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/

This is a special episode for the German community in the Shanghai area. You learn about a complete flexpat career from university to retirement. Including all challenges, happiness, and fears along the way. Not only, but especially for Germans. Share this episode with your German friend! The German Center is a "home away from home" for German companies in China. Taicang is probably the "most German" city in China. Find the German Center Taicang here: https://www.germancentretaicang.com/en/ Find Marieke on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieke-bossek-5a009159 WeChat: MariekeBossek Email: [email protected]

1) Flexpat Career Development from coming to China to leaving China 2) Deep dive into changing the perception of employing people with disabilities 3) Success factors for developing your flexpat career Last: The Inclusion Factory is hiring flexpats. Please reach out to Nadav. Learn more about the Inclusion Factory: www.inclusion-factory.com Connect with Nadav on WeChat: NadavBS Or per email: [email protected] Find Nadav on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-ben-simon-960409137/

Content:  1. Unique lifestyle as 72-year-old flexpat  2. What kind of people does Wolfgang spend his time with?  3. How did he change his lifestyle since he first came to China?   4. How does he spend and invest his income?  5. How does he find the energy for his active flexpat lifestyle?  6. How does Wolfgang see his future in China?  7. Wolfgang`s advice for young flexpats   a. Learn Chinese   b. Keep your connection to your own country and culture while you live in China   c. Build wealth, don`t waste your income. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-dr-wagner-3542b461/ WeChat: wrwagner Website: www.accu-xtech.com

Steven’s Steps To Starting From Scratch in China: 1. Set your long-term goals the moment you set foot in the country. 2. Whatever anyone says to you, you must learn Chinese. 3. Research, research, research. 4. Pursue a diverse set of paths within the direction that you are heading in. 5. Get out of the foreigner bubble and meet new people. 6. Embrace difference, but don’t lose yourself. Find Steven on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevensenshan Find Steven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevensenshan/ Find Steven on Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/5546669710 Find Steven on RED: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5c7cf3420000000010013513

Content: 1. Unique lifestlyle as young entrepreneur in Shanghai 2. What kind of people does Alex spend his time with? 3. How did he change his lifestyle since he first came to China?  4. Did this have an impact on his client base? 5. How does he spend and invest his income? 6. How different is his life compared to before? 7. How does he gain the energy for his flexpat lifestyle? 8. How does Alex see his future in China? 9. Alex`s advices for the Flexpat community           a. Try different things and change your perspective           b. Build a community and get to know people           c. Actively ask others for their experience and advice Connect with Alex: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderexner WeChat: alex4_97 Instagram: alex4_97 Website: www.exnerdigital.com

Neste episódio vamos falar da área do Direito. Como um advogado brasileiro com experiências estudantis e profissionais em escritórios na China, Wallace vai nos contar sobre as similaridades e diferenças do Direito no Brasil e na China, as diferenças culturais, o que esperar de um trabalho em um escritório chinês e como um profissional do Direito brasileiro pode atuar na China. Sim, é possível! Além disso, ele vai nos falar sobre seu curso de Direito Chinês na universidade mais prestigiada do país, a Tsinghua, e dos encontros da Comissão das Relações Brasil-China no qual ele é vice-presidente.  Siga o Wallace no Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wallace-wu-%E9%9B%B7%E4%BC%9F%E9%9C%86-99b164109/

In this episode our guest Verena and Francis discuss various important parts of a typical flexpat or expat lifestyle. This was recorded before the lockdown.  1. What is unique about your flexpat lifestyle?  2. What kind of people do you spend time with?  3. How did you change your lifestyle since you first came to China?  4. How do you spend and invest your income?  5. How can you buy an apartment in China?   6. How do you coordinate and arrange job and private life?  7. How do you see your future in China? 8  Some advice for flexpats Connect with Verena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenalupprian/

