Thought Leadership

Episode #361: Should Presenters Use Eye Contact In Japan?

In Japan, even highly capable leaders lose impact on stage because they avoid direct eye contact. For many exe...

Episode #362: The Physicality Of Presenting

Why does physical energy matter so much in executive presentations? Presenting is physical labour. Every leade...

Episode #363: Get The Full Package When Presenting

Many executives and managers in Tokyo quietly admit the same thing:“I hate standing in front of a room with ev...

Episode #364: What To Do When You Get Heckled While Presenting

Why Do Executives Need a Strategy for Unexpected Disruptions During Presentations in Japan? Even in Japan—wher...

Episode #365: The Power Of Anecdotes When Presenting

Why Do So Many Business Presentations in Japan Fail to Deliver Real Insight? Executives in both 日本企業 (Japanese...

Episode #366: What To Do When You Get Heckled While Presenting

How Likely Is It to Encounter Heckling in Japan? In Japan, audience interruptions are rare. 日本企業 (Japanese com...

Episode #367: Prepping For Future Presentations

Why Do Business Professionals Lose Their Edge Between Presentations? Most executives and business leaders in 日...

How To Destroy Your Reputation In 60 Seconds

Why do so many smart leaders freeze during award acceptance speeches? In a crowded ballroom, the moment your n...

Making Yourself Clear

When a senior leader in Tokyo stands up to speak, the stakes are high: clients are watching, headquarters is w...

Storytelling For Business

Poor communication quietly destroys strategy. Even with the best intentions, higher purpose, and “right” decis...

How To Command The Great Unwashed Rabble

Executives and MCs know the pain: you walk to the microphone, but the room is lost in its own conversations. A...

Episode #368: Authentic Bumbling Or Fake Perfection When Presenting?

Why do “perfect” executive presentations often fall flat? Many CEOs and senior leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese compa...

Episode #369: How To Construct Your Presentation In Japan

Why does the classic “tell them what you’re going to tell them” formula no longer work? Executives and manager...

Episode #370: Where To Draw The Line Between Lecturing To And Engaging With My Audience When Presenting In Japan

Why does the classic lecture-style presentation no longer work in Japanese business? From elementary school to...

Episode #371: How To Present At A Panel Discussion

Why are panel discussions so risky for your executive reputation? At most business events in Tokyo 東京 (Tokyo),...

Episode #372: Creating Crowd Anticipation In Your Speeches In Japan

Why do Japanese and multinational executives struggle to create anticipation in presentations? In many 日本企業 (J...

Episode #373: Should Women Be Public Speakers In Japan?

Why does the way women sound change how their leadership is evaluated? In boardrooms and earnings calls, leade...

Episode #374: The Sad Wasted Life Of An Aging Presenter In Japan

Why Do Even Senior Executives Still Fail on Stage? In Japan, both 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (multina...

Episode #375: Presenting Your Credentials In Japan When Presenting

How can I build trust quickly with a Japanese audience without boring them? Japanese business audiences — 日本企業...

Episode #376: Getting Emotional When Presenting In Business In Japan

Why do business audiences care about emotional expression in presentations? Executives and managers in both 日本...