Thought Leadership

Episode #161: How To Review Your Presentation

Why should executives review their presentations like top athletes review game footage? Elite athletes and coa...

Episode #162: The Winning Formula When Speaking

Why Do Even Senior Leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) & 外資系企業 (global companies) Still Struggle with Aut...

Episode #163: How To Use Video In Your Presentation

Why do so many executives in Japan hide behind video in presentations? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外...

Mastering Hybrid and Remote Presentations: How to Engage Both In-Person and Online Audiences — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

As Covid recedes and offices reopen, one thing is clear: remote work is not disappearing.Employees have voted ...

Episode #164: Leading An Intentional Presenter Life In 2020

Why should executives in Tokyo treat presentation skills as a strategic priority each year? Every year, leader...

How to Win Pitch Contests and Outperform Other Presenters — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

As Japan gradually emerges from Covid, business events with live audiences are returning. When I was unexpecte...

Episode #165: Reflecting On Your Past Presentations

Why should executives review their presentation history every year? How many board updates, town halls, or sal...

Episode #166: 2020 Here We Go - Let's Build Our Personal Brand As A Presenter

Why do “fresh starts” still matter for business presenters? Every January, leaders and professionals talk abou...

Episode #167: Using Micro Stories When Presenting

Why is storytelling now essential for business presentations in Japan? Executives and managers know their team...

Episode #168: Dress For Success When Presenting

Why does how we dress matter so much when presenting in Japan? In Japan, your audience judges your credibility...

Episode #169: Small Target Tactics For Hostile Audiences

When senior leaders and managers in Tokyo are called into a board meeting, union negotiation, or crisis press ...

How to Overcome Buyer Inertia and Win Reorders in Japan — Dale Carnegie Tokyo Sales Training

In Japan, doing nothing is often the safest choice from the buyer’s perspective. If they already have a regula...

Episode #170: The Big Idea When Presenting

Why do many business presentations in Japan fail to inspire decision-makers? Business audiences in Japan—wheth...

Episode #171: Who Are You Presenting For

When executives speak in front of busy leaders, every minute must earn its place. Yet even in prestigious venu...

Episode #172: Advice For Your First Major Presentation

High-potential leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (multinational companies operating in Japan) in ...

Executive Presence for Japanese Leaders: Eye Contact, Voice, Gestures, and Posture — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

In Part One, we explored the psychological barrier of linguistic perfectionism that prevents Japanese professi...

Episode #173: How Much Selling Should You Do During Your Presentation?

Are your conference talks, Chamber of Commerce speeches, or internal town halls secretly damaging your persona...

Episode #174: Owning Your Material When You Didn't Create It

Why do so many big-stage speeches in Japan feel stiff, scripted, and forgettable? In high-stakes events in 東京 ...

Episode #175: Should I Recycle My Content Between Presentations

Most executives and managers invest hours preparing high-stakes presentations—only to deliver them once and ne...

Episode #176 Covid-19 Challenges Leaders' Communication Skills

How should leaders communicate with their teams during a major crisis in Japan? Most leaders underestimate how...