Topics discussed:  - How to deal with the current Covid crisis?  - Will there be new job opportunities for flexpats?  - How can flexpats:   ○ differentiate on the job market?   ○ deal with different cultures and regulations?   ○ cope with the current lockdown?   ○ plan their career?   ○ Start their own business? Janine has made it her purpose to make lifelong learning accessible to anybody globally and to unlock everyone’s full potential.  You can join her projects for free and get inspired. Try it out! Her email [email protected] and   Tune into her newest project for lifelong learning: https://www.thegrowthzone.global.  Join the free "Monday Morning Motivation" community with lots of motivation to start your week: http://mondaymorningmotivation.net  Add Janine on WeChat: "janine_ja" to get added to the wechat group. Find Janine on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinejakob7/

Find Barry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykirkwood/   1. What is the key to "get hunted" by headhunters and find good opportunities?  2. How can flexpats differentiate on the Chinese job market? How can they show their unique value?  3. How important are technical skills and technical experience?  4. What skills should flexpats focus on to develop their career?  5. What should flexpats know about employment law?  6. How does a flexpat career path in China look like?  7. What can flexpats do if they don`t get a visa?  8. How can flexpats start their own business and get a work visa?  9. Is it possible to be a flexpat in China without speaking Chinese? 10. What can you do to improve your Chinese?

Learn from Oscar, a seasoned flexpat and career advisor. How can flexpats:  - "get hunted" by headhunters and find good opportunities?  - differentiate themselves in the China job market?  - practice their cultural adaptability skills?  - train their networking skills?   - build long term relationships  - improve their long term job chances?  - build a personal brand using LinkedIn?  -  grow their network? Tune into Oscar’s "Mosaic of China" Podcast here, with lots of stories of professionals in China: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/mosaic-of-china/id1475631459 https://open.spotify.com/show/4AttygA6FYNwaVxU8JP2vz Find Oscar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscology Mosaic of China: https://www.mosaicofchina.com

Mario Bock lebt seit 15 Jahren in China und leitet als Werk-Direktor bei Hörmann Changshu Door Production die Produktion vor Ort. Von Downtown Shanghai bis zum Dorfleben in einem Vorort von Changshu, kennt Mario alles. In dieser Episode teilt er seine Erfahrungen als deutscher Manager in China und die damit verbundenen Lernkurven, unterschiedlichen Arbeitsweisen sowie Empfehlungen für Neulinge.  Karriere-Entwicklung zum Werk-Direktor Lifestyle-Unterschiede Großstadt/Dorf Top Management Positionen in China Kommunikation im Job Recruiting und HR-Strategie Performance messen Vor-und Nachteile des Flexpat-Lebens Arbeitsverträge und Gehälter

It was Marion`s dream to come to Shanghai. She prepared long in advance to get an internal transfer here, and then developed her special consulting skillset in the "strengths" area as a coach. The coaching market is very competitive, and Marion made sure to differentiate from both flexpat and Chinese competition. Today, she shares her coaching, consulting and entrepreneurship journey, and what you can learn from this experience.       Connect with Marion: www.linkedin.com/in/marioncampan  WeChat: MarionCAMPAN Instagram: intandid_coaching  Website: www.Intandid.com Content: 1. How did Marion come to China and how did she get into consulting? 2. How can flexpats build an expert status? 3. What are the main challenges to start a business? 4. How can flexpats deal with the administrative process in China? 5. How can flexpats make their business sustainable? 6. How can entrepreneurs stand out and create value? 7. How can flexpat entrepreneurs differentiate on the Chinese market? 8. What is the value of Chinese language and cultural adaptability skills? 9. How does growth happen and how does it feel? 10. How can flexpats prepare to start their own business? 

