Michelle teaches global leaders how to build cultural intelligence, psychological safety, and inclusive communication across APAC and beyond. She teaches in English and Mandarin and is the founder of Elephant Communications and an ICA-certified coach and CQ Fellow (2026).

Tang Xin is a global Chinese expat with decades of experience in multiple countries. He has worked for Chinese and foreign companies both in and outside of China. He currently resides in Chengdu with his family.

Renaud is the founder of Sofeast. He started working on the ground in China for foreign buyers in 2006. He writes practical advice for importers several times a week on the qualityinspection.org blog.

Elliott is an executive coach, corporate trainer, and writer who focuses on how Chinese leaders and organizations interact with their global employees and the public.

Dan Harris is a founder of Harris Sliwoski, an international law firm with lawyers in Los Angeles, Portland, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Seattle, China, and Spain. He represents companies doing business in emerging market countries, mostly in Asia and Latin America.