by Helen Iwata | May 12, 2014 | Presentation Skills
Much as you want to build your skills, you may find it difficult to get to workshops. Maybe you’re just too busy or live too far away. Webinars could be your answer. I hosted my first webinar last Saturday. After my presentation for participants of the Japan Exchange...
by Helen Iwata | May 1, 2014 | Presentation Skills
Many thanks to clients, friends, and family for your support during the first year of Sasuga! Communications. Image courtesy of Serge Bertasius Photography, FreeDigitalPhotos.net
by Helen Iwata | Apr 24, 2014 | All, Communication Skills, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills
この記事では、「er（えー）」や「um（えっと）」を言わないようにする方法をご紹介しています。記事は英語です。どうぞお役立てください！ Coaching a Japanese executive in presentation skills a few weeks ago, the first time I asked him to stand up and speak he began with, “I, er, would, er, like, er, to, er…” It was the worst case of the...
by Helen Iwata | Apr 8, 2014 | Presentation Skills
I’ve just been putting the finishing touches to my materials for the Tokyo meeting of the Japan Association of Translators on Saturday, April 19. Even though the focus is children’s book translation, my guess is that this session will offer something for all...
by Helen Iwata | Apr 3, 2014 | Communication Skills
この記事では、コミュニケーションについて学び、改善し、最善の解決策を見つける方法についてお話しています。記事は英語です。どうぞお役立てください！ Last Friday, I went to an improv show. I like a good laugh. At the same time, I hoped to learn something about communication. In To Sell is Human, Dan Pink recommends taking tips from improv: 1....
