Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAt Limitless, we believe that choosing China as an expatriate assignment offers unlimited opportunity and adventure – and proper preparation is the key to success! Through real-life interviews from China’s leading expats, we support you and your loved ones through the entire process from relocation to repatriation, and every step in between. Glean wisdom and pick up fantastic tips and tricks from other people like you. Stay motivated, be empowered and get connected to some pretty amazing folks by tuning in. Welcome to the Limitless Community.
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#124 [Start Up Law 3] Overcoming HR challenges
October 05, 2015 01:08 - 25 minutes - 11.1 MBHire slow, fire fast. Words to live by, but in China, it's not always that easy. In this episode on Start Up Law, Patrick talks through some common labor issues facing foreign employers in China and more importantly gives very practical steps you can take to protect your interests in the case of a hiring situation gone wrong. Find Show Notes on this episode and more at www.limitlesslaowai.com/startuplaw and connect to Patrick by email at [email protected].
#123 [Expat Finance 3] The real cost of delay
October 02, 2015 01:46 - 15 minutes - 7.87 MBAs expats there are so many amazing opportunities and experiences that compete with our desire to save for the future. That holiday vacation… the new gadget… your home mortgage! In the long run, there’s no harm in waiting a year or two to start planning and really setting aside some cash, right? Wrong! In this episode with wealth manager and financial adviser, Adrian Bliss, he calculates for you precisely how much of your future wealth is at stake when you delay. Find Show Notes on this epis...
#122 [Sticky Steps 3] Lightening the mood
October 01, 2015 00:34 - 9 minutes - 4.88 MBDo you know the subtle difference between jokes and humor? Which one should you use in your presentations? If you're not sure, then you definitely need to hear this episode in Jeff Tan's Sticky Steps series. If you take his well-seasoned advice to heart, you'll be able to lighten the mood of any talk you ever do and deliver a down-to-earth presentation that delights your audience. Find Show Notes on this episode and more at www.limitlesslaowai.com/stickysteps and email Jeff at jeff@revinspir...
#121 [Sticky Steps 2] Mastering the art of story telling
September 29, 2015 23:22 - 15 minutes - 6.72 MBThroughout history, the oral tradition of story telling has been utilized as a powerful tool of influence, helping speakers reach their audience in a tangible, human way. Today it's really no different, and yet, how many presentations have you sat through that were dry-as-a-bone, void of any engaging anecdote that brought home a critical point? I'm willing to bet the vast majority and probably because most speakers are afraid that story telling is inappropriate for their audience! Jeff Tan h...
#120 [Start Up Law 2] Structuring your business
September 27, 2015 00:42 - 13 minutes - 6.17 MBWith many viable options to set up an organization in China, how do you determine which is right for you? What limitations might you put on yourself if you go it alone, without a local partner? How do you protect yourself and your interests in a joint venture? In episode 2 in our series on Start-Up Law with lawyer and managing partner of Guo Ce Law Firm, Patrick Dai, he addresses these questions and more so you can walk away with a better understanding of which options might be the best fit ...
#119 [Expat Finance] 9 mistakes expats make (pt 2) w/ Adrian Bliss
September 25, 2015 00:45 - 18 minutes - 8.44 MBDoes digging deep into your financial situation cause a bit of anxiety? You’re not alone! Keep tuning into this Expat Finance series with wealth manager and financial adviser Adrian Bliss for real, tangible steps to both better understand where you are and help get you where you desire to be with your resources. In this episode, hear part two of 9 mistakes expats make with their money. Find Show Notes on this episode and more at www.limitlesslaowai.com/expatfinance and email Adrian at Adrian...
#118 [Adjusting Well Ep.1] Beginning with the end in mind
September 24, 2015 00:53 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBNew to China or still adjusting to your new way of life? Pining for the old days back home or at a previous assignment? This no-nonsense series on Adjusting Well to life in China is designed to address topics, issues and challenges that many expats face when settling into a new culture. In this first episode, we cast a vision of a successful assignment by starting with the end in mind. Find Show Notes on this episode and more online at www.limitlesslaowai.com/adjustingwell and email Ally at...
