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As 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 episode and more at www.limitlesslaowai.com/expatfinance and email Adrian at Adrian.Bliss@sjpp.asia.

Do 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@revinspires.me.

Throughout 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 however begs to differ. He argues that from the board room, to the classroom stories can and should be integrated every time we address a crowd. In Episode 2 of Jeff Sticky Steps to Creating Killer Presentations Series, he shares with us just how to craft and deliver stories in a meaningful, relevant and tasteful way. See Show Notes for this episode and more online at www.limitlesslaowai.com/stickysteps and as always, message Jeff at jeff@revinspires.me.

With 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 for you and your company. Find Show Notes for this episode and more at www.limitlesslaowai.com/startuplaw and, as always, feel free to connect with Patrick at daipeihong@guocelaw.com.

Does 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.Bliss@sjpp.asia.

New 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 allison.mona@ymail.com.

Most 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 stepping up your presentation game, then you're in the right place. In this first episode in our 10 part Sticky Steps series, Jeff walks us through some tips on how to identify key decision makers or stake holders in your audience and how and why to craft your message just for them. Find Show Notes on this episode and more online at http://www.limitlesslaowai.com/stickysteps and connect with Jeff at jeff@revinspires.me.

Chances 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 further. In this intro episode, Jeff walks you through some of his background and tells you straight up what you can expect from his series. Find notes on this show and more at www.limitlesslaowai.com/stickysteps. Connect with Jeff at jeff@revinspires.me.

In 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 feel free to connect with Patrick at daipeihong@guocelaw.com.

Welcome 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 Adrian.Bliss@sjpp.asia.

What 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 Christine.Wright@hays.co.jp.

Christine 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 Christine.Wright@hays.co.jp.

Christine 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 staff in China, or hop on an international-bound plane on almost a weekly basis, this episode will help you be more effective in your day-to-day. You can connect with Christine at Christine.Wright@hays.co.jp.

It'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 allison.mona@ymail.com. Enjoy!

At 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 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 uber-efficient '3' nature needed it done in one fell swoop!) digging into the intricacies of the Enneagram—a transformative personality inventory process. The applications for the Enneagram for individuals and in the workplace are endless, and what I love about this series is Pete shows us how to utilize this tool to be our best (and worst) selves, and gives us strategies to successfully live

Unlike 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 uber-efficient '3' nature needed it done in one fell swoop!) digging into the intricacies of the Enneagram—a transformative personality inventory process. The applications for the Enneagram for individuals and in the workplace are endless, and what I love about this series is Pete shows us how to utilize this tool to be our best (and worst) selves, and gives us strategies to successfully live and work in China (a typical '6' nation). In just the short amount of time I've been learning about the Enneagram, I've been thrille

Caution: 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 my dining room for five awesome hours (my uber-efficient '3' nature needed it done in one fell swoop!) digging into the intricacies of the Enneagram—a transformative personality inventory process. The applications for the Enneagram for individuals and in the workplace are endless, and what I love about this series is Pete shows us how to utilize this tool to be our best (and worst) selves, and gives us strategies to successfully live and work in China (a typical '6' nation). In just the short amount of time I've been lear

Is 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. He loves the innovations that are taking place from Internet of Things to education technologies and he most loves watching the faces of kids as they learn new things all the time. It inspires him to be a champion and change agent in education, bringing happiness back into kids’ minds and sparking the creativity that they begin to lose from kindergarten on. In his interview, Raj shares how each of us as parents, family, and educators can play a greater role to helping our kids restore their happiness in learning and unders

More 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 and spirituality. Most recently, she is focused on helping couples to conceive through simple lifestyle changes and body awareness and that's the focus of this interview. Hear her Five Steps to your best pre-conception health!

Limitless 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 episode, Margaret leads us in a discussion on food allergies and what resources are available in China, and strategies for staying safe.