Best Wu Ming Podcasts (2024)

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105. How Inclusive Communication Can Help Career Progression - With Ming Wu 47:25

12d ago47:25

47:25

Learn how inclusive communication will help you progress in your career. Today's guest, Ming Wu, is a respected writer and advisor on inclusion, teaching and consulting for top international companies. Drawing from her own experience, Ming shares valuable tips on fostering inclusive and effective communication at work. Learn more about Ming on her …

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106. Navigate Cultural Differences in Business Communication - With Teacher Chanelle 14:11

8h ago14:11

14:11

Learn about the importance of understanding cultural differences in business communication. Find out why cultural awareness is crucial in our increasingly interconnected world and understand how culture influences communication styles and the interpretation of messages. Our guest speaker is also one of our experienced business English instructors a…

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104. Building Confidence in Business English Conversations - With Christina Smith 20:43

26d ago20:43

20:43

Today, we talk to Christina, one of our amazing instructors here at Talaera. Originally from the US and now based in Spain, Christina brings over a decade of experience in teaching English, and has also worked as an administrator and entrepreneur. She shares excellent tips on how you can build your confidence for business English conversations. ✨ B…

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103. Stakeholder Management: Setting Clear Expectations - With ex-Google Sales Specialist 55:21

2M ago55:21

55:21

Managing up, managing down, and managing across are key skills to succeed at work. Find out how to set clear expectations, resolve conflict, and increase your chances of success at work with these insightful tips from Amy Malin. Amy Malin, former Google sales specialist and Director of Learning and Development, is the Founder and CEO of Malin Learn…

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102. Top Skills for an International Business Career - With Slack L&D Expert 44:46

4M ago44:46

44:46

Join us for a fascinating conversation on the key skills you need to succeed in a global company with Helena Nacinovic, Senior Learning Consultant at Slack (that’s right, the giant messaging app for businesses!). 🎙️ Helena Nacinovic is a Learning and Development Expert, with nearly 20 years of experience in corporate learning, who specializes in di…

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Comics Journalism in Taiwan: The Reporter File 31:25

6M ago31:25

31:25

This episode’s host, Adina Zemanek, invited Sherry Lee, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of the non-profit, independent media organization The Reporter, for a conversation on a recent graphic journalism series, The Reporter File. We talked about what inspired the inauguration of this series and its role alongside traditional news reporting, t…

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Book Chat: Eco-translation from Taiwan and Wu Ming-yi’s The Stolen Bicycle 單車失竊記, with Darryl Sterk 32:13

8M ago32:13

32:13

In this episode, our host, Ti-han, invited Dr Darryl Sterk, a Canadian eco-translator who is now based in Lingnan University in Hong Kong and dedicated his work in Taiwanese eco-literature and translation. In our conversation, Darryl told us how he ends up choosing a career path for eco-translation and how he defines “eco-translation” in his own wa…

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101. Seven Tips to Use English Confidently at Work 40:38

10M ago40:38

40:38

Get 7 practical tips to feel more confident speaking English at work. After a summer break, we're stronger than ever. More tips, more stories, and a very exciting opportunity to improve your business English skills for free until the end of November. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.…

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Book Chat: Literature in the Age of the Anthropocene: An Ecocritical Study of the Taiwanese Writer Wu Ming-yi 31:39

11M ago31:39

31:39

Hello everyone. This is Ti-han 張迪涵_, one of the hosts of our Taiwan On-Air podcast series, sponsored by the European Association of Taiwan Studies and today we are here for a Book Chat. Our guest today is a rising-star French scholar who specialised in Taiwanese and Chinese literary studies and translation, Professor Gwennaël Gaffric from Universit…

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Film Chat: Hsin-Chien Huang on VR Film in Taiwan 36:01

12M ago36:01

36:01

The host was Adina Zemanek, in conversation with Hsin-Chien Huang, a new media creator with a background in art, design and digital entertainment, whose works have been exhibited and won awards at many renowned international venues. We talked about his experience in creating immersive films, major themes his works have addressed, the role of immers…

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100. Have More Productive Conversations at Work 42:30

1y ago42:30

42:30

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get tangled up in miscommunication, especially in the workplace. We've all been there, haven't we? A meeting that takes longer than planned, a team discussion that just doesn't seem to move forward. These situations can be frustrating, and they eat up our precious time. For our special 100th episode, we'll …

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Academic Chat: "Detention" and Other Horror Videogames: Avatars, Memory and Trauma 35:38

