Let’s just say it: Repatriation is harder than expatriation. I mean, personally I’ve not done it, and for good reason! The thought of going ‘home’ scares me to death after so many years abroad. Apparently I’m not alone either! In this show you’ll hear the story of Lawrence Chi, the owner of The Expat Compass, […]

Our success begins in our mind. I believe that wholeheartedly and I loved this discussion I had with Lawrence Chi, the owner of the Expat Compass, about the mindset or at least the behaviors associated with various mindsets, that set the successful expats apart from those who fail or just don’t get into a good […]

Expatriation on a global scale is becoming more and more competitive and if you’ve been listening to all the other shows in this series with Lawrence Chi, the owner of the Expat Compass, you should know why! The expat life is amazing! So how can you successfully market yourself for an international role? Where should […]

Not all job opportunities are created equal, and assessing your current skill match to a position’s requirements and navigating your future needs can be a tough process of discernment to wade through from your home country—especially if you don’t know the right questions to ask. I sat with Lawrence Chi, the owner of The Expat […]

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 […]

The International Professional Women’s Society, or IPWS, has worked for the past 24 years to create a platform tailoring training, mentoring, and events to the specific needs of professional women in an international. If that’s you, then hear how IPWS can serve you, how you can get involved, and why you should. IPWS meets a […]

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 […]

In our society, negative emotions like pessimism, anger, jealousy, guilt, anxiety and sadness are generally considered emotions that are best kept to our selves, suppressed or simply brushed aside. Don’t believe me? Well, how many times have you said, “Oh, I know shouldn’t feel so angry about this? Or “I know, it’s so silly to […]

If you had to brainstorm a list of the qualities you believe to be most sought after in leadership by Chinese employees, what would you include? How about responsible? Motivational? Caring? Powerful? How might you rank them? I sat with Morry Morgan, co-founder of ClarkMorgan, and learned about a fascinating survey they conducted all around […]

Pete’s Enneagram series has consistently topped the Limitless Charts and so, I’ve invited Pete back on the mic to run a series on, yep, you guessed it… motivation! Pete is all about helping people become the very best versions of themselves and to do that, we all need to an extra dose of motivation and […]