Thought Leadership

How Executives Should Handle Data, Opinions, and Q&A Challenges — The Art of Persuasive Presentation in Japan

In many business settings—whether in Japanese companies or multinational companies—presentations fall flat bec...

Episode #280: How To Introduce A Speaker

In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (multinational/foreign-capital companies) in 東京 (Tokyo), internal ...

Episode #281: Thanking The Speaker

Why does the way we thank a speaker matter for executive presence in Tokyo? In a typical business presentation...

Episode #282: What If I Am A Low Energy Speaker

Being persuasive is no longer optional for business leaders. Whether you work in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) or ...

Episode #283: What If I am Not Fluent In English As A Presenter

Why does Japanese perfectionism create problems in global presentations? In Japan, Kata (the prescribed way of...

Overcoming Presentation Nerves — How Executives in Japan Can Shift Focus from “Me” to “Audience”

Sweaty palms. Dry throat. Shaky voice.These are the universal symptoms leaders face when speaking to a room fu...

Episode #284: Don't Be Predictable And Boring When Presenting

Why Do Most Commencement or Business Speeches Fail to Capture Attention? Many speakers—students, executives, a...

Episode #285: Leading Your Audience Up The Garden Path

Why do so many business presentations in Tokyo fail to keep attention? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外...

Episode #286: Overly Glib Speakers Trigger Rejection

Senior leaders in Japan are under constant media pressure. One misquoted sound bite can damage brand trust wit...

Episode #287: What We Can Learn From Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Presentation Skills

How can a “performer-turned-president” teach serious leaders about communication in crisis? Many executives in...

Episode #288: How To Make Your Business Audience The Heroes When Presenting

Why Do Business Presentations Fail to Engage Today’s Japanese and Global Audiences? Executives and managers ac...

Episode #289: Simon Kuper's Excellent Advice to Presenters

Why are so many conference presentations in Japan still boring? Executives in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資...

Episode #290: How To Be Effective During Podcast Interviews

In today’s business environment, executives from 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (global companies) in 東京 ...

Episode #291: I’m No Good In Front Of Big/Small Groups

Why do some leaders impress in small meetings but struggle on big stages? Executives are often described as “g...

Episode #292: Communicating Your Point Of View

How risky is it to share strong opinions in business presentations? Most business professionals already know t...

Episode #293: The Power Of Enthusiasm, Structure And Vocal Variety When Presenting

Why Do Leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (global companies in Japan) Struggle to Deliver Impactfu...

Episode #294: Imposter Syndrome When Presenting

Executives and managers in Japan often ask:“How do I speak confidently in front of senior stakeholders, global...

Storytelling for Executives — How Leaders in Japan Can Build a Powerful Library of Stories for Presentations

In Japan’s business environment—whether in Japanese companies or multinational companies—leaders are expected ...

Episode #295: The Presenter's Dilemma

Why do so many executives prepare presentations the wrong way? A speaking opportunity appears, the date and ti...

Episode #296: Pointless Presentations

Why Do Presentations in Japan Often Fail to Engage Business Professionals? Many executives in 日本企業 (Japanese c...