by Helen Iwata | Apr 27, 2020 | All, Announcement, Communication, Personal Development, Podcast
“Retreat” means to withdraw or go back. It has a meaning of “getting away from something.” I first experienced a retreat during my corporate days. We had a company retreat where all the employees went away together for a few days. We stayed in a fancy hotel and did...
by Helen Iwata | Apr 6, 2020 | All, Announcement, Communication, Personal Development, Podcast
I’m really happy to see more people speaking positively about working from home now. Have you noticed that? Yes, there is much horribleness related to the coronavirus situation, but I’m convinced that we’ll see lots of positives too once we return to the new normal...
by Helen Iwata | Jan 13, 2020 | All, Announcement, Communication, Personal Development, Podcast
If you’re like many of the Japanese women I coach, you probably have doubts about being able to achieve great results. You think that others can do it, but you’re not good enough. Maybe you’re scared to take “massive action.” Or you set big goals for yourself and then...
by Helen Iwata | Dec 30, 2019 | All, Announcement, Communication, Podcast
As another year comes to a close, you may hear people asking, “How was your year?” If you’re like most people, you’ll find it very easy to remember the bad parts. In fact, you may even say it was a horrible year because of several bad things that happened. Did you...
by Helen Iwata | Dec 23, 2019 | All, Announcement, Communication, Podcast
Do you have traditions for Christmas? Is it just a normal working day for you in Japan? Or do you do something special with your family, your friends, or even just for you? I’m British and have lived in Japan for almost 30 years. Christmas is always a special and...
by Helen Iwata | Oct 14, 2019 | All, Announcement, Communication, Podcast
You may have heard that it’s good to give your conclusion first in today’s business world. This is because many people are busy and want to get straight to the point. This can apply to your presentations, meetings, and emails. But if you’re Japanese, do you feel a...
