Thought Leadership

Episode #9: The Self-Disciplined Leader

Why does leadership start with the environment you create? Leadership is not just a title. It is the ability t...

Episode #10: The Nine Step Innovation Process

Why do leaders in Japan need a clear innovation process? In busy organisations, leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese comp...

Remote Work in Japan — Balancing Flexibility, Trust, and Team Culture in the Post-Covid Era

Some organizations say, “Let a hundred flowers bloom,” while others demand, “Get back to the office—or else.” ...

Episode #11: Killing The Ums and Ahs

Why are “um” and “ah” so dangerous for your career? Filler words like “um” and “ah” make smart professionals s...

Episode #21: How To Build Trust, Credibility And Respect

Employee engagement in Japan is not just about salary or benefits. For leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) an...

Episode #47: Engagement Workshop

Why is employee engagement a serious issue for leaders in Tokyo (東京 / Tokyo)? Many managers in 日本企業 (Japanese ...

Episode #48: Introducing How To Make Your Presentations High Impact

What is this episode about? This episode introduces how to make high-impact business presentations.Dr. Greg St...

Episode #49: How To Work On Your Business Not Just In Your Business

Why do busy leaders in Tokyo feel stuck inside the daily work? Many leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外...

Episode #50: Successful Public Speaking - Part One

How can leaders in Tokyo give powerful presentations that win over any audience? Many managers and executives ...

Episode #51: Successful Public Speaking Part Two

Why should busy leaders in Japan invest time in a leadership podcast? Many managers in Tokyo struggle to find ...

Episode #52: How To Use Powerpoint etc (Properly) When Presenting

Why do so many business presentations in Tokyo fail to impress? Many leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and ...

Episode #56: How To Build A Culture Of Engagement In Your Organisation

Why does pride in the organization matter for Japanese and global companies in Tokyo? Many managers in 日本企業 (J...

Episode #61: Stop Destroying Your Business

Careers are damaged and businesses lose market share when “people problems” are ignored. Many leaders in 日本企業 ...

Episode #62: Middle Management Madness

Why doesn’t the 70/20/10 model work well in Japanese companies (日本企業 = Japanese companies)? The 70/20/10 model...

Episode #63: How to Be A Leader Who Can Super Motivate Staff

Why is it so hard to succeed in business if you cannot lead people? In modern business, especially in 東京 (Toky...

Episode #64: How to Be Likeable and Trustworthy in Sales

Why do the first seconds of a sales meeting decide everything in Japan? In Japan, both 日本企業 (Japanese companie...

Fairness in Leadership — Managing Politics, Favoritism, and Trust in Japanese Organizations

Being fair to everyone is not optional—it’s foundational. Fairness creates predictability, reliability, and em...

Episode #65: Credibility Is King In Sales

Why don’t clients trust salespeople at first? Many clients imagine the “smooth-talking, pushy salesperson”.So ...

Episode #66: Elites Who Can't Cut It

Why do high-status leaders in Japan often give boring speeches? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (f...

Episode #67: How to Engage and Retain High Potential Employees

Why are high-potential employees so critical right now? High-potential employees drive future growth, innovati...