The FocusCore Podcast
By Dr. David Sweet
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Meet interesting and inspiring and entertaining people who show why Japan is a unique, fulfilling and sometimes frustrating place to do business.
We will discuss how to hire, train and retain talent. How to create values that motivate, and review best practices that have worked and attempts that have failed. David will be speaking to company presidents, CEOs, CFOs, HR professionals, coaches, consultants as well as sharing with you some of my own experiences and opinions discovered over the years in this great country.
The focus is simple: To explore how to succeed in business in Japan.
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Market Entry Challenges and Leadership Solutions in Japan with Jonathan Cant
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Telling the Truth: Journalism, Creativity, and Stories Beyond Borders with Yuri Kageyama
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Leading Talent Innovations in Japan with Matt Best
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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From Corporate to Entrepreneur in Japan with Naomi Takase(Washimi)
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Transforming HR Practices in Japan with Brent Conkle & Dan Ring
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Navigating Japan's FinTech Landscape with Pieter Franken
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Business Transformation Journey and Sustainability in Japan with Paul Beddie
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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FocusCore New Year Reflections and Predictions <2026>
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Winter Re-release #3 - Driving DHL’s Growth and Leadership in Japan with Karsten Michaelis
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Winter Re-release #2 - Strategic Finance and Business Transformation in Japan with Taisuke Yoshida
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Winter Re-release #1 - Balancing Performance and Wellness with Menya Hinga
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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B2B Marketing Innovation in Japan with Robert Heldt
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Driving DHL’s Growth and Leadership in Japan with Karsten Michaelis
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Bridging Global Recruitment Gaps in Japan with Damian Rhodes
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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FP&A Transformation in Japanese Corporations with Chie Ikegawa
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Exploring Cross-Cultural Leadership and some Rock’n Roll with Andrew Silberman
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Strategic Finance and Business Transformation in Japan with Taisuke Yoshida
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Summer Re-release #4 - The Nuances of Effective Marketing in Japan, with Ricardo Tasca
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Summer Re-release #3 - Japan's Recruitment Challenges and Opportunities: An Interview with Roop Kaistha
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Summer Re-release #2 - Managing Global Operations with Scott Smalley from DSV Japan
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Summer Re-release #1 - Leadership and Business Mastery in Japan, with Dr. Greg Story
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Exploring Coaching and Leadership with Cory McGowan
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Balancing Performance and Wellness with Menya Hinga
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May 31, 2025 |
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Leadership in the Heart of Japan: An Interview with Loïc Pecondon-Lacroix
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May 14, 2025 |
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Navigating Leadership Changes in Japan with Carlo La Porta
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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AI and PR Tech Innovations: An Interview with Dan Nestle
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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The Generational Shift in Japanese Rugby: An Interview with Makoto Tosa
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Startup Ecosystem and Corporate Innovation in Japan with Tim Romero
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Japan's Recruitment Challenges and Opportunities: An Interview with Roop Kaistha
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Mindfulness and the Art of Corporate Wellness in Japan with Misha Yurchenko
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Leadership and Business Mastery in Japan, with Dr. Greg Story
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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The Nuances of Effective Marketing in Japan, with Ricardo Tasca
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Developing Successful Leaders in Japan, with Paul Dupuis
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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Japan Talent Trends 2025 Revealed!