#117 [Sticky Steps] Learning your audience
September 23, 2015 01:31 - 11 minutes - 5.33 MBMost of us spend some amount of time speaking in front of an audience, and no matter your platform, the truth is, there's always room for improvement, always a way to smooth out your message, make the audience crack a smile, and leave that lasting impression you so desire. Seem like a daunting task? Not once you've met Jeff Tan, owner of REVinspires. Jeff developed an awesome training series — "Sticky Steps to Creating a Killer Presentation" and if you're looking for clear, simple advice to ...
#116 Sticky Steps to create killer presentations w/ Jeff Tan
September 22, 2015 00:13 - 8 minutes - 4.16 MBChances are you spend some amount of time speaking in front of an audience and no matter your platform, the truth is, there's always room for improvement, always a way to smooth out your message, make the audience crack a smile, and leave that lasting impression you so desire. Enter Jeff Tan, owner of REVinspires. Jeff developed an awesome training series — "Sticky Steps to Creating a Killer Presentation" and if you're looking for pointed advice to better your presentation game, look no furt...
#115 [Start Up Law] Basics to setting up shop
September 21, 2015 00:38 - 35 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this first episode in our five part series, Patrick talks the nuts and bolts of making an enterprise legally recognized and ready for operation on the Mainland. Tune in to hear his seasoned advice on choosing the right city, getting a visa, finding proper support agencies, putting down capital, applying for licensing and of course, how to best chip away at the long list of required business registrations. Find Show Notes for this episode and more at www.limitlesslaowai.com/startuplaw and ...
#114 [Expat Finance] 9 mistakes expats make (pt I) w/ Adrian Bliss
September 17, 2015 22:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBWelcome to “Finance Friday” where you have the chance to become smarter with your money. In this series with wealth manager and financial advisor, Adrian Bliss, learn what you can do to set yourself up for success with your finances—whether your swimming in the dough, or barely making ends meet. In this first episode, Adrian introduces his background, and walks through half of some common mistakes expats make right off the bat. Connect with Adrian at [email protected].
#113 Connecting with your team cross-culturally w/ Christine Wright
September 16, 2015 22:00 - 15 minutes - 6.86 MBWhat does genuine connection take in China? As a leader, is it better to be vulnerable with your teams, or keep a straight-faced, hard line approach? In the final part of our mini-series, Managing Director of HAYS in Asia, Christine Wright, shares her experience and a couple telltale stories from her 20 years managing cross-border teams. Connect with Christine at [email protected].
#112 Keys to successful work place empowerment w/ Christine Wright
September 15, 2015 22:00 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MBChristine Wright, Managing Director of HAYS in Asia, shares with us how being a woman in a very high leadership role in the Asia region has afforded her both discrimination and the incredible opportunity to build and foster an organizational culture based solely on earned merit rather than seniority and relationship. Sound tough in China? Absolutely. Tune in to find how how and why it worked so well. You can connect with Christine at [email protected].
#111 Motivating cross-border teams w/ Christine Wright
September 15, 2015 01:06 - 18 minutes - 8.04 MBChristine Wright, Managing Director of HAYS in Asia, leads a team of 20 nationalities in offices in six nations—talk about a woman who has seemingly mastered managing through cultural challenges! I sat with Christine in her office a few weeks back and dove into three topics for this mini-series on motivating, empowering and connecting teams across borders. In this first episode, you’ll benefit from hearing Christine’s humanistic approach to effective motivation. Whether you manage a local st...
#110 I'm not dead... and other updates!
September 13, 2015 22:00 - 13 minutes - 6.06 MBIt's sure good to be back on the mic! In this episode I'll explain the long launch hiatus; you'll meet our new intro voice; hear why we're (once again) changing up the format to make it even better for you; and share the exciting fall line-up—expat finance, travel, adjustment and more! As always, I love for you to connect. Find me on wechat at 'allymona', give me a ring at +86 152-2167-3216 or send an email to [email protected]. Enjoy!
#109 Pete Rogers – Enneagram III: Finding success in China
June 01, 2015 14:26 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBAt Limitless, we're all about helping you be successful in China faster and this final installment of the Enneagram podcast series will give you strategies for living and working in the typical '6' nation of China. If you've not listened to parts 1 and 2, definitely go back (or part 3 won't make much sense!). There were a lot of 'ah-ha' moments in this podcast for Pete and me so I hope you experience your own! Management consultant, teacher, and personal coach, Pete Rogers, is wildly positiv...
