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As we head into Chinese New Year, return guest and intercultural leadership coach Gabor Holch joins Justin and Aric for a thought-provoking conversation on self-reflection, leadership, and the human condition. Gabor shares how gratitude and perspective helped him overcome recent challenges while embracing the freedom of self-employment. Together, we explore the impact of AI on work, the influence...

Dr. Stewart Desson is a leading expert in psychometrics and is the developer of the renowned personality assessment, Lumina Spark. His approach is a blend of the “analytical” and the “humanistic” for personal and organizational development. He is also on the board of the Association for Business Psychology (ABP) and is the CEO of Lumina Learning.  Yimin Wang is a personality development...

Layla Chen is an English content creator and solopreneur.    She was formerly a trained actor in theatre and film in the UK.   Currently, she provides online training and coaching in English pronunciation, voice and public speaking to native Chinese around the world. She graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama at the University of London with a masters in screen...

Today we talk about the psychology of texting, jumping to conclusions, and if we’re destined to repeat the same failures in life.  We talk about text message etiquette, the psychology behind quick responses, slow responses and no responses, and “closing the loop” with people we have unintentionally ignored.  We talk about jumping to conclusions and making assumptions about others and the...

Ethan Robertson is the host of Wheelsboy 车轮哥, a channel dedicated to offering independent reviews of Chinese cars. His videos have over a million subscribers and are available on YouTube and all mainstream Chinese platforms. Today we talk about the electric vehicle (EV) industry in China, including the rise of Chinese EV brands, the challenges they face globally, their competitiveness, shortcom...

Dr. Brian Wong is a Rhodes Scholar, geopolitical strategist, tech advisor, author and Assistant Professor in Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong. His research examines the intersection of geopolitics, political and moral philosophy, and technology. Brian co-founded and now advises the Oxford Political Review and currently serves as a Fellow and Advisor at the Oxford Global Society, an indepe...

Cymri Chang is a Creative Producer and friend of the show. Today we discuss the human race, whether it's as a species, a political race or literally racing in the Olympics. We talk about if continuing the human species is important to us. We present cases for and against humanity and its impact on itself and all other living things. We talk about ancestry tests and recount our experience on the da...

Jorge Castellanos is a stand-up comedian and was a member of the sketch comedy group Mamahuhu, a popular YouTube series.  He is also the owner of the Shanghai bar called BnC.  He has performed with some of the biggest comedians like Mark Normand, Kyle Kinane and Jim Gaffigan.  Today we talk about Jorge’s experience as a comedian in China, navigating censorship, and insights from hos...

Danny Hu is the CEO of WeCycle and started the largest triathlon community in China.    His platform, STC大铁, has gone from a few hundred people to over 100k members and has helped organize 300+ triathlons and other active events across China.    Today, in the spirit of the Olympics, we talk to Danny about how he got convinced to enter his first triathlon.    We talk...

Daniel Bateman (白德翰) is a content creator of his own social media channel @baidehan focused on being British, business and lifestyle in China.  He is also the host of the "Panda Profits Podcast" and the founder of Brit Bridge, a global consultancy and marketing company. Today we talk about the book "The Game" by Neil Strauss and how it helped Daniel gain confidence in approaching women, da...

Ben Cavender is the Managing Director and Head of Strategy with the China Market Research Group (CMR).  He helps Fortune 500 companies strengthen their brands positions and presence in China's consumer market.  He frequently speaks internationally on innovation, technology, economics and consumer trends.  He is frequently quoted and interviewed by news outlets including The Wall Str...

Tilman Rieger is a conflict mediator, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication expert.  He is the founder of 8C Consulting and an expert in the fields of nonviolent communication, transactional analysis, positive intelligence and team building.  Today we talk about psychological safety in groups, at work and in society.  We learn about creating environments where individuals f...

Justin Hourn is the head coach and co-founder of Refuge Martial Arts.  He is a BJJ black belt, former Australian national wrestling team athlete, international kickboxer, Tedx speaker and youth health & fitness speaker.  Today we talk about fitness trends, wellness, purpose and overcoming adversity.  We talk about purposely not preparing for things so we can react genuinely in t...

Today we talk about the “3 Body Problem”, AI and finding jobs.  We talk about the controversy over the Western adaptation of the show from the original Chinese science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem” and where the limits might be for cultural appropriation.  The conversation shifts to the topic of AI and we debate how much we should really think about it in our daily lives. ...

King Kwesi is a vlogger, street interviewer and English teacher from Ghana, living in China.    His YouTube Channel documents his experiences as an African interacting in Chinese society.    Today we talk about his background from Ghana, growing up in a polygamous family, and his experience living in China as an African.    We talk about why he started the YouTube cha...

Andrea Fenn is an award-winning digital strategist and the CEO of Adiacent, a global digital transformation company.    He was a founding member of the APAC social media team at Ogilvy, a researcher of Chinese social media at Leiden University, and a former journalist for CNN and China Daily.    He has lived 18 years in China working with the country’s evolving digital landscap...

Dylan Briley is the Head Chef at Crush, former Sous Chef at Mr & Mrs Bund, and former chef at Goga in Shanghai.    He is also an artist, culinary consultant and DJ.    Today we talk about digital addiction, self-hate and his experiences working in the restaurant industry, both in the US and China. He recounts a pivotal moment when he had a heart attack while working at a re...

Yimin Wang is a personality development and leadership coach.  He is one of the highest certified people development coaches in China, the CEO of Sense Consulting and the Global Partner of Lumina Learning.  Today we explore the Lumina Spark personality assessment which measures your various personality traits and qualities.  We talk about the concept of paradox in personality, where...

James Hsu is an entrepreneur, podcaster and advisor.  He helps people through the mental and emotional side of entrepreneurship and on the topic of authenticity.  Today we talk about the struggle to be ourselves and pretending to be someone we're not, both in social situations and at work.  We talk about how we are affected by politics and news.  We talk about why James decided...

Dawn Wong is a Stand-Up Comedian in Shanghai.  Today we talk about stand-up comedy in China.  We discuss script vetting, cancel culture and the differences between doing comedy for Chinese and Western audiences.   We talk about gender equality, her influences growing up, and her thoughts on Asian men’s taste in women. We also talk about how female comedians are perceived in China vs...

Richard Brubaker is the Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, Adjunct Professor of Sustainability and Social Innovation, Founder of Collective Responsibility and host of the Sustainable Ambassador and Mission Driven podcasts.  Today we talk about the state of the world through the lens of sustainability.  We get int...

Today we try a bilingual episode speaking Chinese with our guest Julia Shen.  We talk about gender roles, relationships, masculinity, marriage and compare certain interesting behaviors between Chinese and Western culture.  We try to find definitions for Chinese words that may not exist in the English language, and learn some new Chinese sayings at the same time. We talk about Julia's exp...

Today we talk about the flaws in our understanding of the distant past and do some reflecting as we look ahead this year.  We talk about creating and capturing more memories, getting healthier, building habits, guilt and motivation.  We talk about work sabotaging health, failed fitness attempts and seeking progress through habit stacking, incremental progress, self-forgiveness and self-c...

Today we compare our views on artificial intelligence and the human condition.  We talk about the evolution of society and how AI will change the way we all play the game.  We talk about the nature of the 'game' itself.  We talk to ChatGPT, debate its current usefulness and explore positive and negative societal consequences of humanity's advancing capabilities. Don't forget to...

Happy 2024!  Today we listen to some of our favorite songs and talk about the memorable moments in our lives they remind us of.  This is the second volume of our "Life's Mixtape" series in which we combine music listening with podcasting.  Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest D...