Lina shares with us lessons learned on a long flexpat entrepreneurship journey in China. Since 2010, she has consulted 100+ projects with 1000+ B2B meetings accross a dozen industries as well as 200+ individual clients, all looking to enter or expand their business in China. Lina is a real influencer, she also runs her own "China Business Cast" in which she shares many more stories of entrepeneurs in China. Find it on your podcast app and learn more! Find Lina on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/linabartuseviciute/ Her email [email protected] and company page https://litaogroup.com   Tune into Lina`s "China Business Cast" here, with lots of stories of entrepreneurs in China https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-business-cast/id677220250 https://open.spotify.com/show/3GXgj33XXEMNs6vqIJ5mtS Content: 1. How did Lina come to China and how did she get into international business? 2. What is special about the European Food & Beverage culture and how can it be introduced in China?  3. What is the key to achieve long-term success with an F&B brand in China market? 4. Why do the Chinese consumers buy European F&B products?  5. How can a flexpat entrepreneur create value to customers? 6. What are the main challenges as an entrepreneur? 7. How can flexpats learn to be an entrepreneur? 8. What is Lina`s career advice to flexpats doing business in China? 9. What can international brands learn from Chinese brands? 10. How was the F&B market affected by the pandemic? 11. How do Lina`s customers learn from her? How can you learn best?

Description in Portuguese: Vocês pediram e aqui está a primeira entrevista em português Europeu! Neste episódio, falaremos sobre futebol na China, tendências de desenvolvimento e os desafios deste setor, oportunidades para estrangeiros, diferenças na cultura de trabalho na China e muito mais! Como é o setor do futebol na China? Quais são as tendências de desenvolvimento da indústria do desporto e, em particular, do futebol na China? Que oportunidades existem neste setor para estrangeiros? Quais são os maiores desafios do setor? Que conselhos darias a um estrangeiro que queira trabalhar neste setor na China? É viável seguir carreira profissional neste setor na China? Que plataformas permitem aceder a oportunidades de trabalho neste setor para a China? Quais as especificidades da cultura de trabalho na China e, em especial, no setor do desporto e futebol? O que é diferente de Portugal? O que torna a China um país atrativo a nível profissional? É preciso chinês para vive e trabalhar na China? O quão importante é a integração cultural? É sabido que a China é um país recheado de oportunidades para estrangeiros e que a indústria de futebol na China tem assistido a um franco desenvolvimento nos últimos anos. Está na hora de perguntar ao treinador de futebol Rui Vitorino, a viver há sete anos na China, como está o panorama desta indústria na China, quais os desafios e quais as soft skills que um profissional estrangeiro tem de ter para conseguir trabalhar na China.

Ana Juricevic was 27 years old when she moved to China with her fiancé to work as the Office Manager for a German textile company. Ana is a Hangzhou-based flexpat coming from Croatia. She is also a community manager of Girl Gone International – a community that gathers women who travel. In this episode, Ana talks about   - international career development for women  - her experience in China; how and why she moved to Hangzhou  - what kind of working opportunities women can find in China  - leadership differences between Europe and China  - how to combine career and family  - how to lead a fulfilling life in China   Connect with Ana Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anajuricevic/  WeChat: anajuricevic Instagram: @anajuricevic

Stephan Thaerigen has been working in Shenzhen, China, for more than 10 years. His first job in China was under very basic conditions so he soon searched for a better position through networking and hosting fun events where he quickly met his future boss. After his corporate career he decided to build his own company, helping foreign businesses with quality control and inspection of products on the ground in China. Now he is hiring other flexpats to meet the growing demand for trustworthy and reliable quality management and inspection services. Connect with Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-thaerigen/

Listen to episode 80 with Chloris Liu to learn about: 3 main trends in the job market for flexpats How flexpats can differentiate from Chinese professionals Salary packages including benefits for flexpats How to afford a good lifestyle by increasing your value Know your purpose for working in China Flexpats need to learn Chinese Current opportunities Connect with Chloris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloris-liu-03a64a51/

