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By Sophie Christopher

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Interviewing forward thinking business leaders and professional in Technology, Finance, Strategy, IT, Doing business successfully with your Partners. Tackle issues with a forward looking uniquely global perspective.
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Skill Acquisition Training Programme with Prince Ezebuchi

China Business ForumJul 21, 2022

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Skill Acquisition Training Programme with Prince Ezebuchi

Skill Acquisition Training Programme with Prince Ezebuchi

Prince Ezebuchi is Vice President of the Lagos China Business Initiative, President of the Real Men Network. One of the most promising inspirational young entrepreneurs building a community from the ground up. Join us! 

The Skills Acquisition Training Programme has identified a need for graduates and their employability to be employed after leaving university. They have identified the high unemployment in Lagos. Beyond just providing skills people require mentorship, support, life action plan progress reviews. 

The skills Acquisition Training Programme can expand your professional competency and allowing learning of skills that can change lives.  

Prince Ezebuchi talks about addressing the mental issues and confident levels, hope first. 

" we don't just talk about the success stories we show how to transition from failures to building confident and self acceptance" Prince Ezebuchi. 


Any followers should find the podcast a source of much enjoyment proper microphone placement to retain the natural sounds in our recordings as you would hear them originally. This recording method enable us to provide you with a truly real experience. Real. Natural.  

Jul 21, 202237:13
China Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Four (part Two)

China Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Four (part Two)

Chinese Business Culture Series Four (part Two). 

Chinese Formal Banquet how should you approach them? 

Preparing for a Chinese Banquet.

What to wear at a banquet.

How long does a banquet last. 

Should you take your partner to a banquet. 

Feb 02, 202218:52
Family Offices in GCC/UAE and China series Two with Obediah Ayton

Family Offices in GCC/UAE and China series Two with Obediah Ayton

The Gulfs Growing trading relationship with the Emerging markets in Asia is set to outstrip advanced economies by 2030. With rapid growing trade relationship between Middle East and Emerging markets. 

In this series we talk about The Gulf Trade has increased by 36% in the decade before the pandemic and will climb to Approx US540 billion by 2030. Exceeding the GCC's trade with advanced economics for the first time. 

We look at the Gulf's Economic Diversification Strategy. The UAE has successfully diversified its economy from a single source of income to multiple sources of income from a growing range of sectors and markets including, media, tourism, commercial aviation, telecoms what lesson can be learnt? 

The Middle East focus with in the Gulf region including Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bharain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). 

Note: Microphone placement to retain the natural sounds in our recordings as would you have them originally. This recording method enables us to provide you with a truly real experience. Real. Natural. 

Nov 29, 202138:40
China Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Two

China Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Two

In this podcast series we look at Definition of Culture, culture drivers, where does culture come from? 

Cultural stereotypes, Chinese stereotypes, western stereotypes (from Chinese point of view). The Chinese cultural tradition, Collectivism v Individualism, Sino-Centrism, regional differences, high context v low context cultures, harmony, hierarchy, confucius, 5 cardinal relationships, 5 basic ideas of behaviour, 5 basic values, Chinese business culture, Chinese attitudes towards themselves, superstition face, Quanxti, using intermediaries, class distinction, attitudes to business, the culture of business in China, problems, attitudes to Western business, how westerns are perceived, business relationships, gift giving, corruption, Chinese banquets, etiquette, drinking, bowls, table manners, return banquets. 

Microphone placement to retain the the natural sounds in our recordings as you would have them originally. This recording method enables us to provide you with a truly real experience. Real. Natural. 

Nov 05, 202159:10
Family Office in China GCC and UAE Series One with Obediah Ayton

Family Office in China GCC and UAE Series One with Obediah Ayton

Obediah  Ayton is Chief Operating Officer. The Private Investment Group. (TPIG) interacts with public and private sector financial companies with a core focus on fundraising support, strategic partnerships, and government relations. The HQ is located in Dubai but with a strong international presence through its global investment partners. 

Obediah Ayton is Host of Mandate Monday Live Linkedln. 

In series one we talk about Family structures, succession planning, and many other areas regrading family offices in China, UAE and GCC. 

