Thought Leadership

Episode #158: Should I Go Over The Top When I Present

Why do so many business presentations in Japan feel flat and forgettable? In many boardrooms and online meetin...

Episode #159 How To Personalise Your Presentation

Why Do Many Business Presentations in Japan Fail to Connect With the Audience? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companie...

How Confidence, Voice Power, and Eye Contact Drive Persuasion

On a recent episode of Victor Antonio’s Sales Influence Podcast, research was cited showing that assertive and...

How to Stop Hoarding Slides and Start Telling Stories

Many business leaders and professionals are “content hoarders.” We keep every slide deck we’ve ever made, plun...

Why Most Professionals Stay “Frogs in the Well”

Across Japan and globally, most people grow up surrounded by mediocre communicators: High school teachers wh...

Why Coaching Creates Transformational Speakers

Business professionals in Japan and worldwide consume countless books, videos, and podcasts about presentation...

Episode #160: How To Give A Motivational Speech

How can leaders design a 10-minute inspirational speech that moves a sophisticated audience? Executives in Jap...

Episode #161: How To Review Your Presentation

Why should executives review their presentations like top athletes review game footage? Elite athletes and coa...

Episode #162: The Winning Formula When Speaking

Why Do Even Senior Leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) & 外資系企業 (global companies) Still Struggle with Aut...

Episode #163: How To Use Video In Your Presentation

Why do so many executives in Japan hide behind video in presentations? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外...

Mastering Hybrid and Remote Presentations: How to Engage Both In-Person and Online Audiences — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

As Covid recedes and offices reopen, one thing is clear: remote work is not disappearing.Employees have voted ...

Episode #164: Leading An Intentional Presenter Life In 2020

Why should executives in Tokyo treat presentation skills as a strategic priority each year? Every year, leader...

How to Win Pitch Contests and Outperform Other Presenters — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

As Japan gradually emerges from Covid, business events with live audiences are returning. When I was unexpecte...

Episode #165: Reflecting On Your Past Presentations

Why should executives review their presentation history every year? How many board updates, town halls, or sal...

Episode #166: 2020 Here We Go - Let's Build Our Personal Brand As A Presenter

Why do “fresh starts” still matter for business presenters? Every January, leaders and professionals talk abou...

Episode #167: Using Micro Stories When Presenting

Why is storytelling now essential for business presentations in Japan? Executives and managers know their team...

Episode #168: Dress For Success When Presenting

Why does how we dress matter so much when presenting in Japan? In Japan, your audience judges your credibility...

Episode #169: Small Target Tactics For Hostile Audiences

When senior leaders and managers in Tokyo are called into a board meeting, union negotiation, or crisis press ...

How to Overcome Buyer Inertia and Win Reorders in Japan — Dale Carnegie Tokyo Sales Training

In Japan, doing nothing is often the safest choice from the buyer’s perspective. If they already have a regula...

Episode #170: The Big Idea When Presenting

Why do many business presentations in Japan fail to inspire decision-makers? Business audiences in Japan—wheth...