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A Way To Build Confidence I Hadn’t Thought Of
I was on the train from London Kings Cross to visit my parents last week. A Chinese woman was sitting next to me. She told me that she’d just graduated from university in Leeds. She LOVED the UK. She said she’d become more confident since moving there to study. I was...
Why I Love Criticism (Sometimes)
Even though I’d practiced karate in the UK as a university student, when I first joined my dojo in Japan (over 30 years ago!!!), sensei laughed at my moves. I had to give up my blue belt and go back to being a white belt beginner. For years, I felt uncomfortable...
The Key To Break Through Language Limitations As An Adult
Have you struggled with language learning as an adult? Or have you ever given up on something else you wanted to do because someone told you it wasn’t possible? English Pronunciation Expert and Coach Aiko Hemingway shared in her recent TEDx Talk at Huntington Beach...
3 Reasons To Get Professional Photos
Do you like having your photo taken? We always check with event participants whether they’re okay with us taking photos to share on social media. One of our participants - a lovely Japanese lady - always said, “No.” She didn’t like having her photo taken. So we did...
3 Tips To Deal With Negative People
How do you react when people around you are negative or angry? The other day, during an event for The #LessEffortMoreImpact Movement for Women in Business, the fire alarm at our venue went off. We immediately evacuated the building. While waiting for the alarm to stop...
The Most Effective Way To Use A Laser Pointer
Have you been in a presentation where the speaker is using a laser pointer? This could be in person or online. You see that little red dot shakily attempting to underline a phrase, whizzing from one side of the screen to the other, and even twirling in circles. Have...
3 Ways To Save Time Practicing Presentations
If you’re like many busy business professionals, you’re rushing to finish your presentation slides at the last minute and definitely don’t have time to practice your delivery. Sound familiar? Here’s the problem… Your slides may be logical, comprehensive, and...
9 Things To Do When You’re Not Feeling Your Best (And 2 To Avoid)
What do you do when you’re feeling down? How do you handle your own negative thinking or low energy? I take time to acknowledge how I’m feeling and consider the cause (so that I can do something about it if it’s within my control). Then, here are 9 things I find...
Why Negative and Narrow Thinking Is Normal (And What You Can Do About It)
The locker was empty! Whaaaaaaat??? Where was my bag with my laptop, credit card, and other valuables!!! My mind was racing just minutes after I’d emerged from the lovely, relaxing hot baths at my local spa in central Tokyo. Here’s what had happened… I’d realized the...
Do You Really Need To Say “Sorry”?
I was on a call to confirm details about an upcoming corporate speaking engagement. Since we were meeting online for the first time, everyone briefly introduced themselves. I was struck by how each of the Japanese women immediately apologized or put themselves down in...