1y ago35:38

35:38

The host of this episode, Adina Zemanek, interviewed Chee-Hann Wu, who obtained her PhD in Drama and Theatre from the University of California, Irvine and UC San Diego. They talked about the following themes: horror videogames in Taiwan and historical trauma; the potential roles of such games for local and international audiences, and thus for Taiw…

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99. Convice your teams with the Rule of Three 4:25

1y ago4:25

4:25

Whether you're trying to convince your team to adopt new software, explaining a complex concept, or looking to make your business pitch more convincing, the rule of three will help you sound more persuasive. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.By Talaera Business English Communications Training

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Book Chat: "The Suspended Island: Taiwan and the Balance of the World" (LUISS UP, 2022) 33:53

1y ago33:53

33:53

In this podcast, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews Dr Stefano Pelaggi, Adjunct Professor at Sapienza University in Rome. The two discuss Dr Pelaggi’s most recent book, L’Isola Sospesa. Taiwan e Gli Equilibri del Mondo (The Suspended Island: Taiwan and the Balance of the World) published by LUISS University Press in 2022. In this engaging chat, Dr …

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98. Craft Compelling Email Subject Lines 5:27

1y ago5:27

5:27

Boost your email open rates with effective subject lines. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.By Talaera Business English Communications Training

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97. Writing for Impact: Tips for Concise Writing 13:20

1y ago13:20

13:20

What if I told you that you can communicate your business ideas more effectively with fewer words? In this episode, you will learn how to write concisely without losing any meaning. Read all the tips on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/concise-writing ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.…

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96. Decoding Legal Jargon: Commonly Used Legal English Terms Explained 10:00

1y ago10:00

10:00

Confused by legal English terms in business? Listen to this episode as we decode commonly used legal English terms and provide real-world context that helps you understand and use these terms with confidence in your daily business interactions. Whether you're navigating a contract, reviewing a partnership agreement, or simply want to enhance your b…

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95. Understanding the Business World in Denmark - With Kate Dahl 52:08

1y ago52:08

52:08

🎙️ We recently had the pleasure to talk to Kate Dahl about how to better understand the professional world in Denmark. (Cool fact: our co-host Simon Kennell is half Danish 🙂🇩🇰). In this episode, you'll learn learned: - How to navigate workplace dynamics and cultural nuances in Denmark. - The importance of honing your intercultural communication ski…

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94. Get Ahead in the Workplace with these 6 Work-Related Idioms 9:05

1y ago9:05

9:05

While the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day in September, many countries around the world celebrate International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, on May 1st. So what better way to kick off the month than with these 6 work-related idioms? Learn their meanings with a little story and examples and check the meanings and examples on this Linked…

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93. How to Ask "How are you?" During a Crisis - With Alex Bair 47:21

1y ago47:21

47:21

Small talk can be a powerful tool for building connections, promoting resilience, and demonstrating empathy. But how can you do it effectively during difficult situations such as a crisis, a war, or a natural disaster? Is it still OK to ask ‘How are you’ when we know they are not OK? In this episode, we invite Alex Bair, who has a wealth of experie…

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92. How to Use Tone of Voice to Improve Your Leadership Skills 15:13

1y ago15:13

15:13

What do Oprah Winfrey, Simon Sinek, and Jacinda Ardern have something in common? They are considered some of the most respected leaders of our time. They are inspiring, passionate, and empathetic, and they have each made a significant impact in their respective fields. But how do they convey those qualities? In this Talaera Talks episode, we explor…

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91. What To Do When You Can't Find the Right Word? 10:07

1+ y ago10:07

10:07

When English is not your first language, it is normal to get nervous and have the fear of not finding the right word. Getting stuck in the middle of a sentence is more normal than you might think –especially when you are in front of your manager or other native-English speakers. This episode will help you navigate this situation. Read more on this …

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90. How to Run More Successful Meetings with Felix Zeltner 44:59

1+ y ago44:59

44:59

With different time zones, languages, cultures, and communication styles in play, it's easy for virtual meetings to lose their effectiveness or fail altogether. We talk to Felix Zeltner, award-winning journalist and author, about how to run effective meetings. Read all the notes here: How to Run Effective Virtual Meetings with Multicultural Teams F…

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89. Hi, Hey, or Dear? Choose the Right Email Greeting 10:01

1+ y ago10:01

10:01

✉️ Learn how to choose the right email greetings for every situation. Read all the email greetings you'll need for work on the Talaera blog: https://blog.talaera.com/email-greetings ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.By Talaera Business English Communications Training

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Academic Chat: Reflecting on Hu Tai-li’s Indigenous Ethnographic Work in Taiwan 11:49