#108 Pete Rogers – Enneagram II: You and the 7 deadly sins
May 29, 2015 17:26 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBUnlike other personality descriptions that label you and leave you high and dry, the Enneagram is a tool full of hope that provides each person with practical steps towards a more balanced life. In part 2 of the Enneagram series with Pete Rogers learn how movement around the nine personality types gives opportunity for insane self-growth. Pete is wildly positive (he's a classic '7' according to the Enneagram...) and was a joy to work with. We sat in my dining room for five awesome hours (my ...
#107 Pete Rogers – Enneagram I: Unpacking your uniqueness
May 25, 2015 22:40 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBCaution: Learning about the Enneagram may change your life. If you're up for understanding yourself and those around you in your home or at the work place better, developing more empathy and compassion for why people do what they do, then you're seriously in for a treat with this three-part Enneagram mini series with management consultant, teacher, and personal coach, Pete Rogers. Pete is wildly positive (he's a classic '7' according to the Enneagram...) and was a joy to work with. We sat in...
#106 Raj Sodhi – Redefining successful 21st Century learning at home and in class
May 21, 2015 04:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBIs rote memorization a strategy of the past? It's hard to deny that fun and technology are inextricable elements of 21st century learning, but is there a balance that needs to be attained at home and in the classroom? In this episode, CEO of 7 Senses Labs, Gavenraj Sodhi discusses the rightful place for memorization and his mission to integrate fun and technology into the creative learning process to the benefit of all. Originally from Chicago, Raj has lived in China for the past six years. ...
#105 Olga Nemchikova – Attaining your best pre-conception health as an expat
May 19, 2015 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBMore and more young families are relocating to China and oftentimes choosing to have children abroad. How do we ensure our best pre-conception health while living overseas? I caught up with health coach and personal trainer, Olga Nemchikova, to find out. A passionate advocate of health and wellness in Shanghai, Olga dropped her successful career in logistics three years ago in order to help people understand their bodies using a holistic approach encompassing food, physical activity, mindset...
#104 Margaret Keefe – Managing food allergies with advice by Eat Well Shanghai
May 13, 2015 22:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBLimitless has teamed up with Epermarket to bring you Allergy Awareness Week, and in this episode we're capping off the week with US registered dietitian and chief representative and blogger at Eat Well Shanghai, Margaret Keefe. Food allergies can be a legit scare for expats in China. "What do the labels say (and why are they covered!?)", "What's hidden in restaurant sauces?", and "Why doesn't anyone seem to be understanding how serious this is?" are questions we hear all the time. In this ep...
#103 Dr. Zhao & Dr. Pan – Distinct Healthcare pros on skin and respiratory allergens in China
May 12, 2015 22:00 - 26 minutes - 12.5 MBLimitless has teamed up with Epermarket to bring you Allergy Awareness Week, and in this show I speak with two medical doctors practicing in the south of China, Dr. Eric Zhao and Dr. Mingan Pan. Dr. Zhao is a dermatologist, specializing in skin related allergies, such as atopic dermatitis (infantile eczema), urticaria, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Pan is a specialist in the related allergies of the respiratory system, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. Both skin and respiratory allergies...
#102 Kellie Henry & Graeme McLeish – PureLiving experts discuss putting an end to age-old home allergens
May 12, 2015 03:04 - 27 minutes - 13.2 MBLimitless has teamed up with Epermarket to bring you Allergy Awareness Week, and in this episode we're going to tackle household allergens with experts from PureLiving, Kellie Henry and Graeme McLeish. Kellie just celebrated her 6-year China-versary, arriving in Shanghai in April 2009 and has been working with PureLiving for 3 and a half years. Her partner in crime here, Graeme. has been in China for nearly nine years and has experience working in NGOs including an energy consultancy in Lond...
#101 Sanna Luoto – Gluten-free in China: Strategies to make it possible (Allergy Awareness Week)
May 10, 2015 22:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBLimitless has teamed up with Epermarket to bring you Allergy Awareness Week, which in China, begs the question: In the land of dumplings and wheat noodles, is living gluten-free attainable or just a pipe dream? Food industry expert, Sanna Luoto, assures us with patience and preparation it's totally possible! Sanna has been living in China since year 2011. For the past two years, she has worked as a consultant at B&B Advisors. Since then she has co-founded and manages Gluten-Free China, an ex...
