Thought Leadership

How Business Leaders Can Succeed in Podcast Interviews — A Professional Guide from Dale Carnegie Tokyo

Most leaders think of presentations as events delivered physically in a room—or increasingly through small on-...

Why Even Senior Executives Fail on Stage — And How to Avoid the Public Speaking Pitfalls That Destroy Your Professional Brand

The venue was prestigious, the audience large, and the promotional blurb impressive. Multiple organisations ha...

Episode #30: Where Should I Stand When I Am Presenting

What’s the real risk of “just standing wherever they put the podium”? Most presenters assume the organizers ha...

Episode #31: What Is The Correct Breathing Method When Presenting

Why does breathing matter more during presentations than in daily life? Breathing is automatic in normal conve...

Should You Start Your Presentation in Japan With a Biography Slide? — What Actually Builds Credibility for Japanese Audiences

A recent LinkedIn debate argued that Japanese professionals begin presentations with heavy background slides b...

Episode #32: Don't Give Mystifying Presentations

Why do brilliant speakers sometimes fail to communicate? Even the most senior, high-profile leaders can lose a...

How to Use Emotion Effectively in Business Presentations — Beyond the “Easter Island Statue” Problem

Absolutely not. In the world of business communication—especially in 日本企業 and 外資系企業—tears are never the object...

Episode #33: How To Present Technical Subjects To Non-Experts

Why do technical presentations often fail with non-experts? Technical experts are deeply committed to their sp...

Why Navigation Determines the Success of Business Presentations — Signposting Strategies for 日本企業 & 外資系企業

In executive communication, navigation is not optional—it is the mechanism that keeps audiences oriented, enga...

Episode #34: Should I Memorise Or Read My Presentation Content

Why do great written speeches fail in real life? A speech can be brilliantly written and still completely miss...

How to Plan a High-Impact Business Presentation — Rule of Three Framework for 日本企業 & 外資系企業

Many business professionals in 日本企業 and 外資系企業 jump into slide creation before clarifying the one question that...

Episode #35: You Need 400 Faces When Presenting

Why can’t great content succeed without connection? Many presenters assume “content is king” and that delivery...

Episode #36: Are You Any Good - It Is 10 Minutes in?

Worried your audience will disappear into their phones after 10 minutes? You can open strong and close well — ...

Episode #37: Designing Our Presentation Part One

What is the most reliable way to design a presentation that works? Start with the conclusion. Designing the co...

How to Hook an Audience in the First 30 Seconds — And Why Most Speakers Fail at Their Opening

I recently watched a new speaker presenting in Japan for the first time. They were trying to establish credibi...

Episode #38: Designing Our Presentation Part Two

Are your presentations losing senior leaders’ attention before you reach the point? If your slides are crowded...

How to Balance Personal Stories With Audience Relevance — And Avoid Becoming a Self-Indulgent Speaker

I recently attended a talk where the speaker absolutely meant well—they had insights to share, valuable lesson...

How to Use the EAR Formula to Win Support, Funding, and Agreement in Business Presentations

Whenever we need collaboration, approval, budget, or buy-in, our instinct is to blurt out our recommendation i...

Episode #39: Show Me, Don't Tell Me

Why do smart, elite professionals still deliver unprofessional presentations in Japan? Japan is a business cul...

How to Deliver Real Value in a Presentation — Even When Your Audience Has Diverse Needs

Every audience is a mixed bag—different industries, different roles, different levels of experience, and wildl...