 202300:25:50

单集简介

Study in China! Start your international career while you are in university.


How do German universities cooperate with Tongji University in China?

What is the cost of studying in China to German students?

How can they get scholarships?

How should they plan their study semester and internship in China?

How can students start work in China as a flexpat and get a work visa?


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


Oliver Schirmer is Vice Director of the Sino-German University of Applied Sciences "Chinesisch Deutsche Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (CDHAW)" of the Tongji University Shanghai. He got his double degree with Tongji in Business and Engineering. Holds an MBA in International Business and is currently working on his Ph.D. Life-long learning!


LinkedIn: Oliver Schirmer


Email: oliver.schirmer@outlook.com

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125 Study in China and start your career


2 Study and do an Internship in China (also at Tongji)


19, 60 Find entry-level jobs in China


20 Start your Flexpat career


21 From Entry Level to Top Management


33 Prepare for job interviews


99 Work for Chinese companies abroad


100 Get your first Management Job in China


113 Young China - Chinese companies going global


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



126 You can only apply 20% of your expertise, the best is communication23 Jul 202300:22:49

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



124 Slow down, pause more, summarize often, and be patient23 Jul 202300:18:27

单集简介

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



122 many people underestimate the power of content23 Jul 202300:28:40

单集简介

China's Digital Marketing field is explained through the eyes of a real expert. Artem has his own Digital Marketing agency and consults foreign companies on entering China's vast field of digital marketing channels. He's well knowledgeable in video advertising and live-streaming from as simple as a small car repair shop up to the big luxury fashion brands.


Highlights


Get to know some facts and figures about digital marketing

Understand the complexity of digital marketing in China as well as the differences compared to other countries

Learn how to use digital marketing for your own company and personal branding

Hear what Artem has to say about the digital marketing trends and the evolution of different platforms



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






Find Verena on LinkedIn: 


164 Flexpat Health Insurance30 Jun 202500:20:08


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

121 Live in China is like playing poker25 Jul 202300:30:32
120 Build trust by working as a team03 Aug 202300:17:02
119 Returning home takes 2 years25 Jul 202300:37:29
118 Differentiate with your soft skills26 Jul 202300:25:23
117 Learn to be a guest03 Aug 202300:12:34
116 You need one foot in one foot out!26 Jul 202300:28:21
115 Network is key. It's who you know, who can open doors for you!26 Jul 202300:15:49
80 Salaries, differentiation and purpose with Chloris Liu12 Aug 202400:16:40


163 Relocate back to Europe30 Jun 202500:20:24


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

162 Flexpat Job Search| Job Search Realities in 202526 May 202500:32:54




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/

161 Real Estate Entrepreneur15 May 202500:23:31

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 

160 Trade War20 Apr 202500:28:46

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 

159 Restart your Flexpat Career Today12 Apr 202500:23:14

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

158 Flexpat Retirement Planning16 Feb 202500:22:54


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.


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"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

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