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- An Interview With Midori Horii Making meetings meaningful, getting your message across, and being productive are crucial if you want to get results and be happy in global business. Get practical tips and inspiration in this interview with Midori Horii, translator...
Perfectionism. We often think we should be perfect - we should do a perfect job, give a perfect presentation, or speak perfect English. But have you ever thought how perfectionism stops you from communicating effectively, stops you from getting the results you want in...
Wahooooooo! I’m thrilled to release the very first episode of the Sasuga! Podcast. My aim is for this podcast to be something that you love to listen to and a resource to help you build your communication skills and confidence for global business. In this episode,...
I just want to make it VERY clear that I’m not working today 🙂 December 25 - Christmas Day - is an important day in my family. One year when I was back in the UK with my parents for Christmas Day, my Japanese boss phoned about work (this was on the landline in the...
How has your 2018 been? For me, it’s been an amazing year of contribution, growth, and joy. I’ve invested heavily in my own development through seminars, courses, and coaching. What I learned clearly had a positive impact on my business, clients, and community, and...
A corporate client emailed me after our recent coaching session and wrote: “It was extremely helpful and eye-opening, and could be a life-changer for me.” When I coach one on one, the topics can cover a range of communication skills, including presentations, meeting...
Do you listen to podcasts? They’re a GREAT way to learn new skills and get inspired. You can also use them to improve your listening skills in your non-native language. If you have a busy schedule, one BIG advantage of podcasts is that you can listen to them on your...
Have you heard of the concept of danshari (断捨離)? This is a Japanese word for decluttering, which literally means “refuse, throw away, separate.” I’ve recently been having fun decluttering my home while listening to a great audiobook: Decluttering At The Speed Of Life...
The less you need to think about what you’re saying in your presentation, the more you can focus on the audience. This makes a great presentation. So today I’m sharing 7 presentation situations and related English phrases that you can use regularly. 1....
Do you ever wonder about the best way to present research findings or other material that includes lots of business data? Clients often ask me about this. How can you communicate large amounts of information clearly, concisely, and in an engaging way? Here are three...
Have you ever wondered what is the perfect number of slides for a 30-minute presentation? Maybe your company has guidelines around how many PowerPoint pages to prepare based on the time you have? Perhaps you’ve heard of time and number stipulations in Pechakucha or...
When Japanese clients ask me how they can improve their English listening skills, I often recommend podcasts. You can easily listen to podcasts while doing something else, such as commuting, exercising at the gym, or doing the housework. Podcasts are free and you can...