Mr Jonathan的办公室
《Mr. Jonathan的办公室》是一档专门给在英语世界工作的华人的播客。每一期，我们会聊聊怎么在西方职场有效沟通，跨越文化鸿沟。Let's be the "great communicator" in the Western workplace.主播介绍Jonathan Li两届加拿大全国演讲冠军，前 Shopify 商业运营总监，小红书粉丝超15万。Hi, I'm Jonathan. Welcome to my show. My philosophy is simple: "If you don't know how to tell your story, you won't be see, no matter how capable you are."Let's talk.
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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, you walk in with a checklist:
“I finished X, I’m working on Y, I’ll start Z next week.”
Showing your progress line by line feels like you’re showing your value.
But in fact, all you’re showing is that you’re obsessively focused on tasks, not outcomes.<...
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…
They start working against you.
And that’s not because you’re not hard working enough or not smart enough.
It’s because your career KPI changed, and nobody told you.
The most common phases where the KPI changes are as follows: Junior IC, Senior IC, People Manager, and Director...
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 want that.”
But you struggle to actually get influence, because of one problem.
Everyone talks about influence.
Yet, few explain what it actually costs.
In this podcast, we discuss what true influence without authority costs, and how you can achieve it consistently in the Western workplace.
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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 work.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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When managing up makes things worse
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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.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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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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3 career lessons to change your life in 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.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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3 Micro-Habits That Make People See You as a Leader at Work
You don’t need a title to lead.
In this episode, I break down 3 micro-habits that make people treat you like a leader, before the promotion ever comes.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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How to be a social butterfly at your office holiday party
You don’t need to be more interesting. You need to be more interested.
In this episode, I break down the therapist-style conversation techniques that turn awkward office parties into real connection, so you can bring out your inner social butterfly.
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How to build unforgettable presentations at work
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If you want promotions, visibility, and confidence in Western workplaces, this episode is your shortcut.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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How to grow your career faster than you thought possible
If you’re working hard in your career but not growing, you're probably doing one of three things wrong.
Here’s the simple framework that finally helped my career make sense, and might change yours too.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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This episode unpacks the shift from compliance to connection, and the simple moves that instantly change how leaders see you.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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A daily hack to improve your workplace English
You’re not slow or shy, your brain is just tired from overthinking in English.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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This is how to always get good performance reviews
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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You train your manager how to treat you. Train them well.
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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Career Coaching: https://www.mrjonathanoffice.com/career-coaching
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