In this episode, we're joined by Janine Jakob, a global citizen born in Germany who relocated to China six years ago to pursue a double master's degree. Janine's transformative journey began when she discovered the profound link between happiness and success. Following her instincts, she decided to stay in China and establish her coaching business Full Potential Partners, dedicated to helping individuals lead happier lives and achieve peak performance.

Janine shares her transition from a corporate career at HP to entrepreneurship, discussing the unique challenges she confronted as an entrepreneur in a foreign culture and how she overcame them through unwavering determination and creativity.

Janine strongly believes in the inseparable connection between happiness and success, which she endeavors to integrate into the business world. During our conversation, we delve into the intriguing dynamics of embedding happiness within company culture in China and address societal attitudes toward happiness and mental health.

Janine elucidates her multifaceted roles as a coach, trainer, and consultant, emphasizing her commitment to helping individuals and companies achieve peak performance while fostering happiness. She underlines the pivotal role of company culture and the importance of effective leadership, especially in the unique context of China.

Additionally, Janine shares her inspiring journey of creating "Monday Morning Motivation" (MMM), a thriving community dedicated to fostering positive habits and happiness. She humbly reflects on the impact of MMM and the profound satisfaction it brings, despite being a volunteer-based endeavor.

Our conversation concludes by exploring the significance of open-mindedness, effective communication, and cultural understanding in the global business landscape, and highlighting the importance of collaboration, balance, and finding win-win solutions in our increasingly interconnected world.

Janine's contagious positive energy is bound to uplift your spirits. I hope you will enjoy her happiness-filled insights.

Contact details of Janine Jakob:

Websites: www.fullpotentialpartners.net and www.thegrowthzone.global

E-Mail: fullpotentialpartners@outlook.com

WeChat: janine_ja

LinkedIn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janinejakob7/

Wechat video channel: 安丽彦JanineJakob

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Instagram.com/janinejakob7

Douyin: 安丽彦JanineJakob

Tik Tok: coachjaninejakob

Bilibili: JanineJakob

Facebook: shorturl.at/fCU23

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcNW0KV8eHAO6aLQ7yFbU7g

You can purchase Janine's book "Be the Coach of Your Life" via: https://www.amazon.nl/Be-Coach-Your-Life-Resources-ebook/dp/B0B697BX1X/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_nl_NL=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=22JMOPAB7KHFZ&keywords=be+the+coach+of+your+life&qid=1697138030&sprefix=be+the+coach+of+your+life%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-5

You can watch or listen to the podcast on the following platforms:
🌱 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AjsFauZWqDU

🌱Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23MDLHw0ZIZEo05AsNhwjq

🌱 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-cultures-our-world/id1650591999

🌱 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMDY5NTYxLnJzcw

🌱 Buzzsprout Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2069561

More information about Our Cultures & Our World Podcast: https://iibboo.com/podcast/. Here you can also discover a lot of fascinating tips from my podcast guests on how to do business in China and how to connect with Chinese people.