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The China Flexpat podcast interviews professionals in China to help people from all over the world find the best jobs in China. We uncover myths and show the truth about challenges and opportunities when looking for a life in the Middle Kingdom. Flexpats are like expats, but flexible. Highly interested in China's business world, culture, people and language but without the backing of a multinational company that provides large salary packages. We want to show you how you can become a well paid and happy China flexpat with the right skills and mindset.
- 150 - #148 Retirement in China
Learn about a complete engineering and commercial flexpat career. What is important to plan your flexpat retirement in China? 1. Challenges of the Chinese healthcare system 2. Pick the right industry to work in 3. Qualify for your job, develop your skillset 4. Integrate in China 5. Prepare for Retirement 6. Enjoy Retirement, keep learning In 1986, Volker Müller travelled seven weeks from Hongkong all the way to Wulumuqi in Xinjiang, after that journey he decided that he wanted to support the country in its quest for development. One year later, he got a job as a research assistant at Chongqing University in the field of artificial vision. In the 1990s he convinced the CEO of a German start-up company to establish a representative office in Shanghai, with himself as Chief Representative. In 2000, he finally settled down in Beijing, and since then he is working in the medical devices industry. During these two and a half decades, he has worked a Chief Representative for a multinational company, built-up a manufacture for a German SME, worked as international Sales Director for a Chinese manufacturer and finally joint the EU Chamber of Commerce in China as industry desk manager. Last year, he retired from his job, but he is still willing to make contributions to China-European cooperation. In his spare time, he is translating Chinese literature into German and has now started to write his own books to share his experience with German-speaking readers. LinkedIn: 米福 Volker Müller Find Volker on Wechat: mifu_beijing Email: mi_fu@163.com Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020 Please also tune in to episode 112 Plan your flexpat career 12 Personal Finance Advice 13 Personal Insurance Advice
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 23min - 149 - #147 Corporate Startup for Successful Market Entry
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 Please also tune in to episode 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
Sun, 11 Feb 2024 - 27min - 148 - #146 China's rally against climate change
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
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 38min - 147 - #145 Riding your business to success 101
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 Follow and connect with Sigrid on Social Media: XiaoHongShu ID:9452320746 Wechat: sigridwinkler Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian Please also tune in to episodes for entrepreneurs 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 85 Start your own service business 64 Build a global business in China
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 - 31min - 146 - #144 Flexpats add value to Chinese teams
Summary of the added value flexpats can bring into Chinese teams, and how Chinese professionals can be international. • 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? • Future opportunities for flexpats Dasol Kim 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 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasol-lily-kim/ and Wechat: lilykim626 Please also tune in to episodes 142 Build your own Flexpat business in China 139 Coach your team 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 120 Cross Border Interpretation 33 Prepare for job interviews
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 43min - 145 - #143 How can German and Chinese values fit together?
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
Sat, 06 Jan 2024 - 25min - 144 - #142 Build your own Flexpat business 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 that fits your income
• Influence Chinese entrepreneurs
Deano Delpleash is a High-Performance leadership and business Coach, helping Flexpat entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their work-life 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
Sat, 02 Dec 2023 - 24min - 143 - #141 How Chinese Flexpats Can Integrate in Luxembourg
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
Sun, 12 Nov 2023 - 17min - 142 - #140 Making Bilingual Education Work in China with Luc Pauwels
How can Chinese kids develop themselves as global citizens? Learn from Luc who has been thinking about this challenge for the past 24 years.
How did bilingual education start in China? What is the role of flexpats? Parent`s evolving expectations How to work with Chinese school principals? How to enjoy your own international career?Find Luc on Wechat: lucpauwels
Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020
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134 education ecosystem in China
57 Teacher job market
106 Teach your team English
116, 123, 131 Professor in China
Sat, 21 Oct 2023 - 32min - 141 - #139 Master situational leadership with Coach Terry (20+ years China experience)
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 are current challenges 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 journeyFollow 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
Sat, 14 Oct 2023 - 23min - 140 - #138 Attract and retain Chinese young professionals in China with European values
Learn cross-culture communication in order to attract and retain Chinese young professionals with European values.
What is the value of an open mindset and independence? How can Chinese young professionals learn European values if they did not grow up using them? How can Chinese professionals learn to make decisions by themselves? How can flat hirachies be applied in China? How do you deal with compliance issues and still trust your Chinese team? How can European companies offer sufficient career growth potential to their Chinese leaders and staff?Kate moved to China in 2018. and became interested in Cross-Cultural Communication. This led her to open a business in Shanghai in 2020. Previously a University Teacher, she is now a Certified Professional Coach, Trainer & Facilitator, with an ACC credential from ICF.
Contact Information:
WeChat ID: kalemil
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarinaelm
e-mail: katarina.milanovicc@gmail.com
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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
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 26min - 139 - #137 China’s digital ecosystems, home grown brands and the role of Flexpats in building the future of retail with Ashley Dudarenok
Learn about Chinese digital ecosystems and brands from Ashley Dudarenok, a “guru on digital marketing and fast-evolving trends in China” as hailed by Thinkers50. We dive into topics such as China’s digitalisation, naturalising as a Chinese national, domestic and global brand competition in the country, working for Chinese brands abroad, and more. · About the Chinese digital ecosystem · How to apply such a digital ecosystem in other markets · How to enter and compete in China as international brands · How Flexpats can add value for international brands · How Chinese professionals can learn to have a broader strategic horizon beyond just China · How Chinese brands are going global · How Flexpats can work with Chinese brands abroad Ashley and her team are hosting a China DIGITAL+ SUMMIT in Shanghai on 18th October 2023. The summit is centered around these 3 themes: customer centricity, emerging technologies, and the future of retail. It’s a must-attend event for all marketing, retail, and tech leaders focused on China. The summit will feature 20+ speakers delivering actionable insights on digital China and accommodate 300+ industry professionals from KOLs, prominent brands, tech companies, agencies and more. Join Ashley and LOTS of China Flexpats on18th October in Shanghai. Grab your tickets here https://chinadigitalsummit.com. Ashley Dudarenok is a serial entrepreneur, award-winning digital marketing professional and author. She is the founder China digital consultancy ChoZan 超赞 and a digital marketing agency Alarice. She is also an author of 10 bestselling books on Digital China. She has both a deep theoretical knowledge of China’s digital landscape development and is immersed daily in the market, observing and applying what works for business. More about Ashley and here work at www.ashleydudarenok.com Follow Ashley on LinkedIn for a daily dose of China digital insights https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleydudarenok/ Check out her videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ashleydudarenok ____ Related episodes: 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 122 Social Media Branding 113 Young China - Chinese companies going global 103 German Beer Branding Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 - 31min - 138 - #136 Prepare for an increasingly China-facing future in business
"Dragon Suit" is the best book for flexpats in 2023. Learn all you need to know about flexpat careers in one single episode.
