Thought Leadership

Episode #78: How To Murder Your Personal Brand In Japan

Why does public speaking protect—or damage—your personal brand? When you speak in front of an audience, you ar...

Episode #79: Presenter Survival Tips For A Tech Meltdown

What do you do when the projector dies, the laptop won’t connect, or the audio cuts out — and everyone is star...

How to Present Professionally in Japan Without Triggering Cultural Resistance — Mastering the Balance Between Confidence and Humility

In global business, we’re taught to admire polished presenters—smooth delivery, strong stage presence, high co...

Episode #80: Being Persuasive In Business In Japan

Executives and managers often do everything “right” — clear logic, strong data, crisp conclusions — and still ...

How to Deliver High-Impact Video Presentations — Energy, Gestures, and On-Camera Presence

Video seems simple: stand in front of the camera and talk.But the reality is very different. Video automatical...

Episode #81: How To Read Faces When Presenting In Japan

People staring at you intently during a presentation can feel brutal—especially when you’re already nervous. I...

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-...