Jennifer Shinkai and Keiko Kakiuchi hosted an online L1 Hello Points Academy Program in May 2022. 6 participants joined from 4 countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand). Some were brand new “Explorers” and some were retaking L1 and reconnecting with the global tribe for the first time in a long time. Some were native EnglishContinue reading ““Don’t think ! Just do!” L1 Hello Points Recap: May 2022″
Category Archives: Communication Skills
Let’s Escape! 5th Anniversary Celebration
On July 16th, a group of intergalactic explorers joined me for a virtual escape room in space. Hosted by The Super Fantastic Company (great name!), we had an intense and fun 60 minute experience with code cracking, quizzes and laughter. “Who is the scribe?” “What is going on?!” Sometimes I felt a bit lost butContinue reading “Let’s Escape! 5th Anniversary Celebration”
Using Ikigai for inclusivity and love with Steven Haynes
Be prepared to laugh and maybe even have a bit of a teary moment too and look out for the fabulous shoes! My guest in this episode is none other than Steven Haynes, a most beautiful soul, who is a prolific creator and bringer of joy and love to this world. I hope this episodeContinue reading “Using Ikigai for inclusivity and love with Steven Haynes”
Just keep hitting “live”- “Can Giraffes Swim?” Prize Draw
Hold it lightly and just get it done! This is my takeaway from trying to get clever with a scheduled facebook live giveaway for my children’s book, “Can Giraffes Swim?” First I share the story of how the book came about… Then I try to share my screen with a Wheel of Names but no!Continue reading “Just keep hitting “live”- “Can Giraffes Swim?” Prize Draw”
Is Kodawari the enemy of diversity?
I was enjoying listening to Ken Mogi talk to Nick Kemp on the great Ikigai Tribe podcast this morning and I had such an epiphany I nearly stopped running (fun fact: having epiphanies is Ken Mogi’s Ikigai!). Firstly, what is Kodawari? “Kodawari is a personal standard, to which the individual adheres to in a steadfast manner.Continue reading “Is Kodawari the enemy of diversity?”
My secret to beating procrastination this month
At the time of writing this blog I’ve edited 12,000 words of my book proposal manuscript. I haven’t touched it since the start of school closures in March but this week I’ve been on fire! The secret to my productive burst? The kids being back at school? It certainly helps but they’ve been going everyContinue reading “My secret to beating procrastination this month”
Stop saying this, right now
#newnormal #lockdown #wfh – COVID-19 has given us a host of new hashtags and vocabulary to deal with what is going on. But there is one phrase that drives me up the wall…. “In Real Life” If I hear another person on an online meeting say “in real life” when talking about meeting people faceContinue reading “Stop saying this, right now”
Rethinking professionalism during WFH
It’s been a month since the schools closed down in Tokyo. It seems likely that this will be extended into early May. As an entrepreneur working from home is not new to me. If I’m not delivering corporate training, meeting clients or attending events, I work from home. Working from home with my kids inContinue reading “Rethinking professionalism during WFH”
Shiawase2020シンポジウム – Online, Japanese, Co-facilitation!
Early in 2020 I decided to support the Points of You® Japan Tribe by volunteering to be a facilitator at the annual Shiawase2020シンポジウム. I was excited to co-facilitate and introduce Points of You® to a new audience of people and to talk about happiness. And to do all this with a monolingual Japanese team wouldContinue reading “Shiawase2020シンポジウム – Online, Japanese, Co-facilitation!”
COVID-19: Flexibility, Resilience and Action for the BCCJ
This content originally appeared on the BCCJ Website – Written by Written by Sterling Content March 27, 2020 Leadership and executive coach Jennifer Shinkai has shared tips on coping with the COVID-19 crisis—both personally and professionally—in the second webinar hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ). In a lively Q&A format chairedContinue reading “COVID-19: Flexibility, Resilience and Action for the BCCJ”