#100 Jerel Bonner – Overcoming the hurdles between you and your dream job
May 08, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBJerel is a Tedx speaker and author of Sharpening China's Talent, which will be released in the early summer of 2015. He is the founder and principal consultant of Sharpening Axes, an employer engagement consulting firm and after a 23-year career in IT, Jerel has been advising and coaching senior level executives and managers of employers working for MNCs in China for the past nine years. In this episode, hear Jerel's insider's advice on how to land your dream job in China, specifically: the ...
#99 LimitlessLaowai has changed! Discover how this helps you
May 06, 2015 04:00 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MBIf you've been following the Limitless Journey you may have noticed I've not recorded a Weekly Wrap-up in quite some time! Well, I've heard your feedback (thank you!) and have switched things up a bit. It's been so ridiculously exciting and I needed some time to clearly define and best articulate where we're heading. Tune in to this week's 8-minute Wrapup to hear how we're changing things up to better serve the needs of our awesome Limitless Community (that means YOU)! Enjoy!
#98 Siri Nordheim & Katherine Boe – Tips on a healthier, fitter and happier you while abroad, w/ Z&B Fitness
May 04, 2015 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBIf you are concerned about maintaining your health and fitness while abroad or looking for strategies to get back in the game (and stay there!) then this is an episode you must hear! Siri is the co-owner of Z&B Fitness and a fitness instructor. She has been in Shanghai for 4 years and is a new mom to 8-month-old, Sophia. Katherine is a holistic health coach and fitness instructor. She has been in Shanghai for just 8 months and is excited about the growing health and wellness trend in the cit...
#97 Katia Steilemann – A Creative Coach's tips on living life to its fullest in China
April 28, 2015 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBKatia is driven by the belief that people deserve to live their life to its fullest potential. Ultimately, her passion is to help her clients reach emotional and spiritual balance, reclaim their identity and have the courage to lead by example. When she couldn’t find a firm that offered a service she was looking for, Katia founded Elyts, which offers unique services ranging from Image Consulting, Interior Design and Feng Shui all the way to Creative Coaching. She is helping people dress smar...
#96 David Orban – A captivating glimpse into the tech-driven future of society
April 27, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBDavid is CEO of Dotsub, a New York based online video start-up. He is also a member of the faculty of Singularity University, a joint venture between Google and NASA that studies exponential technologies, and the Founder of Network Society Research, a London based global nonprofit. David does quite a bit of travel and splits his time between New York and his home base in Italy. In this episode, David shares how new technologies will emancipate people who felt powerless before; challenges soc...
#95 Vitto Depino – Demystifying China's expat insurance industry
April 22, 2015 05:58 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBVitto is the managing Partner of Pacific Prime. She helped bring the company from Hong Kong to Shanghai in 2003 and has been in Shanghai now for 13 years. Under Vitto's lead, Pacific Prime has grown into an international company with five offices in four countries in East Asia and the Middle East. She is joined in Shanghai by her husband and two young children. In this episode Vitto shares her insight into the insurance industry in China and key factors to consider when looking for insurance...
#94 Natalie Koeppe – Insider China job search techniques from a foreign HR manager
April 21, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.5 MBNatalie has been working in the HR field for 8 years and is currently HR Manager Asia Pacific for Austrian company, ams. Also an academic, she enjoys providing career coaching for professionals while working on completing her own PhD thesis. The youngest ever member of the Rotary Club in Shanghai, Natalie considers herself a social entrepreneur relentlessly putting energy into various projects supporting the less privileged in China. In this episode, Natalie opens her HR tool kit and shares ...
#93 Lili Record – Putting an end to the age-old comparison game
April 17, 2015 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.1 MBA French architect and interior designer with 12 years of experience in France, Canada, the US and China, Lili can hardly rely anymore on her original culture. 124 concepts, 52 projects, a thousand vortexes of new knowledge, 500 deaf conversations, and millions of food delicacies later, China has become home for Lili and she is thankful for the journey this far. In this episode, Lili shares her experiences working as an architect in China, why understanding the language is important to under...
