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You’ve probably heard that it’s good to use gestures in presentations, but maybe you feel uncomfortable and aren’t sure how to use gestures. One easy way to get started is to use gestures related to numbers. I’ve lost count of how many presentations I’ve seen in...
Have you ever panicked when suddenly asked to speak at an event or meeting? Speaking in public is scary enough even when you’ve had time to prepare. And worse when it’s impromptu, right? So here’s a quick tip from a recent experience. Attending a Tokyo University...
“Should I start my presentation with an attention grabber or self introduction?” This is a question I received recently. My answer: “It depends on your audience.” Look online for advice on the best way to start a presentation, and you’ll find numerous types of “hook”...
I'm so happy to see more people reading and talking about 英語の仕事術 - a book to help Japanese people communicate with more clarity and confidence in the global workplace. The five chapters cover 1. Listening and questioning 2. Giving presentations 3. Participating in...
“When I’m giving a presentation, what should I do if I don’t know the answer to a question or need time to think?” People ask me this a lot. So let me share four tips here. 1. Paraphrase “Paraphrasing” means repeating in your own words what someone else said....
I love sharing communication tips – especially presentation skills tips – through this blog, the Sasuga! Tips For You free monthly newsletter, and Twitter. I’m passionate about helping people to present with more confidence and clarity, whether in front of big...
While rearranging the chairs in the meeting room of a large corporation in central Tokyo recently, I realized that I now have no qualms about rolling up my sleeves and shifting the room layout to improve the presentation impact. In the past, I might have hesitated and...
This was a question from Stuart Ayre through the Sasuga! Communications website. Thinking the topic might also help others, I’m sharing my response here. I’m assuming two things. First, I know who the audience is and have a clear message that is helpful for them....
I’ll never forget when a European colleague started a serious Japanese business presentation with “Tsumaranai nihongo de moshiwake gozaimasen” (I apologize for my boring Japanese). It was a genuine mistake. He meant to say “tsutanai nihongo” (poor Japanese). The...
A few years ago, I laughed at the idea of learning presentation skills online. You have to be in the room to experience it and get feedback, I thought. I seem to have proven myself wrong. This month, 12 people participated in my live webinar on “How to Wow your...
If you're interested in working with me on presentations, click here. Do you want to improve your presentation skills? Speak with confidence in meetings with colleagues of multiple nationalities? Communicate clearly on global calls? The Sasuga! Presentation Skills...
I was surprised and delighted to receive the flowers in the photo from participants who completed the first five-session Sasuga! Presentation Skills Course. What a beautiful reminder of how everyone's confidence and skills bloomed over several weeks. One participant...