Thought Leadership

Episode #171: Who Are You Presenting For

When executives speak in front of busy leaders, every minute must earn its place. Yet even in prestigious venu...

Episode #172: Advice For Your First Major Presentation

High-potential leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (multinational companies operating in Japan) in ...

Executive Presence for Japanese Leaders: Eye Contact, Voice, Gestures, and Posture — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

In Part One, we explored the psychological barrier of linguistic perfectionism that prevents Japanese professi...

Episode #173: How Much Selling Should You Do During Your Presentation?

Are your conference talks, Chamber of Commerce speeches, or internal town halls secretly damaging your persona...

Episode #174: Owning Your Material When You Didn't Create It

Why do so many big-stage speeches in Japan feel stiff, scripted, and forgettable? In high-stakes events in 東京 ...

Episode #175: Should I Recycle My Content Between Presentations

Most executives and managers invest hours preparing high-stakes presentations—only to deliver them once and ne...

Episode #176 Covid-19 Challenges Leaders' Communication Skills

How should leaders communicate with their teams during a major crisis in Japan? Most leaders underestimate how...

Episode #177: Covid-19 And On-Line Presentation Skills

How Can Japanese and Global Companies Prevent “GIGO” (Garbage In, Garbage Out) in Online Meetings? The rapid s...

Stop Last-Minute Presentations: How Executives in Japan Can Plan, Structure, and Deliver High-Impact Talks — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

Busy executives often assemble their slide deck at the last minute—recycling old slides, patching together a m...

Handling Hostile Q&A and Sensitive Topics in Business Presentations — Dale Carnegie Tokyo

Executives in Japan and worldwide now face audiences with shorter attention spans, hardened ideological positi...

Episode #178: Screen Based Strong Messaging Techniques

How Can Professionals Communicate Effectively On-Screen When Working From Home? Remote work has transformed ev...

Episode #179: Engaging Covid-19 Isolated Audiences

How has remote work changed the way we communicate with employees and clients? In the past, if our message did...

Episode #180: Getting Your Messaging Right In A Crisis

When uncertainty hits — a pandemic, geopolitical risk, or market shock — executives in Japan face a critical q...

Episode #181: Zoom Meetings Starts From Hell - Part One

How Can Leaders Deliver Professional, High-Impact Online Presentations in Today’s Remote Work Environment? In ...

Episode #182: Zoom Meetings Starts From Hell - Part Two

Why Do Online Presentations Damage Executive Credibility More Easily? In the era of remote work, executives in...

Episode #183: Dead Dog Covid-19 Presenters

When business is unstable, what happens to weak leadership communication? When times are good, many leadership...

Episode #184: Dealing With Confrontational Questions In The On-Line World

Why are tough questions in online presentations so emotionally challenging? When we deliver an online presenta...

Episode #185: Confused Or Competent Online Presenting?

Why Are Online Presentations So Difficult for Business Professionals? Even seasoned executives are surprised b...

Episode #186: Be Clear With Your OnLine Instructions

Why Do Online Breakout Rooms So Often Fail — And What Can Managers Do About It? In many 日本企業 (Japanese compani...

Episode #187: How To Moderate Online Meetings

Why Does Effective Moderation Matter for Leaders in Japan? In Japan’s business culture—where maintaining “wa” ...