· How China became a key market for global firms
· Current challenges for China expats and flexpats in 2023
· How new expats can prepare for their China challenge
· Reasons why many expats leave China and new expats are not coming
· How Chinese professionals can take expat roles
· Which risks evolve when European companies have no expats or flexpats in China
· How flexpats can show their value and justify their salary
· How European companies accept flexpats in 2023
· How European companies and professionals can prepare for an increasingly China-facing future in business
Find Dragon Suit, the best books for flexpats in 2023, on Amazon:
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/
Founder and Director of Campanile Management Consulting
https://www.campanileconsulting.com/
Join his next webinar or speech at https://www.holch.biz/events
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20 Leadership advice (Gabor)
113 Young China - Chinese companies going global
129 Expats leave China
111 Prepare expat assignment
112 Plan your entire flexpat career
107 Transition from Expat to Flexpat
119 Returning home after 10 years
126 Create an international company culture in China
131 Sustainable Lifestyle in China
128 Happy Expat Spouse
21 From Entry Level to Top Management
100 Get your first Management Job in China
Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 - 42min - 137 - #135 Radically Relevant China Marketing for Brand Success with Mike Golden
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, and 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 a 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.
Sat, 09 Sep 2023 - 17min - 136 - #134 Understand the education ecosystem in China with Brantley Turner
Understand the education ecosystem in China. Learn from a real China education expert with 30 years of 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, and 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
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantley-turner-39858ba7/
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116, 123, 131 Professor in China
57 Teacher job market
106 Teach your team English
Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat Wechat community
Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 28min - 135 - #133 From interim manager to entrepreneur in China with Kai-Marcel Dodel
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/
Fri, 04 Aug 2023 - 21min - 134 - #132 From 9-5 to entrepreneurship with Aladin Farré
Quit your nine-to-five job and start your own company in China. Aladin shares his journey from a typical 9-5 job into his own business within the Film and TV industry in China.
Highlights
* What motivated him to come to China in the first place
* Why does it matter in which city you set up your company
* When is the right time to quit and switch
* How to attract new clients
Feel invited to tune also into Aladin's podcast:
Middle Earth - China's cultural industry podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1763226
Aladin can also share with anyone a document where he explained the WOFE's creation process as well as some tips such as which bank to choose for your company or the way to create your company for free.
Follow and connect with Aladin on Social Media:
Wechat: Aladin_F
Linkedin : Aladin Farré
Twitter : Aladin_F
Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian
Find more episodes on entrepreneurship in China
48 Build Tech Company
52 Build Tech services company
64 Build international company
70 Build international company
84 European F&B Marketing
85 Service business for Chinese customers
97 Engineering Entrepreneur
103 Localize your business (German Beer)
108 Start an Online Business
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 - 33min - 133 - #131 How to build a sustainable Flexpat lifestyle with your family
Reduce your cost of living to the bare minimum in order to build a sustainable Flexpat lifestyle.
- What are the easiest ways to reduce the cost of living?
- How can international children attend public school?
- Why should children attend Chinese kindergarten and school?
- How do you deal with performance pressure?
- How can you build a sustainable Flexpat profile and perform?
- Why should international companies hire Flexpats?
Currently, Dr. Lockstrom is a Senior Associate Professor of Operations Management at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China, where he is teaching and doing research in the areas of purchasing, logistics, and supply chain/operations management. He is also currently serving as Director of the Centre for Case Development (CCD). Dr. Lockstrom received his BSc/MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management at Chalmers University of Technology and his Ph.D. in Operations Management from European Business School, Germany. He has previously taught graduate courses at European Business School, Moscow State University, Tongji University, and MBA courses at CEIBS. He has published more than 50 academic and practice-oriented papers and book chapters, and made more than 60 conference appearances. Prof. Lockstrom has more than two decades of consulting experience working with multinational corporations such as BMW, Atlas Copco, DuPont, and EY, among others, and has also founded and operated multiple business ventures in the past.
WeChat: loco_barocco
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123 on working in China as an academic professional (professor)
129 why Flexpats are leaving
111 Prepare Expat assignment
107 Transition from Expat to Flexpat
90 Flexpat Lifestyle
25 Transition from Expat to Flexpat - Kids in Homeschooling
Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 22min - 132 - #130 How to prepare for a return to China
Prepare for a smooth return to China. Tobias lived in China for a while before the pandemic ended his challenge sooner than he actually wanted. He will guide us through the learnings of his first China stay, the motivation to come back and all the preparational tasks he is undertaking right now. Highlights What motivated his company to offer a return to China Why this job is a typical flexpat job Why going local can be a big benefit for flexpats What do you need to prepare for a return In addition, Tobias recommended the following sources for a cultural preparation: Book from Ning Huang "Wie Chinesen denken: Denk Philosophie, Welt- und Menschenbilder in China" Books from Frank Sieren. LinkedIn channel: Frank Sieren, Jörg Wuttke and Arnold Ma. Follow and connect with Tobias on Social Media: WeChat: T08IKR4 LinkedIn: Tobias Krabler Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian
Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 21min - 131 - #129 Expats leave China – How to maintain an international company culture in China
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
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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
Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat Wechat community
Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 17min - 130 - #128 How to be a happy expat spouse with Chloris Liu
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 a 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 chlorisliu@michaelpage.com.cn
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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
Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat Wechat community
Sat, 27 May 2023 - 32min - 129 - #127 Start your China journey with an academic exchange
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
Thu, 18 May 2023 - 25min - 128 - #126 How to create an international company culture in a Chinese environment with Eric Voigt
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
Sat, 06 May 2023 - 22min - 127 - #125 Start your flexpat career before graduating from university!