The recording is based on the proper placement and retain the natural sounds in our recordings, as you would hear them originally. 

Sep 06, 202153:35
In Conversation with Abel Ghani Boudrhana

In Conversation with Abel Ghani Boudrhana

Abel Ghani Boudrhana Impact is clear with, Partners with Giants such as Windsor Energy Group and the Arab Financial Forum. His participation shaping the business world in the Arab Financial Forums and Currently in the Fintech and digital space that is shaping and changing the world of Fintech and digital transactions. 

The first podcast touches upon Education, Business and Money. Formal Language, Informal Language and Society Language the invisible language in the business. Why speaking another language is a tool for communication. This Podcast is the stepping stone for paving the way for future creatives in the business world and beyond. 

This recording is based on the proper placement and retain the natural sounds in our recordings, as your would hear them originally. The recording methods, enables us to provide you with a truly experience, Real. Natural. 


Jun 29, 202148:07
China The Good the Bad and the Ugly Series one with Professor Steve Brittan

China The Good the Bad and the Ugly Series one with Professor Steve Brittan

Professor Steve Brittan IEng, FIET

Professor Steve Brittan is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology. He began his career in engineering at Cincinnati Milacron Ltd with a six-year apprenticeship before qualifying as a Production Engineer. He advanced through the organization to become Plant Manager, during this period he spent time in the USA and a period of two years on secondment in the Middle East.

He was appointed Works Manager at GKN Hardy Spicer responsible for a £30M manufacturing facility modernisation programme in 1984 before moving to Matrix Churchill Ltd in 1987. He was again involved in projects in the Middle East before becoming Operations Director in 1989.

Following the merger with BSA Machine Tools Ltd he was appointed Managing Director, a position he held since 1992 before transferring to BSA Technologies Ltd in 2015, he now acts as Business Advisor for BSA Tools Ltd.

He has spent a considerable amount of time overseas in China, Taiwan, USA, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Pakistan and the Middle East where he has set up and developed several strategic Partnerships.

Professor Brittan is Past President and Board member of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. Currently he is an elected Council member and has served on the Executive Committee of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce.

He has previously been a Principal Committee member of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), and has also served as Governor at Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) where he was Chairman of the Finance and Business Development Committee.

Professor Brittan specialises in overseas business development with Birmingham City University and sits on the board of the Birmingham China Business Forum.

Jun 29, 202124:28
China Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Four

China Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Four

The China Business Culture series four looks at the legal systems of China, banquets for personal relationships and getting to know your potential business partner. Robin talks about the lack of preparation for doing business in China. Why Translation matters and the importance in business. Why getting the wrong translator can cost your business to fail. Chinese culture and customs. 

Not understanding business culture, history and labour system can cost a business dearly. Chinese law is different from western laws and why you need to know this especially if you are thinking about doing business in China. Why the party that does the work on the contract controls the negotiation with joint venture partner. The advise from Robin Nunley is don't expect a short term thing in China. 

Jun 20, 202155:32
Doing Business in Hong Kong Series One with Belinda Wong

Doing Business in Hong Kong Series One with Belinda Wong

Belinda Wong is the author of Hong Kong Company Secretary's practice Manual and Hong Kong Company Secretary Checklist. Founder and Director of Leader Corporate Services Limited which specializes in company formation and corporate compliance. She is also manages the Startup China Club in Hong Kong which is part of the International Startup Club and an active member of some big Chambers of Commerce in HK. 

Professional qualification: member of the HK Institute of Chartered Secretaries, HK Institute of Directors and HK Securities and Investment Institute. She is also holding a Master Degree in Business Administration (University of Strathclyde, UK) and a Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences (Chinese University of Hong Kong). 

Hong Kong has a population of 7.3 million people and 1.4 million companies registered in Hong Kong. In this podcast we hope to find out why.

Apr 21, 202150:45
Chinese Business Culture Series Three with Robin Nunley

Chinese Business Culture Series Three with Robin Nunley

In series three Robin Nunley talks about the definition of culture, culture drivers, where does culture come from? 

The various cultural stereotypes, Chinese stereotypes and western stereotypes from the (Chinese point of view). We talk about Chinese about face and it reference to a cultural understanding that links the idea of honour, dignity, self worth and prestige that a person feels when in social situations. Face can be lost, given.