#92 Michelle Masella – Innovating effective bridges between local and expat teams
April 15, 2015 04:00 - 24 minutes - 10.5 MBBorn in the US, Michelle has lived overseas for over 30 years and has worked in the education, global relocation and media industries. An 11-year resident of Shanghai, she is a frequent guest on ICS Culture Matters and most recently went back to her roots in education as the Director of Students for American Baby International English, infusing this China-based English training center with current Western practices in education. Today she's going to share with us how she's building innovativ...
#91 Cindy Shueh Lin – Stay in pursuit of your life's purpose with a personal mission statement
April 13, 2015 07:04 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBDriven by purpose, Cindy found her calling and moved from corporate American to the not-for-profit sector just last year, as the CEO for Chunhui Children’s Foundation. Today, Cindy is going to share with us her transition from the executive fast track to leading one of China’s most recognized NGOs, the importance of a personal mission statement and how you can get working on yours today!
#90 Veli-Antti Ruismaki – From the Arctic Circle to Shanghai, no courage necessary
April 08, 2015 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.5 MBSpending most of his days helping small businesses as AmCham SME Center's senior associate, Veli has a unique window to what’s common among start-up owners and how Shanghai is experiencing a wave of innovations driven by the SMEs. Tune in to learn how a small amount of support can produce great success in the SME realm, the importance of not plateauing with your language skills, how to develop a win-win internship program, and how things you might consider ordinary are actually pretty special.
#89 Grace Lin Xu – Building a values-based organization with an effective O2O strategy
April 07, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MBGrace is originally from Shandong province and spent 7 years abroad in the US, Switzerland and London. She has worked an executive in a number of fortune 500 companies and has recently returned to China to start her own entrepreneurial venture called Viva nutritional product. In this episode, Grace shares with us the incredible opportunity for O2O business in China, how to balance building a business while caring for your family, as well as the importance and value of building a value-based ...
#88 Christina Mou – CEIBS MBA student strengthens local ties and gains global perspective
April 06, 2015 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBChristina was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, and she immigrated to US at the age of ten. For the past 6 years, Christina has been working for her family business in Shanghai and most recently is a full-time MBA student at China Europe International Business School. In this episode, Christina covers: what it's like working for the family business; why she's pursuing an MBA now – the benefits and challenges; a story of a red envelope being slid her way by a vendor... and how she managed it...
#87 TOP Wrap Up – This one's for the ladies
March 26, 2015 17:00 - 8 minutes - 4.35 MBTo cap off TOP Week here at Limitless, some serious laughs for you. Ever have one of those gut-wrenching, painfully embarrassing moments? I’ve had my fair share but this week I heard a friend tell a China story that’s for the history books. (Warning – it’s hilarious yet a bit off-color as well. Listener discretion advised!)
#86 TOP Mama – Jodie Clark – A mama’s take on choosing ‘great’ over ‘good’
March 25, 2015 17:00 - 10.6 MBTo cap off TOP Week here at Limitless is our TOP Mama! If you missed Jodie's interview the first time around, definitely make sure to tune in! Jodie grew up in New Zealand and came to Shanghai eight years ago via London. She and her husband, Joe (nicknamed ‘Fish’), and kids left a fantastic set up as expats in London to leap into the great unknown of China and are now embracing this life with all its opportunities and challenges. Tune in to hear her insights on how and why to stay optimistic...
The history of the universe in 20 minutes with educator Mike Burns
March 25, 2015 03:03 - 16 MBMike Burns is so passionate about History that he changed careers to be able to teach it. Since he made the switch, Mike has taught students in elementary, middle and high school in the United States, Qatar and for the past eight years, China, nearly six of those at Concordia International School Shanghai. Of all of the classes and grades he has taught, Big History is the only one that allows Mike to collaborate with students discovering 13.6 billion years–all in one school year! If you are ...
Compassion in practice with educator Rachel Key
March 25, 2015 02:54 - 23.8 MBRachel Key studied Neuroscience at university and eventually transitioned into teaching Biology, Chemistry and Calculus. She has been a teacher now for seven years and has taught in the U.S., Korea, and China. The Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation awarded Rachel the “Dedication to Service Award" as recognition of her passion for service and public health. In this podcast Rachel takes us on a journey from gaining administrative support to engaging with student practitioners as they t...
