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- A conversation with Anne Crescini Have you ever fully considered that the Japanese concept of “gaman” (putting up with things) has a positive and a negative side, depending on the situation? For example, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, we have to gaman as...
- A conversation with Anne Crescini Public speaking is nerve-wracking for most normal people. But can you imagine a child with a stutter ultimately making a career out of speaking in front of people - in her non-native language? How did she get here? Through curiosity...
- A conversation with Yumi Inukai You’ve probably heard of “time management,” right? But have you ever fully considered that you can’t manage time? Time just keeps going, no matter what you do. The key to business success and happiness is to manage your energy. This...
- A conversation with Haruko Kawashima When you face a difficult situation, do you keep crying, yelling, and complaining? Or do you start to look for something better - a solution, perhaps? This second approach is a sign that you’re a leader. Leadership isn’t about...
Have you noticed that you’re usually expected to be productive every day at work? Well, as a woman, do you have the same level of energy every day? No, right? Some days, you’re bursting with energy and full of enthusiasm. Other days, you just want to curl up in bed...
How often are you using Zoom these days? Only a few months ago, I regularly had to explain what Zoom was when Japanese managers and executives were signing up for my online coaching and programs. Now, it seems that most Japanese business professionals are familiar...
Do you use weak words in meetings? Do you know what weak words are? I’ve noticed that many of my Japanese corporate clients and online students use weak words. The good news is that it’s a habit that you can fix quickly when you’re aware of it. The bad news is that...
If you’re like many of my online students and corporate clients here in Japan, you’re doing more online presentations than before. And you probably feel quite nervous about them, right? Is your message clear? Is your English correct? Can the audience understand your...
- A conversation with Lisa Carpenter Let me ask you, how HARD are you working to succeed in your professional and personal life? What are you doing regularly that - when you actually stop and think about it - really isn’t good for your health, your relationships, or...
Have you been feeling stress more than usual recently? It’s natural to feel more stress in times of uncertainty and when you can’t do things in the way that you’re used to or you want to because stress comes from a feeling of being out of control. In the last few...
- A conversation with Manners Hiroko Have you ever stopped to think about how manners can impact your business performance and job satisfaction? If you’re like most people, probably not, right? Manners isn’t just saying “please” and “thank you.” It’s not just knowing...
“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...