Day Day Up with Mr Jonathan
You don't have to grow your career in the Western workplace by yourself.
Day Day Up is the go-to podcast for ambitious Chinese professionals building global careers.
Each week, host Jonathan Li; a Chinese-Canadian director turned career coach, shares practical stories and step-by-step strategies on communication, confidence, and career growth in Western companies.
Learn how to:
- Speak confidently in meetings and interviews
- Build influence with your manager and coworkers
- Navigate cultural differences at work
- Grow faster, perform better, and feel more confident
Whether you’re a Chinese immigrant, international student, or bilingual professional, Day Day Up helps you thrive abroad: day by day, step by step.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
Day Day Up with Mr Jonathan
Latest Episodes
How to have incredibly productive 1:1s with your manager
Those “boring” weekly 1:1s with your manager? They matter a lot more for your career than you think.Because what you choose to focus on shows how “ready” you are for the next level.If you’re like many Chinese professionals I coach...
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Your Career KPI changed, that's why you're stuck
If you’re a high-performing Chinese professional, at some point in your career you’re going to feel frustrated with your lack of growth.You realize the same strengths that helped you grow in your career don’t just stop working…The...
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Influence at work is about focus, not force
Most people spend a big chunk of their careers trying to be heard.If that’s your frustration, at some point you’ve probably come across the words “Influence without authority”.And you probably thought, “That sounds useful. I w...
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Conflict at work: you have to choose your fighting style.
Workplace conflict is unavoidable in leadership, management, and career growth, but avoiding it comes at a cost.This episode breaks down fight vs flight vs freeze, real feedback conversations, and how strong communication builds trust at wo...
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