Stop Building Bridges: Why Your Community Needs to Be a "Web" - Katie Marple

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Produck Podcast! In this episode, host Lee Jean sits down with his close friend and collaborator, Katie Marple. Katie is a powerhouse in the Tokyo community, serving as the founder of the She Loves network, a director at FEW Japan, and a university professor.From her beginnings in the UK to her travels through the Costa Rica jungle and eventually finding a home in Japan, Katie shares her unconventional journey—including a surprise stint in a circus!. We dive deep into her philosophy on community leadership, moving beyond the idea of "building bridges" to creating interwoven "webs" with multiple entry and exit points for members.Whether you are looking to improve your professional communication or build a personal brand in Japan, this episode is packed with actionable advice. We discuss:• Negotiation Techniques: How to use "mirroring" and "labeling" to gather information and build rapport.• The Power of "No": Why hearing "no" is actually the beginning of a beautiful conversation.• Non-Violent Communication (NVC): Using "needs and feelings" cards to resolve conflict and express human needs.• Personal Branding: How Katie became a top 5% LinkedIn creator and her tips for being intentional with your time.• Legacy in Japan: Celebrating 40 years of FEW Japan and the importance of creating bilingual community spaces.Connect with Katie Marple: 🔗 Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskatiemarple/ 📸 Katie's Instagram: @kayandtribeLearn More About the Communities Mentioned: 🏢 FEW Japan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/for-empowering-women-few-japan/ 💖 She Loves’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shelovesnetwork/posts/?feedView=all#ProduckPodcast #CommunityBuilding #NegotiationSkills #JapanExpats #WomenInBusiness #NVC #Networking #PersonalBranding #LinkedInTips #BilingualCommunity