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You’re in a meeting, and your senior colleague or a client asks you a question. It’s not something that you can answer easily with confidence. (And it may be even more challenging if this is in your non-native language.) But they expect you to respond. You...
You know you have those times in your life that take you off track? It could be something fun, like finally going on a long holiday. Or it could be something not so fun, like you or your loved ones being unwell. It could last weeks or months. Or it could just...
In my corporate days, I worked in the Tokyo office of a fast-paced and demanding global company. Saying “yes” to tight-deadline requests from clients and colleagues and constantly problem solving was the norm. And I went through burnout more than once. But...
Do you have times when you already feel that you have a lot on your plate and then suddenly - plop - there’s more? You think that you’re at your limit and… Uh, oh, here comes another dollop! It can be work pressure, family problems, illness, unexpected events...
Did you take some time off for Obon last week? I went glamping with my family, which led to this week’s topic. Have you ever done a digital detox - taken a break from digital devices, such as smartphones, computers, or the TV? How did it go? If you’ve never...
Success isn’t something that suddenly happens. Depending on what you want or hope for, it could take years. And have you ever considered this? How you think and what you do during that time makes a HUGE difference to how quickly and easily you succeed. Let me...
What does success mean to you? Have you ever paused to consider that? Perhaps you look at other people and see them as successful. You may like the idea of being successful (even if you sometimes doubt that it’s really possible for you). But how do you know...
A young Japanese woman from the audience came to talk to me after I’d spoken at an event some years ago. In the middle of the conversation, she suddenly stopped and said, “Oh, my English isn’t good. I can tell by the way that you’re looking at me.” I was...
Accidents happen - at work, at home, and when you’re out having fun. How do you react in those situations? What do you learn from those situations? I was visiting family in the UK from Japan. We went on a day trip to a village in North Yorkshire for our...
When you’re busy with work and putting other people first, do you have a tendency to cut down on your sleep, grab whatever food is most convenient, and spend long hours sitting at your desk or in meetings? But have you ever considered the impact this has on...
- a conversation with Cathy Bonczek If you’ve ever wondered… Is the American way the best way of presenting? How do you deal with embarrassment when something goes wrong in your presentation? What’s the fastest way to feel more confident in your communication?...
The other day, I was coaching a lovely Japanese lady who's a working mother and a high performer in a well-known global company. She said she wanted to relax, but she always has sooooooo much to tackle. Then she said something that really struck me: “When I do...