Podcast

Episode #268: Alexis Perroton - CEO, Piaget Japan

Timeless luxury thrives on trust, not transactions. In Japan, “walk the talk” converts respect into results. ...

Episode #267: Dr. Laura Bonamici — Global Head of Marketing, Fujitsu

“Anything that stretches you and makes you grow is never easy.” “In general, to gain trust, the three things ...

Episode #272: Why Isn’t One-Time Executive Training Enough?

Executive courses at business schools are stimulating, global, and broad. But they happen infrequently—someti...

Episode #271: Why Is Presenting Online So Challenging?

Why Is Presenting Online So Challenging? Video conferencing platforms are now stable and widely used. But tec...

Episode #270: Why Can’t Salespeople Rely Only on Marketing for Leads?

Marketing helps with SEO, ad words, and content campaigns. But from a sales perspective, it’s never enough. M...

Episode #269: The Silent Killer of Leadership: Poor Listening

Why Do Driven Leaders Struggle with Listening? Dynamic leaders are admired for being action-oriented, discipl...

Episode #266: Evan Burkosky, Co-Founder CEO of Kimaru AI

“Japan’s strength in rule-based processes has become its weakness in today’s information age.” “In Japan, lea...

Episode #268: How To Balance Relaxed Style With Professional Authority

Can a Presentation Be Conversational and Still Professional? We’re often told to present as if we’re chatting...

Episode #267: The Secret Power Of Sales Bridges In Japan

How Do You Use Sales Progression Bridges in Japan? Sales meetings aren’t random. They follow a rhythm—trust b...

Episode #265: Nate Hoernig, Founder Humble Bunny

Previously, Nate was Create Director at Nikko International. He graduated in Graphic Design from Indiana Uni...

Episode #264: Richard Cohen, Founder Village Cellars

Richard Cohen Founder of Village Cellars Talking About Leadership in Japan: Respect, Patience, and Responsibi...

The Boss Must Become the Human Alternative to AI

Why authentic leadership is vital in 2025, when AI is everywhere Back in 2021, the big conversation was abou...

No Change Agents Needed in Japan

Why foreign “hammers” fail and what leaders must do differently in 2025 For decades, foreign companies enter...

Should the Leader Concede?

Balancing strength and flexibility in leadership in 2025 Leaders are often told to “never surrender” and “wi...

Leaders Sensing Versus Managers Knowing

Why leadership requires sensing and feeling, not just knowing, in 2025 Managers often prioritise what they “...

Leaders Having Visions Were Disparaged

Why vision, mission, and values still matter in 2025—if leaders make them real Not long ago, talking about “...

The Creative Idea Journey Within Companies

Why leaders must nurture ideas if they want innovation to thrive in Japan People are more creative than they...

How to Build a Strong Relationship with Our Buyers

Why trust, empathy, and human relations remain the foundation of sales success in Japan Hunting for new clie...

Revising Our Unique Selling Proposition

Why Japanese buyers demand sharper differentiation in today’s competitive market Many companies thought that...

Why You Need a Sales Cycle

How a structured roadmap transforms sales performance in Japan At the centre of every sale is the customer r...