We all go through dark times. Hard times. Heck, moving to China can cast the most intrepid of laowai into uncertainty and darkness. Is there a point to these valleys? In this show with my co-host Pete Rogers, we discuss the necessity of troubling times, how we can navigate through them and what’s really the […]

Learning is life and life is learning. From the moment we’re born, we’re thrown into a world that confounds us and our learning journey begins. Did you know that you’re the combined sum of the 5 people you hang around with the most? Who is that for you? Do you like what there sum equates […]

As expats, moments in our our lives are often out of our control. How do you react when you feel external stress or stimulus that’s painful, confusing, or disorienting? In this show, my co-host Pete Rogers and I dig into the idea that behaviors resulting from feelings of helplessness can actually be learned, and if […]

Genuine humility seems a rarity in our day and age when access to limitless information has made becoming an ‘expert’ easier than ever and an obsession with social media necessitates shameless self-promotion. So, what does true success, coupled with humility, actually look like? Are there any people who have done it right, any who refuse […]

Driven 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. In this episode, Cindy shares 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 […]

Good health and overall wellness are critical for you and for me to lead fulfilling and balanced lives. Being able to contribute to our families and communities in a meaningful way becomes very challenging when we aren’t operating at our best. This week, through an interesting series of events, Ally began to realize that her […]

Having recently made the jump from an eclectic career that has included consulting, dancing, writing, and occasional gigs with startups, Mike decided to explore the world of app development. He and his wife have been living in Shanghai for over four years and have two young daughters. Also, Mike is Canadian, and he’s pretty proud […]

Have you ever lost trust in someone? I mean, I’m sure you have. Who hasn’t? What about this one: Why do you trust some people right off the bat, and yet for others, there’s something about them that you can’t quite put your finger on but you doubt their level of trustworthiness. There are concrete […]

To say that life in China moves ‘quickly’, may be an understatement. Breakneck speed may be a better descriptor. Or… Bustling. Brisk. Accelerated. Hurried. Immediate. Hasty. Sudden. Rushing. Jerky. Aggressive. Dynamic. Do you feel It? — That chaotic energy surrounding you as you hustle down the street? Does your calendar feel it, as every moment […]

Chances are you spend some amount of time speaking in front of an audience, whether it’s in the board room delivering status updates, in a classroom inspiring genuine learning, or even in your home motivating the troops out the door on time. No matter your platform, the truth is, there’s always room for improvement, always […]