by Helen Iwata | Mar 27, 2023 | All, Announcement, Communication, Personal Development, Podcast
When I was in my teens – before I started karate – I used to practice judo. One time, a male opponent got me into an arm lock on the mat. The normal thing to do here is to tap twice to indicate submission. But I didn’t. I didn’t want to give in or give... by Helen Iwata | Mar 13, 2023 | All, Communication, Interviews, Personal Development, Podcast
– a conversation with Kaki Okumura Isn’t it interesting that while Japan often admires and looks to the West for inspiration, the West similarly views Japan? Japanese wellness writer and illustrator Kaki Okumura grew up in the USA and struggled to... by Helen Iwata | Mar 6, 2023 | All, Communication, Conflict, Personal Development, Podcast, Presentations
Do you ever compare yourself to others? You see colleagues at work who just seem so confident, articulate, and on top of everything? You see people on Instagram with the most amazing bodies, beautiful relationships, and fantastic lives? According to a 2022 study,... by Helen Iwata | Feb 27, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Podcast, Presentations
In 2022, Japan ranked 80th for English proficiency out of 112 non-English speaking countries and regions, falling two places compared with the previous year, according to a Swiss study. It’s easy to find media reports that Japan needs to improve its English skills... 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...