Neste episódio, o Rafael irá trazer um panorama da atuação de empresas chinesas no Setor Elétrico brasileiro e dos investimentos que tem sido feitos (e oportunidades de intercâmbio Brasil-China que que eles trazem!). Ele também irá explicar um pouco sobre as ondas de investimentos chineses no Brasil, em qual fase estamos, quais empresas estão chegando no Brasil e quais conhecimentos os profissionais brasileiros precisam ter para se destacar e entrar neste mercado de trabalho. No âmbito estudantil, o convidado irá compartilhar sua experiência na renomada universidade de Pequim, os projetos que desenvolveu em parceria com grandes empresas de tecnologia e dicas para aplicação.  Siga o Rafael no Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelrezendemacedo/

Listen to Barbara's rich experience of living in China for 17 years and what led her to start her business "White Space" in Shanghai.

Jan hat sich ganz bewusst für ein China-spezifisches Studium entschieden und kam 2000 als Praktikant nach China.  Er ist heute Geschäftsführer und blickt auf eine erfolgreiche Flexpat Karriere zurück. Er teilt seine Erfahrung und Tipps. 1) Ablauf von China-Studium und Job Einstieg 2) Abgrenzung von Expats und chinesischen Bewerbern 3) Unterschiede von Expat und Flexpat Jobs 4) Chinesisch Kenntnisse sind wichtig, aber nicht entscheidend 5) Stärken und Schwächen von deutschen Flexpats 6) Tipps für junge Flexpats 7) Über die deutsche Schule Shanghai Jan Assmann auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-assmann-152b3b97/

Alex FaBB has been living in China since 2015 and is producing Youtube content for his Italian target audience. His channel has reached more than 80,000 subscribers by now. In this episode he shares his insights and advice on creating social media content in China and explains what it takes to become a YouTuber in China, what the social media landscape looks like and how you can find your own niche. This interview was conducted by our new team member Sofia Xavier. Check out his Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexFaBB

Learn from professional interpreter, Sofia Xavier: What level is enough to work in China? How to study Chinese efficiently? How to keep going when you lack motivation? Surviving without Chinese vs. living with language skills? Connect with Sofia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-xavier-56349b1ab/

Martin Kimmich has decided to accept the offer for an international assignment in Shanghai/China and is the Vice President HR responsible for the region Greater China at German automation technology giant "Festo" with more than 2000 employees in China since July 1st 2019. In this role Martin got to understand the big differences in work culture in China and especially the differences in HR. Learn from his experience! In 10 minutes he provides useful food for thought about these topics: How marriage, housing, cars affect salary expectations Work culture, power distance and eye level Communication behaviour 24/7 on WeChat Scheduling on an ad hoc basis Flexpat opportunities in product development Combining Chinese Speed with German Quality Being aware of Chinese history, culture and present society By learning Chinese - the China experience gets even more impressive

In a nutshell, C.J. helps companies achieve better competitiveness and resilience through improving their people's performance. In this 34 minute episode you will especially learn about B2B sales in China. We uncover wrong assumptions and give practical advice on how to build and develop your sales team and how to deal with Chinese customers and local competition. Enjoy! Connect with C.J. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cydj001/ Get the FREE kindle book here: "Winning the B2B Sale in China" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JPG9G3G

Kimberly Kirkendall has over 35 years of international business experience in multiple regions, with a focus on China and Asia. A decade in operations, manufacturing and supply chain. Adding in the second decade in accounting, and then in the last twenty years as a consultant and interim executive. With her consulting business she improves operations and communication for clients with business all over the world - China, France, Vietnam, Argentina, Israel, etc. 

Vocês pediram e a vez dele chegou! Neste episódio, falaremos sobre empreendedorismo, inovações e negócios femininos na China! Quais são os principais desafios de se começar um negócio do zero? Como expandir? Qual o poder das comunidades? Sabemos que se aventurar em um novo negócio é difícil mesmo em nosso país, mas quando estamos em um lugar bastante diferente, é preciso muito mais disposição. Mas você não está só! Iniciativas locais podem te dar um apoio jurídico e financeiro, as conexões que você constrói serão seus grandes aliados e aprender a língua e a cultura é essencial não só para entender o ambiente e os clientes que pretende atender, mas também para articular e ser estratégico perante os diversos atores sociais. Esse assunto te interessa? Encontre a Thauana em https://www.linkedin.com/in/thauana-morais-%E9%A9%AC%E7%91%9E%E5%A9%95-8725ba104/

Boris Boullot, entrepreneur of a European-Chinese company in Shanghai does industrial subcontracting from China (www.asiaglobalconsulting.com) & distribution of high technological optical equipment in China (www.sinoptix.com.cn). In this episode you can learn all about it and why he hires flexpats to differentiate from Chinese competitors. Connect with Boris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-boullot-78ba00/

Ian Mote is a Shanghai based finance professional with 25 years of experience in Europe, Middle East, and Greater China. In China he's been working and living for 17 years and has vast experience working in various companies ranging from large banks to corporations and startups.  In this episode you'll get useful food for thought about these essential topics: Curiosity and open-mindedness  Working in China is not better or worse - it's different Opportunities in cross-border functions  Centralised business decision making in China Regional roles spanning all of Asia Handling compliance issues

Quem disse que você precisa ter viajado o mundo ou trabalhado em diversas empresas para conseguir um emprego na China? As oportunidades vêm para aqueles que estão preparados, dispostos a encarar desafios e aprender muito no processo. Neste episódio focado no público brasileiro, o Juliano contará como ele construiu seu caminho até a China dentro da única empresa na qual ele já trabalhou. Não há só um caminho para atingir os objetivos, não é mesmo? Também conversaremos sobre o mercado de peças de reposição na China, o intrincado sistema de logística e poder do famoso churrasco brasileiro. Siga o Juliano no Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliano-rockenbach-b1185877/

The German national, Tobias Lamm, has been living in China for 4 years, working in production and quality management at a large manufacturer of textile machinery. His daily tasks include enhancing production efficiency as well as quality figures by leading the local teams. Being the interface to the German headquarters, cross-functional project management and intercultural sensitivity play an important role to succeed in this challenging position. Learn valuable lessons from Tobias in 15 minutes. Connect with Tobias on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-l-9baba754/

Thomas Neubert is leading a local Chinese sales team at Grob Machine Tools China. They are selling world class, high tech 5-axis machine tools as well as manufacturing and assembly systems, mostly for the automotive and aerospace industry. Combining the cultural advantages of German and Chinese culture in the sales team is a key challenge in his daily work. In this episodes, Thomas shares his unique insights in his work and life in a Chinese 2nd tier city, Dalian. Additionally he will give advice on how to enter the fast growing Machine tool industry and how to become an expat for a foreign company. Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-neubert-b26b2933/

Many industries, including strategy consulting, is more mature in Europe than in China. In many cases, European business models have been transferred to China - along with expats to build organizations.  Europe-experienced Chinese professionals return to China in order to establish European culture and processes in their home market.  "Returnees": The huge benefit is the language and culture barrier. They speak both English and Chinese, in some cases a third language, such as French or German. They can "read the air" in China, as it is their home market.  Shengyun (Alex) Lu sharing his story and advice - how he made it to partner in a Chinese consulting firm, how he wins business from both international and Chinese customers and how he builds his Chinese team and establishes an international culture. What can flexpats learn from returnees? Respect both cultures push and speak up (European way) or adapt and confirm (Chinese way).  Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shengyun/

Andy Klump is a renewable energy executive with 20 years of solar energy, storage, and technology experience. He has been living and working in China since 2002. He is the founder, owner, and CEO of Clean Energy Associates, a solar energy and storage technical due diligence and engineering services firm with a presence in 13 countries with over 170 employees. Developing his company, he has hired many flexpats over the years and knows exactly how and why foreigners should work in China. That's what you'll learn in this leadership episode. Connect with Andy Klump on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aklump/ Visit his company's website: https://www.cea3.com