Start your successful career even before graduation.
Learn how to prepare yourself to enter the job market and how to build up your reputation and professional network.
What are the benefits of starting your career in China? What are the biggest challenges/risks? How important are Chinese skills? What is it like to work for a Chinese company? How can you prepare to start your career? How can you find your first job?Michalina’s tips for a successful career:
- Always remember that reputation is your strongest asset Identify your strengths and useful skills - be of use at all times Be active, be hardworking, be open Remember that communication is the key
Connect with Michalina Milczarczyk on LinkedIn.
As Michelle said, Chinese is very important. Check out episode 114: Learn Chinese with Francis and Sofia
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2 Study and do an Internship in China
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
39 Differentiate from Chinese professionals
43 Work for Alibaba
99 Work for Chinese companies abroad
100 Get your first Management Job in China
117 Cross-Border Sales Director in Chinese company (Francis)
113 Young China - Chinese companies going global
Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat wechat community
Mon, 01 May 2023 - 19min - 126 - #124 How to communicate more inclusively with Jeff O`Dea
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 teamTake action to help your Japanese team:
unlock their potential reduce hesitation add valueLearn 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
Sun, 16 Apr 2023 - 18min - 125 - #123 Work as a Cross-Culture Academic Professional
Prof. Dr. Stefan Waller has been working in China for 6 years now. Within a Sino-German cooperation program at a Chinese university, he represents the German concept of a university of applied sciences. The German, as well as the Chinese education system, has its merits and shortcomings, and the approach of international academic cooperation allows students and teachers from China and Germany to experience both.
- What is working at a Chinese university like?
- How to find a job at a Chinese university?
- What are the formal requirements to work at a Chinese university?
- What are Chinese university students like?
- How can you integrate into China?
Find Stefan Waller on LinkedIn
Wechat: herrwaller
Please also tune in to episode 116 where Jeff Towson explains how to teach Chinese MBA students
Learn Chinese? Check episode 114 where Sofia and Francis introduce their approach and the content of the book "Learn Chinese on your own terms".
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Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 28min - 124 - #122 The power of digital marketing in China
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 platformsFollow 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenalupprian/
Sat, 01 Apr 2023 - 28min - 123 - #121 Success needs aggressive confidence
This episode shows us the key points for every flexpat to build up confidence and resilience that guide you through your career no matter if you are a technical or a salesperson. Pierre explains methods of how to deeply engage with China, and how to adapt and be seen in this highly competitive market. Furthermore, we will hear what aggressive confidence and resilience mean to him and where they brought him now since arriving in China in 2011.
Highlights:
Use aggressive confidence and approach / ask even 20 times from different angles Spend time on research to be able to shoot with accuracy Ask How instead of W-questions to involve in a solution-oriented style Educate your message from a cultural perspective Immerse yourself 100% in the Chinese worldFollow and connect with Pierre on Social Media o:
WeChat: Pierre_Mo_Lin_Morin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-m-17420017/
Website: https://www.silicycle.com
Find Verena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenalupprian/
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 - 30min - 122 - #120 Cross-Border Interpreting with Zoe Qian
• How can Chinese nationals integrate overseas?
• How do you train to be an interpreter?
• What is special about German and Chinese customers?
• How can you build trust with both Chinese and European customers?
• How do you negotiate a high fee? How do you reject a low fee? How do you find new projects?
Visit Zoe’s website: www.zoelingo.com or follow her on LinkedIn
We recommend the following episodes to get more input on Cross-Border Trade, Sales, eCommerce, and working for Chinese companies:
114 Learn Chinese with Francis and Sofia
117 Cross-Border Sales Director in Chinese company (Francis)
115 Cross-Border Thought leader
39 eCommerce for international brands in China
113 Young China - Chinese companies going global
99 Work for Chinese companies abroad
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 - 17min - 121 - #119 Returning home after 10 years in China
During his 10-year stay in China, Simon has become an expert on cross-border trade and logistics from and to China. For the past few years he is especially focused on Dropshipping at www.hypersku.com, a niche in the global eCommerce market. After completing his China dream it was time to move back, but that move turned out to be tougher than expected. Tune in to learn more...
• What are the reasons to leave China?
• How can your family prepare for the relocation to Europe?
• What is crucial for successful repatriation?
• How can a Chinese family integrate into Europe?
• What are the main business challenges for continuing your career in Europe?
• How does Flexpat experience help in working with Chinese companies in Europe?
• Main advice for moving back
Check out Simons' first episode 35.
Simon mentioned Episode 99 with Gianni about sending his kids to a Chinese school.
Find Simon on LinkedIn
We recommend the following episodes to get more input on Cross-Border Trade, Sales, eCommerce, and working for Chinese companies:
116 Cross-Border Sales Director in Chinese company (Francis)
39 eCommerce for international brands in China
113 Young China - Chinese companies going global
99 Work for Chinese companies abroad
46 Lead Chinese teams
Sun, 05 Mar 2023 - 37min - 120 - #118 Working as a Cross-Border Banker in a Big4 Chinese Bank
Learn how to be a Cross-Border Banker at a Big4 Chinese Bank:
• How does an MBA in China help you?
• How to fit into a Chinese government entity/ bank as a flexpat :
• What are the challenges to work for Chinese or Italian organizations?
• How do Chinese teams relate to an international working and leadership style?
• How can you differentiate from Chinese bankers?
• What kind of flexpats are searched for in China today?
• How can you build trust with both Chinese and Italian customers?
• How can you prepare for a job in your home country?