Persona relationship in a Chinese context, Renqing (personal relationship), Guanxi (relationship and Mianzi (face) are important concepts in understanding social relationships and people's behaviours.



 

Apr 08, 202151:53
Being Conscious in Business Series one with Dr Azeeza Jalaludee

Being Conscious in Business Series one with Dr Azeeza Jalaludee

In this podcast series part one of 4, we talk about Conscious Business mindset, Parental Conversations, why we are Working like a machine and not bringing the heart into the business. Moving from not enough mindset to abundance way of being. 

Our Guest for this series, Dr.h.c.Azeeza Jalaludeen, is a pioneer in the transformation industry since 2002, from Asia. She is founder of GoGLOBAL Business School, Alumni and Ambassador of "Miracles of Capital Network" and Excellerated Business School and Money & You Program (1978).

An Honorary Doctorate in Global Entrepreneurship Eco-system, Specialisation in Business Networking, from Indian Virtual University for Peace and Education, Registered with United Nations Geneva. 

Weathering various relationship, financial and health challenges, she realised the importance of personal alignment in both mission and business. A Singapore born, multilingual in Mandarin, Tamil, Malay and English, Dr Azeeza is a business alignment mentor. She specialises in connections to global influencers and has access to many funding platforms and strategies for businesses. With clients and partners across the world, she in mission the global peace through global business. 

Mar 23, 202148:37
The Inter-Workings of a freight forwarded with - Andrew Ferguson - JCBF

The Inter-Workings of a freight forwarded with - Andrew Ferguson - JCBF

Wings International specialise in the storage, transportation and shipping of items from the UK and Caribbean Locations. Founded in 2011, Wings International provides transportation solutions. Over the years the company has grown into a leading transportation provider. 

In conversation with Andrew Ferguson we discuss Containers and barrels to international locations, as well as pallet shipping, barrel shipping, box shipping and large container shipping. Andrew has an in-depth knowledge of container shipping. The talk is for those who want to know about the Inter-workings of a Freight Forwarded. 

Feb 18, 202152:11
Chineses Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Two

Chineses Business Culture with Robin Nunley - Series Two

Robin Nunley has nearly twenty years of strategy consulting experience in the Asia-Pacific region. With a wide range of experience in corporate advisory assignments, joint ventures and the raising of finance. 

The Chinese Business Culture series will look at the definition of Culture, culture drivers, where does culture come from?

Cultural stereotypes, Chinese stereotypes, western stereotypes (from Chinese point of view). The Chinese cultural tradition, Collectivism v Individualism, Sino-Centrism, regional differences, high context v low context cultures, harmony, hierarchy, Confucius, 5 cardinal relationships, 5 basic ideas of behaviour, 5 basic values, Chinese business culture, Chinese attitudes towards themselves, superstition face, Quanxti, using intermediaries, class distinction, attitudes to business, the culture of business in China, problems, attitudes to Western business, how westerns are perceived, business relationships, gift giving, corruption Chineses banquets, etiquette, drinking, bowls, table manners, return banquets.

Feb 17, 202156:39
Working Successfully with your Chinese Business Partner - with Robin Nunley Series Two

Working Successfully with your Chinese Business Partner - with Robin Nunley Series Two

Recognise your own cultural profile and how this influences your preception. Gain insights into Chinese business culture, norms, attitudes and business practices, best approaches and attitudes.China is a global giant one in five people in the world is Chines. Doing business worldwide automatically includes China and few international Companies are either not involved with the Chinese or are not considering China as a partner.
In the podcast we will look at the

Jan 26, 202154:39
Working Successfully with your Chinese Business Partner - with Robin Nunley Series One

Working Successfully with your Chinese Business Partner - with Robin Nunley Series One

China is a global giant- one in five people in the world is Chinese. Doing business worldwide automatically includes China and few International Companies are either not involved with the Chinese or are not considering China as a partner. 

The podcast look at how to recognise your own Cultural Profile and how this influences your perception. 

Gain insights into Chinese business cultures, norms, attitudes and business practice, best approaches and attitudes. 

Jan 18, 202149:19