by Helen Iwata | Feb 20, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Podcast, Presentations, Uncategorized
“I get so nervous giving presentations.” 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 needed to be part of a group to survive. If we...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 13, 2023 | All, Communication, Interviews, Personal Development, Podcast
– a conversation with Tracey Northcott Do you ever give yourself a hard time? For example, you compare yourself with others. You tell yourself you didn’t do something well enough. You’re convinced you should be getting more done. You struggle to let go...
by Helen Iwata | Jan 30, 2023 | All, Communication, Interviews, Personal Development, Podcast
– a conversation with Randy Channell Soei Have you ever experienced a Japanese tea ceremony? You may see “sado” or “chado” as a form of mindfulness – a lovely moment to escape from the speed and pressures of a demanding job and a busy life....
by Helen Iwata | Jan 23, 2023 | Communication, Interviews, Personal Development, Podcast, Uncategorized
– a conversation with Judy Liu Can you imagine giving away 90 percent of your possessions, living out of a suitcase, and waking up in a different place every 10 days – all while excelling in a corporate career as the head of learning and development for a...
by Helen Iwata | Jan 9, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Podcast, Presentations, Uncategorized
Snowboarding with family for my birthday, it struck me how giving presentations and snowboarding are alike. You may wonder in what way? Well, I remember just after my first snowboarding lesson at the age of 47, I happily started practicing on the easy slopes. Then, I...
by Helen Iwata | Dec 19, 2022 | All, Communication, Interviews, Personal Development, Podcast
To perform well at work, you might think it’s important to build your confidence and communication skills, deepen your industry expertise, manage your time better, and demonstrate more leadership. This is what many of my clients want when they first come to me. And,...