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Day Day Up with Mr Jonathan

Day Day Up with Mr Jonathan

By: Mr Jonathan
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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.

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Episodes
  • When managing up makes things worse

    When managing up makes things worse
    Jan 28 2026

    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 how to navigate power without burning out.

    —Links—


    Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching


    Job Search Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/job-search-coaching


    Read my letters: https://mrjonathanoffice.substack.com/


    —Socials—


    Xiaohongshu: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5fc40fdf000000000100a66b


    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrhyzli/


    —Like and Review—


    If you enjoyed this episode, the greatest compliment you could give me is to like and review this podcast. Let’s support free career podcasts for Chinese professionals on the internet.
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    12 mins
  • How to Keep Up in Work Meetings (Even When You Feel Behind).

    How to Keep Up in Work Meetings (Even When You Feel Behind).
    Jan 21 2026

    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.

    —Links—


    Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching


    Job Search Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/job-search-coaching


    Read my letters: https://mrjonathanoffice.substack.com/


    —Socials—


    Xiaohongshu: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5fc40fdf000000000100a66b


    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrhyzli/


    —Like and Review—


    If you enjoyed this episode, the greatest compliment you could give me is to like and review this podcast. Let’s support free career podcasts for Chinese professionals on the internet.
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    10 mins
  • 3 career lessons to change your life in 2026

    3 career lessons to change your life in 2026
    Jan 14 2026

    Many Chinese professionals are great at waiting patiently. But what if waiting is the reason life feels stuck?
    This episode shares 3 hard truths about action, confidence, and beliefs that can change your life right now.

    —Links—


    Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching


    Job Search Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/job-search-coaching


    Read my letters: https://mrjonathanoffice.substack.com/


    —Socials—


    Xiaohongshu: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5fc40fdf000000000100a66b


    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrhyzli/


    —Like and Review—


    If you enjoyed this episode, the greatest compliment you could give me is to like and review this podcast. Let’s support free career podcasts for Chinese professionals on the internet.
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    11 mins
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