Como fazer um balanço saudável entre trabalho, estudos e família? Afinal, tudo acontece muito rápido na China e as cobranças são altas! Diante de pessoas que estão sempre a procura de perfeição e excelentes resultados, é preciso ter estratégia e muita disposição! Neste episódio focado no público brasileiro, falaremos sobre o ritmo de trabalho e como o networking é diferente no Brasil e na China. Também falaremos de oportunidades de atuação na área de relações internacionais e como falar o mandarim te coloca em posição de tomador de decisão, e não um mero expectador. Siga o Rodrigo no Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-moura-7630224b/

Michael Babilon-Teubenbacher has been working in the context of China for 10 years and has vast experience in driving transformation and change as well as developing leaders and organizations in an international context, specifically at the interface between China and Germany.  Having arrived in China in 2011 for a 3-month consulting project, China has not let go of him. After successfully developing one project into an automotive account, he drove the setup of a local legal entity and finally returned to China as CEO in 2017. Since then he has been driving the localization of the consultant team and together with this team successfully diversified the client base across the automotive industry and beyond into automotive supply, lighting, automation and more.   This is what you'll learn:   1. Why China continues to stay attractive   2. How to grow a team in China  3. Consulting industry in China – amongst multinational as well as local companies  4. Motivating and retaining a diverse team of consultants  5. How to develop business in China, specifically in the consulting industry  6. Why focus needs to be on specific competencies, not on nationalities  7. Which opportunities do exist for Flexpats Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-teubenbacher/

Frank Sieren is a bestselling author, documentary film maker (ARD and ZDF) and China specialist for various German newspapers and magazines. He has been living in Beijing / China since 1994. The London Times calls him "a leading China expert in Germany." In this episode Frank shares his bird's eye perspective on the labor market for foreigners in China and delivers a very clear message: Get unique skills and see the world through Chinese eyes if you want to get a job and succeed in the Middle Kingdom. Key learnings in 30 minutes: If you’re highly specialised in key technologies, you can make demands. In more traditional fields it’s becoming more difficult. Westerners in China need to see the world through Chinese eyes and history. In the past, the west has set the tone in business. That changed. Shenzhen beats Silicon Valley in many ways. Now is the time to copy from China while sticking to our values. Follow Frank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sieren-0123056b/ Get access to the daily briefing of China Table: https://table.media/china/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0emHBhC1ARIsAL1QGNdMYW1Uzt8GziKlYw2jkApjMAP3KrdwmYAygRxQY6HjwYJmN4m82LEaApQpEALw_wcB Get Frank Sieren's latest book "Shenzhen" https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B086VDNQC4/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=frank+sieren&qid=1627049990&sr=8-1

Chris Reinert has over 10 years of recruitment experience and successfully placed candidates in APAC (Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia), Europe, and the USA. In this episode he explains how you can create your own opportunities at different stages of your career and find suitable jobs without competing with locals but solely building on your strengths. This is what you'll learn in 15 minutes: How to create your career plan? What to focus on at which stage of your career? What to do with your strengths & weaknesses? How to create your own opportunities? Recent trends in China Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-reinert/

French Revenue Management Expert, Mikael Bouchet, has worked in China for the past 12 years. He is Senior Regional Commercial Leader in the Hospitality industry and having worked for some of the largest companies the hotel business, we discussed in this 17 min episode what does it mean to be a Flexpat leader in China and what soft skills you need to develop in order to become successful.  This is what you'll learn: Differences of hospitality between China and Europe How to retain employees How to create a pipeline of great candidates How to make your Chinese team think internationally Principles of leading a team The added value of flexpats Needed qualifications, language and soft skills Connect with Mikael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelbouchet/