ChinaFlexpat

Learn from an Artist who started working in China 1987.What is the role of your own skills and your relationships?Is this still valid today?【Find Daniel】instagram link @danielmkrauseWechat： T4PHAGE

Learn to work in a Chinese environment. What does it take?Which value is the Chinese company looking for?How can you influence and change the Chinese team?What is low and high context culture?Read the book: "Culture Map" from Erin Meyer to learn more about low and high context culture. Contact Jeanne de Gayffier: Find her on LinkedIn or wechat: j_fengshu

Learn to communicate between German and Chinese teams. What it takes to be strategic and reach your goal. Unlock effective communication and bridge cultural gaps between German and Chinese teams by mastering strategic clarity, cultural empathy, and the human factor; learn to leverage practical tools and cultivate adaptability to achieve successful and sustainable collaboration.Dr. Ellen Wieck-MesaroschLeadership Coach & Consultant for German-Chinese Cooperation projects    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ellen-wieck-mesarosch-01876410bWechat: Ellen-WMWebsite: www.ellenwieckmesarosch.com

Prepare for an internal transfer to China. Build your China-focused career in your home country.Learn about the e-commerce system in China and how a flexpat can provide value.Why is Chinese so important for your flexpat career?Contact Marvin: Wechat: MarvinFreericks

Leave your preconceptions behind and travel into an unexpected China. Individually. Luxury. Unscripted. Contact Rene & Andrea: Email: rene@chinaserendipity.comWebsite: www.chinaserendipity.comWechat: bolinxiatian2016

Della DingLe'An InsuranceHealth Insurance expertSupporting flexpatsHealth insurance need-to-know- understand the Chinese hospital system- save cost on insurance- key risks to insure- prepare to return back homeFind Le'An InsuranceWechat_ID: k522621972Official Wechat Account: LEAN MEMBER SERVICEOfficial Website: www.lean-insurance.comContact Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020

Tim Kullack• Problem solver • Technology Expert• Family ManSometimes a flexpat career ends - and then? Learn about how to get ready for the next step for your career and your family.Contact Tim: Tim.kullack1@gmail.comWechat: tdoe123

What's actually happening in the job market right now?Where to look - how to handle in-house recruiters, headhunters, career coaches and your network?Why mindset matters more than ever?Smart ways to handle interviews and explain career gapsMiriam Wickertsheim leads Direct HR, a China-based recruitment firm with 17 years of history in the market, supporting Western and especially German companies in building high-performing teams.Find Miriam's YouTube Channel "China Perspectives" athttps://www.youtube.com/@MiriamWickertsheim and follow her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamwickertsheim/

Learn about Real Estate in China and how to build your business - Start, build and grow a business- Integrate as a flexpat in a complex market- Insights into Real Estate in Shanghai- Why is transparency such a key value?- Advice for flexpats and founders  Bjarne Bauer is the Managing Partner of NAI Sofia Group Shanghai, providing Industrial Real Estate & Office Property brokerage. Bjarne has been working in the commercial real estate industry for 25 years and has advised numerous multinational companies on matters relating to China’s real estate market, in the process handling deals totaling over CNY 20 billion in transaction value.  Find Bjarne Bauer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjarne-bauer-sior-44513329/Wechat ID: wxid_kunfonw4i8s122 

How will the Trade War affect you?Why has China been so competitive in the past as a sourcing location? How does South East Asia compare to China?Why do the US and China trade so much?What can be alternative countries to source from?What does it take to be competitive today?Sebastian Maling started his latest company Flexbag in 2024 after a successful entrepreneurial career in China and Europe.Find Sebastian Maling on LinkedIn / www.flexbag.com 

Learn about what has changed for flexpats in the past 5 yearsWhy are flexpats still searched for?Which skills are required for a flexpat career?What does it take to build a flexpat career from scratch?How to prepare for a flexpat career?How can flexpats differentiate on the job market?How can you find a flexpat job while based outside of China?Every flexpat should read Dragon Suit, Gabor`s recent book.List of all online stores:  http://www.dragonsuit.info/Amazon:   https://amzn.to/41WjhWePlease also tune in to episodes136 "Dragon Suit" discussion with Gabor Holch20 Leadership advice with Gabor Holch129 Expats leave ChinaGábor Holch spent twenty years advising, coaching and training multinational executives in China, Asia and Europe. Trained in languages, philosophy and diplomacy, he briefly worked for intergovernmental development organisations before moving to China in 2002. Since then, he became a Mandarin-language Certified Management Consultant, founded his Shanghai-based consultancy and helped thousands of managers at firms including ASML, Bayer, BMW, Nissan, Nokia, Patek Philippe, PepsiCo, Peugeot-Citroën, Porsche, Roland Berger and Walt Disney. He has authored four books and delivers keynote speeches on the challenges and successes of expatriate executives, culture in the future of work and global leadership. Find Gabor Holch on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaborholch/His services & articles at www.eastwestleadership.com

Building the Life You Want in China: Are you a flexpat looking to build a secure financial future while still enjoying your life abroad? In this episode, we talk with Dan, an experienced financial advisor specializing in expat financial planning. We explore key tactics for balancing current lifestyle choices with long-term savings goals, examine the ins and outs of investing while dealing with currency fluctuations, and discuss family considerations such as funding education and ensuring your loved ones are protected. Whether you’re new to China or have called it home for years, this conversation is packed with insights to help you create and maintain the life you want.1 Stay flexible in your retirement planning2 Effective Budgeting for your living cost3 Enjoy living abroad, live in the now4 Deal with different currencies and countries5 Optimize tax and legal environment6 Goal Setting and Retirement planning7 Plan ahead to avoid tax8 Biggest challenges to retirement planning9 Why pay fees for an advisor?10 Can you plan your own retirement fund?11 How can you discipline yourself to plan for your future?12 Follow Dan to learn moreDan Couzens has been a UK registered financial advisor for over 10 years (after serving 22 years in the British Military) and currently works in China as an expat financial advisor helping clients align their financial plans with their life goals for over, specializing in cross-border tax issues, retirement planning, and strategic investments.Podcast recommendations:"Invest Like the Best" with Patrick O'Shaughnessy"Macro Voices" with Eric TownsendContact: daniel.couzens@winsoncapital.comWechat: dan_couzensContact Dan to get:1 Guide to Offshore Investing2 Tax Considerations for US/UK/AU Expats

Quote: "Face Your Fears and Take Decisions for Your Future!” Barry KirkwoodInternational HeadhunterExperienced FlexpatICF Career Coach Relocate to Vietnam1 Preparing to leave China2 Financing the transition3 Networking and Job Hunting 4 Defining a suitable salary and role5 Understand your new surrounding6 Integrate and Settle down and look to the futureBarry Kirkwood is now based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a decade of living in China. Barry currently works in Executive Search recruitment, supporting international businesses with their hiring needs in China and Southeast Asia. In addition, he is an ICF Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and has experience of leading teams in Asia and was previously the Chair HR Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai.Connect with Barry:WeChat: barrymk81LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykirkwood/ Email: barry.kirkwood@zavalacivitas.comPlease also tune in to episode 88 Flexpat career planning (by Barry as well)127 Expats leave China119 Returning home after 10 years136 China-focused future80 Flexpat career planning

Bring your partner and family to China! What does this mean for your partner?●How does a businesswoman transform into an expat spouse?●What is it like to raise child in China?●How do you spend your day without work?●How can you find a job and get a visa?●How can you prepare for returning back home?●What is the value of an expat assignment for the whole family?LinkedIn: Chloris LiuWechat: chlorisliuCompany Info : Michael Page Suzhou - Head of commercial segmentPlease also tune in to episode 80, where Chloris explained salaries in China!Other episodes:49 Expat Spouse finding work in China10, 111 Prepare your expat assignment82 Career Opportunities for women in China

150 Mental Preparation for Your Family Relocation Quote:  "Don`t be afraid to ask for help!” Jovana BabicMental Health Professional Research PsychologistSpeaks 4+ languagesRelocating your family involves many decisions, they have to be prepared. 1. Which problems arise when relocating?2. Prepare and Prevent3. Start early to engage with your future environment4. Deal with child behaviour issues5. Prepare to leave your location6. Ask for help, accept helpJovana has been living abroad since she was 18, relocating first for her studies and then for work opportunities. She completed her masters in research psychology, followed by a training and exams for a clinical psychologist licence. She is trained in rational emotional & cognitive behavioural therapy and believes in lifelong learning. Jovana has been living in China for two years and is now preparing for a new adventure. Connect with Jovana:WeChat: jovanab282LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jovanababic282Please also tune in to episode 127 Expat Spouse49 Expat Spouse finding work in China10, 111 Prepare your expat assignment82 Career opportunities for women in China

Quote: "Think about what makes you different and turn that into your strength” Start your academic career in China. Learn from a real expert of both international and Chinese academic ecosystems. 1. Study/get your PhD in China2. Find academic jobs3. Compare international vs. Chinese university system4. Start and scale your own company5. Work in Chinese vs. English6. Find your own flexpat career path Pippa Morgan, PhDInternational academic; Entrepreneur; 10 years in ChinaPippa fell in love with China on her first visit in her early twenties, and decided to build her career in academia here. Over the past 10 years in China, she has gotten a PhD from Fudan University, one of China's top schools, taught Chinese and international students in Sino-US joint venture universities, and most recently started Discovery Hub, a higher education consultancy with a mission to bridge between the Chinese and Western academic worlds. Connect with Pippa:WeChat: Pippa9WeChat Official Account: 探索枢纽 Discovery HubEmail: pippa@discoveryhubeducation.comX: @discoveryhubedu Instagram: @discoveryhubeducationYouTube: @discoveryhubeducationPlease also tune in to episode 116, 123, 131 Professor in China85 Start your own service business112 Plan your flexpat career64, 132, 133 Entrepreneurship138 European values

Build your own corporate startup in an international company in China. Lessons Learned.1. When/Why a Corporate Startup makes sense2. How can corporate and startup work together3. What is the role of the Startup Founder?4. How to be successful with a Corporate Startup in China5. Value of flexpats for international companiesFlorian 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.cnLinkedIn: Florian Wei hardWechat: FLORIAN-80Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020Please also tune in to episode 143 Flexpat Entrepreneur Coach133 Start your own flexpat business132 Jump into Entrepreneurship139 Coach your team138 European values85 Start your own service business

Learn about climate change and China's effort to stop it. 1. What is ESG and why is it important2. How has China developed since the last 20 years and where does it stand now in terms of environmental protection3. Which challenges do companies face to understand and act upon environmental regulations4. What does the 5 years plan indicate to do in order for China to thrive5. What can flexpats do who are deeper involved into that topic in order to be best prepared6. How to setup good relations with government officials and get the right support7. Would a good environmental protection also help a company's marketing8. What about water pollution and waste management9. Where will China stand in 10 years with environmental protection10. 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:7155491808465059840Johnny, 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.euLinkedIn: Johnny BrowaeysFind Verena on LinkedIn: Verena LupprianPlease also tune in to episode 64 Solar energy entrepreneur133 EV entrepreneur

Check out #145 of the China Flexpat Podcast: Riding your business to success 101https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-flexpat/id1514659021?uo=4 Build a successful horse riding business in Shanghai. Learn what it takes to transform your passion into a profitable business.Highlights1. 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 abilities2. Top three advices to have a successful business    * Plan thoroughly before starting a business    * Build up a good network    * Invest in good marketing3. Her key messages for success    * Have a flexible mindset    * Act fast and agile    * Do not lose your focus    * Find the courage to do it