by Helen Iwata | Mar 4, 2026 | All, Communication Skills, Conference Calls, Presentation Skills
私はこれまで、プレゼンで原稿を使うことは基本的におすすめしてきませんでした。 なぜなら、原稿（暗記したものでも、手元にあるものでも）に意識が向くと、どうしても「聴衆」ではなく「原稿」に集中してしまうからです。 そうすると、つながりが弱くなり、臨場感が減り、インパクトが下がります。 でも先週のプレゼンで、その考えが少し変わりました。 20年以上、日本でビジネスパーソンのプレゼンスキルを指導してきた私でも、難しいと感じる状況だったのです。 今回はその経験とともに、すぐに実践できるプレゼンテクニックもお伝えします。 ...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 23, 2026 | All, Communication Skills, Conference Calls, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills
土曜日に行われた「Women’s Presentation Essentials」は、本当に濃い最終セッションになりました！ 共同コーチのHeatherと私は、あえて参加者の皆さんにチャレンジしてもらうことにしました。わずか10分でまったく新しいプレゼンを作成し、グループの前で発表、最後には即興の質問にも答えてもらったのです。 これは、3か月間に学んできたすべて – 緊張への対処、ストーリー構成、非言語コミュニケーション、自信あるQ&A対応 – を総動員するということを意味します。...
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 | May 14, 2024 | All, Communication Skills, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills
“I get so nervous giving presentations.” Many clients tell me this when we start working together. And my response is usually, “Good. That means you’re a normal human being.” Why it’s normal to be nervous As human beings, from primitive times, we needed to be...
