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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 • 15 episodes
Day Day Up with Mr Jonathan
Latest Episodes
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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When managing up makes things worse
Most “manage up” advice fails because it assumes your boss is rational. In this episode, we unpack what to do when power isn’t logical, and how to protect your career anyway. Learn what to do when managing up doesn't work, and ho...
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How to Keep Up in Work Meetings (Even When You Feel Behind).
What if “keeping up” in work meetings as an ESL speaker isn’t about speaking faster or sounding smarter?In this episode we discuss how ESL professionals can lead by slowing things down and bringing clarity, not by out-talking everyone.
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