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An Interview With Helen Iwata, Founder and President of Sasuga Communications K. K. Hellooooooo! I’m Helen Iwata of Sasuga Communications K. K., based in Tokyo. And I’m here to help you communicate with clarity and confidence in global business. You’re reading part of...
In my last post, I introduced the benefits of picturing your communication as a game of tennis - with the ball going back and forth between the players. That’s not always the best game to play though. I should be polite on conference calls and let others speak, right?...
This week and next, I’ll share two common communication styles that I often see among my corporate clients. These communication styles don’t work well. If one of these sounds like your style, I have a new approach for you - so that you can communicate more effectively...
An Interview With Japanese Marketing Expert May Nakamura I discovered May Nakamura when she found out about me through Emiko Rasmussen of the Her Confidence Her Way podcast. May contacted me, asking to chat and learn more about what I do. I was inspired by May’s...
- An Interview With Makeup Artist Nobue Doi What kind of communicator do you want to be? I want to be a communicator who helps to press people’s buttons to “on”. What “on” means depends on the person. It could mean to be happy, energetic, playful, smart,...
When was the last time you were annoyed with someone? You were sure that what happened was the other person’s fault. Have you heard the saying “When you point your finger at someone else, three fingers are still pointing back at you”? This was my experience recently....
"I get so nervous about speaking in public.” Many clients tell me this when we start working together. And my response is usually, “Good. That means you’re a normal human being.” As human beings, from primitive times, we have needed to be part of a group to survive....
An Interview With Kyoko Bowskill, Founder Of Link Don’t you LOVE furoshiki? So many great designs and you can use them in multiple ways. I was fascinated when I heard Kyoko Bowskill speak about her furoshiki business at a FEW (For Empowering Women) event in...
By Jayne Nakata Five nervous but excited participants arrived at Yumoto Station in Fukushima Prefecture, a little unsure of what lay ahead of us all for the next three days. Our first stop was the foot spa, right outside the station. Soon we were all chatting, and you...
No, that’s not a typo in the title. I’m talking about how you can move physically as a presenter to help move your audience emotionally and get your message across. This follows last week’s post Where To Stand When Giving A Presentation, which highlights the value of...
Have you ever thought about where you stand when giving a presentation? Even when you’re nervous, you can choose a physical position that helps you look and feel more confident. Let’s look at three typical settings in business and public speaking and where to stand...
An Interview With Jayne Nakata, Transformation Retreat Organizer If you think your circumstances are holding you back, look for inspiration to Jayne Nakata. For 15 years, New Zealander Jayne has lived with her wonderful Japanese husband in Fukushima, which is still...