Matteo Giovannini
Matteo is a China-based finance professional with 15 years of work experience in FP&A and project financing in private and state-owned enterprises.
Since 2015 he has been serving as a Senior Finance Manager at one of China’s Big 4 State-Owned Banks. Prior to that, he spent 7 years in Italy as a Financial Controller working at one of Europe’s largest communication groups and covering business operations in EMEA and LATAM.
He currently serves as an International Committee Member of the Alumni UCSC Far East, as an Advisory Committee Member of the Beijing Global Talent Exchange Association, and as MBA Program Alumni Ambassador at Peking University.
In 2019 he was awarded a Distinguished Foreign Expert by the State Administration of Foreign Experts (SAFEA).
He has been living in China for a decade and he is a frequent contributor to major Chinese media outlets covering economy, finance, and global affairs.
He holds an MBA from the National School of Development (NSD) at Peking University, an M.Sc. in Multimedia Management from IULM University of Milan, and a B.A. in Economics from the Catholic University of Milan (UCSC).
He is a citizen of Italy and a Permanent Resident of China (Greencard).
We recommend the following episodes to get more input on Cross-Border Sales, banking, and working for Chinese companies:
116 Cross-Border Sales Director
115 Cross-Border Investment Advisor
69 Investment Banking
113 Young China
99 Work for Chinese companies abroad
46 Lead Chinese teams
Sun, 19 Feb 2023 - 25min - 119 - #117 Working as a Cross-Border Sales Director in a Chinese company
What is it like to work in a Chinese company?
Francis is usually the host, today he is the guest. He shares what it is like to be working in a Chinese company, in an industry very much influenced by China, the EV car industry.
How can flexpats...
fit into a Chinese company? measure their success and progress? communicate with their Chinese boss? lead a Chinese team?Francis grew up in an international family in Germany with a mum from Ireland. From a very young age, he developed a great interest in international business and foreign languages. He decided to study business administration and took the opportunity to learn Chinese and work in China during his studies.
After graduation, he started to work in technology marketing - mostly representing international companies to German customers. After ten years in business, he changes sides. He relocated to China and represented a European technology company to Chinese customers. During the past 6 years, he has tried his best to fit into his new surrounding, improve his Chinese, and inspire his Chinese team to get international.
We recommend the following episodes to get more input on Sales Management in China, learning Chinese, or working for Chinese companies:
114 Learn Chinese with Francis and Sofia
73 Sales Management with c.j. (today`s host)
99 Work for Chinese companies abroad
46 Lead Chinese teams
59, 66 Sales Management
62, 101 Business Development
If you want to get Francis` book on learning Chinese, check out episode 114.
Wechat: Flexpat2020
Sun, 12 Feb 2023 - 12min - 118 - #116 Special: Be a Cross-Border Thought Leader with Jeff Towson
Learn how to be a Cross-Boarder Thought Leader
- What is the challenge of a management consultant, investment banker, thought leader, and professor?
- What is the difference between China and other geographies?
- How do you lead Chinese teams?
- How can you build a personal brand as a thought leader?
- How do you develop a personal "moat", an advantage to differentiate on the market?
- How can you differentiate from local professionals?
- How should you build your international career to be happy and successful?
Jeff is a leading expert on the digital strategies of the best US, China, and Asia companies. He does:
Consulting and advisory.
Executive programs on digital transformation.
Keynotes at conferences and company events.
Called the “Michael Porter of digital”, Jeff is one of the most followed analysts in Asia (+3.1M followers on LinkedIn). He was also the #1 LinkedIn Top Voice for Finance globally (2017) and a Top Voice for China (2016, 2017, 2018). He is frequently cited as a global influencer by companies such as Huawei and Alibaba. He has been seen on Bloomberg, CGTN, CBS News, ABC, and other programs.
He is the host of the Tech Strategy podcast and is a CEIBS / Sasin business professor and best-selling author.
Jeff was previously the Head of Direct Investments for the Middle East North Africa and Asia Pacific for Prince Alwaleed, nicknamed by Time magazine the “Arabian Warren Buffett”.
His latest books are Moats and Marathons, the One Hour China Book, and the One Hour China Consumer Book.
Jeff received an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MD from the Stanford University School of Medicine, a BA in Physics from Pomona College and a Fulbright Scholarship in Biophysics from the Karolinska Institute for Biomedical Science in Stockholm, Sweden.
Follow the wisdom of the Flexpat-crowd:
Check out the following episodes to get more input on working in consulting:
102 Bridge Language and Culture gaps
85 Service Entrepreneur
100 Get your first Management job
62 Business Development for Consulting Services
7 How to be a CFO
65 Management Consulting
39 Differentiate from Chinese
14 Start your career in Consulting
87 Personal Branding
Contact Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020
Sun, 05 Feb 2023 - 28min - 117 - #115 Headhunter's advice to build your Flexpat career
How can young professionals transform their careers to reach their targets and live their dream life? It's hard work. But there are also best practices to learn from.
What are the challenges of a professional English teacher? How can young English teachers plan a career change? Which career paths and industries are more open to getting in without a specific background? How important are Chinese skills? How important are university degrees? How can flexpats differentiate from local professionals? How can flexpats really integrate in China?Follow Alan on LinkedIn and read his articles on career development. You can learn so much!
We recommend the following episodes to get more input on Sales Management in China, learning Chinese, or working for Chinese companies:
57 Advice for teachers 112 Plan your Flexpat career 73, 66, 59 Sales Management 101, 62, 34 Business Development 102 Bridge Cultures 99 Work for Chinese companies abroad 46 Lead Chinese teams 80 Salaries 114 Learn ChineseSun, 29 Jan 2023 - 15min - 116 - #114 Learn Chinese on your terms with Sofia & Francis
Contrary to popular belief, mastering Chinese doesn’t have to be a slow, hard process. Our book "Chinese On Your Terms" gives you access to the big picture of learning Chinese. Find your WHY. Take Action.
How did we learn Chinese? What was the biggest challenge and how did we cope with this? Why is it so important to find our WHY? What are the main options to learn Chinese? Which tools have we used most? How does the RACE framework help us to learn Chinese? What is fluency? What level of Chinese do you need for E Express? What can get in the way? Why do so many students quit? How can we hold ourselves accountable?We recommend the following episodes to get more input on learning Chinese, working for Chinese companies or working in consulting:
#75 Learn Chinese
#113 Young China
#99 Work for Chinese companies abroad
You can get the eBook on Amazon for 9,99 EUR.
In case you prefer a printed version in China, you can reach out to Francis
The book can be sent by SF express within China for 100 RMB.
About Francis:
WeChat: Flexpat2020
Linkedin: Francis Kremer
About Sofia:
WeChat: xaviersofia
Linkedin: Sofia Xavier
Sat, 14 Jan 2023 - 29min - 115 - #113 Special: Understanding Young China with Zak Dychtwald
This episode describes an academic career path as a China watcher with a strong focus on Young China, the Post-90s generation, and Chinese companies going global.
1) Why is Fluent Chinese so important to a flexpat career?
2) How can you start an academic career as a China watcher?
3) How do you make a living as a China watcher?
4) How are Chinese companies going global, do they hire flexpats?
5) What is the key to success for flexpats in the next decade?
Zak Dychtwald is the author of the critically acclaimed Young China: How the Restless Generation Will Change Their Country and the World and founder of the market insights firm, Young China Group. A fluent mandarin speaker with a decade in China, Zak is an expert in dissecting the intersection between China’s evolving identity, the economy, and consumer trends.
Zak has been invited to share his expertise with audiences on six continents at events such as the Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit, Aspen Ideas Festival, and Google Talks, as well as for major financial institutions and global brands. He is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and his work is frequently cited in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, BBC, Fortune, Barron’s, and others.
Zak started out in China only because of a love of Science Fiction and a want to see where people were saying the future was unfolding. Based in Chengdu, he became fixated on the gap between how China was perceived back home in the US and what he was seeing and experiencing on the ground.
Find Zak's recent video with Harvard Business Review on "China's New Innovation Advantage" or his TEDx talk here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ump7Kge05ZE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myChmWNbBQc
Website: www.youngchinagroup.com; www.zakdychtwald.com
LinkedIn: Zak Dychtwald
You might also want to check out Peter Hessler, his book River town is really well-known in China writing circles.
We recommend the following episodes to get more input on learning Chinese, working for Chinese companies, or working in consulting:
75 Learn Chinese
99 Work for Chinese companies abroad
And some more:
31 Work for Chinese company in China
31 Work for Chinese company abroad
39 How to differentiate from Chinese professionals
43 Work at Alibaba
54 Work at Alibaba
65 Work in Consulting
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About learning Chinese (by Sofia and Francis):
The next episode will be a LIVE webinar, recorded on Thursday, January 12 at 9 pm Chinese Time.
Please contact Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020, to join this episode. Warmly invited!
The ZOOM dial-ins are:
Meeting ID: 860 0921 7545
Passcode: 4689330
Contrary to popular belief, mastering Chinese doesn’t have to be a slow, hard process. Our book "Chinese On Your Terms" gives you access to the big picture of learning Chinese. Find your WHY. Take Action.
You can get the eBook on Amazon for 9,99 EUR.
In case you prefer a printed version in China, you can reach out to Francis
The book can be sent by SF express within China for 100 RMB.
Sat, 07 Jan 2023 - 29min - 114 - #112 How to plan your entire flexpat career
This episode describes a complete flexpat career from university to retirement.
1) What has changed for flexpats in the past 25 years?
2) What kind of jobs can flexpats get today?
3) How can flexpats differentiate from Chinese professionals?
4) How can flexpats create value in international and Chinese organizations?
5) How can flexpats plan their career and their life?
We recommend the following episodes to get more input on life and career planning:
7 From intern to CFO
20 Flexpat Leadership Coaching
21 From intern to Top Management
64 Building a global company in China
69 Lead Chinese teams, bridge cultures
78 Salaries in China
97 Engineering career
99 Work for Chinese companies
100 Get your first management position
111 Prepare your expat assignment
About Etienne:
Etienne Charlier has three decades of business experience and executive positions in China, for both MNCs and small companies.
As General Manager and Vice President in Alcatel (MNC in telecommunication) and later as founder of procurAsia, he was a driving force in many joint ventures, transfers of technology, strategic partnerships, and M&A projects, and he acquired a unique insight into how international businesses can effectively cooperate with Chinese organizations. He accumulated field experience in several of China’s most dynamic industries such as high-tech (incl. artificial intelligence), cleantech, and advanced manufacturing solutions.
Today, Etienne is one of the partners in Riverbanks Investments (a boutique M&A advisory firm).
He is also driving DIY AI, an initiative to help companies outside the IT industry to leverage the new tools of data science and machine learning in the sector. Etienne’s interest in AI started early when he was one of the developers of an “artificial neural network on silicon” in 1988. He is currently offering consulting services to companies and is also a lecturer in several deep learning technical training initiatives.
He is a Belgian national, holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from UCL, as well as a MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. He lives in Shanghai with his family.
LinkedIn: Etienne Charlier
About Francis:
WeChat: Flexpat2020
Linkedin: Francis Kremer
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 26min - 113 - #111 How can expats create value for global organizations?
This episode focuses on a unique expat assignment in Covid times in a critical leadership role.
1) Why is China relevant for Bosch?
2) Why are expats required to drive sustainable growth in China?
3) How can expats prepare for their assignment incl. family relocation?
4) How can you build an international leadership career?
5) How to endure China during Covid?
This episode displays the personal view of Bruno as an international professional. Find official information from Bosch here: https://www.bosch-mobility-solutions.com/en/mobility-topics/e-mobility-from-a-to-z/
Find more information about the German school Shanghai here: www.ds-shanghai.de
Jan Assmann was also a guest speaker in the German language episode #77. Check it out!
About Bruno:
Bruno Ahrens has joined Robert Bosch GmbH in 2009 as a management trainee, and since then he has been active in the global e-Mobility industry.
