by Helen Iwata | Feb 28, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
Last week, I went to see improv comedy in Shibuya for the first time since the pandemic. I laughed sooooooo much! Have you ever seen an improv show? “Improv” is short for “improvisational theater.” The actors make up the characters, plot, script, and even songs on...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 20, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
Overcoming nerves and improving public speaking…Improving English pronunciation as a native Japanese speaker…If you’re interested in either of these topics, I have some surprising “less effort, more impact” ways that you can improve, so read on.American English...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 12, 2024 | All, Uncategorized
If you’re a business professional using English and Japanese in your workplace, how great would it be if you could quickly improve your communication and work relationships without having to spend hours studying another language? As a Brit with a 3-decade career in...
by Helen Iwata | Jan 30, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
It’s taken me OVER A YEAR to pluck up the courage to post the video of my Burns Night speech! That’s because I don’t usually make fun of people or say rude words – but I do in this speech. Making fun of men and using colorful language is fully expected in the...
by Helen Iwata | Jan 22, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
Have you ever experienced that when you’re reaching a new level of success or happiness, suddenly things start to go wrong? You just got a fabulous new job… You have a fantastic opportunity to speak at a conference… You’re in a wonderful new relationship… You’re just...
by Helen Iwata | Jan 16, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
Have you set goals for yourself in 2024?Maybe you have work goals that you’re expected to meet or personal goals, like improving your English, exercising more, passing an exam, decluttering, finding more time for yourself…In the past, I used to repeat the same pattern...