“Joann was invited by Viva Women’s Professional Network to talk to our members. She gave an enlightening, knowledgeable talk, peppered with anecdotes and humorous snippets. She is very at ease speaking to a group and fielded questions at the end with honesty and professionalism. A pleasure to have her talk to our group and feedback from some quite old China hands in the audience was very positive.”
Bridget Rooth, President, Viva Women’s Professional Network, (Beijing)
“Joann has spoken for our company events in Beijing on a number of occasions, and has always been one of our top-rated speakers. Drawing on her deep knowledge of and love for China, as well as her years of experience, she has consistently delivered fresh and unique insights into a rapidly changing China.”
Dwight Nordstrom, Chairman, PRI Management and Consulting, Ltd. (Beijing)
“Joann’s wealth of insightful experience and knowledge of China and the Chinese culture, accumulated over her many years living of in China, makes her exceptionally qualified to provide valuable assistance to anyone moving to China. For the past two years, her down-to-earth, practical presentations have helped our new personnel not make as many cultural faux pas; has enabled them to better understand why many things are the way they are; and overall, has helped them settle in faster so their experience here is richer and more productive. I would encourage any group or company to incorporate Joann as one of the main trainers in orienting new personnel to China. It would be decision that you would not regret.”
David Carl, General Director, Business Transformation International (BTI) (Beijing)