1+ y ago11:49

11:49

In this episode, our host, Niki Alsford, invites Prof Scott Simon, the Chair of Taiwan Studies at the University of Ottawa, to share his thoughts and reflections on Prof Hu Tai-li 胡台麗, who pioneered documentary ethnography in Taiwan. Prof Simon talks about how he considers Hu's contributions and influence in academia, especially on the subject of e…

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Book Chat: "Human Glitches" (2020) 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

34:48

In this episode, our podcast host, Ti-han Chang, invited Ms Lin Hsin-hui, a bourgeoning Taiwanese Sci-fi writer to talk about her award-winning short story collection, Human Glitches. Lin comments on our transforming process as cyborgs. For Lin, sci-fi no longer represents futuristic imagination, but the very reflection of our technologically condi…

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Book Chat: "Taiwan’s Green Parties. Alternative Politics in Taiwan" (Routledge, 2021) 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

29:00

In this podcast, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews Prof Dafydd Fell, Director of the Centre of Taiwan Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. The two discuss Prof Fell’s most recent book, “Taiwan’s Green Parties. Alternative Politics in Taiwan” published by Routledge in 2021. In this engaging chat, Prof Fell shares with th…

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88. Impactful Presentation Structure - Bottom-Up or Top-Down? 7:47

1+ y ago7:47

7:47

When you want to convince an audience, do you prefer to explain the context first, then provide arguments, and then end with your conclusion or suggestion? Or do you prefer to get to the point faster and start with the proposal, and then add supporting arguments to justify it? In this episode, we’ll take a quick look at bottom-up and top-down appro…

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Film Chat: Vietnamese Refugee Camps in Penghu 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

In this podcast, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews the Taiwanese movie director Asio Liu on his most recent movie project on the Vietnamese refugee camps in Penghu. Many of us are familiar with the inexorable flow of Vietnamese boat people right after the end of the war in Vietnam. Though, very few know that some of the Vietnamese boat people land…

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Book Chat: Comics in Taiwan 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

42:05

For this installment, we had the pleasure of hosting Norbert Danysz, a PhD candidate at Université Lumière Lyon 2. We chatted about recent developments related to comics in Taiwan – the definition of “Taiwan comics”, their typology, and state promotion of this medium with the aim of building Taiwan’s soft power. To find out more about niche and mai…

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Book Chat: Queering the Anthropocene in Taiwan Sci-Fi 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

34:15

In this episode, we have the pleasure to have Mr Chi Ta-wei, a renowned Taiwanese writer, talk about his acclaimed LGBTQ+ novel, The Membranes. Chi reviews this work which was published in the 90s and provides his reflection on how to re-read the novel in the context of the Anthropocene. We also chat about the influence of Japanese manga and anime …

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Film Chat: Queer, Sci-Fi and the Family 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

38:28

For this installment, we had the pleasure of hosting Maja Korbecka, a PhD candidate at Freie Universitat Berlin. We chatted about five East Asian films released between 2016 and 2022, and the topics of queer, sci-fi and the family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Northern Institute of Taiwan Studies

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Book Chat: "Puppets, Gods and Brands. Theorizing the Age of Animation from Taiwan" (U Hawaii Press, 2019) 56:24

1+ y ago56:24

56:24

For this instalment, we had the pleasure of hosting Teri Silvio, who works as Research Fellow at the Academia Sinica Institute of Ethnology. We chatted about Teri’s recently published book, Puppets, Gods and Brands. Theorizing the Age of Animation from Taiwan (2019), her previous work and current projects. To find out more about performance and ani…

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Book Chat: Oceanic Writing 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

53:48

In this episode, our host, Ti-han Chang, conducted an interview chat with the ecowriter, Liao Hung-chi about his oceanic and cetacean writings. The interview covers the writer's view on the oceanic narrative formation in Taiwan, his perspective on non-human agency and Hokkien (Hoklo) language employment in literary writing, as well as his dedicatio…

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Film Chat: "Whale Island" (2020) 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

55:51

In this episode, our host, Ti-han Chang, conducted an interview chat with the film director, Huang Chia-chu about his making of the eco-film, Whale Island (2020). The interview covers the Director's engagement with this amazing project to tell a "sea story" of Taiwan, his encountering with the writer, Liao Hung-chi and the photographer, Jin Lai, hi…

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87. Get Your Message Across - 4 Tips on Clear Speaking 11:30

1+ y ago11:30

11:30

One of the biggest challenges we face when speaking in front of other people is to speak clearly. How can you make sure that you got your message across? In this episode, you will get four quick tips that will help you speak clearly in meetings and presentations. Read all the tips in this blog post: 8 Useful Ways to Make Your Point With Precision &…

