※本セッションは、現地参加のみの開催です。参加ご希望の方は本ページ上部にある”セッション事前登録 | INTERESTED IN ATTENDING“ボタンから事前登録をお願いします。
※Please note this session is an In-person only session. If you’d like to participate, please click the “INTERESTED IN ATTENDING” button at the top of this page to pre-register.
主催 | Organizer：Heather Dobbin,Founder, HD Coaching
会場 | Venue：CIC Tokyo（東京都港区虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー 15F）
言語 | Language：英語 | English
*Simultaneous translation tool available (text only)
概要 | Descriptions：
You already know how to tell a story. You've been doing it your whole life. This session is about bringing that natural ability into your professional communication — without turning it into a complicated production.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll tell a real business story twice: once before learning any framework, and once after. What often surprises people is how little needs to change — because most of us are already closer to great storytelling than we think.
In between, you'll be introduced to a simple, memorable structure that helps you shape any business story with clarity and impact. Whether you're pitching an idea, leading a meeting, or introducing yourself, it gives you just enough to feel confident — without feeling scripted.
You'll leave with:
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A go-to structure for any business story
-
Direct experience of your own storytelling strengths
-
One refined story you can use right away
No performance required. No perfection expected. Just you, a story worth telling, and a simple tool to tell it better.
登壇者 | Speakers：
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Helen Iwata, Founder, President & Representative Director, Sasuga Communications K.K.
Speakers
Helen Iwata is a bilingual leadership and communication coach from the UK with over 30 years’ experience in Japan, helping global business professionals—especially women—lead with less effort and more impact.
During her 10 years at McKinsey & Company, she served as Manager of Client Communications, coaching consultants and clients in leadership, communication, and high-stakes presentations.
As the founder of Sasuga Communications K.K., she partners with multinational organizations to design and deliver leadership and communication development programs for rising leaders through to seasoned executives across Asia and beyond.
Helen is a TEDx coach and speaker, Nikkei Online columnist, author of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu (Shogakukan), host of the Sasuga! Podcast, and serves on the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
She is also a wife, mother, and karate world champion.
※本セッションは、現地参加のみの開催です。参加ご希望の方は本ページ上部にある”セッション事前登録 | INTERESTED IN ATTENDING“ボタンから事前登録をお願いします。
※Please note this session is an In-person only session. If you’d like to participate, please click the “INTERESTED IN ATTENDING” button at the top of this page to pre-register.
主催 | Organizer：Heather Dobbin,Founder, HD Coaching
会場 | Venue：CIC Tokyo（東京都港区虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー 15F）
言語 | Language：英語 | English
*Simultaneous translation tool available (text only)
概要 | Descriptions：
You already know how to tell a story. You've been doing it your whole life. This session is about bringing that natural ability into your professional communication — without turning it into a complicated production.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll tell a real business story twice: once before learning any framework, and once after. What often surprises people is how little needs to change — because most of us are already closer to great storytelling than we think.
In between, you'll be introduced to a simple, memorable structure that helps you shape any business story with clarity and impact. Whether you're pitching an idea, leading a meeting, or introducing yourself, it gives you just enough to feel confident — without feeling scripted.
You'll leave with:
-
A go-to structure for any business story
-
Direct experience of your own storytelling strengths
-
One refined story you can use right away
No performance required. No perfection expected. Just you, a story worth telling, and a simple tool to tell it better.
登壇者 | Speakers：
-
Helen Iwata, Founder, President & Representative Director, Sasuga Communications K.K.
Speakers
Helen Iwata is a bilingual leadership and communication coach from the UK with over 30 years’ experience in Japan, helping global business professionals—especially women—lead with less effort and more impact.
During her 10 years at McKinsey & Company, she served as Manager of Client Communications, coaching consultants and clients in leadership, communication, and high-stakes presentations.
As the founder of Sasuga Communications K.K., she partners with multinational organizations to design and deliver leadership and communication development programs for rising leaders through to seasoned executives across Asia and beyond.
Helen is a TEDx coach and speaker, Nikkei Online columnist, author of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu (Shogakukan), host of the Sasuga! Podcast, and serves on the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
She is also a wife, mother, and karate world champion.