by Helen Iwata | Feb 6, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Meetings, Personal Development, Podcast, Presentations
Do you feel anxious about virtual meetings in your business? That’s common for various reasons, such as technical problems, different time zones, and not feeling confident about the impression you’re making on your global colleagues or clients — especially if you’re... 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 16, 2023 | All, Communication, Conflict, Facilitation, Personal Development, Podcast
How often are you rushing to the next meeting, task, or project without really completing or making the most of what you were just doing? When I think back to my corporate days here in Japan, I know I spent much of my time fighting fires – dealing with what was... 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,...