After 8 years in various sales-related leadership functions in Germany, Japan, and South Korea, Bruno moved to product management and strategy development, where he in later years oversaw the whole electrification product portfolio of Bosch Powertrain Solutions.
Bruno studied mechanical engineering in Brazil and in Germany with a focus on renewable energy and holds an executive MBA from the European School of Management and Technology Berlin.
Since 2021 he has been heading the electrified powertrain business unit at UAES in Shanghai.
WeChat: Ahrens-in-China
LinkedIn: Bruno Ahrens
About Francis:
WeChat: Flexpat2020
Linkedin: Francis Kremer
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - 32min - 112 - #110 Making money with your Mandarin
Learn how to find jobs and make money with your Chinese skills outside China.
European companies need to win new customers in China. Professional videos package experience and understanding. And if they’re localized, even better.
Stew explains in detail how you can build your own business, find your target customers and create value with your Chinese skills.
Find Stew`s cool Mandarin-speaking videos on youtube: https://youtube.com/@stewwilson1212
(Search for "Stew Wilson")
About Stew:
Website: creativelaowai.com
WeChat: stewwilson
LinkedIn: Stew Wilson
Francis and Sofia recently published a book about learning Chinese. You can listen to our discussion about our learning process in episode 75. After we recorded this episode last year, we decided to write a book together, and the result is fantastic!
Before you learn Chinese, you need to learn how to learn Chinese. This book provides an insightful and practical guide on how to learn Chinese, deconstructing and replacing commonplaces about the Chinese language that are generally flawed and outdated.
Contrary to popular belief, mastering Chinese doesn’t have to be a slow, hard process. Through the thought-provoking lens of Coaching, Chinese On Your Terms gives you access to the big picture of learning Chinese. It brings together a comprehensive series of reflections and relatable stories on the art of learning Chinese, giving you the confidence to learn Chinese On Your Own Terms!
Find the book on Amazon, just search for "Chinese on Your Terms". If you are based in China and would like to get the printed version, just reach out to Francis.
WeChat: Flexpat2020
Linkedin: Francis Kremer
Sat, 10 Dec 2022 - 21min - 111 - #109 Will global supply chains leave China?
Many companies are concerned about China and supply chains are shifting, Johan reflects on China`s role in the supply chain of the future and our role as flexpats in East Asia.
East Asia will grow as a region, and the changes create more opportunities for flexpats. Flexpats add value with specific industry knowledge, together with the managerial and cultural understanding needed to manage complex supply chains evolving in an uncertain future.
Learn from Johan how to position yourself for creating value and contribute to global industries manufacturing the goods the world needs for future global prosperity.
About Johan:
WeChat: 18500486766
LinkedIn: Johan Annell
About Francis:
WeChat: Flexpat2020
Linkedin: Francis Kremer
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 - 28min - 110 - #108 How to start an online business as a flexpat
Learn how to build your online business, no matter where you live. Flexpats can also do it while working in China, but it comes with lots of challenges.
Laura explains what you should look out for, and what is special in China.
About Laura:
Work: www.olingoco.com
WeChat: crtslaura
LinkedIn: Laura Cortes
About Francis:
WeChat: Flexpat2020
Linkedin: Francis Kremer
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 19min - 109 - #107 How to transition from expat to flexpat
This episode explains the transition from an expat to a flexpat career in China.
Learn what it needs to find the right job and what to look out for when negotiating a flexpat contract.
Find out what to prepare in case you change locations within China and what skills you need to be successful as a flexpat.
Linked to this episode we recommend to listen also to episode #33 with Noriko Takagi "Interview preparation and self-positioning for flexpat jobs in China"
https://podcastaddict.com/episode/117287070.
About Tobias:
Linkedin: Tobias Lamm
About Verena:
Linkedin: Verena Lupprian
About Noriko:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noriko-takagi-b679996/
Company: https://www.steinbach-partner.com/en/about-us/our-team/noriko-takagi
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 23min - 108 - #106 How Chinese professionals can improve their English communication skills
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
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 23min - 107 - #105 The ultimate checklist for flexpats before getting into a new job.
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
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 27min - 106 - #104 Build your career according to your own dreams
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
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 - 29min - 105 - #103 How to localize your business for market success
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
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 31min - 104 - #102 How to bridge culture and language gaps while maintaining your unique value
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
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 - 24min - 103 - #101 How to enter new markets in China with Beatrice Aondio
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
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 - 21min - 102 - #100 SPECIAL: How to get your first management position
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
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 - 25min - 101 - #99 Find your place in China's rising economy with Gianni Girolami
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/
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 - 24min - 100 - #98 "I had to go to China to find my passion" with Felipe Cabrera
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
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 - 41min - 99 - #97 Take your engineering career to China! With Bruno Lhopiteau
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:
WeChat sivecochina
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/brunolhopiteau/
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 - 33min - 98 - #96 Probably the "most German" city in China with Marieke Bossek
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: Marieke.Bossek@gctaicang.com
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 - 25min - 97 - #95 Employing people with disabilities & Career success factors with Nadav Ben Simon
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: nadav.bensimon@inclusion-factory.com
Find Nadav on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-ben-simon-960409137/
Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 24min - 96 - #94 Advice by seasoned China flexpat (20 years) - Dr. Wolfgang Wagner.
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
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 12min - 95 - #93 Steps to start a career from scratch in China with Steven Senshan
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
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 - 18min - 94 - #92 Achieving work-life balance in China with Alex Exner
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
Sun, 22 May 2022 - 14min - 93 - #91 Portuguese Special: Chinese culture in law and advocacy with Wallace Wu
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/
Thu, 19 May 2022 - 14min - 92 - #90 The lifestyle of a flexpat: Verena and Francis share their stories. (Recorded before lockdown)
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/
Sun, 15 May 2022 - 20min - 91 - #89 Lockdown Special - Flexpat career after COVID?
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?
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Sun, 08 May 2022 - 19min - 90 - #88 How to plan your flexpat career with Barry Kirkwood
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?
