by Helen Iwata | Jan 1, 2024 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Personal Development
As we step into the Year of the Dragon, what can we learn from the wisdom of this magical creature? If, in ‘23, you fell victim to overdoing, overthinking, and overcaring (worrying about what others think and always putting them first), now is the time to turn to the...
by Helen Iwata | Dec 5, 2023 | Communication, Conference Calls, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Uncategorized
Have you struggled with language learning as an adult? Or have you ever given up on something else you wanted to do because someone told you it wasn’t possible? English Pronunciation Expert and Coach Aiko Hemingway shared in her recent TEDx Talk at Huntington Beach...
by Helen Iwata | Nov 14, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations
Have you been in a presentation where the speaker is using a laser pointer? This could be in person or online. You see that little red dot shakily attempting to underline a phrase, whizzing from one side of the screen to the other, and even twirling in circles. Have...
by Helen Iwata | Nov 7, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations
If you’re like many busy business professionals, you’re rushing to finish your presentation slides at the last minute and definitely don’t have time to practice your delivery. Sound familiar? Here’s the problem… Your slides may be logical, comprehensive, and...
by Helen Iwata | Jul 18, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Meetings, Personal Development
Oh this is hilarious! I just sat down to write about work distractions and a Facebook Messenger notification popped up. And I checked it – lol! How easily are you distracted by work chat and other instant messaging? Are you sometimes frustrated by...
by Helen Iwata | Jul 3, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations
Have you ever been in a meeting where your colleague didn’t seem to be paying attention or contributing fully? You might feel frustrated. But you probably don’t know what’s going on in that person’s life that could be distracting them. One day, I joined a 1:1 coaching...