by Helen Iwata | Apr 21, 2026 | All, Communication Skills, Conference Calls, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings, Sasuga! Podcast
豚、ドラえもん、そして日本のことわざが教えてくれる、職場コミュニケーションの本質 英語でも日本語でも、一生懸命伝えようとしたのに、会議が終わってみると「本当に伝わったのかな？」と感じたことはありませんか？ そんな経験をしているのは、あなただけではありません。 私のクライアントの多くが、問題は「英語力」だと思っています。でも、日本でビジネスパーソンと35年間関わってきた私の経験では、本当の問題は語彙や文法であることはほとんどありません。 問題は、「聴くこと」にあります。...
by Helen Iwata | Mar 19, 2025 | All, Communication Skills, Conference Calls, Effective Facilitation, Expert Interviews, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings
Last week, I had the privilege of leading a 1-day workshop for female leaders at a stunning offsite in Hokkaido—Niki Hills Winery (highly recommend a visit!). The day before, I was treated to a winery tour and tasting. But the most memorable part? Seeing these special...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 18, 2025 | All, Communication Skills, Conference Calls, Effective Facilitation, Expert Interviews, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings
Have you ever given a presentation that didn’t go as planned? Maybe you had problems with the slides, your mind went blank, or something else threw you off? If so, you’re not alone. Even experienced speakers face challenges—and I certainly did during my TEDx Talk...
by Helen Iwata | Nov 12, 2024 | All, Communication Skills, Effective Facilitation, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings
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...
by Helen Iwata | Apr 8, 2024 | All, Communication Skills, Conference Calls, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings
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,...
by Helen Iwata | Dec 5, 2023 | All, Communication Skills, Effective Facilitation, Expert Interviews, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings
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...