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 17min - 89 - #87 Self-marketing and improving long-term job chances with Oscar Fuchs
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
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 - 20min - 88 - #86 German Special: 15 Jahre im technischen Top-Management in China mit Mario Bock
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 GehälterTue, 05 Apr 2022 - 29min - 87 - #85 Running a service business as a flexpat with Marion Campan
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?
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 19min - 86 - #84 Taking European heritage to China through F&B products
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 lb@litaogroup.com 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?
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 - 19min - 85 - #83 Portuguese Special: The Football Industry in China / A Indústria do Futebol na China
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.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 - 26min - 84 - #82 For Women: International Career Development with Ana Juricevic
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
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 - 19min - 83 - #81 First China job - Better Job - Own Business with Stephan Thaerigen
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/
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 - 16min - 82 - #80 Salaries, differentiation and purpose with Chloris Liu
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 opportunitiesConnect with Chloris on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloris-liu-03a64a51/
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 - 17min - 81 - #79 Portuguese Special: Oportunidades de intercâmbio Brasil-China
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/
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 - 16min - 80 - #78 In China for 17 years and starting a company with a Chinese partner with Barbara ExSat, 22 Jan 2022 - 28min
- 79 - #77 GERMAN SPECIAL: Vom China Fan zum Geschäftsführer mit Jan Assmann
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/
Sun, 09 Jan 2022 - 16min - 78 - #76 Being a YouTuber in China with Alex FaBB
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
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 - 16min - 77 - #75 Speaking Chinese opens many doors for flexpats with Sofia Xavier
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/
Sun, 12 Dec 2021 - 19min - 76 - #74 Working at German automation technology giant "Festo" in China with Martin Kimmich.
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 impressiveFri, 03 Dec 2021 - 10min - 75 - #73 B2B Sales in China explained by C.J. Ng
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
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 - 34min - 74 - #72 Leadership: Applying flexpat skills to supply chain management
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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 - 27min - 73 - #71 Portuguese Special: Empreendedorismo, inovação e negócios femininos na China
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.
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Sat, 13 Nov 2021 - 16min - 72 - #70 Flexpat entrepreneur hires flexpats to differentiate from Chinese competition
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/
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 - 22min - 71 - #69 Bridging business cultures and practices with Ian Mote
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 issuesSat, 09 Oct 2021 - 17min - 70 - #68 Portuguese Special: Como ir para a China sendo um engenheiro de produção?
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/
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 - 12min - 69 - #67 Leadership: Production & Quality Management with Tobias Lamm
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/
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 - 15min - 68 - #66 All you need to know to become an expat yourself with Thomas Neubert
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/
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 - 24min - 67 - #65 Flexpats should learn from Chinese returnees, so-called "Haigui"
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/
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - 14min - 66 - #64 Leadership episode: How to build a global business based in China with Andy Klump
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
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 - 21min - 65 - #63 Portuguese Special: Conciliando trabalho, estudos e família na China
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/
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 - 18min - 64 - #62 Leadership episode: How to develop consulting businesses in China with Michael Teubenbacher
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/
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 - 27min - 63 - #61 Understanding China with Frank Sieren
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/
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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 - 32min - 62 - #60 Create your own opportunities with Chris Reinert
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 ChinaFollow Chris on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-reinert/
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 - 15min - 61 - #59 Leadership episode: Building teams, hospitality and flexpat skills with Mikael Bouchet
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 skillsConnect with Mikael on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelbouchet/
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 - 17min - 60 - #58 Electric Vehicle Careers in China with Bill Russo
Bill Russois the Shanghai-based Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping its clients to create the future of mobility. His over 35 years of experience includes 16 years as an automotive executive, including 17 years of experience in China and Asia. Bill is also currently serving as the Chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. In this episode he explains what makes the Chinese EV industry special and how it affects the necessary skillsets of flexpats seeking work in it.
Food for thought:
In China, the electric vehicle is a platform for digital consumption Chinese EV prioritise user experience, not driving experience To work in Chinese EV companies, a whole new skillset is neededThis is what you'll learn in 20 minutes:
Concerns of data-collecting cars by foreign brands How Chinese companies solve Chinese problems Why Chinese EVs prioritise user experience, not driving experience Where do foreign professionals fit in?Sun, 04 Jul 2021 - 18min - 59 - #57 Teaching in China - What you need to know with Nicolas Labatut
Nicolas Labatut has lived in China for 12 years and became an expert in both international and bilingual education in China. During his time in the rapidly growing education market, he has co-led the expansion of international schools in the region whilst managing large teams. Just recently Nicolas, has started his own business, to bring even more high-demand products and services like education, to China. In this 15 minute episode, Nicolas shares his view on the current job market, practical advice for future and current teachers and finishes with his personal advice on starting your own business.
This is what you'll learn:
Teaching in China:
Why do Chinese and international schools need international teachers? How can flexpats find jobs in the Chinese education industry? What are the key skills of flexpats compared to professionals back home? How should flexpats prepare for a career in China? How can they use their time in China to prepare for what happens next?Entrepreneurship:
How can flexpats start their own business and what does it take to succeed?Family:
How to manage family life as an entrepreneur and how to pay the bills? Which school system should flexpats send their kids to?Connect with Nicolas on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaslabatut/
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 14min - 58 - #56 Leadership episode: Setting up R&D centers in China with Peter Willemsen
Peter Willemsen has been living in China for 12 years and has vast experience in setting up Chinese R&D centers from scratch and building successful engineering teams in the automotive industry. As President of Rheinmetall Automotive Investment Holding China he oversees a turnover of more than 1 billion EUR and more than 4,500 employees across several WOFEs and JVs. In this outstanding 40min leadership episode you'll learn everything you need to consider if you will become a flexpat manager in China, especially in engineering related fields.
