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Ice Baths Or Presentations: How To Calm Your Nerves

by Helen Iwata | Oct 28, 2024 | All, Communication, Facilitation, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations

Have you ever had an ice bath? I took the plunge on a recent family holiday to Thailand. This is something I thought I’d never do. I thought people who did it were mad. Even though I’d heard the benefits of improved circulation and sleep, reduced inflammation and...

The Key To Break Through Language Limitations As An Adult

by Helen Iwata | Dec 5, 2023 | All, Communication, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations

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 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...

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...

Is It Unprofessional To Smile?

by Helen Iwata | Jun 13, 2023 | All, Announcements, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Presentations

I was amused when I read an article about how Japanese people were taking classes to learn how to smile after spending so long wearing masks during the pandemic. It makes sense though. Our facial expression has a huge impact on our communication to others as well as...