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Pushing the Boundaries of Biotechnology with Arjuna Kumarasuriyar from Illumina
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Bringing Big Retail Food Brands to Japan, with Paul Kraft
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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How Media & Marketing are Evolving in Japan, with John Flanagan
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Creating Thriving & Inclusive Organizational Cultures, with Sanae Endo
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Strategic Leadership for Business Growth with Timothy Connor from Synnovate
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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Managing Global Operations with Scott Smalley from DSV Japan
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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Summer Re-release #4 - Turning the Tables and Interviewing Dr. David Sweet, with guest host Simon Jelfs
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Summer Re-release #3 - Demystifying Corporate Boards in Japan, with Catherine O’Connell
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Summer Re-release #2 - Fearless Innovation as a Business Leader in Japan, with Hideo Goto
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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Summer Re-release #1 - Listening to the Market with Ashley Harvey
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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Empowering Japanese Teams, with Marie & Sandrine from Lemon Boost
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Make More Impact with Less Effort, with Helen Iwata
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Establishing a New Business Entity in Japan as a Foreigner, with Jan Babatz
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Demystifying Japan's Recruitment Landscape, with David Chong
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May 31, 2024 |
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Making Sustainable Change a Reality for Japanese Corporates with Heather Prosser
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May 14, 2024 |
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Improving Your Recruitment Pipeline & Processes, with Tyson Batino
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Fearless Innovation as a Business Leader in Japan, with Hideo Goto
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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Turning the Tables and Interviewing Dr. David Sweet, with guest host Simon Jelfs
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Innovation & Leadership in the Automotive Industry, with Magnus Hansson
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Data Sovereignty & Social Media Disruption with Steve Pang
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Demystifying Corporate Boards in Japan with Catherine O’Connell
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Listening to the Market with Ashley Harvey
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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FocusCore New Year Reflections and Predictions
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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RECAST: How to hire A-player candidates using the Topgrading interview methodology
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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RECAST: Unlocking the keys to hiring the right HR Director in Japan
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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RECAST: Business in Japan 101 - for APAC and Global Business Leaders
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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RECAST: 5 Steps to Finding a Job with David Sweet
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Employer Branding with Brad Corbet from Motionworks
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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How to hire a Talent Acquisition Professional
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Joris Berkhout & Felicien Dumas from JLL Japan
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Hiring for Difficult Positions in Japan
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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RECAST: How to go from an Accountant to Business Partner with Jonathan Cant
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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RECAST: Why leading up is critical to your career success
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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RECAST: Diving into Diversity and Inclusion with Yuta Hasumi, Ikigai Authentic
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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AI disruption: Navigating the future of recruitment with Jason De Luca, Smart Partners
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Driving sustainability and innovation at tesa tape with Thomas Gassner
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Exploring the latest recruitment trends in Japan, with Simon Jelfs
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May 31, 2023 |
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Business in Japan 101 - for APAC and Global Business Leaders
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May 14, 2023 |
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The art of negotiation with Eelco Modderman, The Gap Partnership
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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Pivoting your way to a fulfilling career with Hiroki Kosugi, TransPerfect
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Exploring Retail Transformation and Tech Trends in Japan with Pascal Gerbert-Gaillard, SES-imagotag
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Unlocking the keys to hiring the right HR Director in Japan with David Sweet
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Will the Great Resignation hit Japan? A conversation with Simon Jelfs
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Internal career development versus external career development featuring Hisato Wakaizumi
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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3 Sins of Hiring Executives in Japan and how to avoid them with David Sweet
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Fundraising in Japan with Knights in White Lycra Co-Founder, Rob Williams
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Why leading up is critical to your career success with David Sweet
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Journey from Accountant to Business Partner with Jonathan Cant, Executive Consultant, FocusCore Japan
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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The art of storytelling in finance with Nina Michels-Kim, Institute of Management Accountants
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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What do tennis coaching and recruitment have in common? A chat with Hisato Wakaizumi
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Landing your business in Japan with Sam Barker
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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The challenges of managing local and regional stakeholders in Japan with Jonathan Cant, Executive Consultant
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Finding the power base in Japanese companies with David Sweet
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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5 Steps to Finding a Job with David Sweet
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Diving into Diversity and Inclusion with Yuta Hasumi, Ikigai Authentic
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Talent Acquisition for the luxury brand industry with Naomi Takase, LVMH Japan
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May 31, 2022 |
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World-class learning and development with William Nealy Jr.
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May 14, 2022 |
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Recruitment ‘Hacks’ with Andrew Hankinson of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Japan
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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How to hire A-player candidates using the Topgrading interview methodology
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Recruitment in Japan with Supply Chain Wayne™ AKA Wayne Yoshida, Talent Acquisition Manager at Maersk
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Bear dancing and coaching with Cory McGowan, Coach and Founder of Adventure Partner
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Innovation is key with Hideo Goto, Henkel Beauty Care Japan
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Welcome to The FocusCore Podcast
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Jan 11, 2022 |