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How To Improve Your Communication In 2017

How To Improve Your Communication In 2017

Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Scroll down for the full video transcript   3 Essentials To Improve Your Communication In 2017 1. Have Courage Step out of the comfort zone! We need to do this to learn something new. And because...

Treasure Your Imperfection In Communication

Treasure Your Imperfection In Communication

An Interview with Tiziana Alamprese, Marketing Director at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Japan I was tickled when I attended Tiziana Alamprese's presentation about pumping more passion into the workplace at an event organized by FEW (For Empowering Women) in Tokyo....

What Should I Ask In Meetings?

What Should I Ask In Meetings?

Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Have you ever been in a meeting where you didn’t agree with what someone said, but you didn’t say anything? Or you didn’t understand something, but you didn’t say anything? Or you thought that you...

Don’t Break Out Of Your Shell!

Don’t Break Out Of Your Shell!

Why do Japanese people hesitate to speak up? What communication skill is a must in the global workplace? What one word can help you develop that skill? What makes a good listener? What’s wrong with breaking out of your shell? These are some of the questions we explore...

What Should I Do With My Hands When Presenting?

Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript What should you do with your hands during a presentation? I have two recommendations. First, use open hand positions. Open hand positions are good to build trust with the audience. And it’s important to...

How Can I Be A Better Listener?

 Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript People often ask me how to be a better listener. And this could be whether you're communicating in your native language or you want to improve your ability in another language, such as English or...

Should I Start With The Conclusion?

Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to this new series, in which I'm answering questions about how to communicate with clarity and confidence in global business. So our question today is "In business, should I start with...

Day 10 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

Day 10 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 10. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 10. It’s Day 10 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge! I’m so happy to have made...

Day 9 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 9. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 9 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is location independence....

Day 8 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 8. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 8 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is having fun. Very often...

Day 7 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 7. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 7 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is overwhelm and...

Day 6 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 6. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello, and welcome to Day 6 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. And in Natalie’s instructions today we are to...