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Wow! I was amazed to receive the Waseda University Teaching Award for my business school course in Strategic Thinking and Effective Communication. I was invited to attend the commencement ceremony and had tears in my eyes as I saw not only students I knew from my...
Do you wonder what to do with your hands when giving presentations? Let me first share with you what NOT to do - three common hand positions to avoid if you want to build trust with your audience and get your message across clearly. 1. The fig leaf The “fig...
I’m so grateful that May Nakamura, creator and host of 自分らしく夢を叶えるラジオ, invited me to be interviewed in the most recent episode of her fabulous podcast (I’ve been a fan since episode 1). Of course we talked about communication skills - especially my top 3 presentation...
“What Is Your Next Move?” An Interview With The Senior Marketing Director in Cardiovascular at AstraZeneca, Miki Sogi I’m delighted to share with you an interview with Miki Sogi. I’ve known Miki for many years. We used to work with each other at McKinsey, and I...
An Interview With Helen Iwata, Founder and President of Sasuga Communications K. K. Hellooooooo! I’m Helen Iwata of Sasuga Communications K. K., based in Tokyo. And I’m here to help you communicate with clarity and confidence in global business. You’re reading part of...
In my last post, I introduced the benefits of picturing your communication as a game of tennis - with the ball going back and forth between the players. That’s not always the best game to play though. I should be polite on conference calls and let others speak, right?...
This week and next, I’ll share two common communication styles that I often see among my corporate clients. These communication styles don’t work well. If one of these sounds like your style, I have a new approach for you - so that you can communicate more effectively...
"I get so nervous about speaking in public.” 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 have needed to be part of a group to survive....
An Interview With Kyoko Bowskill, Founder Of Link Don’t you LOVE furoshiki? So many great designs and you can use them in multiple ways. I was fascinated when I heard Kyoko Bowskill speak about her furoshiki business at a FEW (For Empowering Women) event in...
No, that’s not a typo in the title. I’m talking about how you can move physically as a presenter to help move your audience emotionally and get your message across. This follows last week’s post Where To Stand When Giving A Presentation, which highlights the value of...
Have you ever thought about where you stand when giving a presentation? Even when you’re nervous, you can choose a physical position that helps you look and feel more confident. Let’s look at three typical settings in business and public speaking and where to stand...
An Interview With Jayne Nakata, Transformation Retreat Organizer If you think your circumstances are holding you back, look for inspiration to Jayne Nakata. For 15 years, New Zealander Jayne has lived with her wonderful Japanese husband in Fukushima, which is still...