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Book Chat: "Women Migrants in Southern China and Taiwan" (Routledge, 2021) 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

In this podcast, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews Dr Beatrice Zani, author of the book Women Migrants in Southern China and Taiwan. Mobilities, Digital Economies and Emotions, published by Routledge in 2021. The two scholars chat about novel ethnographic methods, such as itinerant ethnography and digital ethnography, solidarity between migrant wo…

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Book Chat : "The Great Exodus from China: Trauma, Memory and Identity in Modern Taiwan" (Cambridge UP, 2020) 53:23

1+ y ago53:23

53:23

In this podcast, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews Dr Dominic Meng-hsuan Yang, author of the book The Great Exodus from China: Trauma, Memory, and Identity in Modern Taiwan published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. The two scholars chat about important turning points in the production of the book, the author’s positions. Most importantly, h…

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86. Schedule Meetings with these Phrasal Verbs 7:30

1+ y ago7:30

7:30

Phrasal verbs can be confusing for non-native English speakers. Move up, call off, run over... What do they all mean? Listen to this short story and learn the most important phrasal verbs to schedule a meeting. Did we miss any? Tell us on this LinkedIn post. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.…

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85. Reduce Your Accent in English... Or Not! 9:56

1+ y ago9:56

9:56

What do Arnold Schwarzenegger and accent reduction have in common? Spoiler: your goal should not be to get rid of your accent but to be clear. Listen to Arnold's story and get some great tips to reduce your accent in English... or not! Get all the tips on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/reduce-accent-english ✨ Business English training for caree…

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84. Build Rapport, Close More Deals 10:02

1+ y ago10:02

10:02

Building rapport is about developing mutual trust, friendship, and understanding with someone. This communication skill can be incredibly beneficial to your career – it helps you to establish long-lasting relationships, close more deals, and improve your performance at work. In this episode, we explore 7 quick tips that will help you build rapport …

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83. Follow-Up Emails - How to Get A Response 10:32

1+ y ago10:32

10:32

If you regularly communicate via email, you'll probably need to follow up often to get what you need. In this episode, we show you an effective way to follow up and actually get a response. Read all the tips on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/follow-up-email ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.…

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82. How to Apologize Effectively 15:16

1+ y ago15:16

15:16

Discover how different cultures apologize and learn an effective framework to say sorry effectively and sincerely. Get the summary on this LinkedIn post. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.By Talaera Business English Communications Training

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81. Overcome Cultural Barriers at Work: 3 Steps 9:50

1+ y ago9:50

9:50

Are you aware of the cultural differences within your team? This episode will help you keep communication open and effective with your global remote team. Read the full post: How To Overcome The Top 4 Communication Barriers In The Workplace ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.…

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80. Make Your Voice Heard! Speak Up with Confidence 9:35

1+ y ago9:35

9:35

Speak up with confidence in meetings with these 3 simple steps. Get the episode summary on this Talaera LinkedIn post. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.By Talaera Business English Communications Training

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79. How to Ask for Help Professionally 11:58

1+ y ago11:58

11:58

Asking for help at work can be very scary. And yet, the vast majority of people who do great work (and get awarded for it) ask for advice and help from others. In this episode, Simon walks us through the different steps one should take to ask for help professionally. Get the summary on this LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li…

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78. How to Stick to New Habits 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

Many of us set New Year’s resolutions yearly, but only 9% successfully keep those resolutions. In this episode, we discuss goal-setting and research-backed strategies to stick to new habits. Check out the episode notes here: https://blog.talaera.com/stick-to-new-habits ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for f…

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77. Other Ways to Say Thank You - Talaera Bits 8:01

1+ y ago8:01

8:01

Saying "thank you" more often at work can have a very powerful impact. But are there other ways of expressing appreciation? How do we say 'thank you' in a professional way? Read all the notes and additional ways to say "thank you" on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/other-ways-to-say-thank-you ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign …

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76. Giving Effective Peer Feedback - Talaera Bits 10:56

1+ y ago10:56

10:56

Peer feedback, or the art of evaluating your colleague's performance, has vast potential for change and improvement, but only if done correctly. In this short episode, you will learn effective tips and examples to give effective peer feedback. Expand your knowledge with these 14 Effective Tips to Give And Receive Peer Feedback: https://blog.talaera…

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75. Top Strategies to Become a Better Communicator - Talaera Talks 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

31:16

Effective communication is important in almost every aspect of life. To get that job, to enjoy more stimulating interpersonal relationships, or to close that deal. Communication makes the world go round! In this episode, our hosts pick their top three strategies that make you a better communicator. Grab all the other tips in this post: 14 Simple Ru…

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