Thought Leadership

How to Strengthen Presentation Skills for Japanese Leaders — Clarity, Confidence, and Global Influence

Across industries, companies repeatedly request help improving the persuasion power of their Japanese leaders....

Episode #82: Presenting In Business In Japan

Why do so many business presentations in Japan fall flat, even from smart professionals? Japan is globally ass...

Episode #83: How To Select Data For Presentations In Business In Japan

Why do executives feel overwhelmed by presentations packed with data? Because most presenters default to “more...

How to Build Persuasion Power in Business Presentations — Using Context, Evidence, and a Designed Punchline

One of the most common challenges companies bring to our training is this:“My team can’t convince people inter...

Episode #84: Powerpoint Free Presentations

Why do visuals feel so persuasive in business presentations? Visuals on a screen can be powerful communication...

How to Prepare for Business Interviews and Panel Discussions — Protecting Your Personal Brand

Whether you’re speaking on a Chamber of Commerce panel, joining a podcast, or sitting across from a journalist...

Episode #85: Outstanding Japanese Presenters

Why do so many executives in Japan struggle to deliver professional presentations? Many business leaders in Ja...

How to Plan a High-Impact Business Presentation — Why Collaboration Beats Slide Creation

When executives receive an invitation to present — whether for an internal meeting or an industry event — they...

Episode #86: I've Got My Eye On You

In Japan, many business professionals—especially in global firms—struggle with a simple but high-stakes questi...

How to Design Omnichannel Business Presentations — Using Brain, Heart, Gut, and Sex Appeal

Most presenters rely solely on logic when planning their presentations. They pile on data, charts, and analysi...

Episode #87: Giving Presentations: It Is Harder Than It Looks Folks

Senior leaders in Japan often ask a quiet but costly question: “Why do our presentations feel flat even when t...

Episode #88: Rhetorical Questions When Presenting

Why do smart presentations still fall flat in boardrooms, client pitches, and internal briefings across Tokyo?...

How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand Through Professional Presentations — Lessons from Tokyo’s Business Scene

Whenever a respected expert like Jesper Koll, CEO of WisdomTree Investments Japan, gives a talk in Tokyo, the ...

Episode #89: How To Rehearse Your Presentation

Why is rehearsal the difference between an average talk and a persuasive business presentation? Even the best-...

Storytelling for Business Presentations — Lessons from Parables and Zig Ziglar (Dale Carnegie Tokyo)

Many executives in Tokyo tell us the same thing: “Our presentations are logical, but people don’t remember the...

Episode #90: How To Get Self-Belief As A Presenter When You Don't Have Any

Why Do So Many Professionals Struggle with High-Stakes Presentations? Most executives in 日本企業 (Japanese compan...

Episode #91: Presentation Practice Frequency

Why Is It So Hard for Business Professionals to Improve Their Presentation Skills? Most professionals—especial...

Episode #92: How To Speak To 5000 Plus People Audiences

How Do Leaders Maintain Impact When Speaking to Hundreds or Thousands of People? Executives and managers in 日本...

Episode #93: The Importance Of Analysing Your Own Presentation Performance

Why Do Most Professionals Fail to Improve After Giving a Presentation? Busy professionals in 日本企業 (Japanese co...

Episode #94 How To Liven Up A Speech You Need To Read

Why Do Executives Lose Audience Engagement When Reading a Speech? Business leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies...