Renowned Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama, whose visionary designs have left an indelible mark on our nation and the world, passed away at the age of 93. In his 8 decades of career he and his firm designed many iconic buildings…
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Raymond Moriyama and His Cathedral -by Kathy Jia-Jones
Tagged with: interactive museum, Ontario Science Centre, Raymond Moriyama's legacy
Posted in Blog, English Blog, Leadership
Posted in Blog, English Blog, Leadership
Congratulations to Olivia Chow – Toronto’s Newly Elected Mayor!
Congratulations to Olivia Chow – Toronto’s Newly Elected Mayor! Olivia Chow’s historic win not only makes her the first mayor of Chinese descent but also the first mayor of colour in Toronto’s history. It sends a resounding message that individuals from visual minority backgrounds can rise to leadership positions and make a profound impact.
Tiger and Tigress
This article is about the Year of the Tiger and Kathy Jia’s beloved Grandma, her guardian tigress. Continue reading
Posted in Blog, English Blog
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day during COVID is different yet worthwhile. It brings back the fond memories of our family trip to Britain and Ireland, as well as the not-so-distant fun events. Continue reading
Chien-Shiung Wu, Female Chinese American Honoured in US Stamp
Chien-Shiung Wu吴健雄, female Chinese American and one of the top nuclear physicists of the 20thth century, is honoured in US Stamp. Continue reading
Thanks Grandma
Thanks Grandma, a touching and personal story about Kathy Jia-Jones role model and a part of the history in China that is not well known to the West Continue reading
Posted in English Blog
Thanks Raptors
Raptors’ win unites Canada and Canadians, and adds pride to Kathy’s 30th anniversay of living in Canada. Continue reading
Building Cross-Cultural Competence – Key Points
Building Cross-Cultural Competence by Kathy Jia-Jones was originally published in Financial Post, Executive HR on July 28, 2010. This is an updated and shortened version. Continue reading
Ten Tips to Help Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) Improve Public Speaking Skills
With their talents, abilities and unique perspectives, internationally educated professionals (IEPs) are making significant contributions to our multicultural workplace. Continue reading
Tagged with: Cross-Cultural Communication and Public Speaking Skills, How to help internationally trained/educated professionals improve public speaking skills, How to help IT professionals improve public speaking skills, Learn Canadians style of business communication, Public Speaking, Step out of comfort zone, Tips for individuals and organizations
Posted in Blog, English Blog, Public Speaking
Posted in Blog, English Blog, Public Speaking
Chinese Business Culture and Etiquette
Understanding Chinese business culture and etiquette, China ready, how to do business with the Chinese, how to succeed in the Chinese market. Continue reading