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Less Effort And More Impact: Networking For Introverts And Low-Energy Extroverts

by Helen Iwata | Jun 3, 2024 | Communication, Conference Calls, Personal Development

Do you sometimes find networking events tiring or a bit intimidating? What if you could have a positive impact without expending a lot of energy? The other day, I attended an event. But I’d just recovered from being ill, so I didn’t feel like bouncing around the room...

Declutter Your Slides And Engage Your Audience With Danshari-Inspired Presentation Design

by Helen Iwata | Apr 8, 2024 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Meetings, Presentations

If you use presentation slides in your work, how much time do you spend creating them? How confident are you that they convey your message clearly? How engaging and persuasive are your slides? Since my early days as a “communication specialist” with McKinsey Japan,...

3 Ways To Save Time Practicing Presentations

by Helen Iwata | Nov 7, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations, Uncategorized

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...

How Fast Should You Reply To Work Chat?

by Helen Iwata | Jul 18, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Meetings

Oh this is hilarious! I just sat down to write about work distractions and a Facebook Messenger notification popped up. And I checked it – lol! How easily are you distracted by work chat and other instant messaging? Are you sometimes frustrated by...

3 Checkin Questions To Reduce Meeting Distractions

by Helen Iwata | Jul 3, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations

Have you ever been in a meeting where your colleague didn’t seem to be paying attention or contributing fully? You might feel frustrated. But you probably don’t know what’s going on in that person’s life that could be distracting them. One day, I joined a 1:1 coaching...

3 Tips To Deal With “Mum Guilt”

by Helen Iwata | Jun 20, 2023 | All, Announcements, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations

“My son has been sick this week, and he ended up watching YouTube for kids all day since he wants to be in my room where I work. I felt bad.” This is a classic example of mum guilt. In many cases, “Mum guilt” (or “Mom guilt” or “Mommy guilt”) is when you want to be a...