From practice to purpose with 20-year MUN veteran Erik Paulson
March 25, 2015 02:44 - 17 MBErik Paulson has been teaching for almost 20 years, all of it internationally. The constant at every school whether in Mexico, Egypt, Ghana, Panama or the last seven years at Concordia International School Shanghai, has been a course on International Relations, and an involvement in Model UN as a natural extension of that class. Whether you are looking to establish a Model United Nations program at your school or you would simply like some tips to make your existing program even better, this...
Ideas worth sharing – by students for students with educators Michael Boll and Brenda Petersen
March 25, 2015 02:32 - 15 MBMichael Boll is a technology enthusiast. And a teacher. The mix of these two passions has led him down some exciting paths in education over his career. He currently serves as a Technology Coach at Concordia International School Shanghai. Brenda Petersen is a High School Assistant principal at the same school and is a former history teacher who is excited about helping kids discover their passions and coaching them on how to accomplish them. In this podcast, the "Tech" guy and the "Coach" em...
A prolific and voracious future with Workshop expert Erin Kent
March 25, 2015 02:16 - 13.2 MBErin Kent is a lifelong learner who is passionate about literacy. She has been an educator for close to 15 years and has taught students from second to tenth grade in the U.S., Chile and China. Erin spent her first four years at Concordia as a classroom teacher and the past five years as Elementary School Instructional Coach, focusing on literacy from preschool to grade four. She works closely with students and teachers using techniques developed by Columbia University's Teachers College Rea...
Changing perspectives through K-8 microfinance with educator Debbie Burns
March 25, 2015 02:06 - 23.7 MBEducator Debbie Burns has taught PreK through Grade 6 for over 30 years. For the past six years she has leveraged her passion for service by advocating the importance of service learning in educating active global citizens by seeking to instill a servant heart within her students. She agrees wholeheartedly with Aristotle that ”educating the mind without educating the heart, is no education at all.” In this podcast Debbie will share how that she and her colleagues teamed up with administratio...
Lights, camera, action – award-worthy filmmaking with educator Michael Lambert
March 25, 2015 02:00 - 13.4 MBMichael Lambert has been helping students find their passions for over 30 years, teaching subjects from humanities to media literacy to driver’s education. He has lived and taught in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and now Mainland China. Michael often uses film and other visual media in his classes as part of everyday instruction, whether he is teaching students how to improve their writing or developing their presentation skill. This love of film and filmmaking was the inspiration for hi...
Education and coffee: a powerful blend with educator Anne Love
March 25, 2015 01:51 - 22.4 MBAnne Love is a high school science teacher who has taught biology, IB biology, environmental science (IB and AP), chemistry, earth science, physics, forensic science and ecology for over 15 years. She has taught at public schools in the United States and international schools in Bulgaria, the Philippines and now at Concordia International School in China. She is passionate about traveling, education, learning new things, and most recently, coffee; thanks in part to a social entrepreneur clas...
The ins and outs of Student Leadership with award-winning Educator Terry Umphenour
March 25, 2015 01:28 - 21.3 MBAs an award-winning educator, Terry Umphenour has poured his life experience in the military, as a writer, and as an avid outdoors man into his students for over 30 years; one-third of that at Concordia International School Shanghai. The result is transformational, especially for those students who are able to participate in his somewhat unconventional leadership programs. In this podcast, Terry will share about leadership programs for students–the benefits he has seen in his 25 years of imp...
Charting the future by uncovering the past – National History Day with Mark Johnson
March 25, 2015 01:27 - 14.1 MBMark Johnson has been teaching high school History and English for the past 15 years, eight of which have been at Concordia. Before that, he taught in Seattle and Boston. His passion is to come up with approaches to teaching history that empower students as historians, that allow students to explore their own passions through rigorous historical research, and that make the process of “doing history” real and relevant to students. The most tangible way he sees to achieve this is through the N...
#85 TOP Entrepreneur – Alison Nantz – Midwife turned unlikely entrepreneur
March 24, 2015 17:00 - 25 minutes - 12.2 MBIt's TOP Week where we're revisiting our top podcasts across the categories. Did you hear Alison's story the first time around? If not, make sure you tune in! Here's more on Alison: When opportunity presented itself to this trained midwife, she took a leap of faith. Alison has spent almost half of her life in Asia and actually met her husband, Josh, when they were kids growing up in Taiwan. They’ve been married and living in Shanghai for four years now. Ali works as a doula and lactation cou...