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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...

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...

グローバルビジネスで信頼を築くためのコミュニケーション術

by Helen Iwata | Feb 27, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Podcast, Presentations

スイスの教育機関が調査した２０２２年版の英語力ランキングによると、非英語圏の１１２の国と地域のうち、日本は８０位で、前年から２つ順位を下げました。日本はグローバルビジネスのために英語力を上げなければいけないとメディアで盛んに話題となっています。でも、本当に英語力だけの問題なのでしょうか？日本のビジネスウーマンが英語のプレゼンを入念に準備すると想像してください。彼女は、重要なポイントを網羅するために原稿と詳細なスライドを用意します。...

プレゼンの緊張を和らげる５つの方法

by Helen Iwata | Feb 20, 2023 | All, Communication, Conference Calls, Facilitation, Interviews, Meetings, Personal Development, Podcast, Presentations, Uncategorized

「プレゼンはすごく緊張する」一緒に仕事をし始めると、多くのクライアントが、こう言います。そのたびに私は、こう答えます。「いいんですよ。つまり、あなたは普通の人間ということです。」人間は原始時代から、生き残るために集団の一員である必要がありました。群れから追放されたら、自分で食べ物を見つけにくくなったり、通りすがりの獣に食べられてしまうかもしれません！そのため、人間はグループに受け入れられることが重要でした。...