This is what you'll learn:
Dealing with high employee fluctuation How to reduce risk of knowledge loss How to get tax benefits How to build an R&D center from scratch Motivation, targets and KPIs for R&D teams What companies should localise R&D The role of leaders in China Technical expert, expat or flexpat? Standard of living for flexpatsConnect with Peter on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-willemsen-9469751/
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 - 40min - 57 - #55 Portuguese Special: "Por dentro da melhor universidade da China!"Por que estudar na China? Como essa experiência pode te diferenciar de outros profissionais? Há muitas bolsas de estudo disponíveis? O mandarim é uma barreira?
Essas e outras perguntas serão respondidas nesse episódio focado no público brasileiro. Nele mostraremos o crescente interesse da China pelo Brasil e como isso pode ser uma ótima oportunidade para os estudantes brasileiros na China, hoje. Também falaremos sobre as diferenças e similaridades dos sistemas educacionais em ambos os países e como é estar dentro da melhor universidade da China, a Tsinghua.
Quer saber sobre uma iniciativa que une professores e estudantes do BRICS? Visite https://thecatalyst.mn.co/
Escute pelo (se você está na China, use o VPN para evitar problemas).
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 - 21min - 56 - #54 Updated: Alibaba & Soft skills with Yassine Regragui
French FinTec expert, Yassine Regragui, has worked at Alibaba and Alipay for several years and was responsible for launching the multi-lingual version of Alipay. This task has been a huge challenge, which Yassine succesfully overcame because he had the right mindset and was able to embrace change quickly. He adapted to Jack Ma's core values. To succeed at Alibaba you need an IQ, EQ and the LQ. What exactly these values are, we have discussed in an exciting 16 minutes episode. This episode has a strong focus on soft skills which are crucial for your success in China.
Food for thought:
Ask yourself - do I have a network and do I add value?
Having a foreigner in a Chinese company system is a positive provocation and keeps the system developing!
Beside my hard skills - do I have the necessary soft skills?
Am I emotionally intelligent?
Can I adapt to new teams 12 times in a short time?
Can I speak to people in their mother tongue?Follow Yassine on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yassineregragui/
www.yassineregragui.com
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 20min - 54 - #53 Special: Three Flexpats' practical advice
Three successful flexpats are sharing their advice and experience in one episode! 27 minutes well spent for your China preparation!
1) How a Chinese professional comes to Germany to study and work for a large German company. How she plans to eventually go back to China (after 15 years), with her family. Back in Germany she starts her own consulting business and also teaches at a university.
2) How a German expat family leaves Germany, goes to Slowakia and then China, working for a large German company and finally starts her own company, back in Germany, to help female expats to plan their career.
3) How a European architect is attracted to China, gets international experience and wants to start his own business with a global design network.
4) How business women in China can combine career and family. Its so much easier than in Europe.
5) How European students and professionals can prepare for a career in China.
6) Don`t just dream of a great career and family. Do it!
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 - 27min - 53 - #52 Work for others or start your own business in China?
Born in Albania, raised in Italy, Ervis Micukaj is now a successful small business owner in China. After 5 years of working in different jobs in Shanghai, Ervis decided to start his own business in the IT service industry. His experience of 7+ years in China allows him to compare working for others in China and starting your own business. Now, after more than two years of being an entrepreneur, here is his advice to the next generation of foreigners entering China for the first time or returning after the pandemic.
This is what you'll learn in 25 minutes:
Failed intercultural communication at work Working for others or starting your own business? For which tasks you’ll be needed in China Not yet networking nor studying Chinese? Mistake! Why the workforce will be fully localised in 5 years Good reasons to stay in China long-termConnect with Ervis on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ervismicukaj/
Check out Ervis' business:
https://www.jetservices.com.cn
Sat, 29 May 2021 - 25min - 52 - #51 Great career + 4 kids in China? Yes!
German Expat Career and Life coach, Rebecca, lived in China for 7 years, working as a flexpat at a Volkswagen joint venture. She has not only managed to grow from an entry level position in HR into a management position, but also dealt with a busy family life together with her husband and 4 kids. Overcoming many expat and flexpat related challenges over the years made Rebecca start her own business "SheExpat" which helps women go abroad, thrive abroad and successfully return home later. In this 30 minute episode you'll learn about crucial aspects of careers in China with a focus on combining family and work. This is what you'll learn: How flexible must flexpats be to get good jobs? Why it feels natural in China to have both kids and career How "SheExpat" helps women go abroad and thrive. Why 2-5 year expat-assignments will disappear. Why repatriation needs to be planned from the beginning. Visit Rebeccas's website: https://www.sheexpat.com Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-lüppen-b401b489/
Mon, 24 May 2021 - 30min - 51 - #50 Service or Coaching entrepreneur in China? Learn Chinese!
Adina Deacu is an Environmental Psychology Researcher & Consultant and has been living in China since 2012. As a foreign entrepreneur in the service industry in China, it is extremely hard to get customers' attention, trust and therefore, business leads. Adina has found ways of distinguishing herself by attending purely Chinese networking events, accessing vast sources of information, only available in Chinese language and understanding her Chinese counterparts from their point of view. In this compact 13 minutes episode, you'll learn about the impact of learning Chinese on your business and how you can learn the language, even as a busy flexpat.
This is what we talked about:
How to stand out as a foreign entrepreneur How to make it as a coach or service provider How to solve problems in a Chinese context The importance of information only available in Chinese How to learn Chinese as a busy flexpatConnect with Adina on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adinadeacu/
Sun, 16 May 2021 - 13min - 50 - #49 Working on local contract at Bosch China...How to?
Amelie and her partner have found work opportunities in China. He was an expat, she worked on a local contract at Bosch in Suzhou! In this episode, Amelie explains the process of getting hired at such a prestigious company and how the job on a local contract worked out for her. The difference to expat packages is huge, but as a couple in this situation, it can be a real win-win. This is what you’ll learn in 30 minutes:d Moving to China as an ambitious couple Working on local contracts as an expat spouse How to convince someone to hire you Adapting to new language, new industry and tasks Why salary is not most important Work conditions on local contracts Planning life back home after the expat life Connect with Amelie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelie-vollmer/
Thu, 13 May 2021 - 33min
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