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Day 3 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge
This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 3. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 3 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Yay! Today’s topic is to think about your...
Day 2 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge
This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 2. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is what is your why? Now when I...
Day 1 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge
Before I get into the blog challenge, let me tell you why I'm doing this. Three reasons (gotta love threes!): It's an opportunity to be open. Over the next 10 days, I'll be answering questions from Natalie Sisson’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. I'll be...
The Terrifying Truth Behind My TEDx Talk
Can't see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript {0:00} Hello! In this video, I’m going to share with you the truth behind my TEDxRoppongi talk on September 3, 2016. And along with that I’ll be giving you some tips that I hope will help you the...
The Most Overlooked Role For Meaningful Meetings
I love the emphasis on harmony in Japanese society. But it can lead to two problems in business meetings: • Unquestioned agreement. Everyone agrees on an idea or approach – often proposed by the most senior person in the room – without questioning whether it’s really...
How To Take Notes For More Meaningful Meetings
As human beings, we’re selective about what we remember. And in a global workplace, our interpretations vary about what’s been said or agreed on due to different backgrounds, beliefs, and values. This makes meeting notes mighty important to avoid inefficiency and...
Focus on Happiness in Communication, Not Just Skills
An Interview with Etiquette Expert Hiroko Nishide I was delighted to be introduced to Hiroko Nishide through a former team member. Hiroko is known in Japan as an etiquette expert. She has featured widely in Japanese media and shares her expertise in corporate and...
How To Facilitate A Meeting – Just 3 Things
Let’s make this easy. After all, the word “facilitate” comes from the Latin “facilis,” which means “easy.” It’s the facilitator’s role to make it easy for participants to achieve the meeting goals. Remembering just 3 things will make it easier for you to facilitate...
What Role Do You Play In Business Meetings?
Do you attend unnecessary, unproductive, or uninspiring meetings? As well as being demotivating for attendees, such meetings are a huge and avoidable cost for organizations. Think of the hourly cost of each person in the meeting and how that money or time could be...
How To Speak Confidently On Conference Calls – Part 3
Participants in my working globally workshops often raise the issue of the time difference for conference calls with the U.S. and Europe. Unfortunately, colleagues in those regions sometimes seem to forget about or be unaware of the time in Japan. Or maybe they are...
How To Speak Confidently On Conference Calls – Part 2
In the last post, I recommended dialing in early to conference calls to allow time for technical trouble, hear the important information, and show respect for your colleagues. Dialing in early sets you up for success and helps your confidence. But then comes the big...