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Episode #269: Nicolai Bergmann — Founder, Nicolai Bergmann

Flowers are a stage — design is the performance. Affordable mistakes beat catastrophic caution. Build leaders...

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?

Video conferencing platforms are now stable and widely used. But technology alone doesn’t make presenting eas...

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 and CEO 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 of Village Cellars

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

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 sittin...

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 ...

Episode 367: How to Give Your First Major Presentation With Confidence

At some point in our careers, we are asked to give a presentation. It might begin as a simple project update ...

Episode 366: Win the Deal: Negotiating in Japan Without Losing the Relationship (Part Two)

Negotiating in Japan is never just about numbers on a contract. It is about trust, credibility, and ensuring ...

Episode #263: Glen Argyle, CEO Baxter Japan

Previously Glen was Co-Founder of KGD International G.K.; Chief of Staff, President’s Office Bayer Holdings,...