Thought Leadership

Episode #273: Persuasion Power Eats Everything For Breakfast

Why do so many smart executives still struggle to persuade in high-stakes situations? In boardrooms across 東京 ...

How Executives Should Structure a 40-Minute Presentation — Cadence, Engagement, and Audience Control

A typical business presentation runs about 40 minutes—yet most executives feel they never have enough time to ...

Episode #274: Presenting Complex Information

Why Do Executives Struggle When Presenting Complex Content? Business leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and ...

Episode #275: Handling The Q&A

When a senior leader finishes a presentation, the moment that often feels most risky isn’t the speech itself —...

Episode #276: Communicating With Greater Impact

Why do so many business presentations have zero impact? In boardrooms from 東京 (Tokyo) to New York, managers an...

Episode #277: The Presenter’s Time, Talent and Treasure

When your New Year resolutions start to fade, the real question for executives and professionals in Tokyo beco...

Episode #278: Motivating Others To Action

Why is motivating others to take action so difficult for leaders in Japanese and global companies (日本企業 Japane...

Episode #279: Inspiring People To Embrace Change

Why do smart people resist change, even when it is clearly better? Most professionals know that markets, techn...

How Executives Should Handle Data, Opinions, and Q&A Challenges — The Art of Persuasive Presentation in Japan

In many business settings—whether in Japanese companies or multinational companies—presentations fall flat bec...

Episode #280: How To Introduce A Speaker

In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (multinational/foreign-capital companies) in 東京 (Tokyo), internal ...

Episode #281: Thanking The Speaker

Why does the way we thank a speaker matter for executive presence in Tokyo? In a typical business presentation...

Episode #282: What If I Am A Low Energy Speaker

Being persuasive is no longer optional for business leaders. Whether you work in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) or ...

Episode #283: What If I am Not Fluent In English As A Presenter

Why does Japanese perfectionism create problems in global presentations? In Japan, Kata (the prescribed way of...

Overcoming Presentation Nerves — How Executives in Japan Can Shift Focus from “Me” to “Audience”

Sweaty palms. Dry throat. Shaky voice.These are the universal symptoms leaders face when speaking to a room fu...

Episode #284: Don't Be Predictable And Boring When Presenting

Why Do Most Commencement or Business Speeches Fail to Capture Attention? Many speakers—students, executives, a...

Episode #285: Leading Your Audience Up The Garden Path

Why do so many business presentations in Tokyo fail to keep attention? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外...

Episode #286: Overly Glib Speakers Trigger Rejection

Senior leaders in Japan are under constant media pressure. One misquoted sound bite can damage brand trust wit...

Episode #287: What We Can Learn From Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Presentation Skills

How can a “performer-turned-president” teach serious leaders about communication in crisis? Many executives in...

Episode #288: How To Make Your Business Audience The Heroes When Presenting

Why Do Business Presentations Fail to Engage Today’s Japanese and Global Audiences? Executives and managers ac...

Episode #289: Simon Kuper's Excellent Advice to Presenters

Why are so many conference presentations in Japan still boring? Executives in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資...