Thought Leadership

Episode #291: I’m No Good In Front Of Big/Small Groups

Why do some leaders impress in small meetings but struggle on big stages? Executives are often described as “g...

Episode #292: Communicating Your Point Of View

How risky is it to share strong opinions in business presentations? Most business professionals already know t...

Episode #293: The Power Of Enthusiasm, Structure And Vocal Variety When Presenting

Why Do Leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (global companies in Japan) Struggle to Deliver Impactfu...

Episode #294: Imposter Syndrome When Presenting

Executives and managers in Japan often ask:“How do I speak confidently in front of senior stakeholders, global...

Storytelling for Executives — How Leaders in Japan Can Build a Powerful Library of Stories for Presentations

In Japan’s business environment—whether in Japanese companies or multinational companies—leaders are expected ...

Episode #295: The Presenter's Dilemma

Why do so many executives prepare presentations the wrong way? A speaking opportunity appears, the date and ti...

Episode #296: Pointless Presentations

Why Do Presentations in Japan Often Fail to Engage Business Professionals? Many executives in 日本企業 (Japanese c...

How Japanese Executives Can Fix Slide Design Mistakes That Destroy Message Clarity

Executives in Japan routinely face a hidden communication crisis: overcrowded, unreadable slides that bury the...

Episode #297: Eyes, Hands, Face, Toes and Energy in Presenting

Why do business professionals need coaching for something as “simple” as presenting? Even experienced executiv...

Episode #298: Don't Let Fear Drive Unprofessional Presentations

Why does a one-minute scripted speech damage executive and corporate credibility? Imagine an experienced senio...

Episode #299: Remembering Ex-PM Shinzo Abe As A Communicator

When a national leader is assassinated, the shock is global. Beyond the political impact, leaders in 日本企業 (Jap...

Episode #300: Your Business Story Structure

In today’s crowded markets, data alone doesn’t win decisions. Senior leaders in 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and ...

Episode #301: Should I Copy The Style of Japanese Presentations When Doing Business In Japan?

Are you pitching to Japanese companies and wondering if you should abandon your global “pitch deck” style and ...

Episode #302: Making The Presentation Yours

Why do so many business presentations in Tokyo feel flat and inauthentic? Many executives in 日本企業 (Japanese co...

Episode #303: That Key Last Five Minutes Of Your Presentation

Why Do So Many Presenters in Japan (日本企業 Japanese companies & 外資系企業 multinational companies) Fail at the E...

Episode #304: The First Five Minutes Of Your Presentation

Executives and managers often obsess over slide decks—but overlook the far more powerful drivers of audience i...

Episode #305: Confidence Sells Your Audience On Your Message

Why do confident presenters close more deals and influence more decisions? In many sales and leadership meetin...

Episode #306: What Do I Leave In and What Do I Take Out

Are your leaders overwhelming clients and stakeholders with too many slides, charts, and “must-keep” data? For...

Episode #307: The Frog In The Well Doesn't Know the Presenting Ocean

Why do so many business presentations feel so average? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (multinatio...

Episode #308: Why We Need Help With Presenting

Why do “good” presenters still struggle to be truly persuasive? In many 日本企業 (Japanese companies) and 外資系企業 (f...