Business Communication
In my book Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu, I introduce essential communication techniques for global business.
The five chapters cover
- Listening and questioning
- Giving presentations
- Participating in conference calls
- Facilitating meetings
- Dealing with conflict
The book includes anecdotes from my 3-decade career in global business, activities to put the learnings into practice, and checklists.
The book is available in paperback and Kindle versions.
“The book will give you practical tips …. some that can change the way of working fundamentally as well as some easy wins that you can experiment with right away!“
– Ikuko, senior manager, luxury brand company
12 Essential Phrases for Clear, Confident English Presentations
Make a positive impression, engage your audience, and deliver your message effectively—with simple phrases you can start using today.
This guide gives you
- 12 essential phrases in English (with Japanese explanations) to use in key parts of your presentation
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Tips on when and how to use each phrase—both in person and online
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6 categories of phrases covering greeting, self-introduction, agenda, timing, Q&A, and slides
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A full list at the end for quick review and practice
25 Questions For More Productive Meetings
Do you sometimes feel like you spend a lot of time in meetings, but don’t get great results? Are participants disengaged or even frustrated by the end?
This guide gives you
- 25 useful questions in English and Japanese to help you lead or participate in meetings more effectively
- 5 easy steps to get started asking questions (even if you feel nervous)
- A short action plan to make your next meeting more productive
5-Day Email Challenge
Spend less time on email and more time on what really matters—with a simple, repeatable system
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Get your inbox to ZERO in less than 25 minutes (yes, really!)
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Reduce the number of emails you receive
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Shorten the time you spend responding
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Contribute more clearly and confidently in meetings