Podcast

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...

Building Customer Loyalty

Why trust is the ultimate driver of long-term sales success in Japan Salespeople everywhere know that trust ...

Japan Doesn’t Change in Sales

Why Western sales revolutions haven’t reshaped Japanese selling practices Sales gurus often argue that “sale...

How to Own the Sales Transition Zone

Why mastering client conversations in Japan defines long-term sales success When salespeople meet new client...

How to Have an Audience Like You by Building Rapport

Twelve proven techniques leaders, executives, and presenters in Japan and worldwide can use to win audience ...

Presentation Fundamentals for Business Leaders

Why mastering presentation basics matters for executives, managers, and professionals in Japan and globally ...

Presentation Guidelines for Business Leaders

Nine proven strategies executives and professionals in Japan and worldwide can use to master public speaking...

If You Want To Be Enthusiastic

Why enthusiasm is the decisive factor in leadership, persuasion, and presentation success in Japan and globa...

Getting The Timing Right For Your Presentation

Why rehearsal, timing, and delivery shape your reputation as a professional speaker in Japan and beyond Why ...

Gaining International Executive Presence in Japan

Why Japanese Leaders Struggle with Global Executive Presence — and How to Overcome the Barriers What does “e...

Artificial Intelligence and the End of Human Connection

Why AI companions, generative AI, and virtual “friends” risk replacing the skills that define humanity Artifi...

Episode 372: From Ritz-Carlton to Pasona: What Leaders Can Learn About Mood Making

Let’s explore something every leader should be crystal clear about—the mood of the team. When you are sitting...

Episode 371: Why Clients In Japan Rarely Call Back And What Salespeople Can Do About It

Let’s talk about one of the biggest frustrations in sales today—getting clients to actually call us back. In...

Episode 370: Why New Salespeople Fail in Japan — And How to Fix It

Let’s talk about something every sales leader in Japan wrestles with — the expectations we place on new sale...

Episode 369: Corporate Ninjas of Concealment: How Leaders Lose Control

(br>Why Japanese Corporate Scandals Keep Happening — And What Leaders Must Do To Prevent Them ### Why do ...

Episode 368: The Cure for Corporate Cancer: Rethinking Sales Outreach

Greek myths rarely end well. Most are cautionary tales about the Gods toying with humans. The one that best ...